Panama: Food Processing Ingredients

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   PN2023-0005

This report provides information to U.S. exporters of agricultural and related products on how to do business with the Food Processing industry in Panama. It is primarily a service – based economy, but food processing is one of its top industries. These include dairy processors, meat, poultry, fishery, fruits, beverages and spirits, bakery, snacks among others. The dynamic culinary culture combines with strong tourism and processing industries mean significant business opportunities for U.S. – origin ingredient suppliers.

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