Over the past year, countries in the region imported $448 million worth of non-alcoholic beverages, and 42% of the total was purchased by companies in Panama and Guatemala.
Figures from the information system on the market for Non Alcoholic Beverages in Central America complied by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [Figure caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
The main manufacturer of alcoholic beverages in Nicaragua has announced that through the company Vinos y Licores S.A., it will distribute two of its products in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa.
Compañía Cervecera de Nicaragua (CCN) announced that it has started exporting to the neighboring country the beer brands Toña and Toña Lite.
From January to September 2017, Central American countries bought $18 million worth of bottled water from abroad, 11% more than in the same period in 2016.
Figures from the information system on the Bottled Water Market in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
Between January and June 2017, the region imported $67 million worth of fruit and vegetable juices, 5% more than was purchased in the same period in 2016.
Figures from the information system on the Fruit and Vegetable Juice Market in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
Between 2013 and 2016 imports of natural, artificial and gassed mineral water without added sugar grew at an average annual rate of 19%.
Figures from the information system on the the Bottled Water Market in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with the graph"]
In 2016 Central American countries imported $72 million worth of wine, 4% more than in 2015, and imports from Spain and the United States grew by 20% and 19%, respectively.
Figures from the Information System on the Alcoholic Beverages Market in Central America complied by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with the graphic"]
In 2016 Central American countries imported $127 million worth of fruits and vegetables juices, 4% more than in 2015.
Figures from the information system on the Fruits and Vegetables Market in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit atCentralAmericaData: [GRAPHIC caption = "Click to interact with the graph"]
Up until December 31, the Health Regulation Agency will issue temporary health records for food, beverages, hygiene products and cosmetics.
The decision was taken by the Health Regulation Agency (ARSA) in order to accelerate the issuance of import records, which have suffered several months of delays.
The statement details that once issued, the health permits will have a maximum validity of six months, and can not be renewed.Importers interested in obtaining one must apply for it before December 31 of this year.
Guatemalan businessmen are demanding stricter laws to combat the illegal entry of goods from Mexico, which are now being sold in El Salvador and Honduras.
Food and beverage companies say that in the municipality of Acajutla, El Salvador, it is possible to buy oil, flour and crackers that were illegally smuggled in from Mexico, first passing through Guatemalan territory, and eventually being sold on Salvadoran soil.
90% of the $300 million that the countries in the region exported as non-alcoholic beverages were destined for the same Central American market.
Figures from the information system on the market for non alcoholic beverages in Central America complied by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [Figure caption = "Click to interact with graphics"]
Cervecería Hondureña has announced that it will be investing $25 million in the expansion of its beer production plant in San Pedro Sula.
The company, a member of the business conglomerate AB Inbev, explained that the expansion works will be completed within 10 months, once the process to obtain the necessary permits has been completed.
Between January and September 2016 the Central American countries exported 550,000 tons of soft drinks at a value of $230 million, led by Guatemala, with $93 million.
Figures from the information system on themarket for non alcoholic beverages in Central Americacomplied by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [Figure caption = "Click to interact with graphics"]
Between January and September 2016 Central American countries together imported $203 million worth of alcoholic beverages, 6% more than in the same period last year.
Data from a report entitled 'Alcoholic Beverages Market in Central America',presented by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [Figure caption = "Click to interact with graphics"]
Between January and September 2016 the Central American countries as a whole imported $97 million in fruit and vegetable juices.
Data from the report 'Imports of Fruit and Vegetable Juice in Central America',presented by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [Figure caption = "Click to interact with graphics"]
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