FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean

Publications

09/12/2024

This document addresses the situation in The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The OCOP product is cocoa, a crop with profound cultural, economic, and environmental significance. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is globally renowned for its fine aromatic cocoa, considered one of the best in the world due to its unique flavor profiles and superior quality.

09/12/2024

This document addresses the situation in Peru. The OCOP product is native potatoes, a cornerstone of Peruvian agriculture and culture. Peru is home to more than 3 000 varieties of potatoes, a testament to the country's rich agricultural biodiversity and ancestral farming knowledge. Native potatoes are not only vital for local food security but also represent a unique opportunity to promote sustainable agricultural practices and celebrate Peru’s cultural heritage.

09/12/2024

This document addresses the situation in Chile. The OCOP product is honey, a product of significant cultural, economic, and environmental importance. By focusing on honey, the OCOP initiative aims to promote sustainable production methods, improve market access, and increase the income of local beekeepers, particularly small-scale producers.

09/12/2024

This document addresses the situation in Guatemala. The OCOP product is coffee. Despite its global significance, with Guatemala as the ninth-largest coffee exporter worldwide, the industry faces key challenges.

09/12/2024

This document addresses the situation in the Plurinational State of Bolivia. The OCOP product is quinoa, a crop that holds exceptional cultural, nutritional, and environmental significance. The Plurinational State of Bolivia is recognized as one of the world's primary producers of quinoa, often referred to as the "golden grain of the Andes." Quinoa’s unique resilience to harsh climates and its high nutritional value make it a cornerstone of food security both locally and globally.

09/12/2024

This document addresses the situation in Panama. The OCOP product is coffee, a crop that holds immense cultural, economic, and environmental significance for the country. Renowned for producing high-quality specialty coffee, Panama has positioned itself as a leader in premium coffee markets

29/11/2024

The 2024 edition of The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO 2024) explores complex linkages between food trade and nutrition and generates evidence to identify how trade affects dietary patterns and nutritional outcomes.

Key Documents
Boletín de publicaciones 2024 ( In Spanish)
Publications
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Mariela Ramírez

Regional Publications Coordinator