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This report provides information on the export certification requirements of the Government of Costa Rica.

This report provides information on the export certification requirements of the Government of Costa Rica.

The Italian food-processing industry continues to be highly fragmented, however, in recent years the sector has been characterized by the growing consolidation of smaller companies....

Costa Rican food processors and consumers trust and value food products that include U.S. raw materials and ingredients. Demand for quality ingredients has been steadily increasing...

The Italian food-processing industry continues to be highly fragmented, and depends almost entirely on raw material imports, most of which come from other EU countries.

In 2015, after years of deep recession, Italy showed signs of a long-awaited economic recovery. Affected by diminished disposable incomes and high unemployment, Italian consumers...

The Italian food-processing industry continues to be highly fragmented, however, in recent years the sector has been characterized by the growing consolidation of smaller companies...

Costa Rica is one of the major importers of raw materials and ingredients for the food processing industry in Central America.

In 2014, the retail industry continued its planned expansion with major retailers moving deeper into the small store segment, targeting customers who shop in convenience and small stores.

Post, on behalf of USDA APHIS, negotiated with the Italian Ministry of Health a bilateral health certificate for the export to Italy of live annelids (blood worms).

A summary of regulations and standards governing the import of food and agricultural products to Costa Rica