Because there are customers who demand gluten-free food, vegan food or dishes that adapt to the ketogenic diet, companies in Costa Rica can exploit new market niches.
The number of consumers who demand specialized food is rising in the Costa Rican market, so some restaurants have changed their menus to meet the demands of customers.
Gymnasiums and specialized nursing home services and supplies are some of the niche markets that private companies have started to explore in Costa Rica.
The market segment composed of older adults is becoming increasingly important for businesses, as longevity increases and there is a growing demand for services and specialized care.The market potential is reflected in the figures published by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC), which state that x
The European Authority for Food Safety is reviewing in detail allergenic products and substances whose presence in food must be indicated on the label, according to European law.
From a press release by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has updated its scientific advice on food allergens.
Companies in the coffee sector will go to Taiwan on November 14th to participate in the International Fair of Coffee, Tea and Wine.
For the third consecutive year, with the support of the Council for the Promotion of Foreign Trade of Taiwan companies in the sector will be taking part in the Taiwanese business fair. Some of the participating companies are Mayaland Coffee, Seacsa Business Group, Asdecafé, Finca Chacayá, Asproguate and Finca El Triunfo.
On November 19th, eight Guatemalan companies will travel to the Asian nation with the aim of promoting the sale of Guatemalan coffee and tea.
Prensalibre.com reports: "This is the second mission from Guatemala that will go to Taiwan so far this year and in this activity Guatemala tea will also be offered".
According to the economic counselor of the Embassy of Taiwan, Eugenia Yang, Guatemalan coffee has been well accepted in that country and they are looking to increase trade relations in order to expand into the Asian continent.
From 13 to 17 May, a trade mission composed of Nicaraguan businessmen will visit Cuba in search of new business.
According to Alfredo Lacayo, chief executive of the company Centrolac, head of the delegation of the Chamber of Industries of Nicaragua (Cadin), the developed tourism industry in Cuba is attracting the attention of agro products.
"We can export foods such as cheese, milk and finished products, (which) are highly demanded by the hospitality industry," he said.
The Inter-American Development Bank has launched a new version of the Intrade website with information on tariffs and trade agreements for companies and countries seeking new markets for their exports.
A statement from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) reads:
IDB launches new version of Intrade, the most complete business information system in the region.