MARKET TRENDS
Fast Food: Rises and Falls in Central AmericaMonday, February 22, 2021 In the last quarter of 2020 and in January 2021 in Panama, Honduras and El Salvador interest in fast food reported a clear rebound, contrary to the situation in Guatemala, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, markets where Internet searches decreased. Through a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for the different products, services, sectors and markets operating in the region.
CONSUMER STUDY
Fast food: What do Consumers have in Mind?Wednesday, August 12, 2020 In Central America, it is estimated that nearly 14 million people show an interest in fast food in the digital environment. Pizza, tacos, organic food and snacks are some of the terms that have best positioned themselves in the minds of consumers with high purchasing power. An analysis of the interests and preferences of consumers in Central America, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, shows interesting results on the preferences and tastes of people in various foods, products, services, restaurant chains and activities.
MARKET TRENDS
Fast Food: Interest in the Region IncreasesWednesday, May 13, 2020 So far this year, interest in fast food in Central American markets has clearly increased, with Guatemala, El Salvador and Costa Rica recording the largest increases in interactions associated with the topic. Through a system that monitors real-time changes in the interests and preferences of consumers in Central American countries, developed by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short and long-term demand trends for different products, sectors and markets operating in the region. Nicaragua to Take Part in Food TaipeiWednesday, June 1, 2011 12 companies are preparing to participate in the annual food fair to be held in Taipei, Taiwan, from 22 to 25 June. The delegation is composed of producers of sugar cane, honey, tobacco, coffee beans, processed coffee, seafood, beef, beans and cheese among others. Taipei Food Fair Food 2016Thursday, February 11, 2016 Invitations have been extended to the Taipei Food 2016 which will be held from 22 to 25 June 2016 at the Taipei World Trade Center, Taiwan. The Taiwanese Embassy in Nicaragua invites you to one of the most important food fairs in the world: Food Taipei 2016. Dole to Compensate Central American WorkersFriday, August 12, 2011 The company will compensate more than 5,000 banana plantation workers affected by the use of pesticides. The agreement, which will benefit 3,153 Nicaraguans, 700 Costa Ricans and 1000 Hondurans, was reached after several months of negotiations. Food Companies Explore TaiwanFriday, May 25, 2012 Nicaraguan firms are looking at the Asian island as a market for coffee, cookies, sweet brown sugar, chia, cardamom, cashew nuts, cocoa powder and pasta. A group of Nicaraguan companies will be offering their products at the Taipei Food Fair to be held from 27th to 30th June. Mayca to Invest $ 1.5 Million in Costa RicaFriday, October 29, 2010 The company, which markets bulk products in the food service sector, will invest in opening new stores. Founded in 1995, MAYCA has evolved from an importer of disposable products to an established full line distributor of foodservice and bakery. $10 million Investment in Food DistributionFriday, February 23, 2018 Mayca food service company plans to invest $10 million over the next 2 years in the construction of seven new points of sale in Costa Rica. Following last week's opening of branch number 13 in San Ramón, representatives of the company announced that they will be investing in the construction and operation of seven other stores in 2018 and 2019, which will bring the total number of points of sale to 20. Mayca is owned by Sysco Corporation, which completed the acquisition process in November of last year. Dole won't be Forced to Pay IndemnificationWednesday, October 21, 2009 A judge from Florida, US, rejected Dole's obligation to pay $97 million to former employees, established in a 2005 ruling from a Nicaraguan court. The Nicaraguan court had ruled in favor of workers who were left infertile by the usage of dibromochloropropoane (DBCP) in Dole's plantations. The sentence was based on a special law enacted by the Congress of Nicaragua, specifically in response to the complaints of the workers. Company Profile Organization that operates in Costa Rica.
Taipei Food Fair Food 2017Thursday, February 2, 2017 Invitations have been extended to the Taipei Food Fair 2017 which will be held from June 21 to 24 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. The Embassy of the China-Taiwan Republic and the Nicaraguan Taiwanese Business Chamber (Cetainic) is inviting producers and exporters to take part in the Taipei Fair Food 2017, to be held from June 21 to 24 in the city of Taipei. Good Business for Nicaragua at Food Taipei 2013Monday, July 29, 2013 In Taiwan Nicaraguan businessmen closed deals on meat, coffee, seafood and other products, worth a total of $14.2 million. According to the ambassador of Taiwan in Nicaragua, Y.W. Hsing, during the fair, which was held in June, Nicaraguan food products received more than 120 visits."Their products had a very satisfactory reception with our consumers," he said. Good Year Predicted for BananasMonday, March 28, 2016 Despite adverse weather conditions, the main producers of bananas have confirmed that demand for the product has stayed within projected levels. Global demand for bananas remains "constant" and at "stable" levels according to information from leading multinational companies engaged in the production and marketing of the fruit, details a report by Thepacker.com. 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. |
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