Author: Press Room

Apoyo financiero para la agricultura familiar Con el propósito de fortalecer la agricultura familiar en nuestro país, el Ministerio de Ganadería Agricultura y Pesca (MGAP) ha lanzado el Plan Nacional de Agricultura Familiar. Esta iniciativa integral busca no solo apoyar a los pequeños productores, sino también fomentar prácticas agrícolas sostenibles que beneficien al medio ambiente y a las comunidades locales. Una de las piezas fundamentales de este plan es el crédito subsidiado ofrecido por la Agencia Nacional de Desarrollo (ANDE). Este crédito está especialmente diseñado para las Micro, Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (MIPYMES) del sector agropecuario, permitiéndoles acceder a financiamiento…

Punta del Este, Uruguay. The Latin American Poultry Congress will celebrate its twenty-eighth edition in Uruguay (Ovum 2024). This international event will be held November 12-15, 2024 at the Punta del Este Convention & Exhibition Center, marking the first time Uruguay hosts this important meeting. With the participation of more than 3,000 attendees, the congress promises to be a platform for exchange and development for the poultry industry. Ovum 2024 is being organized by the Latin American Poultry Association (ALA), which brings together the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Caribbean...

Montevideo, Uruguay. The third edition of the "Sustainable Uruguay" Expo has kicked off with the participation of the Vice President of the Republic, Beatriz Argimón, together with the Minister of the Environment, Robert Bouvier, and the Undersecretary Gerardo Amarilla, among other national, departmental and municipal authorities. This event, organized by the Ministry of Environment (MA), has as its main objective to promote sustainable development and encourage environmental care in the country. A space for innovation and environmental learning The Expo "Uruguay Sostenible", which will be held from June 6 to 9 at the Antel Arena, is presented as a space for...

Montevideo, Uruguay. With the commitment to support the country's dairy producers, Law No. 20,273 has been approved, which authorizes the F.F.D.S.A.L. (Fondo Lechero) to provide non-refundable assistance to those producers who have remitted to dairy plants up to 1,095,000 liters of milk in 2023. Dairy Fund financial assistance eligibility requirements The assistance is intended for producers who are active as of May 24, 2024, and whose principal income is from milk referrals. The process for accessing this benefit includes the collection of information from both the dairy industry and the...

La Bulle Bleue, a pioneer in the manufacture of flavored pearls (or fusion bubbles) in Canada, offers a diverse range of flavors for lovers of bubble tea, which also has other culinary applications. From classic to exotic, each bubble bursts with the intense flavor of fruit juice, providing a singular sensory experience. With the highest quality ingredients, including natural fruits sourced from Canadian fields and orchards, the company guarantees an explosion of flavor in every sip or tasting. Which flavor do you prefer? Among a wide variety of available flavors, we mention the following:...

Within the framework of SIAL Canada 2024, Portal Agroalimentario shares this first video capsule (subtitled) with the word to one of the exhibitors protagonists of the prestigious international exhibition. We are referring to Robert Frot, former pastry chef, who is also founder and president of the Canadian company ABC Emballuxe, whose commercial activity began in 1988. Minutes before the interview, Robert Frot received the news that his company had won first prize in the Packaging category of the SIAL Innovation space. Our media went to the company's kiosk, at the time...

Last Friday, May 17, 2024 was the last of the 3 days of the 21st edition of SIAL Canada, which took place at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal. Morocco was the guest of honor, occupying a 223 m² (2,400 sq. ft.) pavilion, where a wide range of agri-food and fishery products were exhibited. Pitch Competition On Thursday, May 16, the Pitch Competition was held, with the participation of 10 pre-selected Canadian startups, each of which had been selected to participate in the...

President Luis Lacalle Pou, accompanied by Minister Fernando Mattos, Undersecretary Ignacio Buffa and the Director of the General Directorate of Natural Resources, Martín Mattos, participated in the inauguration of the 2024 Citrus Harvest in Villa Constitución, Department of Salto. During the visit, the authorities toured the plantations together with operators and producers, highlighting the potential of this sector for the national economy. The potential of the citrus activity Minister Fernando Mattos highlighted the important role played by citrus production in Uruguay, pointing out that "it is developed on 13,000 hectares, but it has a huge export potential for the national economy....

Uruguay's Ministry of the Environment announced the launching of the third edition of Expo Uruguay Sostenible, an exhibition to be held from June 6 to 9 at the Antel Arena. The event will be attended by the Minister of the Environment, Robert Bouvier (photo), and various national and departmental authorities, with the aim of promoting sustainable development and care for the environment. Commitment to sustainability During the launching, Minister Bouvier highlighted the topics to be addressed at the exhibition, which include water, circular economy, energy, biodiversity and the challenges...

The International Food Show in Canada (SIAL Canada) is back and promises to be the most exciting meeting point for professionals in the agri-food industry. From May 15 to 17, the Palais des Congrès de Montréal will be the epicenter of innovation, trends and discovery in the world of food. This 21st edition of SIAL Canada will be special, as it coincides with the 60th anniversary of the SIAL network. It is an opportunity to reflect on six decades of advancements in the food industry and...