CAFTA

Minister MacAulay opens Canada's first-ever Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Food safety, The Honourable, International trade, Farmer, Growth, Seafood, Grain, CDN, AAFC, Federation, Economy, Government, Economic development, CPTPP, GDP, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, CAFTA, Trade, Macaulay, Food security, Partnership

While in Manila, Philippines, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined Canadian stakeholders, government partners, and dignitaries to officially open Canada's Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) and begin a new chapter for Canada's engagement in the region.

Key Points: 
  • While in Manila, Philippines, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined Canadian stakeholders, government partners, and dignitaries to officially open Canada's Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) and begin a new chapter for Canada's engagement in the region.
  • "I'm so pleased to be in Manila to open Canada's first-ever Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office.
  • -       The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    "Today's opening of the Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office in Manila marks an exciting milestone in Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy!
  • This office will expand our trade network at home and abroad, and create opportunities for Canadian businesses working in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

Dynamic Duo of CAFTA and RCEP Pacts Given Renewed Stability in China-ASEAN Cooperation Following Dongxing Customs Barrier Lift States Guangxi International Expo

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Monday, January 15, 2024
CAFTA, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, RCEP, Coffee, South Korea

The yarn was produced in a Vietnamese production line of the cotton yarn production giant Texhong International Group Limited and will be further processed to produce fabrics in China.

Key Points: 
  • The yarn was produced in a Vietnamese production line of the cotton yarn production giant Texhong International Group Limited and will be further processed to produce fabrics in China.
  • The RCEP is comprised of 15 members - the 10 ASEAN member states, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • China has been ASEAN's largest trading partner for 14 consecutive years, while ASEAN has been China's largest trading partner for three consecutive years.
  • As of July, two-way investments topped 380 billion U.S. dollars, while more than 6,500 enterprises with direct investment from China had been established in ASEAN.

Dynamic duo of pacts serve as ballast in China-ASEAN cooperation

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Saturday, January 13, 2024
CAFTA, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, Durian, News, RCEP, Coffee, Finance, South Korea

The yarn was produced in a Vietnamese production line of the cotton yarn production giant Texhong International Group Limited and will be further processed to produce fabrics in China.

Key Points: 
  • The yarn was produced in a Vietnamese production line of the cotton yarn production giant Texhong International Group Limited and will be further processed to produce fabrics in China.
  • The RCEP is comprised of 15 members - the 10 ASEAN member states, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • China has been ASEAN's largest trading partner for 14 consecutive years, while ASEAN has been China's largest trading partner for three consecutive years.
  • As of July, two-way investments topped 380 billion U.S. dollars, while more than 6,500 enterprises with direct investment from China had been established in ASEAN.

Canada names location for new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
The Honourable, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, ASEAN, Canada–Korea Free Trade Agreement, Farmer, Economy, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Comprehensive, Government, CAFTA, CPTPP, Free and Open Indo-Pacific, Economic development, Small business, Government of Canada, Office, Federation, CKFTA, Food security, IPS, International trade, Drug, Livestock, Agriculture

OTTAWA, ON, June 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is taking another step forward in bringing its planned new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office to fruition – by announcing the Office's location.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, June 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is taking another step forward in bringing its planned new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office to fruition – by announcing the Office's location.
  • The Office is a joint venture between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
  • The Indo-Pacific Region presents tremendous economic opportunities for Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector, and the Office is another step forward to reaching our goals."
  • We are pleased that Canada's Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food office will be established in Manila, a growing trading partner for Canada and a key member of ASEAN.

Now Made in USA: SENSIL® EcoCare Recycled Premium Nylon 6.6

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Luxury, Discount, Variety, Men, LGBTQ+, Department Stores, Home Goods, Family, Consumer, Textiles, Recycling, Fashion, Manufacturing, Retail, Environment, Teens, Women, Seniors, Global marketing, Recycling, Water, EcoCAR, USMCA, CAFTA, Government, Carbon, Nylon, Wool

NILIT, a global leader in premium Nylon for apparel, has launched a new version of SENSIL® EcoCare recycled Nylon 6.6 that is made completely from US materials at its North American facility in Martinsville, VA.

Key Points: 
  • NILIT, a global leader in premium Nylon for apparel, has launched a new version of SENSIL® EcoCare recycled Nylon 6.6 that is made completely from US materials at its North American facility in Martinsville, VA.
  • The NILIT recycling process retains the properties of virgin fibers for fine denier, high quality Nylon fibers and yarns.
  • Made in USA SENSIL® EcoCare is perfect for activewear, intimates, socks, hosiery, ready-to-wear, workwear, light industrial, medical, and military end uses.
  • For a list of certified mills who produce sustainable SENSIL® premium Nylon 6.6 fabrics, including new Made in USA SENSIL® EcoCare fabrics, please contact Amy Holzer at [email protected] .

A 'HUGE' OPPORTUNITY: NEARSHORING TO THE NORTHERN TRIANGLE

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Friday, October 14, 2022
Loom, Woman, World Bank, Fruit, HUGE, American Investment Council, World, Inter-American Development Bank, Annual general meeting, Investment, Technology, DFC, CAFTA, Industry, CEO, Intention, UPS, Microenterprise Education Initiative, Interim, IDB, Kroll, CABEI, Houston Airport System, Chemplast Sanmar, Renewable energy

Companies already there, including Fruit of the Loom, SanMar, Elcatex, Parkdale Mills and Crowley, are aiming to expand.

Key Points: 
  • Companies already there, including Fruit of the Loom, SanMar, Elcatex, Parkdale Mills and Crowley, are aiming to expand.
  • HUGE reiterated its long-held position that the CAFTA rules of origin be maintained to support the development of a vertically integrated textile industry in the Northern Triangle that is linked to the U.S. market.
  • CAFTA is now driving significant new investment towards this goal, and if the rules of origin change, those investments will not come to the region.
  • "Having clear and predictable rules of the game is essential to attract investment to the countries of the region.

Global Sae-A Group Completes Construction of the Second Spinning Mill in Costa Rica

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Friday, August 19, 2022
Outsourcing, Multimedia, CAFTA, LEED, Sae-A Trading, Industry, Foreign, Growth, Silver, Education, Clothing, Water, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Global, USGBC, Costa Ricans, Dairy product, Textile

This is the Korean company's second factory in Costa Rica, where construction of its third factory has already begun and is expected to go into operation in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • This is the Korean company's second factory in Costa Rica, where construction of its third factory has already begun and is expected to go into operation in 2024.
  • Sae-A started business in Costa Rica in 2015 in order to produce quality yarn.
  • This expansion is due to the completion of the new spinning mill, the second of Sae-A's three factories in Costa Rica.
  • "This second factory is part of our USD 150 million investment plan for Costa Rica, which includes the third factory.

Anduro Manufacturing Announces Plans to Expand Plant in Honduras Due to Significantly Increased Demands for its Polywoven Bags and Other Packaging Products

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Leadership, SAN, CAFTA, Solution, Growth, Warehouse, Renewable energy

Anduro will more than double its Honduran manufacturing footprint by the late 2023/early 2024 timeframe while increasing the vertical integration of certain services, and more than doubling its in-house production capacity.

Key Points: 
  • Anduro will more than double its Honduran manufacturing footprint by the late 2023/early 2024 timeframe while increasing the vertical integration of certain services, and more than doubling its in-house production capacity.
  • The new space will also provide for the expansion of Anduro flexible packaging offerings.
  • The new Anduro location in Honduras is in the San Jose Commercial Park, a fully CAFTA compliant Free Zone affording Anduro the many tax-free benefits that also extend to its clients.
  • If you have any questions regarding this Anduro Manufacturing expansion plan, please contact: