Domestic consumption of rice in Argentina grew and reached exports after the pandemic

Published 2021년 3월 9일

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The article highlights the dynamic of the Argentine rice industry as it navigates the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Gustavo Francou, the president of the rice cooperative Villa Elisa, discusses the shift towards equal domestic consumption and exports, with a focus on targeting neighboring and Latin American markets. Despite challenges in securing loans for investment and the dominance of large companies in rice production, the industry has seen resilience and growth, particularly in Corrientes province. Set amidst the broader context of rice cultivation's rich history and its importance as a staple food source, the article underscores Argentina's increasing role in the global rice market.

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The president of the Cooperativa de Comercializaciýn y Transformaciýn Arroceros Villa Elisa Ltda., Gustavo Francou, said that since the Covid-19 pandemic, the domestic consumption of rice in Argentina has been equal to that of exports. In a dialogue with ANSOL, Francou pointed out: "We believe it will continue for some years. The Asian market is not so demanding, so we are targeting neighboring countries and others in Latin America such as Peru, Costa Rica and Mexico. The trend of the pandemic is this : the growth of the domestic market, both for household consumption and for State purchases ", he stressed. The rice cooperative Villa Elisa is associated with the Federaciýn de Cooperativas Federadas Ltda. (Fecofe), and its main activity is the sowing and harvesting of long thin, long wide and aromatic rice varieties; as well as the production of rice flour and balanced foods. Part of this processed rice production is exported to more than 25 countries in Africa, Europe, America and ...

Source: Planetaarroz