Category: Food
Central America Food
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Staple Foods in Guatemala
... to rise, supported by continuing population growth. The political situation has also stabilised following the election of Bernardo Arevalo in January 2024 and this boosts consumer confidence. Euromonitor International's Staple Foods in Guatemala report offers ... Read More
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Staple Foods in El Salvador
... 2023 affected consumer spending power. On a positive note, the government crackdown on crime is boosting tourist numbers to the country, which is subsequently proving beneficial to consumer foodservice sales of staples, especially processed meat, ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Guatemala
... is a key element of the local diet, continues to account for most value sales. Local company, Arrocera Los Corrales, dominates the space, with its multiple brands offered at competitive prices. Wal-Mart also offers private ... Read More
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Guatemala
... beans continue to account for most value sales and are also expected to register the highest volume growth. Beans are an affordable key part of the local diet and varieties include traditional refried black or ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in Guatemala
... International's Breakfast Cereals in Guatemala report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, it identifies the ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Honduras
... which had decreased at the beginning of 2023, began to rise again in 2024. Shelf stable fruit and vegetables are perceived as being less healthy and more expensive alternatives to fresh fruit and vegetables, while ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Guatemala
... child processed red meat continues to account for most value sales, though shelf stable seafood is expected to be the strongest performer (see below). Value sales continue to be negligible for alternatives to meat. Euromonitor ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Guatemala
... as high costs continue to hit profitability. Unpackaged wheat and corn tortillas continue to account for most value sales, though pita bread and in particular packaged pita breads is seeing significant growth, from both local ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Costa Rica
... collapse of national ports, as well as periods of economic instability due to high interest rates and exchange volatility, staple food players remain apprehensive about the future in 2024. Consumers, meanwhile, remain price-sensitive and continue ... Read More
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Costa Rica
... choice for many consumers seeking nutritious food that delivers convenience and all year-round availability. Shelf stable vegetables recorded the highest volume growth in the year, with sales supported by an increased variety of products in ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in Costa Rica
... Suli (1,200g) and Jacks (500g) are well known by consumers, but now even the international stalwart Kellogg’s offers cereals in 190g bags alongside its traditional carton box packaging. Other cereal brands, such as McCallum’s (1.5kg ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Costa Rica
... across the country to cater to diverse consumer preferences. Many consumers appreciate the added convenience of purchasing raw red meat that is already marinated. Retailers often offer price discounts to encourage consumers to try these ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Costa Rica
... by India, one of the world’s largest rice producers. Over the past decade, Costa Rica has gradually become more reliant on rice imports, and even more so since the signing of the Rice Route decrees, ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Panama
... controls to maintain affordability and consumption. Price sensitive consumers began switching from expensive meat to cheaper protein sources such as shelf tuna, while baked goods achieved only moderate retail volume growth, despite the popularity and ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Costa Rica
... Automercado, for instance, offers sourdough bread and freshly-baked French bread, whilst Fresh Market provides a variety of freshly-baked goods, including pastries. Whilst less common in rural areas where small independent stores mostly offer packaged options ... Read More
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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Panama
... to product shortages and price hikes. As a result, many consumers began downtrading and reduced unnecessary expenditure. However, edible oils, tomato pastes and purées and herbs and spices, which are regarded as essentials, helped to ... Read More
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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in El Salvador
... hikes on end products and subsequently to ongoing consumer price sensitivity. This in turn boosted demand for cheaper products, especially as many people live in poverty in El Salvador. Nevertheless, demand remained steady for products ... Read More
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Sauces, Dips and Condiments in Costa Rica
... projected to register the fastest growth in this respect for the entire year. Robust demand reflects the fact that this product type has long been a popular accompaniment to all kinds of savoury foods in ... Read More
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Meals and Soups in Costa Rica
... Following the steep drop in inflation in 2023, improvements in confidence and purchasing power among the population have also helped to maintain robust demand, as these types of products are often considered to offer poor ... Read More
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Edible Oils in Costa Rica
... substantial price hikes, with the category poised to record a steep decline in retail volume sales. Pricing pressures are mainly explained by a series of poor harvests in the Mediterranean region over recent years caused ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads in Costa Rica
... in retail volume sales. Rising health-consciousness among the population has continued to buoy demand, as this product type is renowned for being a good source of essential vitamins and minerals, and appreciation for its immune-boosting ... Read More
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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Costa Rica
... upturn has been most pronounced in volume terms, as pricing pressures fuelled by the recent spike in inflation have now largely receded. Indeed, the country experienced moderate deflation over the first half of the year. ... Read More
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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Honduras
... out lower priced options such as private label and stand-up pouches, while industry players engaged in promotions in a bid to attract consumers. The full resumption of society and recovery of tourism in the wake ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads in Guatemala
... this expanding selection, with choices including Tres Cebollas Deli Hagen, Kib Frambuesa Chipotle, and St Dalfour Fig Royale. While these premium flavours are appealing to wealthier consumers, lower-income consumers continue to gravitate towards more affordable ... Read More
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Meals and Soups in Guatemala
... imported products to experience American and Asian dishes within the convenience of their own homes. A variety of international options are available, such as McCain French fries paired with craft beer, Yaestá Pupusas, TGI Friday’s ... Read More
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