GRUPO CENTROFLORA
Peter Martin Andersen , President
yerba mate , guaraná or green coffee . The industry faces several hurdles . The innovation with Brazilian biodiversity is still a big challenge , considering the current regulatory scenario of access to the genetic patrimony . “ For over five years we have been actively participating in discussions on the theme , supporting the approval of a new milestone that will promote access and allocation of benefits , and development of intellectual property and national industry ,” emphasized Andersen .
And the challenges continue . “ Brazil has been an important API producer for the pharmaceutical industry in the past . Over the last 25 years , this industry has been decimated due to the lack of incentives , unfavorable currency exchange rates and a low corporate culture ,” added Andersen . In comparison , currently the country imports more than 95 % of its pharmaceuticals ’ active ingredients .
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