Category: Food & Beverage
Costa Rica Food & Beverage
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Other Hot Drinks in Costa Rica
... channel continue to recover from the pandemic, aided by the return of tourists to the country and locals socialising over a hot beverage other than coffee or tea. Retail volumes remained steady across the modern ... Read More
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Costa Rica
... own benefits, frozen fruits and vegetables are a preferred choice for many consumers seeking nutritious food that delivers convenience and all year-round availability. Certain vegetables such as peas can only be found either canned or ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Costa Rica
... stretch further. The government has implemented aggressive policies to help keep prices down, such as lowering VAT, but while the price of raw materials may be stabilizing worldwide, companies are unable to reduce prices due ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Costa Rica
... the improvement in global wheat supply has enabled retailers to reduce prices on some goods. Grupo Bimbo has reduced retail prices across the country as its products now fall into the 1% VAT category. In ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Costa Rica
... processed) grew by 477%. The main importing companies are Inter-Global (Walmart's logistics arm), the Industrial Rice Company (owner of the Tío Pelón brand), and the Costa Rica Rice Corporation (owner of the Imperio brand). Following ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Costa Rica
... imported and local products, with imported brands bringing innovative options to consumers. For example, Fiorucci 100% Natural uncured hard salami, Johnsonville smoked brats, Coicoa chistorra from Navarra, Spain, Delika peperoni and Black Label original bacon. ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in Costa Rica
... consumer interest, such as General Mill’s Trix Bunnies and Marshmallows and Post Marshmallow Fruity Pebbles, alongside Kellogg´s, Froot Loops with Marshmallows. Private label is already well-developed in breakfast cereals and retailers are keen to innovate. ... Read More
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Costa Rica Beverages Consumption Trends and Forecasts Tracker, Q2 2023
... with the latest industry performance and developments on a quarterly basis, covering - Top line consumption volumes for Q2-2023 vs Q2-2022, moving annual totals (MAT), full year 2022 provisional data and 2023 forecasts for all ... Read More
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Drinking Milk Products in Costa Rica
... Increased costs for feed, fertilisers and fuel has forced some dairy operators to shut down and is also resulting in increased prices for consumers. With consumers being highly price sensitive, milk sold in tetra packs, ... Read More
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Plant-Based Dairy in Costa Rica
... the most popular and is entering the mainstream. However, as yet, plant-based cheeses and yoghurts are difficult to find. Also, within plant-based milk, soy drinks remains the most popular, with brands such as Soya Pac, ... Read More
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Other Dairy in Costa Rica
... terms of volume sales, that is condensed milk, drags down overall volume sales. With society fully opened up, there is less time spent at home and less baking, and this is expected to lead to ... Read More
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Baby Food in Costa Rica
... inflation is expected to ease. That being said, consumers are expected to continue to be highly price sensitive and prioritise value for money. For instance, mothers look to extend breastfeeding as much as possible, in ... Read More
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Dairy Products and Alternatives in Costa Rica
... volume sales. While there is still economic uncertainty, as a result of rising inflation, the growth in inflation is expected to ease. That being said, consumers are expected to continue to be highly price sensitive ... Read More
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Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in Costa Rica
... the growth in inflation is expected to ease. That being said, consumers are expected to continue to be highly price sensitive and prioritise value for money. Therefore, more expensive products such as Greek yoghurt, which ... Read More
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Butter and Spreads in Costa Rica
... growth in inflation is expected to ease. That being said, consumers are expected to continue to be highly price sensitive and prioritise value for money and but at the same time players are also under ... Read More
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Cheese in Costa Rica
... is expected to ease. That being said, consumers are expected to continue to be highly price sensitive and prioritise value for money. Lower-income buyers continue to consume unpackaged fresh cheese (usually unbranded), which is available ... Read More
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Costa Rica Beer and Cider Market Overview by Category, Price Segment Dynamics, Brand and Flavour, Distribution and Packaging, 2023
... sector and the report contains introduction, category and segment insights, company and brand insights, channel insights, packaging insights, and appendix sections. Key insights and drivers behind the Beer and Cider market performance Reasons to Buy ... Read More
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Costa Rica Tea Market Outloot (2019-2027)
... 2019 to 2022 and forecasts until 2027 which makes the report an invaluable resource for business leaders, decision-makers, consultants, analysts, and other people looking for key industry data in a readily accessible document with clearly ... Read More
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Gum in Costa Rica
... so it is easy to reduce consumption, and instead, is more popular as an out-and-about indulgence, or for freshening breath in social environments or whilst at work. It is usually bought by younger generations to ... Read More
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Snacks in Costa Rica
... become accustomed to higher prices. Inflation reached 7.8% in 2022, according to the National Statistics Institute (INEC), the highest level in the past decade. Added to this, a significant percentage of the population is still ... Read More
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Savoury Snacks in Costa Rica
... therefore stronger in the mass segment, as manufacturers keep prices below or in alignment with their competitors. Private labels are continuing to gain traction in savoury snacks overall, including in niche areas with health and ... Read More
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Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Costa Rica
... trend. Brand loyalty is generally quite weak in sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks, where consumers enjoy trying different products. In the current economic climate, lower priced alternatives are highly attractive, especially for indulgent ... Read More
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Ice Cream in Costa Rica
... to recover in 2023, although this trend is dampening home consumption, which is expected to see a marginal decline in volume terms for the full year. In retailers, consumers are very price conscious and will ... Read More
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Sugar Confectionery in Costa Rica
... confectionery is frequently purchased for children´s birthday parties where bags of assorted confectionery products are placed inside piñatas. Talks of inclusion in schools have motivated parents to invite all classmates to birthday parties. Consequently, middle ... Read More
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Chocolate Confectionery in Costa Rica
... high. Lingering concerns regarding the war in Ukraine and economic uncertainty have elevated consumer stress levels, thus increasing snacking occasions. Chocolate confectionery is often used as a small treat and is an affordable indulgence for ... Read More
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