VOICED : El caviar uruguayo se abre paso en el mundo

Uruguay, traditionally known for meat exports, has become a leading caviar producer in the Southern Hemisphere and the eighth largest exporter globally. Esturiones del Río Negro, established in the 1990s, attributes its success to mimicking the sturgeon's natural environment. The company has penetrated demanding markets like Europe and the US, and aims to produce the coveted Beluga caviar. Despite Uruguay not being a primary market, the firm produces 7 tons annually, with a goal of 10 tons by 2018, competing with China, the world's top producer.

What unexpected industry has Uruguay become a leader in within the southern hemisphere?

• Coffee export

• Wine production

• Textile manufacturing

• Caviar production

What is the key factor that Esturiones del Río Negro attributes to their caviar's quality?

• Advanced technology

• Natural river-like farming environment

• Genetic modification

• High protein feed

Which variety of sturgeon is Black River Caviar aspiring to produce after 10 years of cultivation?

• Sebruga

• Beluga

• Cetra

• Siberian

What is the main challenge for Uruguay's caviar producers in the global market?

• Limited local consumption

• Demanding international markets

• High production costs

• Lack of skilled labor

How does Uruguay's annual caviar production compare to that of China?

• One-tenth of China's production

• Half of China's production

• Equal production

• Double China's production