Due to the fact that preference for "vegetable" or plant-based meat is growing quickly in major global markets, food industry business groups have begun to make investments to meet this novel and growing market niche.
Foods that were once considered the exclusive consumption of vegans or vegetarians are now becoming popular, and in the case of the United States, in supermarkets it is increasingly normal to see meat products made from plants.
Alimentos y Bebidas Atlántida in Guatemala, Mayca in Costa Rica and Nestlé Panama, are part of the companies reporting the highest numbers of purchases of food preparations in Central America.
An analysis of CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence unit provides details on the companies according to sector, main activity, volume and value of their imports, exports and other relevant data.
Organic and natural pet foods are the most in demand globally.
Natural and organic pet food has had great growth in the market. Between 2002-2012 premium brands increased their share by 68%, according to statistics provided by Euromonitor International.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Greater awareness of health issues is affecting pet owners who are opting for organic or natural pet foods made from fresh products and which do not contain preservatives.
To enhance market access domestic coffee making machine manufacturers are associating themselves with single-dose infusions.
From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
The business of coffee capsules has shown continuous growth and leading brands have closed partnerships deals with manufacturers of coffee making machines in order to push for a larger share of the market.
The new labels will be red, yellow and green, highlighting the percentages of fat, saturated fat, salt, sugar and energy in food products.
From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
The new front facing labeling system which aims to help consumers verify the healthy attributes of food products, is being introduced in all supermarkets in the UK.