Market research: Dominican Republic (page 1 of 2)

Business Monitor International's Caribbean Food and Drink Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, food and drink associations, government departments and regulatory...

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Other preserved/canned food with a 9% growth rate during 2012 is influenced by the sales of coconut milk/cream, a product that is used in the preparation of traditional sweets like sweets beans and sw...

Cortes Hermanos is looking to expand its portfolio and improve the image of its existing products by placing its quality chocolates in a position to compete with international brands. Cortes Hermanos ...

Distribuidora Corripio CxA is focused on expanding the distribution and promotion of prestigious international brands of high consumption volume while using strategic development business innovation a...

Rice continues to be the category with the highest consumption and development, as this is the basic ingredient of daily Dominican lunches. Regardless of economic position, gender, age or location, Do...

Local and foreign companies continue to focus on distribution, placement, advertisements and promotions for salami as it is one of the main products of the daily food basket of Dominicans, especially ...

During 2012, Dominicans maintained their preference for consuming frozen processed red meat as it is convenient to have meat which can be stored for a long time at home. Frozen processed red meat is m...

Horneados Pepin SA is looking to increase share over the forecast period by expanding its brand image and distribution routes throughout the Dominican Republic. The aim is to help it continue to compe...

Over the forecast period Induveca will work to improve its competitive position in nutrition/staples and meal solutions by launching new products and stepping up marketing and distribution support for...

Mercasid SA is expected to continue developing new products and representing international brands within the different packaged food categories in order to expand its operations to supply foodservice ...

Longer-term trends towards more modern, urban professions collided in 2012 with the lingering effects of the global financial crisis, resulting in consumers working extra hours, taking on additional j...

Ready meals are mostly purchased by young, middle-income adults. They are commonly found in supermarkets and hypermarkets throughout the Dominican Republic. For those with hectic lifestyles, ready mea...

In the Dominican Republic the use of sauces and condiments for cooking is common in all households by tradition. Tomato-based sauces and condiments flavoured with garlic, cilantro, oregano, pepper and...

Pasta in the Dominican Republic is a category highly consumed by all types of people regardless of their socio-economic level. Pasta can be found in different outlets with different price ranges. Duri...

Noodles are an easy food to prepare and are selected by consumers who want to have a nutritious product that does not take too much time to cook. For 2012, cup/bowl instant noodles saw an increase in ...

Soup is a category not traditionally popular among many Dominican consumers, as low- and some middle-income people tended to prepare soup with natural ingredients at home. Lately, however, due to the ...

During 2012 Frito-Lay Dominicana implemented mass media promotion directed at both adults and children. The aggressive advertising campaign involved collecting labels to form specific words for prizes...

Business Monitor International's Caribbean Food and Drink Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, food and drink associations, government departments and regulatory...

The presidential elections that took place on May 20 had a slowing effect on consumption during the second quarter of 2012. Sales, however, are expected to pick up during the second half of the year d...

The performance of the grocery retailing channel was very strong in 2012, with current value sales increasing by 13%, a slightly higher level than non-grocery retailing. Expansion strategies from the ...

Non-store retailing is still limited in the Dominican Republic, due to the lack of habit of Dominican consumers to purchase products through non-store retailing. With consumer trust increasing and an ...

This PEST country analysis report on the Dominican Republic provides a holistic view of the country, with insightful analysis of current and future issues, supplemented with relevant quantitative data...

Dominicans are using more honey for different reasons. Some consumers find in honey a healthier option to use as a sweetener for beverages like juices and teas, as diabetes and obesity have become qui...

Bread continues to be part of the everyday food basket of Dominicans regardless of their economic level, due to the placement of many different brands of packaged/industrial bread in hypermarkets, and...

Cookies of different flavours, sizes and types continue to have near-universal placement in the different retailers throughout the country as the category is filled with brands and in many cases witho...

Flakes is an easy option for breakfast for many Dominicans, especially amongst mid- and high-income consumers. The category has different brands and formats available from international brands and pri...

During 2012 olive oil started generating more attention from mid-income consumers due to campaigns from local brands that support product placement. Olive oil has historically been a category mostly u...

Urban Dominicans have largely adopted the hectic lifestyle of many of their counterparts in other countries. They generally do not have too much time for preparing or eating big meals, which attracts ...

The Dominican Republic is a country with a hot weather, which lends itself naturally to a strong local ice cream demand. Supported by the wide availability of ice cream shops all around the country, t...