Category: Food
Costa Rica Food
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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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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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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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Consumer Health in Costa Rica
... deflation over the first half of the year amidst the strong appreciation of the colón against the US dollar. Most categories have expanded in volume terms, with several poised to register improved performances in this ... Read More
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Weight Management and Wellbeing in Costa Rica
... numbers of people in the country are becoming overweight or obese, and recognise that this heightens their risk of developing serious illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain forms of cancer. Many ... Read More
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Sports Nutrition in Costa Rica
... fact that increasing numbers of people are now attempting to improve their physical and mental wellbeing by regularly participating in sports and fitness activities, a trend that has gained momentum in recent years due to ... Read More
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Costa Rica Other Dairy
... be the best seller and there is an increasing range of brands available. While La Lechera from Nestlé continues to be the leading brand, other newer brands include the private label brand Selección Auto from ... Read More
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Costa Rica Butter and Spreads
... expected to register higher value growth, though volume growth is expected to be higher for butter. Plastic jar presentations are becoming more common for butter and spreads, particularly when used as a spread, rather than ... Read More
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Costa Rica Plant-Based Dairy
... health and environmental issues is leading to increasing demand for plant-based offerings. Consumers now have access to a broader range of plant-based options, including not only traditional alternatives like almond and oat milk but also ... Read More
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Costa Rica Dairy Products and Alternatives
... is also expected to support value and volume growth, particularly for more premium offerings. Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in Costa Rica report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing ... Read More
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Costa Rica Baby Food
... strongly, as consumers look for convenience. While several brands still offer glass jar packaging, stand-up pouches are increasingly the preferred option. They are ideal for on-the-go consumption as they are not breakable. The range continues ... Read More
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Costa Rica Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
... volume growth. That being said, value sales are attributable to yoghurt, with sales of sour milk products being negligible. There also continues to be innovation from the leading player Don Pinos. In 2024, it launched ... Read More
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Costa Rica Cheese
... include Frico, which offers Edam, Maasdam and Gouda. The brand Cristal Farms is also being sold in in Automercado supermarkets. In addition, the Kraft brand, owned by Lactalis, is relaunched in Costa Rica in 2024, ... Read More
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Costa Rica Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
... support growth. Snack bars, in particular, are expected to perform strongly and register the highest current value growth. That being said, sweet biscuits continue to account for most volume sales. Euromonitor International's Sweet Biscuits, Snack ... Read More
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Costa Rica Gum
... bad name, in particular as it is non-biodegradable and can be a blight on the environment. Players look to support volume sales by offering promotions, such as discounts on multi-pack purchases. Euromonitor International's Gum in ... Read More
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Costa Rica Ice Cream
... also expected to boost volume sales. Local dairy and food company, Dos Pinos, continues to dominate, accounting for over eight-tenths of value sales, thanks to the popularity of its namesake brand Dos Pinos and to ... Read More
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Costa Rica Snacks
... volume growth, particularly in more premium offerings – such as in chocolate confectionery. Euromonitor International's Snacks in Costa Rica report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding ... Read More
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