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Chile is one of the countries with better indexes both commercial human development in the region as Latin American.

Around 40 Chilean companies recently visited Costa Rica to strengthen and increase trade relations between the two countries, at a meeting called "I S Chile", according to the official spokespersons.

In the event which will have a duration of two days, participating companies of various industries, from pharmaceutical producers of containers, the information and communication technology, building materials environmental services and University services.

As the Director of the office in Costa Rica for the direction of promotion of exports from Chile (ProChile), Marcela Aravena, indicated in an interview with Acan-Efe, the main objective is to achieve a rapprochement between the Chilean manufacturing companies and services with potential business partners in the region of Central America, especially in Costa Rica.

"Want to know that Chile is not only food and drinks but a manufacturing industry. We see in Central America real opportunities for trade that are growing in time," Aravena said.

In accordance with Aravena, the Central American region is not one market for Chile, but by otherwise representing a suitable for the foreign trade area, especially products that diversify exports to Costa Rica and vice versa. Both countries maintain a free trade agreement since 2002, this meeting allows you to consolidate and capitalize on the negotiations that were established in the Treaty.

"We hope that within the framework of the FTA trade in Chile to Costa Rica continues to grow and be closer to our entrepreneurs with potential Costa Rican counterpart, which come more products like medicines, food industry, University services," said Aravena.

The delegation representative of Chile, said that the free trade agreement has been "very positive" for exports, also is expected in a medium square a significant growth of the Costa Rican sales in the South American region, using this country as a platform to cover a wider region market.

According to the data of the Ministry of foreign trade of Costa Rica, during the year 2012, exports to Chile reached $25.7 million and imports from that country $291,3 billion.

On the other hand, exports to Central America and the Caribbean increased by 17% since 2009.

Among other activities the business meeting "I S Chile" is organized by ProChile and also includes a seminar, technical workshops and wheels of negotiation.

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Costa Rica carried out its first export of dairy products to China

Milk

Dos Pinos company is one of the most renowned and ancient country, leader in dairy.

This week was the first shipment of milk 100% Costa Rican Asian giant: China. The cooperative of producers of milk two pines R.L is intended to publicize their products in a very different market than the national, on the other side of the world.

With this export cooperative seeks to analyze and measure the level of response of Chinese consumers; for such purpose were sent two vans with flavored milk, whole milk, Lowfat and skim, which adds in total 31 500 liters.

This first shipment went to Beijing, Chongqing, Guangzhou and Tianjing.

"We are sure that our product like in this huge market, as it has been in the remaining 14 countries where today we have presence. Based on that level of response we will begin a process of geographic coverage and brand development in China, which undoubtedly opens a window of opportunity for cities such as Hong Kong and Macau and other Asia countries such as Singapore, with which Costa Rica has a free Trade” said Jorge Pattoni, general manager of Dos Pinos.

The plan is that Dos Pinos starts exporting butter, juices and nectar before end of the year.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Agriculture of Costa Rica, Gloria Abraham said that: "the achievement of the two pine trees is a firm step in the process of inserting our companies and food producers in a market as big as China, whose authorities have expressed interest in significantly increasing the levels of marketing with our countries. We will continue to support our sector in this goal through our animal health services and we are confident that in a short time, not only the Dos Pinos increase your sales and strengthen a niche in that huge market, but it we can announce the entry of other origin products agriculture, like pineapple, melon and meat".

A challenge for Costa Ricans is the good management of marketing in China, there is a varied competition, with products from other parts of the world. Two pine trees should work in that Chinese citizens will be able to identify with the brand.

Due to accomplish this process, there were involve the Ministry of Foreign Trade, the Embassy of Costa Rica in China, SENASA and Procomer Asia Office.

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Where are the “best buys” in Costa Rica?

Year after year we’ve seen that the more than 2 million tourists that show up to explore this country keep falling in love with it and become interested in purchasing property in Costa Rica; with such promising panoramas within the next years in the Real Estate business and with a lovely destination, how come you doubt?

International Living magazine recently shared information about where are the hot spots to purchase property in Costa Rica, not surprisingly the Central-Southern Pacific stills in top 1, not only because it’s proven to be the best area to live and vacation but because of all benefits of it.

Think about a place which is located very close to Costa Developers projects, Manuel Antonio National Park, the most visited place in the country by tourists, not only because it is very close to the Central Valley but because of its immense natural beauty. The park is so visited; there are restrictions to get it, 600 people during the week and 800 on the weekends.

If you happen to be on that area, moving a little to the south you’ll find Corcovado National Park, for those who are truly down for a completely natural outdoors adventure, this is the place to be; a pristine reserve full of wild life, without roads, stores or hotels, huge tall trees and all kinds of birds to watch and enjoy.

Not only Manuel Antonio and Corcovado are located around the Central-Southern Pacific area, but a lot of places to enjoy as well, and numerous, countless activities to have lots of fun.

The following spots where to the northern are of Alajuela (city approximately 10 miles from San Jose) San Carlos, where you will find beautiful landscape and a lot of activities to enjoy, such as delicious hot springs, horseback riding tours and many more. On the third place, International Living chose the Caribbean region of the country, which despite all its current social problematic situations also holds a beautiful landscape.

No doubt, the Central-Southern Pacific stills your first top choice in case you’re looking for a great place to vacation and enjoy retirement, family travel. Take a look at our website so you can see yourself vacationing at this paradise.

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Colombian group acquires Costa Rica’s Pops ice cream

Popular Tico brand owns 180 ice cream parlors in Central America and Miami.

Colombian Group Nutresa announced the final purchase of 100 percent of the shares of American Franchising Corp (AFC), owner of Tico-born company Pops ice cream, in a transaction of approximately $110 million.

Nutresa on Monday will take control of Pops’ 180 parlors distributed throughout Central America and in Florida, U.S.

As part of the transaction Nutresa also acquired the production plant, Entrepans coffee shops and the distribution franchises of Haagen Dazs and General Mills (Nature Valley, Betty Crocker and Chex Mix) in the region.

Pops started operations in 1968 in San José, with a single ice cream parlor and a small production plant, both located in the same building. It subsequently expanded to the Central American region.

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