FOOD
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Benefits of Geolocation and Big Data in the Agricultural Sector
Aug-5-21 | Geolocation systems and Big Data turn data into information that farmers and land managers can use to make more informed and timely decisions to increase productivity.
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Palm Oil: Regional Sales Up 22%
Jul-1-21 | During 2020, exports from Central America of palm oil and its fractions totaled $986 million, an amount that exceeds by 22% what was reported in 2019.
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Increase in Charges for Health Records Deferred
Dec-3-20 | In Guatemala, the Ministry of Health will delay for six months, the entry into force of the increase in the cost of procedures such as the issuance of licenses and health records, necessary to market food and medicines.
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Vitamins and Supplements: Interests and Preferences
Dec-2-20 | When the pandemic that caused the covid-19 outbreak began, interest in vitamins and supplements rebounded in all Central American markets, but, in recent weeks, a decline in the number of Internet searches associated with the topic has been reported.
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Breastfeeding Formula: Business Figures with Mexico
Nov-23-20 | From January to July 2020, companies in the countries of the region imported from Mexico infant and toddler formulas for $57 million, and 50% was purchased by companies in Honduras and Nicaragua.
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Vitamins and Supplements: Trends in Central America
Oct-30-20 | Since April it is evident that in the Central American markets the number of Internet searches and digital interactions associated with vitamins and food supplements has been growing continuously.
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Seafood and Changes in Consumption
Oct-28-20 | Because in today's business reality many people prefer to spend more time at home and cook their own food, the demand for easy-to-prepare processed seafood has grown.
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Dairy: What Does the Consumer Think?
Oct-6-20 | In Central America more than 6 million people search online and participate in conversations associated with dairy products, with ice cream, fudge and yogurt being some of the products with the greatest presence in consumer interactions.
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Consumer Habits: Growing Interest in Seafood
Sep-18-20 | Since March, when the first cases of covid-19 were detected and consumption patterns began to change, interest in seafood rebounded in all markets in the region and by the end of August the volume of interactions associated with the issue continued to rise.
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Snacks: What Brands Are Consumers Considering?
Sep-11-20 | In Central America about 5 million people show interest in snacks or chips on the Internet, being Lay, Doritos, Cheetos and Ruffles some of the brands with the highest positioning in the minds of consumers with high purchasing power.
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Central America and the Fast Food Business
Sep-3-20 | In recent months, interest in fast food in the region's markets has continued to show a clear upturn, with El Salvador, Panama and Honduras recording the largest increases in interactions on the subject.
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Tender for Food Supplements for Hospital Use
Jun-16-20 | In Guatemala, a tender is being held for the supply of the concentration of calcium beta-hydroxy-beta-methybutyrate, vitamin D and protein, for use by the San Juan de Dios Hospital.
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Vegan Foods: Consumers and Potential Markets
Jun-3-20 | How many people are interested in this type of food, where they are located, how old are they and what is their monthly spending level, are some of the questions that can be answered with the use of specialized geomarketing tools.
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Food and Beverage: Trends in Central America
May-4-20 | Interest in food and beverage products has clearly increased in recent weeks in the region's markets, with the trend being more evident in products such as baked goods, soups, liquors, fruits and vegetables, candies and fast food.
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Pet Food: Business with Mexico Up 10%
Dec-11-19 | From January to June 2019, companies in the region imported $93 million in food for dogs and cats, and purchases from Mexican companies increased 10% over the same period in 2018.