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USDA Accepting Applications for Guatemala Trade Mission

USDA is accepting applications from exporters for its upcoming trade mission to Guatemala, the agency's Foreign Agricultural Service said last week. The March 3-7 trade mission will feature meetings with Central American importers, market briefings on the region, site visits and opportunities to speak with USDA officials.

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The agency said Guatemala imported $1.7 billion in U.S. agricultural products last year, becoming the top market in the region. It said opportunities exist for exporters of poultry, pork, beef, dairy, fruit, chocolate and cocoa products, alcoholic beverages, consumer and processor-oriented foods, and more.

The deadline to apply for the trade mission is Dec. 3.