Prices: Intelligent Strategies to Improve ProfitabilityFriday, June 7, 2019 Applying segmentation techniques, making comparisons with the prices of other products, and applying discounts to customers who have eco-friendly practices are some of the strategies that can help maximize the sales profitability. Ariel Baños, a price management specialist and founder of Fijciondeprecicios.com, explains how simple techniques completely applicable to any business can be turned into intelligent and creative pricing strategies to maximize profitability. Consumer Trends in ShrimpWednesday, July 4, 2012 Price is the determining factor when buying shrimp in the U.S., and is even more important than the country of origin. A statement from the Costa Rican Trade Office: Projected Increase in Rice ImportsMonday, August 25, 2014 Estimates are that the poor performance of planted acres and preference for other more profitable crops will generate a sustained increase in rice imports in Central America. According to figures from the French Agricultural Research Center for International Development (CIRAD) in the last 20 years, "... rice consumption has doubled in the region, while production only reported a growth of 40% and yields per hectare are very low. " Central America: Fuel Prices up to September 24Monday, September 24, 2018 Price of a gallon of regular gasoline: Costa Rica $4.31, Nicaragua $3.90, Honduras $3.81, El Salvador $3.51, Guatemala $3.40 and Panama $3.23. From a report by the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador: Asia Dominates in Coffee AuctionsWednesday, October 29, 2014 European and American companies who buy specialty coffee in electronic auctions are losing ground to Asian buyers, who in auctions for top grains from markets such as Costa Rica and Guatemala, are pushing up prices to record levels. Strong growth in coffee consumption in countries such as South Korea and Japan, coupled with the large purchasing power of its inhabitants has boosted demand for gourmet coffee and other special varieties. Central America: Fuel Prices up to May 8Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Price of gallon of regular gasoline: Costa Rica $4.09, Nicaragua $3.98, Honduras $3.69, Guatemala $3.49, El Salvador $3.50 and Panama $3.20. From a statement issued by the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador: Central America: Fuel Prices up to June 18Monday, June 18, 2018 Price of a gallon of regular gasoline: Costa Rica $4.33, Nicaragua $3.98, Honduras $3.83, El Salvador $3.56, Guatemala $3.47 and Panama $3.28. From a report by the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador: Upward Pressure on Beef PricesTuesday, July 14, 2015 In the region climatic effects and problems of smuggling have caused scarcity and a rise in cattle prices, the same as is occurring on the international market. Added to the shortage of cattle is a decline in sales, both regionally and internationally, where "...Stock market contracts for cattle on July 13 performed positively, rising to the maximum limit allowed by the exchange of $3 and almost $4 ", reports Panamaamerica.com.pa. Rice Purchase Subsidised in PanamaThursday, July 3, 2014 The government has announced that it will curb imports of milled rice and will pay a subsidy of 8 cents on the price of 46 cents price at which millers sell a pound of the grain. The Minister of Agricultural Development, Jorge Arango, said in an article on Prensa.com that as well as buying all local production surplus, they pledge to "... suspend imports of milled rice and retake agreements with the agrifood chain of rice. Gas Prices in Central AmericaTuesday, March 5, 2013 In Central America, El Salvador has the lowest prices for regular gasoline and ranks second in the prices of special gas and diesel. From a press release issued by the Ministry of Economy in El Salvador: Central America: Fuel Prices as of August 14Monday, August 14, 2017 Price of gallon of regular gasoline: Costa Rica $3.63, Nicaragua $3.57, Honduras $3.32, Guatemala $3.03, El Salvador $2.93 and Panama $2.75. From a statement issued by the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador: When Should you Lower Prices?Friday, May 10, 2013 Three situations which, if they are happening in your company, indicate that you should lower prices. By Ariel Baños,, President and founder of FIJACIONDEPRECIOS.COM How to Know if You Can Raise Prices Successfully?Thursday, June 24, 2021 If the products and services sold include aspects that are highly valued by customers and our prices have evolved below market rates, it means that it is feasible to raise marketing prices. Ariel Banos, founder of Fijaciondeprecios.com, describes the signs that should be analyzed by businessmen at the moment of applying an increase in the prices of the products and services marketed. Central America: Fuel Prices up to July 30Monday, July 30, 2018 Price of a gallon of regular gasoline: Costa Rica $4.33, Nicaragua $3.96, Honduras $3.76, El Salvador $3.53, Guatemala $3.44 and Panama $3.22. From a report by the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador: Central America: Fuel Prices up to January 28thMonday, January 28, 2019 Price per gallon of regular gasoline: Costa Rica $3.64, Nicaragua $3.31, Honduras $3.17, El Salvador $2.78, Guatemala $2.73 and Panama $2.56. From the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador report: |
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