The special tax on soft flavored fizzy drinks opens an opportunity to market fruit-based drinks or vegetables.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Due to the alarming statistics on obesity in Mexico (a country that ranks first in the world with this condition) and the fact that soda drinks occupy third place worldwide as one of the main causes of this problem, according to the agency Euromonitor), the Finance Committee of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico, has approved a special tax on flavored drinks equivalent to 1 peso per liter. This action was taken as a measure to put pressure on people to reduce consumption of these beverages and replace them with healthier ones.
Starting October 28 a new rule for the production and labeling of fruit juices exported to the European Union will take effect.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
The Royal Decree 781/2013, published on October 11th and ready to take effect on October 28 2013 in all EU member states, contains a number of developments in the preparation and labeling of fruit juices.
In the past five years, consumption of imported alcoholic beverages has tripled, led by a preference for premium quality spirits.
From an article by the Costa Rica Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
The consumption of imported spirits in Peru has tripled in the last five years, according to Matías Jullian, marketing manager of Pernod Ricard in this country.
The event aimed at promoting innovation and the technological development of the food industry in El Salvador will be held on the 27th and 28th August.
From information published by the Salvadoran Foundation for Economic and Social Development (FUSADES):
The Ministry of Economy (MINEC) and the Proinnova Program run by the Salvadoran Foundation for Economic and Social Development (FUSADES) through the Sectoral Group "Invent Food and Beverages" will be holding on the 27th and 28th of August 2013 the event entitled the 2nd Food & Beverage Technology Summit 2013, which will be supported by the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), a member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Global consumption of milk shakes will more than double in the next three years, as consumers prefer nutritious shakes in convenient packaging as an alternative to other beverages.
From a press release issued by the company Tetra Pak:
The sixth Tetra Pak Dairy Index highlights the increasing demand for ready to drink shakes, driven by health conscious consumers and its flavor.
Its qualities as a natural moisturizer and its nutritional benefits, as well as an advertising campaign developed by importers, have contributed to increased consumption.
From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Coconut water consumption is growing significantly in the UK, due to the recognition of its qualities as a natural moisturizer and its nutritional benefits.
Exporters are implementing techniques to elaborate low-fat, low in sugar products that do not contain artificial colors, because consumers in the U.S., Europe and Central America are more inclined to buy healthy products.
From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
According to the Food and Beverage Commission of the Guatemalan Association of Exporters (Agexport), this year a 10% growth in exports is planned for these products, through a strategy of adding healthy raw materials to products.
Within the category of soft drinks, bottled water sales worldwide will excee those of carbonated beverages in the next two years.
From an article by the Costa Rica Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Research by the consultancy company Canadean has revealed that within the category of soft drinks, bottled water sales worldwide will excee carbonated beverages in the next two years.
Art form or not, in China alcohol is key to doing business despite the government recently having it forbidden in official meetings.
"Anyone who does not understand the culture here does not win at the table," says the communicator Xiu Weiliang, who has risen to fame after launching his course entitled 'The art of drinking', which thousands have already signed up to.
The consumer preference for healthy drinks in the U.S. is an opportunity for the fruit processing industry.
From an article published by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
The U.S. beverage industry is facing a series of changes in consumer preferences, as revealed by analysts from the Healthy Beverage Expo 2013.As part of these changes what stands out is a decline in demand for traditional soft drinks and implementation of labels that are sensitive to touch. Regarding the first issue, analysts said there are currently 76 million people who belong to the baby boomer generation, which previously did not eat healthy foods, but are now looking for ways to increase their vitality and prevent chronic health problems through food.
There are opportunities in the Nicaraguan market for the following products; instant coffee, fruit juices and concentrates, energy drinks, and fruit cocktails.
The Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER) has published on its website, Www.procomer.com, business opportunities identified this week:
Mexico's health institutions and consumers have pressured the industry to develop products with less fat, salt, sugar and artificial additives.
From a press release by Procomer:
The increase in demand for more natural, practical and healthy products in Mexico, outlines the three macro trends which will guide the activities of the manufacturers of foods, beverages and confectionery in the coming years, said Esteban Diaz, COO of SICA Food a consultancy company specializing in the food industry.
Euromonitor is to hold an online seminar on trends in the Central American market in packaged foods and beverages.
A statement from the Trade Office of Costa Rica reads:
Free Webinar on trends in packaged foods and beverages in Central America
On August 10 there will be a webinar (online seminar) by Euromonitor providing information on Central American market trends in packaged food and beverages.
Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Nicaragua and El Salvador are being represented at the International Fair for Coffee, Tea and Spirits, being held in Taipei.
From today, November 25th to the 28th, a group of young business people will be promoting coffee, rum and cigars, with the aim of increasing exports to that country.
According to an article in Reuters: "Consumption and import of coffee has experienced a sharp rise in Taiwan, rising from $35 million spent in 2004 to $69 million in 2009, said organizers of the fair.
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