AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAgriculture & Trade: Panama’s banana supply chain stayed busy in June as MIDA reported a nationwide 11% rise in inspected plant-product movements, with bananas leading at 29,116 quintals. Export Restart: Chiquita has resumed banana exports from Bocas del Toro after the 2025 shutdown, processing about 350,000 boxes weekly and targeting 11 million boxes this coming period, with up to 5,000 jobs expected back. Local Markets: The IMA will restart its Agrofairs on July 13–14 across multiple provinces, with reusable-bag reminders and identity checks. Energy Policy: Panama is set to examine a BESS (battery energy storage system) moratorium, as local officials weigh noise, safety, and emergency-response concerns. Food Security Risk: Economists warn a potentially historic “super” El Niño could drive severe global food-price shocks lasting into 2028—an issue Panama will feel through supply and shipping pressures. Diplomacy & Shipping Links: Taiwan’s foreign minister hosted a Panamanian legislative delegation, highlighting AI/semiconductor cooperation and the Panama Canal’s role in global trade.
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