Colombia's ultra-processed food tax reaches 1.9 trillion, raising concerns about the negative impact.

# Food Tax

# Colombia Tax

# Ultra-Processed

# Public Concern

# Health Impact

# Economic Policy

In Colombia, the consumption of ultra-processed foods has continued to grow and taxes on them have generated 1.9 trillion Colombian pesos. The figures reflect the high levels of junk food consumption

2026-05-25 · China Food Network

Protection of domestic market Colombia suspends live cattle exports

# Colombia

# Domestic Market

# Live Cattle

# Export Ban

# Trade Policy

# Market Protection

In order to reduce domestic meat prices and protect cattle resources, the Colombian government recently announced that it will suspend the export of live cattle. The move comes at a time when prices for basic foodstuffs are facing inflationary pressure, and Agriculture Minister Martha Carvajalino explained that the decision was aimed at safeguarding local supplies without disrupting existing trade contracts. Colombia's Colombian newspaper reported on the 29th that the measure will focus on live cattle under two years old and cows used for breeding, which are regarded as the cornerstone of herd breeding and the sustainable development of the industry. Cavahalino said:"

2026-05-08 ·

Colombia’s lowlands facing coffee drought say researchers

# crop

# Colombia

# relocation

Significant portions of Colombia could become unsuitable for coffee production according to new research, with farmers facing the prospect of relocation to continue growing the crop.

2021-04-06 · newfoodmagazine

USDA posts public alert for chips from Colombia

# Colombia

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for potato chip products containing chicharrón (pork cracklings) that were imported from the Republic of Colombia.

2025-05-06 · Food Safety News

Colombia introduces tax on ultra-processed foods

# Colombia

2023-12-11 · Ingredients Network

Sweegen’s signature stevia approved in Colombia amid Latin American “nutrition transition”

# Sweegen

# Colombia

# signature stevia

Fueled by a health-forward shift in Latin American consumption habits, Sweegen has expanded its stevia footprint in Latin America with Colombia’s approval of its suite of sweeteners. The solutions are made by bioconversion, a method producing clean and no

2022-04-18 · foodingredientsfirst

Canned Greek peach debuts in the Colombian market

# Peach

# Colombia

# canned

The European union has launched an information and promotion campaign in Colombia, Mexico, and Canada to position canned Greek peaches in these markets, strengthen its image among wholesalers and distributors, and increase their competitiveness and c

2020-03-05 · foodmate

Colombia expects to export 1,000 tons of cape gooseberries to the US

# US

# Colombia

# cape gooseberries

Colombia is seeking to export close to 1,000 tons of cape gooseberries to the United States this year surpassing the 700 tons it sent to that market during 2018, official sources reported.

2019-03-21 · foodmate