The Guatemalan Exporters Association is organizing a course entitled "Trends in the Fruit Sector for 2014."
In order to raise awareness about new trends in 2014 regarding packaging, technology, markets and marketing in the fruit sector, the Department of Business Information and Market Intelligence, INFOEXPORT at AGEXPORT, will be running the course "Trends in the Sector Fruit for 2014" on the 11th of March 2014.
There is ample opportunity for countries that are willing to invest in better management of fisheries and environmentally sustainable aquaculture.
According to a report entitled "Fisheries Sector 2030: Prospects for fisheries and aquaculture" prepared by the World Bank (WB), almost two thirds of the seafood consumed globally will be produced by fish farming methods in 2030. In order to supply the global demand for these products better methods for implementing aquaculture will be needed.
In scenarios where no candidate managed to win a direct election, the results of the first round confirmed the trends of voters to the left in both countries.
In a second round on March 9th in El Salvador and on April 6th in Costa Rica the next presidents of both nations will be chosen, after two elections ended with no candidate receiving the required majority to be declared president.
The consumption of energy drinks and "Ready to Drink" coffee increased by 14.3% and 9.5%, respectively.
During the period 2011-12 energy drinks increased sales more than any other segments with 14.3%, followed by ready to drink (RTD) coffee with 9.5 %, bottled water 5.8 % and RTD tea with 9%.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Yogurt, milk and cheese are some of the most frequently consumed products by the Turks.
The Turkish population has increased its interest in packaged, pre-cooked and frozen foods, which represents a great opportunity for the new products on the market. Among the foods they consume are dairy and baked products.
Organic and natural pet foods are the most in demand globally.
Natural and organic pet food has had great growth in the market. Between 2002-2012 premium brands increased their share by 68%, according to statistics provided by Euromonitor International.
Shorter cruises, packages and more options in emerging destinations such as the Panama Canal and Australia are some of the trends for 2014.
This was revealed by the review site Cruise Critic based on the industry reports, surveys and reviews from passengers.
Create your own package: cruise lines are giving passengers the opportunity to select offers and make their own package, including airline, onboard credit and other things.
Sales of beverages and low-calorie foods such as cereals and snacks, have picked up in the old continent.
From an article by the Costa Rica Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Sales of products and low-calorie drinks have risen in Europe, according to the consulting firm Mintel, after a decline in 2004. According to Laura Jones, analyst at Mintel, the rise in demand for these products is driven by the popularity of low calorie diets such as Atkins, which has led people to be more aware of the amount of calories and carbohydrates they are consuming." This increased awareness has been promoted by some consumers. In Europe recently low-calorie products have been launched which have introduced a wide range of products that are normally associated with carbohydrates."
Unlike European and South American consumers, Asians show a greater willingness to pay more for organic products.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
The Spaniards are not willing to pay more for organic products, as is clear from the last Socialogue Report prepared by IPSOS in 24 countries worldwide.
Changes in lifestyles and work schedules are driving between meal snacking of biscuits, cereals, milk and drinks in convenient and easy to use packaging.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
According to a study by Kantar WorlpanelMexico, a market research company, with 8,500 households in major cities, the most important meal for the consumers of this country is breakfast as it is eaten every day by 98% of households, however, due to accelerated lifestyles it is very common that at least one member does not have time to consume it inside the house, so products have been developed which are practical, either because of their packaging or the product itself, so that people can easily consume it on the road, at work or school.
The special tax on soft flavored fizzy drinks opens an opportunity to market fruit-based drinks or vegetables.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Due to the alarming statistics on obesity in Mexico (a country that ranks first in the world with this condition) and the fact that soda drinks occupy third place worldwide as one of the main causes of this problem, according to the agency Euromonitor), the Finance Committee of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico, has approved a special tax on flavored drinks equivalent to 1 peso per liter. This action was taken as a measure to put pressure on people to reduce consumption of these beverages and replace them with healthier ones.
To enhance market access domestic coffee making machine manufacturers are associating themselves with single-dose infusions.
From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
The business of coffee capsules has shown continuous growth and leading brands have closed partnerships deals with manufacturers of coffee making machines in order to push for a larger share of the market.
At the end of 2013 sales of these products could reach $10.5 billion which represents an increase of 44% since 2011.
From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER) :
The popularity of gluten-free products continues to grow in the United States, driven not only by people with celiac disease and those who do not suffer from wish to avoid consuming wheat protein as a preventative measure but also by those aiming to lose weight by stopping consumption of wheat-based products. According to Mintel, 35 % of buyers of gluten free products buy them because they are healthier and 27% buy them because they think it will help in their efforts to lose weight, 21% because they are low in carbohydrates and only 15% for a household member who is gluten intolerant.
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