During the first half of 2016 the Central American countries as a whole exported $156 million worth of non-alcoholic drinks, equivalent to 370 thousand tons.
Data from the report "Exportsof nonalcoholic beverages in Central America", presented by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData.
The union of exporters in El Salvador has identified and described the most appropriate distribution channels and opportunities for products such as fruits and processed vegetables, pickles, beverages and snacks.
From September 5 to 7 products will be exhibited and meetings held in Guatemala City by representatives of food companies, restaurants and other entities linked to the sector.
The event is being organized by the Union of Restaurants in Guatemala and will be held at the Grand Tikal Futura Hotel in Guatemala City.
Taking part in the fair will be companies producing food and drinks, restaurants, hotels and other companies related to the industry.
A new web platform belonging to the SIECA aims to simplify and harmonize procedures for the sanitary registration of processed foods and beverages in Central America.
A statement issued by the Sieca explains that"...TheRegional Integration System for Health Records(SIRRS) is a regional automated system for the recognition of medical records to be administered by SIECA and aims to simplify, harmonize and automate procedures for sanitary registration of processed foods and beverages in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. "
The British government has announced a new tax for drinks with high sugar content, excluding milk and natural fruit juices, which will take effect in 2018.
From a statement issued by the Foreign Trade Office of Costa Rica:
The British government has announced the introduction within two years of a new tax on sugary drinks, in order to raise funds for the State and at the same time fight against obesity.
The Costa Rican company increased its sales by 2% compared to 2014, thanks to the dynamism of flavored alcoholic beverages in the US, foods in Guatemala, and beers, wines and spirits in Costa Rica.
Flavored alcoholic beverages, especially in America, and increased profitability in beer, wine and distilled drinks in Costa Rica and food in Guatemala, boosted Costa Rica Florida Ice & Farm's operating income in 2015, reaching $179 million, 13% more than in the previous fiscal year.
Details of the finances of the Costa Rican company dedicated to the development and marketing of beverages and foodstuffs, up to September 2015.
From the financial analysis report on FIFCO prepared by Aldesa Puesto de Bolsa:
Main results up to September 2015:
The net profit for the period between June and September 2015 was $11.016 billion, 2.5% less than in the same quarter last year, due to the fact that in this timeframe some real estate sales were made in the field of Coyol of Alajuela, which generated significant revenues. However, other items and products presented a very good quarter.
From October 12th to 16th a group of Salvadoran companies will be visiting Honduras to explore business opportunities in the sectors of food and beverages, manufacturing and services.
The visit is being organized by the Trade Promotion and Investment Agency of El Salvador. Salvadoran companies will promote products such as liquor, baked goods, natural juices, orgeat, barley, leather footwear and clothing.
The fair will be held in El Salvador from September 21st to 22nd and will address issues such as innovation in packaging, automation in food chains, and international industry standards.
From a statement by the Salvadoran Foundation for Economic and Social Development (FUSADES):
For the fourth consecutive year, the Ministry of Economy and the Salvadoran Foundation for Economic and Social Development, FUSADES through its Technology Innovation Program, Proinnova, and the Marketing Cell for Food and Beverages will be holding on 21 and 22 of September a Congress and fair on the most significant technology in the Food and Beverage Industry of El Salvador: Food & Tecnology Beverege Summit 2015.
In the last two years Guatemala has doubled its exports of biscuits, sweets, chewing gum, confectionery, and preparations for soup and drinks going to the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.
In the first half of this year sales by the food industry to Caribbean countries topped $20 billion, $13 billion more than in the same period in 2013.
In 2014 imports of food preparations totalled $115 million, which is an increase of 22% compared to 2013.
Within this category, imports of composite preparations for the beverage industry recorded an increase of $18 million between 2014 and 2013, making a total of $53 million last year.In turn, imports of bread improvers recorded increase of 88% between the two years, going from $2 million in 2013 to $4 million in 2014.
Globally the European country is the second largest consumer of fruit juices, with a preference for natural, squeezed and pasteurized juices.
From a statement issued by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office:
Although sales have declined slightly in recent years, France ranks second in the world in terms of consumption of fruit juice.
The contraction in consumption could be attributed to a decline in purchasing power, the increasing cost of raw materials, or a change in lifestyle on the part of French consumers.
In 2014 average household spending on soft drinks, beers and soft drinks increased by 17%, while that of dairy products grew by 8%.
From a statement issued by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office of Costa Rica:
The purchasing power of the population of Panama has been strengthened in recent years, thanks to the rapid economic growth of this country, which according to World Bank figures, has an annual per capita income of over $10,000.
From May 7th to 9th in Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic, local producers and exporters will be meeting with companies and international buyers to explore business opportunities.
From a statement issued by from the Dominican Agribusiness Board:
The Dominican Agribusiness Board (JAD) and the Center for Export and Investment of the Dominican Republic (CEI-RD), with support from various public and private institutions, has unveiled the details of the fifth edition of the International Food, Tobacco and Beverages Fair: Agrifood 2015, to be held from 7 to 9 May at the Convention Center of the Dominican Fiesta Hotel in Santo Domingo.
The FDA now requires calorie information to be included on menus of restaurants, chain, similar retail food establishments and vending machines with 20 or more locations.
From a statement issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) US:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States has finalized two regulations requiring the inclusion of calorie information on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, similar retail food establishments and vending machines with 20 or more locations, in order to offer consumers greater nutritional information on food eaten outside of the home. The regulations are a requirement of the law on Affordable Health Care and Patient Protection 2010.
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