In order to increase its installed capacity, in Guatemala the company Rianxeira invested $2.5 million in the commissioning of two new industrial buildings.
The supply of vouchers is tendered so that Panama Metro employees can redeem them for food in supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants and other stores nationwide.
Panama Government Purchase 2021-2-81-01-08-LP-003054:
"The purpose of this purchase is the acquisition of vouchers and/or electronic cards that can be redeemed at supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants and other stores nationwide, by personnel who maintain an indefinite contract with TMPSA with the exception of bus operators, since they have their own incentive plan.
In the current context of pandemic and changing habits, consumers are beginning to prefer fresh foods over packaged or processed foods, driven by the search for health and immune system benefits.
The covid-19 outbreak led to changes in people's behavior and significant changes in consumption habits, which are reflected in the food product market.
Personalized food, health and well-being, sustainability, zero waste and taste and indulgence are the five macro trends that impact the food sector in this new commercial reality.
The pandemic resulting from the outbreak of covid-19 has essentially served as a driving force behind most of the trends that had been developing before the crisis, only slowing down those linked to sensory experiences, concerns about the use of plastic in packaging and preferences for imported options, since the context has stimulated the consumption of brands and alternatives of local origin, according to an analysis by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (Procomer).
The Ministry of Public Security of Panama has put out to tender the supply of dry food for the public security agencies, Senan, Senafront, Immigration, National Police and other agencies, for a period of 12 months.
Panama Government Purchase 2020-0-18-01-99-LP-048678:
"Detail of some of the required foodstuffs:
-Clean and fat-free chopped steak to be delivered in bags or boxes of 5, 10, 20 or 22 kilograms.
As of October this year, the U.S. country will begin one of the phases of implementation of the new front labeling on food and non-alcoholic beverages, under the Labeling Law NOM-051 of the Ministry of Health.
One of the arguments that support the amendments to the Standard is the situation of health and welfare of citizens in the country. According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT) 2018 (to date, the latest report released), 35.6% of children between 5 and 11 years old are overweight and obese. Meanwhile, children and young people between 12 and 19 years old report 38.4%, according to the Guatemalan Association of Exporters (Agexport).
The Social Assistance Plan of the Presidency of the Dominican Republic tenders the supply of raw food to be donated to families at the national level, during the emergency period of the global covid-19 pandemic.
Dominican Republic Government purchase PASP-MAE-PEEN-2020-0001:
"Details of some of the items to be tendered:
-130,000 boxes of 24 16-ounce bottles of soybean oil
The Ministry of Public Security of Panama tenders the supply of dry food for dependencies under its command that require it, for a 12-month term.
Panama Government Purchase 2019-0-18-01-99-LP-044681:
"The delivery will take place in the Warehouse and/or dependencies of the National Aeronaval Service, National Service of Borders, National Police and entities of the Ministry of Public Security, existing in all the national territory, with the exception of the provinces of Bocas del Toro and Darién, previous coordination, according to necessities, from Monday to Friday, in working days. If the working hours vary in accordance with the provisions of the Executive Branch, this delivery schedule may be modified with prior notice to suppliers.
Panama's Ministry of Education tenders for the nationwide supply, transportation and delivery of fortified nutritive cream.
Panama Government Purchase 2018-0-07-0-99-LV-034966:
"Description: Fortified food made from extruded and/or pre-cooked flours (or any other method that allows them to be made instantly or pre-gelatinized and long-lasting) from cereals such as corn, rice, legumes, beans or soybeans; or any mixture thereof.
The Ministry of Education of Panama tenders the supply of 1.5 million lunches served in disposable containers for 20 schools involved in the Extended School Day for All Program.
Purchase of the Government of Panama 2018-0-07-0-99-LP-034928:
"The contract includes all stages ranging from the purchase of raw materials, cooking and preparation of food, transportation, distribution and delivery at each school, complying at each stage with the basic principles of Good Manufacturing Practices: proper food handling, principles of sanitizing and risk control of contamination of the food produced."
Mayca food service company plans to invest $10 million over the next 2 years in the construction of seven new points of sale in Costa Rica.
Following last week's opening of branch number 13 in San Ramón, representatives of the company announced that they will be investing in the construction and operation of seven other stores in 2018 and 2019, which will bring the total number of points of sale to 20.Mayca is owned by Sysco Corporation, whichcompleted the acquisition process in November of last year.
The Ministry of Health in Panama is putting out to tender the supply of prepared food for patients, and medical and administrative personnel at the Santo Tomás Hospital, for a period of two years.
Panama Government Purchase 2018-0-12-14-08-LP-014777:
"Provision of prepared food is required for the period from September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2020.
While sales to other regions grew by around 15% between 2012 and 2017, exports to Central American countries show an increase of almost 30% compared to the same period.
Data from Procomer indicates that"...The value of sales by this industry to Central America rose by 28% when comparing the amount accumulated from January to July 2012 with the same period in 2017.Meanwhile, sales to all regions increased by 15%."
A growing demand for this type of food in the European country has been indicated, but there also the challenges related to non-tariff requirements, the atomization of sales channels, and cultural trading style.
From the summary of a report by PROCOMER: "Spanish Market Potential for Health Foods":
Overall, the opportunities will involve promotional effort, perhaps more than the average done for other countries or regions, which must include:
As of April 26, importers of food and raw materials and food additives must comply with new requirements which includes having a sanitation registration.
From a statement issued by the Panamanian Food Safety Authority:
Dozens of importers attended a training session that was run by the Panamanian Authority for Food Safety (AUPSA), to publicize the new hygiene requirements for the introduction of raw materials and food additives used for the production of food for human consumption as well as processed foods and packaged foods for direct consumption.
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