Europe: Sweet but Without Artificial AdditivesWednesday, February 11, 2015 There is an increasing preference on the part of European consumers for confectionery products made from natural raw materials free from artificial ingredients. From a statement issued by the Costa Rica Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): 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): 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): 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): 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): International Fair for Food and Beverages AnnouncedMonday, January 19, 2015 In Guatemala producers and distributors of food and drinks are invited to be part of the group of companies participating in Expo ANTAD 2015, an event to be held in Mexico. From a statement issued by the Guatemalan Exporters Association (AGEXPORT): 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): Requirements to Export Food to EuropeThursday, October 30, 2014 On November 4th, the Guatemalan Exporters Association will be providing information on regulatory technical requirements to be met in order to export food to the EU. From a statement from the Guatemalan Association of Exporters: Food Allergen Labeling in EuropeTuesday, December 9, 2014 The European Authority for Food Safety is reviewing in detail allergenic products and substances whose presence in food must be indicated on the label, according to European law. From a press release by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): Manufexport 2012 GuatemalaMonday, June 18, 2012 From 11 to 13 July the sixth edition of the manufacturing fair will be held in Antigua, Guatemala, which will also the host the Lac Flavors event by the IDB. The Guatemalan Exporters Association, AGEXPORT, presents the MANUFEXPORT International Fair 2012, Retail Supply Expo & Conference, an event designed to promote greater competitiveness in the manufacturing sector in Central America and expand business opportunities internationally. Food: Requirements in the New RealityTuesday, June 30, 2020 Some of the requirements for companies exporting food from Guatemala are that exporters guarantee good sanitary practices and that in case of an outbreak of covid-19 they notify their buyers and separate infected collaborators. Safety and health protocols have taken off in this new trade scenario, which emerged suddenly due to the spread of covid-19 around the world. Food: Global Prices as of September 2020Thursday, October 8, 2020 In September, price increases were more pronounced for vegetable oils and cereals, and for dairy products prices remained stable, while sugar and meat prices fell from their August levels. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that in September 2020 the food price index averaged 97.9 points, i.e., 2% more than in August and already 4.6% above its value a year ago. Food: Global Prices up to September 2019Monday, October 7, 2019 In the ninth month of the year, the FAO food price index increased by 3% compared to September 2018, explained by the rise in the prices of sugar, meat, dairy products and vegetable oils. From FAO's monthly report: Food: Global Prices up to June 2020Thursday, July 2, 2020 Explained by the uncertainty reported in the markets due to covid-19 disease, in June 2020 the global food price index registered a 2% variation from the previous month. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported that due to market uncertainty caused by covid-19 disease, prices of vegetable oils, sugar and dairy products rebounded to their highest level in several months after sharp declines in May, while in the cereals and meat markets most prices came under downward pressure. |
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