New EU Rules for Food AdditivesFriday, April 20, 2012 A new regulation governing food additives in products exported to the European Union will be applied from December 1st, 2012. From a statement by Procomer: In 2020 Holland Will Only Import Sustainable ProductsFriday, July 26, 2013 From 1 January 2015 20% of their agricultural imports must be produced sustainably, a percentage which will reach 100% in 2020. Giovanna Valverde, Director of International Affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Costa Rica (MAG), said the move is a big challenge for domestic farmers, but especially for pineapple and melon growers, and producers of ornamental plants and foliage. EU Requirements on Food SafetyTuesday, November 12, 2013 In order to export food to the EU companies must establish efficient processes for traceability, product withdrawal and recovery. This was explained Valentin Diaz, a specialist from the European Union in Nicaragua who gave a workshop entitled "Trainer of trainers in traceability, withdrawal and recall of products, aimed at the food industry." Opportunities in Italy for Canned TunaThursday, August 15, 2013 Despite being a major producer of canned tuna in Europe, Italians import 87,000 tonnes a year in order to meet domestic demand. From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): New List of Flavoring Substances AuthorizedTuesday, October 9, 2012 Two new regulations have been approved in the European Union on use of flavoring substances in food, restricting the substances that can be used. A statement from the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER) reads: Europe Increases Food Safety ControlsWednesday, March 11, 2015 In the last quarter of 2014 reports of food recalls and notifications of regulatory compliance increased by 16% particularly in fruits, vegetables and fish derivatives. From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): Growing Importance of Labeling in EuropeMonday, November 3, 2014 Labels including the list of ingredients on food and beverage products are now the second most important factor in purchasing decisions of consumers in Europe, after the price. From a statement by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office of Costa Rica (PROCOMER): Change in Labeling Rules in European UnionMonday, May 20, 2013 Fishery and aquaculture products are to have specific rules on labeling, which will apply to both locals and imported foods. From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): Opportunity for Light Products in EuropeTuesday, December 3, 2013 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): Trends in Food and Beverages in EuropeWednesday, February 20, 2013 The Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion office has published a study entitled "Trends and innovations in the food sector: the case of the European Union" From the introduction of the study "Trends and innovations in the food sector: the case of the European Union": Guatemala Exports More Healthy FoodWednesday, May 22, 2013 Exporters are implementing techniques to elaborate low-fat, low in sugar products that do not contain artificial colors, because consumers in the U.S., Europe and Central America are more inclined to buy healthy products. From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): What Can be Exported to Finland?Thursday, December 14, 2017 Sauces and preparations, flavorings for food, fruit preserves, animal feed and cleaning products are some of the goods where there are opportunities in the Finnish market. From the study "General Mapping of Finland", prepared by Procomer Costa Rica: New Food Labeling Rules in EuropeTuesday, December 6, 2016 As of December 13 all processed and packaged food and beverages to be sold in the European Union must include detailed nutritional information. From a statement issued by PROCOMER: LAC Flavors 2013 Announced in NicaraguaMonday, July 15, 2013 On 25 and 26 July 150 regional suppliers to the food sector will present their products to more than 50 buyers from North America, Europe and Asia. From a statement by the Inter-American Development Bank: Europe Promotes "Novel Foods"Tuesday, December 2, 2014 The European Union is proposing simplifying the approval processes for "novel foods" products, so called because they have no history of consumption, are produced with new ingredients or are "traditional" in origin. From a press release issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (Procomer): |
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