On-the-Ground Updates

The Guatemalan Ministry of Health warned red tide in the pacific

Guatemala

Sustainability & Environmental Impact

Market & Price Trends

Luis Gomez

Published May 10, 2022

The Guatemalan Ministry of Health issued a health alert derived from the consumption of shellfish. The waters of the pacific ocean are contaminated with the toxin known as "red tide" which is produced during the massive proliferation of algae. The name of the toxin is Saxitoxin, present in bivalves specifically clams. It is recommended that for the time being clams, mussels, and oyster shells are not to be consumed.

What to read next

On-the-Ground Updates

Frosty Weather in Poland Disrupts Apple Orchards, Prices Set to Rise in 2024

Theodoros Damvakaris · Apr 25, 2024

On-the-Ground Updates

Price of Fresh Cuttlefish Surged 9.1% WoW in the Italian Market Due to an Abundant Supply

Giselle Landaeta · Apr 24, 2024

On-the-Ground Updates

Egypt's Fresh Garlic Prices Soared by 40% MoM in Apr-24 Amid Inflation and Currency Changes

Emad Kader · Apr 24, 2024

On-the-Ground Updates

Stable Bread Prices in Egypt Despite 10% MoM Drop in White Wheat Prices

Emad Kader · Apr 24, 2024

On-the-Ground Updates

Early Greek Bostana Watermelon Exports Begin Amidst Chilly European Weather

Theodoros Damvakaris · Apr 22, 2024

Read more relevant content

Barcelona exhibition closes, intra-European trade is not all smooth sailing

Foodmate · Apr 26, 2024

Vietnam becomes Singapore's fifth largest seafood exporter for the first time

Foodmate · Apr 26, 2024

EU Commission cuts 2024/25 soft wheat production forecast to four-year low

Foodmate · Apr 26, 2024

Uzbekistan's Ministry of Agriculture denies sugar supply shortage

Foodmate · Apr 26, 2024

More than 100 Vietnamese trucks stranded in China!

Guojiguoshu · Apr 26, 2024

Uzbekistan's annual saffron production will increase to 20 tons in the next three years

Foodmate · Apr 26, 2024

India's Ministry of Finance: Good harvest expected in 2024, food inflation expected to ease

Foodmate · Apr 26, 2024

Cambodian pepper is expected to be officially exported to China this year

Foodmate · Apr 26, 2024

By clicking “Accept Cookies,” I agree to provide cookies for statistical and personalized preference purposes. To learn more about our cookies, please read our Privacy Policy.