Costa Rican businessmen who export cassava-based snacks agree that the product is accepted in different markets worldwide and that there are still opportunities to be exploited.
According to managers of the Costa Rican Chamber of Exporters, local companies engaged in the production of such products have the competitive advantage that the country harvests high quality cassava, because the sweet taste and levels of softness differentiate them from other manufacturers.
Hot drinks such as coffee and tea, chocolates, biscuits and fruit snacks, sauces and preparations, and processed fruits are foods with export potential to the Israeli market.
From a report by Procomer Costa Rica:
San José, August 31, 2017. Hot drinks such as coffee and tea, chocolates, biscuit and fruit snacks, sauces and preparations as well as processed fruits are the categories of foods that have potential for export to Israel.This is the conclusion of the study entitled "Opportunities for the commercialization of food in Israel", carried out by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office of Costa Rica (PROCOMER).
Characteristics of consumers on the west coast of Canada and the marketing channels in the area are factors representing opportunities for exporting healthy products.
From a report entitled "Differentiated Food on the west coast of Canada" by PROCOMER Costa Rica:
The union of exporters in El Salvador has identified and described the most appropriate distribution channels and opportunities for products such as fruits and processed vegetables, pickles, beverages and snacks.
Promoted as healthy food, dried meat snacks are gaining more market as consumption grows among US citizens.
From a statement issued by PROCOMER:
As the price of cattle decreases in the US meat processors are seeing a positive context for their products.
In recent years, dried meat snacks (popularly known asjerky) have gained in popularity due to trends in diets based on more protein and less sugars and fats which is why manufacturers have reduced the levels of salt and fat in these products in order to promote them as a healthy and convenient food.
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":
There is potential in the Colombian market for exporters of pasta, snacks, biscuits and gravy, through strategic partnerships with supermarket chains.
From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office :
San Jose, February 22, 2016. Building partnerships with supermarket chains represents an option for Costa Rican exporters of food products such as pasta, snacks, biscuits and gravy, to gain admission to that market.
Exports of meat, dairy products, sugar, baking and confectionery products generated revenues of $591 million, $36 million less than what was exported in 2013.
The food sector accounted for 11% of total exports recorded during 2014, however, it showed a downward trend. In 2014 the export volume decreased by 2%, i.e. 13 million kilograms less than in 2013 were exported.
"Clean" labels , healthy snacks, frozen and convenience foods, good fats and own name brands are some of the factors that marking out global trends this year.
From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (Procomer):
The main trends which will probably affect the food industry in 2015, have been identified by Innova Market Insights, from analysis of the most important events in the industry.
20 years ago most people placed nuts in the food pyramid along with the products you had to eat only occasionally. Nowadays, these products are believed to make an important nutritional contribution, which could explain why in 2013 60% of launches of nut based snacks were associated with healthier foods.
An announcement has been made of new nutritional standards to be implemented in schools across the country, which include foods groups such as whole grains, low-fat dairy, fruits, vegetables and protein.
From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
The Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, Tom Vilsack, announced that under new nutrition standards to be applied in schools across the country, Smart Snacks in School, students will have a greater choice of healthy foods.
Innovative flavors, everything that is natural and healthy as well as "clean labels" and low prices are some of the factors driving the demand for snacks.
From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
The event Snaxpo 2013, a trade show specializing in the snack industry, held in March, was the stage for industry leading companies such as Kerry Ingredients & Flavors (KIF) to raise major challenges facing manufacturers of snacks and the ingredients for them.
Dried fruits flakes in boxes containing combinations of pineapple, mango, strawberry, apple and orange, are becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
A statement from the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER) reads:
The British company Nim's has found a favorable reaction among British consumers to a new product, dehydrated fruit made via a process which removes a greater amount of moisture resulting in fruit flakes.
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