Sauces and preparations, flavorings for food, fruit preserves, animal feed and cleaning products are some of the goods where there are opportunities in the Finnish market.
From the study "General Mapping of Finland", prepared by Procomer Costa Rica:
Finland is the 13th economy of the European Union (GDP $251.176 mm, 2016, 5 times that of CR).It is recognized as the 3rd least corrupt state in the world, for its highly educated population (100% literacy) and also is highlighted in various indexes related to competitiveness, and innovation among other things.
Operating Company dedicated to the manufacture of gluten-free and sugar-free products, OHNE brand.
The OHNE brand has 8 product lines: square bread, sweet lemon cookies with chia, chocolate with blueberries and sweet cookies with sunflower seeds, sesame sticks, empanizer, banana cake, all made without gluten, without sugar, without soy and dairy-free, ingredients that are intolerant for this market segment.
From September 21 to 22, 2018, furniture manufacturers and distributors from the region will be gathering together in Panama City, to take part in business conferences and showcase their products.
From a statement issued by the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP):
Panama, November 29, 2017.In order to position the Panamanian furniture industry in the region, the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP) and the National Association of Furniture and Credit Institutions (ANaMIC) is organizing the second version of EXPO MUEBLE: Home and Office, to be held from September 21 to 22 2018 at the ATLAPA Convention Center.
From January 18 to 20, 2018, manufacturers and distributors of construction, industrial, agricultural and mining machinery will be showcasing their products and taking part in business meetings.
The event is being organized by the Association of Distributors of Machinery in Panama (Adima), and will be held at the Atlapa Convention Center, in Panama City.
As of December 1, import tariffs for consumer goods such as food, health supplements, shoes and clothing, among other things, will fall from 17% to an average of 7%.
The measure will take effect on December 1 and will affect 187 types of products, which include clothing, shoes, appliances, medicines or entertainment items, the ministry said in a statement on its website.
A study by Procomer analyzes the market for the manufacture of medical devices in the North American country, made up of 5,348 companies, of which 91% are small businesses.
From the executive summary of the Procomer study "Medical Device Industry in Canada":
The Canadian medical device industry, was valued at $ USD3.107 million in 2015, it is characterized by being integrated to all the links of the value chain, from applied research to the manufacture of the final product, favored by factors such as availability of human talent, the facility for carrying out clinical studies and a collaborative environment between industry, government and research centers.
In Guatemala, SMEs are being invited to take part in the next Central American Manufexport fair, to be held in Antigua, in September 2018.
A call is being made to SMEs from the sectors of food and beverages, hygiene and personal care, cleaning for the home, plastic products, cosmetics, and other manufactured goods to participate in a business conference which will take place on the 26th and 27th of September 2018 in Antigua, Guatemala.
Between 2012 and 2016 imports of cosmetic products for spas and beauty centers in the North American grew by 12%, surpassing $3.5 billion.
From a report by PROCOMER in Costa Rica:
Globally, the beauty and personal care industry is dominated by multinationals such as Coty Inc., Estee Lauder, L'Oreal Group, and Procter and Gamble, which are examples of companies that control the global management of major brands such as MAC makeup, Cover Girl, the Body Shop, Clarins, Clairol, among others.
More Costa Rican companies are opening shop in Nicaragua, motivated by lower financial and operating costs, as well as increased domestic consumption.
"...Costa Rican companies with operations in Nicaragua said they are attracted by an improvement in the business climate, as well as a notable growth in local development, which is reflected in works such as apartment buildings and offices and shopping centers."
On October 26th and 27th, Panama City will be hosting an international forum on international promotion strategies and best practices in brand management.
From a statement issued by the Tourism Authority of Panama:
Panama will be hosting the 5th International Forum on the Country Brandon October 26 and 27, with the participation of 10 Latin American countries who will come together to exchange experiences and learn from best practices in brand management.
Salvadoran industrialists claim that with the presidential veto of the administrative simplification law, the country has lost a valuable opportunity to improve the already deteriorated business climate.
EDITORIAL
With the veto of the Administrative Simplification Act, the Salvadoran government is sending a clear message to the business community and to society in general: There is no interest in paving the way for the private sector to generate more jobs and, consequently, more wealth and socioeconomic development.
Almost 70% of the products imported by Eastern European countries from Latin America correspond to agricultural products and foodstuffs, notably bananas and solid soy extracts.
A study by Procomer of Costa Rica on the trade potential of Russia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Slovenia and Estonia identifies the main consumption trends in these countries, their imports and economic conditions, as well as the opportunities that may exist for different productive sectors in Costa Rica.
Products, services, and medical, pharmaceutical and hospital technology equipment will be exhibited from October 19th to 20th at the Atlapa Convention Center.
The EXPO MEDICA PANAMÁ 2017 event will bring together companies from the pharmaceutical, medical, health and sports industries.
Participating companies will explore business opportunities and showcase beauty, sports, and gym products, among other things.
Tropical fruits and coffee are two of the products with opportunities in a market with great potential for growth, but challenging at the same time for Central American entrepreneurs.
Former Costa Rican ambassador to China, Marco Vinicio Ruiz, shared his experience with a group of Panamanian entrepreneurs in a forum organized by the National Council of Private Enterprise.
The European country is a mature market in the production, marketing and consumption of coffee, and despite its developed roasting industry, it is a major importer of roasted coffee.
From the market study "Roasted coffee in Germany" by Procomer:
The traditional commercial dynamic of coffee in Europe is to import fresh produce from Latin America and roast it in the markets with a developed roasting industry such as Holland, Italy, and Germany, among others.For this reason Latin American roasted coffee has a minimal share, representing in Germany for example, 0.1% of their imports.