Tuna: Global Trade OpportunitiesThursday, January 28, 2021 Thailand and Spain are markets with global potential to increase their consumption of frozen tuna, and in the case of fresh or refrigerated tuna fillets, the United States is expected to increase its demand in the coming years. As new lifestyles in Europe are increasing the need for easy-to-use/prepare and value-added fish formats as consumers find it difficult to cook and prepare fish, tuna has multiple opportunities in the present and future. 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: Exporting to Sweden and the European UnionFriday, May 10, 2013 On May 29 a seminar will be held where the opportunities existing in Sweden for agricultural products, textiles, food and beverages manufactured in Guatemala will be presented. From a press release issued by the Guatemalan Association of Exporters (AGEXPORT): Opportunities and Challenges for El Salvador in EuropeMonday, July 8, 2013 With the entry into force of the AA in August, 90% of Salvadoran products will be able to be sent to European Union countries duty free. "What will happen is that Central America, instead of exporting to the international market, will export to Europe. It will change the export destination," said Julio Arroyo, CEO of the Asociación Azucarera. Useful Information for Export to EuropeTuesday, October 14, 2014 The website for the "Business Intelligence System of the Association Agreement between Central America and the European Union" summarizes the regulatory framework, procedures, market information and other topics of interest to exporting SMEs. The Ministry of Economy of El Salvador has put online a "Business Intelligence System of the Association Agreement between Central America and the European Union", a website which aims to present the content and the benefits of the Association Agreement in a format which is simple and accessible, so that Central American exporters and importers can receive this information and maximize opportunities. 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): Cocoa: High Demand, Low SupplyFriday, August 16, 2013 Honduras could sell to Switzerland all of the high quality cocoa that it could produce. The company Chocolates Halba asked Honduran producers to increase the amount of seed sown to ensure a greater presence in Europe. Opportunities for Exporting to the UKThursday, June 13, 2013 The British have indicated that products from El Salvador such as coffee, sugar and crafts, have the potential to be exported to a market of over 63 million people. In a meeting with exporters from both nations, the British Embassy highlighted the export potential of Salvadoran products. "We have identified some areas with good prospects for increasing our relationships," said Linda Cross, the British ambassador. El Salvador’s Trade AgreementsTuesday, August 7, 2012 Investors should be aware of the tools available for exporting with tariff benefits to Cuba, Mexico and the European Union. A statement from the Agency for Promotion of Exports and Investments in El Salvador – PROESA reads: Panama Not Taking Advantage of European MarketTuesday, December 16, 2014 The quotas for duty free export of beef, rice and tuna negotiated in the Agreement with the European Union are not being exploited to the fullest extent by local producers. Lack of certification by the meat processing plants for export, the crisis in the agricultural sector and the absence of incentives to produce exportable foods are some of the factors which, in the opinion of producers, are preventing the country from taking advantage of the tariff benefits granted to country under the Economic Association Agreement (AA). Opportunities for Honey in the EUTuesday, July 16, 2013 The entry into force of the Association Agreement between Central America and the European Union encourages projects to increase honey production in Nicaragua. Currently production is less than 500 tonnes per year, equivalent to 0.09% of what was imported globally last year (518,818 tonnes). According to Luz Marina Arana, coordinator of marketing research of the Center for Export and Investment (CEI), although Nicaraguan honey has entered duty free since 2004, with the entry into force of the trade agreement, "the new rules will stabilize trade and expand the possibility of new markets. " Exporters Aim for New MarketsFriday, August 21, 2020 Mesoamerican countries, the Caribbean and Chile, are the markets where Panamanian exporters have set their attention to take advantage of new niches, geographical proximity and few restrictions to trade. According to ProPanama executives, for several years the United States had been the main destination for Panamanian exports, but gradually sales to Europe have been gaining ground and now the plan is to take advantage of the niches that have not been exploited in some markets in the region. Frozen Fruit: Business Roundtable in EuropeTuesday, April 2, 2019 From April 16 to 17, Costa Rican businessmen will participate in the "Polaris" fair, which will take place in the city of Athens, Greece, where they will have business meetings with 100 European buyers of frozen fruit. With the aim of seeking new market niches, 50 Costa Rican producers will participate in meetings with businessmen from Europe, was reported in a statement. Less Gray Lists, More BusinessWednesday, December 11, 2019 The challenge for the relationship between Panama and Europe is to look beyond the issue of fiscal transparency, in order to advance together in commercial, digital and environmental issues. After Panama was included in the European Union's list of non-cooperating countries in fiscal matters in December 2017, in March 2019 it was reported that in the new version, the Central American country had already disappeared. Coffee: Consumer DemandsFriday, October 11, 2019 In markets such as North America and Western Europe, a consumer segment wants the grain to meet aspects such as ethical and sustainable sourcing, and its production process to be certified. According to the study "Trends and Opportunities for value-added coffee exports" conducted by the Differentiated Coffees Committee of AGEXPORT, reveals how to change the strategies for marketing good quality coffee with higher value added (roasted), for the next coffee harvest of 2,019 - 2,020 and those to come. |
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