Costa Rica: 2012 Balance From the Food IndustryThursday, December 20, 2012 Internal competitive weaknesses are preventing further growth and job creation, causing slight and insufficient growth. A statement from the Costa Rican Chamber of Food Industry (CACIA) reads: Bids for Food Services in JailsFriday, October 16, 2015 The tender for the supply of prepared meals for 11 prisons attracted 10 companies out of which only two submitted proposals for all of the establishments, with equal amounts of $17.7 million. An article in Prensa.com reports that "... Transgenic Products Gain GroundTuesday, October 2, 2012 The only Latin American countries where Transgenic production is banned are Ecuador, Venezuela and Peru. And in Ecuador the ban is soon to be lifted, judging by a statement from the President Rafael Correa, who said that the inclusion of the ban in the Ecuadorian Constitution was "a mistake."
MARKET STUDY
Fish Preparations: El Salvador is the Main Exporter in the RegionMonday, July 25, 2022 Sales of fish preparations and canned fish, caviar and its substitutes prepared with fish roe in the Central American region remained relatively stable, with a value of $22.3 million and 4,182 tons, with El Salvador being the main exporter with $82 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [ GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"] Food: Fresh vs. ProcessedThursday, December 3, 2020 In the current context of pandemic and changing habits, consumers are beginning to prefer fresh foods over packaged or processed foods, driven by the search for health and immune system benefits. The covid-19 outbreak led to changes in people's behavior and significant changes in consumption habits, which are reflected in the food product market. Contaminated Food Products are RemovedWednesday, December 12, 2018 Because of possible contamination with organisms or pathogens, Del Monte Foods decided to remove from the Salvadoran and Panamanian markets the Fiesta Corn product seasoned with red and green peppers. The U.S. company reported that the possible contamination is harmful to consumer health, which prompted the company to withdraw the product, which had been sent to multiple distributors and retailers in 25 states in the U.S. and 12 international destinations, including El Salvador and Panama. The Food Market in GuatemalaThursday, August 7, 2014 Analysis of supply chains, major players, consumer trends, and major requirements for the entry of food products into the Guatemalan market. From the introduction of a report by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office : Gastronomy Promotion: Opportunities AbroadThursday, March 11, 2021 Peru demonstrates that through specific actions it is possible to turn a country's gastronomy into an engine of development, a situation that generates opportunities to export a wide and diversified offer of food products. The international positioning of Peru's gastronomic industry is the result of more than three decades of public/private actions aimed at turning gastronomy into an engine of development, driven by civil society. Food: Global Prices up to February 2020Thursday, March 5, 2020 In the second month of this year, the FAO food price index rose by 8 percent compared to the same month in 2019, explained by rising prices of meat, dairy products, vegetable oils and sugar. From FAO's monthly report: Panama: Price Control Until 2021Wednesday, July 8, 2020 In order to ensure that a possible de-regulation would not generate an unjustified increase in the products considered to be of greater sensitivity, the government decided to extend the price control system of the basic basket for six more months. At present, the list of products whose prices are controlled includes beef slices, ribbon steaks, ground beef, whole chicken, rice, onions, yams, national potatoes, perita tomatoes, cassava, powdered milk, sliced bread, processed American yellow cheese and sausages. Disincentive to Consumption of Ultraprocessed FoodsWednesday, June 21, 2017 In Costa Rica a bill aims to discourage the consumption of products such as packaged french fries, ice cream and chocolates with an additional tax that would be charged on the final price. Bill No. 20,365 proposes establishing a tariff of 1.5 colones per 5 grams, proportional to the total amount of grams of the product. Opportunities in the Food SectorTuesday, September 4, 2012 A Free Webinar is to be given on opportunities in the food sector according to age groups in emerging markets. On the website of the Costa Rica Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER) Www.procomer.com, there is a report that on October 2 a ‘Lifestages2012’ webinar will be held, which is being organized by Nutraingredients and FoodNavigator, and will focus the latest opportunities for the food industry, detailed according to different age groups. The Functional Foods MarketThursday, January 12, 2012 The concept refers to regular, basic staple foods, within the current trend of healthy diets and taking care of our bodies. INITIAL CONCEPT: As Europe is very important market for the Central American food industry, an analysis of the consumption patterns of its inhabitants is always relevant. Threats to Food ProductionWednesday, March 13, 2019 Low productivity, climate vulnerability and the variation of international prices are part of the challenges faced by agricultural producers in Central America and the Dominican Republic. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) published the study "Facing External Challenges, Internal Strengths: The Economic Environment of Central America and the Dominican Republic", which analyzes the current situation in the region and its 2019 outlook. Meeting of the Codex Alimentarius in PanamaFriday, November 17, 2017 In November 2018, Panama City will be hosting the 50th international session of the Committee on Food Hygiene of the FAO Codex Alimentarius. From a statement issued by the Aupsa: |
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