India Trade Mission to Costa RicaTuesday, July 28, 2015 On August 11th and 12th 10 Indian companies will be exhibiting their products to local companies interested in forging business alliances. The participating companies are mostly in the sectors of textiles, clothing for both children and women as nightwear, sheets and all types of fabrics and textiles. Freight Rates in Central AmericaMonday, November 19, 2018 Transporting one metric ton of goods in Central America is estimated to cost $0.17 per kilometer, while in developed countries the cost is around $0.10 per kilometer. Transporting cargo more efficiently remains the greatest challenge that the countries of the region face to improve their competitiveness. According to data estimated by the United Nations and validated by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, currently the costs that companies incur to transport cargo in Central America are up to 40% higher than the costs assumed in some developed markets. The Fairtrade TrendTuesday, July 31, 2012 Consumers have become increasingly more demanding regarding the conditions under which the products they consume are produced, and businesses that have an ethical commitment are growing. A statement from the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER) reads: Preference for Fairtrade Products Keeps GrowingTuesday, September 9, 2014 The consumption of food products certified as Fairtrade is maintaining its upward trend, especially in developed markets such as Europe and North America. From a statement issued by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office of Costa Rica (Procomer): Consumers Prefer Fairtrade ProductsMonday, September 30, 2013 A study commissioned by Fairtrade in 17 countries has confirmed the position of the Fairtrade certification as the most recognized ethical seal of approval. From a report in Compromisorse.com: Production ChainsFriday, October 26, 2012 An international conference is to be held with the title of “Getting the most out of Global Value Chains: Opportunities and Challenges for Latin America.” The Ministry of Foreign Trade (Comex), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) are inviting participants to the conference entitled: “Getting the most out of Global Value Chains: Opportunities and Challenges for Latin America.” Costa Rica Starts Dairy Shipments to ChinaTuesday, June 4, 2013 Two containers holding skimmed, semi skimmed, whole milk and flavored milk will arrive in the next few days in Guangzhou, Beijing and Chongqing. A press release from the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (Procomer) reads: Norway Imports More Fresh Fruits and VegetablesFriday, April 4, 2014 In 2013 the importation of agricultural products into the European country grew by 9% compared to 2012, led by products such as fresh coconuts, sweet corn, cauliflower, potatoes and yams. From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office: US Trade Mission touring regionTuesday, October 28, 2008 A trade mission from the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) began a regional tour yesterday in Panama and will also visit Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala. Representatives from 31 American companies interested in the regional market will meet with potential local partners in order establish commercial relations during the two-day stay in Panama. They will be in the region until the 4 of November. Plague Affects Banana Production in AfricaMonday, December 9, 2013 A new strain of Panama disease is affecting plantations in African countries, Central America's main competitors. From a statement by the Foreign Trade Promoter of Costa Rica: International Investors Eye Costa Rica’s Currency MarketFriday, June 18, 2010 Investors might be seeing the Costa Rican Colon as a risky asset with good yields for “carry trade” transactions. ALDESA reported that the ups and downs of the Costa Rican currency are being monitored by international investors, in addition to the recent comments by the new president of the Central Bank, who suggested more future intervention to ease the currency’s volatility. Mexican Exports to C.A. Drop 30%Wednesday, November 25, 2009 In 2009, Mexican exports to Central America dropped 30%. José Tajonar, director of Trade Point Mexico, commented that despite the difficult situation, "in times of crisis we can find potential business niches to develop, which can provide good returns once the economy recovers". Trade MarketingMonday, March 19, 2012 The definition of "Trade Marketing" is commercial operations or merchandising practised jointly by a vendor or manufacturer and a distributor. An Analysis of the concept appears in the online newspaper Mercadeo.com: Information on Global Trading StandardsTuesday, July 5, 2011 Producers and exporters can obtain information about certification programs and their implementation mechanisms and procedures and potential costs and benefits of audits. Standards Map is a web-based project by the Commerce for Sustainable Development (T4SD) of the ITC [International Trade Center] and a partnership-based initiative to increase transparency of voluntary standards and improve sustainable production and trade opportunities. Merchandising UpdateMonday, July 23, 2012 Today, marketing has taken on a complexity that can not be solved by the traditional 4Ps: product, price, place and promotion. An article by Antonio Jimenez in Elfinancierocr.com shines a light on an issue which before the globalized economy and the digital revolution was solved with the concepts of product, price, place and promotion. |
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