During 2018, sales of packaged foods in the United Kingdom exceeded $84 billion, and 36% corresponded to private label products, which have quickly entered this market.
The study "Trends and requirements of private label buyers in the food sector in the United Kingdom", prepared by Procomer Costa Rica, indicates that the United Kingdom stands out as the second country in Europe with greater penetration of private label.
As part of the Buyers Trade Mission, from 25 to 27 September, 500 Costa Rican exporters will be meeting with 300 entrepreneurs from 50 countries.
The Foreign Trade Promotion Office (Procomer), the institution in charge of organizing the event, reported that this year it foresees holding 5,300 business appointments at the event, which will take place at the Costa Rica Convention Center, in Barreal de Heredia.
On September 1 and 2 Nicaraguan exporters from various sectors will be exhibiting their merchandise in Managua and taking part in business rounds with international buyers.
The Nicaraguan exporters' union is inviting local and international businessmen to take part in business rounds within the framework of the ExpoApen 2017 exhibition.
From September 22nd to 25th, the XVII edition of the Buyers Trade Mission will bring together in Costa Rica exporters and 180 international buyers from 30 countries.
From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office :
San Jose, July 31, 2015. A platform for companies with export potential to showcase their products to different countries around the world and be able to diversify their business, from inside of Costa Rica.
Exporters from Costa Rica and buyers from Europe, Asia and North America will meet from 23 to 25 September at the XVI edition of the Buyers Trade Mission.
Taken from Btmcr.com:
Overview of Buyers Trade Mission 2014:
The BTM 16th edition will be held from 23 to 25 September 2014 at the Wyndham Hotel Herradura, San Jose, Costa Rica.
The event will feature the participation of at least 200 international companies who together with about 317 Costa Rican companies, using various tools such as business agendas, exhibition stands, conferences and also a showroom (on products and technology from the fresh sector in Costa Rica).
Keeping pace with growing consumer demand, there is an increased presence of fresh fruits on the menus of the restaurants in the U.S.
Changes in consumer habits have led to restaurant operators putting fresh food on their menus all year round, in addition to local seasonal fruit fruit.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
During 2012 Panama imported $180 million worth of items from the printing industry in Costa Rica, making the country the fifth largest supplier of these products.
The first places are occupied by U.S. with 41%, Mexico 8%, Colombia 5.6%, as well as Honduras and Costa Rica at 5%, according to the study "Opportunities for the Costa Rican printing industry in Panama" by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office (Procomer).
FECAEXCA has submitted a regional strategy for the Association Agreement to be an effective tool of investment, business and employment generation.
From a press release issued by the Guatemalan Association of Exporters (Agexport):
Central American exporters meeting in the Federation of Chambers and Associations of exporters from Central America and the Dominican Republic, FECAEXCA, has delivered to its governmental and private initiative authorities a regional strategy for the Association Agreement to be an effective tool for investment, business and generating employment for regional countries.
The Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office has identified more than 500 products with the potential to be sold to the South American giant.
Conclusions from the Brazil Market Mapping study by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office:
The dynamism of the Brazilian economy, diversification of production and population size are factors that make this country a strategic partner and an option for diversifying Costa Rican exports of value added products.
Despite being a major producer of canned tuna in Europe, Italians import 87,000 tonnes a year in order to meet domestic demand.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Italy consumes a significant amount of tuna, in canned form and yellow fin and bluefin tuna, which is equivalent to about 141,000 tons per year, 2.3 kg per capita, valued at $1.47 billion.
Over the next few years an increase in Mexican's consumption of body care, facial and makeup products is forecasted.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Over the next few years solid growth is forecast in the cosmetics market in Mexico, which might even exceed the strength of countries such as Brazil. According to the consulting firm Canadean, the growth of this sector in Mexico corresponds to a rapid recovery in consumption after the effects of the international crisis of 2009.
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.
In a country where every person consumes 12 kg of bananas per year, the supply of fair trade bananas is relatively limited.
From an article by the Costa Rica Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
In 2012 about 8,900 tonnes of Fairtrade bananas from different countries were sold in Sweden. This is a great market for fruits and vegetables, because the county's natural conditions only allow it to produce limited quantities of agricultural products. Also in this market there is greater awareness and concern for environmental sustainability, and how consumers can contribute to social causes, providing opportunities for products that protect the environment or that are linked to a social cause.
With the entry into force of the AA in August, 90% of Salvadoran products will be able to be sent to European Union countries duty free.
"What will happen is that Central America, instead of exporting to the international market, will export to Europe. It will change the export destination," said Julio Arroyo, CEO of the Asociación Azucarera.
The Elsalvador.com reports that "the challenge that lies ahead for exporters is huge, because although the doors were opened to 28 markets with over 500 million consumers, there are also requirements related to phytosanitary conditions, quality, presentation, price and promotion will become stronger, in line with the market. "
A decline in farmed shrimp production in Mexico could generate opportunities in Europe, America, and Japan for regional producers.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Producers of shrimp raised in farms in Sinaloa are facing a serious illness, which has already caused a high mortality rate and millions in economic losses.