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Published Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Costa Rica is the world leader of
agricultural exports, says report
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
Quality, product diversity and market continuity have transformed Costa Rica into a world leader of agricultural exports, Costa Rica's Export Promotion Agency, PROCOMER, said on Tuesday.
According to the agency report, the synthesis of a year-round growing season, fertile volcanic soil, and industry innovation have favored the growth of a colorful and varied menu of fresh products ready for export.
Traditional and non-traditional agricultural goods on the market include exotic flowers and plants like orchids and ferns; tropical fruits including cash-crops bananas, coffee, pineapple, and berries; rare delicacies like papayas, goldenberry, and dragon fruit; and an assortment of popular vegetables, roots, and tubers, said the report.
According to PROCOMER, Costa Rica also boasts a blossoming organic and superfood agricultural sector that rivals most world producers. To satisfy the wants of international buyers, the majority of growers have pursued certifications as GLOBAL G.A.P., Rainforest Alliance, Organic, Fair Trade, Carbon Neutral, and other sustainable practice providers.
Costa Rica's agricultural exports are already arriving in the largest markets of North America, Europe, and the Middle East thanks to well-established shipping routes and the trusted multinational business relationships that have developed and strengthened over the past 135 years. And with 14 active Global Free Trade Agreements, the growing agro-industry is reaching more international cities daily.
"We have over 550 companies exporting 329 fresh products to over 100 world destinations," said Pedro Beirute from PROCOMER. "Our products bear the flavor, color, and aroma of our rich land, as well as the excellence, innovation, and sustainability that makes Costa Rica standout from other Latin American countries."
Because of its long history of democracy, social justice, and conservation, Costa Rica has become a favorite destination for direct foreign investment in sectors ranging everywhere from agricultural imports to medical research and I.T. The highly educated and skilled labor pool further ensures that investments and businesses thrive, PROCOMER said.
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