New Food Plant in El SalvadorThursday, January 17, 2019 Riko Brands will start operating in February 2019 a new industrial plant at kilometer 13 of the highway to Comalapa, which will produce broth, dressings, pasta and soups. Samuel Quirós, president of Quality Grains, owner of the food plant, explained to Laprensagrafica.com that "... the investment for the new facilities exceeded $1 million, including the construction of the building and the purchase of the machinery.” The Coffee Cup Forays into United StatesTuesday, August 4, 2009 In February, the Salvadoran company will open a store in Austin, Texas. Samuel Quirós is the president of Quality Grains, holding company for The Coffee Cup stores. He said they intend to open 10 stores in Texas in their first year of U.S. operations. The Coffee Cup opens in the U.S.Tuesday, November 2, 2010 The Salvadoran franchise opened its first store in Austin, Texas, USA. The company invested $ 400,000 in its first store and expects to open 10 more next year. More Salvadorean coffee for AsiaMonday, June 23, 2008 Quality Grains will start exporting its coffee to a supermarket chain in Hong Kong over the next few months. Company president Samuel Quirós confirmed the sale. New Industrial Complex PlannedTuesday, January 15, 2019 In El Salvador, a $5 million, ten-warehouse industrial park is expected to be built at kilometer 13 of the Comalapa highway in San Marcos. Representatives of the Quality Grains company informed that they plan to begin construction work on the complex of wineries next January 18th and would be completed by the end of June. The Coffee Cup Expands in Costa RicaMonday, November 23, 2009 Salvadoran coffee chain 'The Coffee Cup' opened its second store in the country. The chain plans to open an additional store in San José International Airport in 2010. Franchises: To Regulate or Not to RegulateThursday, March 12, 2009 With the franchise model growing on the isthmus, how important is to have a clear regional legal framework? There are entrepreneurs calling for the creation of laws to regulate and protect activities in this business model and for them to be uniform at a regional level. Government representatives affirm that a law is not necessary and that everything is in the signed contract. What is the golden middle? Tender for Ammunition PurchaseFriday, May 18, 2012 The Secretariat of Administrative Affairs and Security of the Presidency of Guatemala is inviting bids for the purchase of 200,000 9 mm bullets. According to the specifications the tender is for the purchase of 200,000 9-mm cartridges for use by the Department of Administrative Affairs and Security of the Presidency of the Republic (SAAS). Tender for Ammunition PurchaseTuesday, June 12, 2012 The Secretariat of Administrative Affairs and Security of the Presidency of Guatemala is inviting bids for the purchase of 27,000 9 mm bullets. The Ministry of Interior through the sub - directorate of Studies of the PNC is putting out to tender the purchase of 9 mm bullets. (9x19 mm), type of bullet full metal jacket (FMJ) bronze or copper, projectile of 115 to 124 grains, the nose tip must be lead with a copper, brass or bronze jacket, with a speed of approximately 385 meters / sec. Costa Rica: Base Rate Rises to 6.75%Thursday, July 23, 2015 After three consecutive weeks without changes, the main reference rate for credit and investment in the country rose to 6.75% from 6.70%. The rate will remain at 6.75% at least until Wednesday July 29, the Central Bank of Costa Rica reported. Honduras: Farmers Guarantee Corn ProductionFriday, September 10, 2010 Despite losses due to the heavy rains, an agricultural association of basic grains producers has assured corn supplies. For the forthcoming harvest, 12.9 million hundredweight of corn production is predicted. Costa Rica: Passive Base Rate Continues to Fall and Reaches 6.15%Wednesday, November 4, 2015 The main reference for loans and investments is continuing on its downward trend and will be located at 6.15% until at least 11 November. The Central Bank of Costa Rica announced that the passive base rate dropped from 6.25% to 6.15% in the last week, and will remain at that level until at least 11 November. Costa Rica: Base Rate Rises to 6.55%Thursday, September 10, 2015 After recording four consecutive weeks of reductions, the passive base rate rose from 6.5% to 6.55%. The main benchmark for loans and investments in the country registered an upward adjustment and will be located at 6.55% until at least Wednesday 16 September. Base Lending Rate Rises to 7%Wednesday, July 9, 2014 After four weeks at 6.95%, the rate used as a reference for investments and loans will stand at least 7% until July 16th. The Central Bank of Costa Rica reported that the passive base rate, an indicator of the average rates given by financial institutions for savings on periods of 150 to 210 days will stand at 7%, at least until July 16, 2014. Base Lending Rate to Stay at 7%Wednesday, July 30, 2014 For the second consecutive week the benchmark rate for loans and investments will be located at 7% and will remain at that level at least until August 6. The Central Bank of Costa Rica has reported that the passive base rate will remain at 7% for another week, until Wednesday 6 August. |
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