From March 11-14, Costa Rica showcased the best of its food industry at the 50th edition of FOODEX JAPAN, one of Asia's most prestigious food and beverage trade shows.

    This year, ten Costa Rican companies – Frutas Doña Mara (Frozfrut), Grupo VISA, Don Beto Specialty Coffee-Pura Vida Coffee Japan, Tertulia Brugge, Fructa CR, Compañía Frutera La Paz, Todo Natural S.A., Tropical Paradise Fruits Co., Sibö Chocolate and Cacao Nahua JPB S.A. – together with the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (PROCOMER), presented a diverse selection of products ranging from frozen and dehydrated tropical fruits, to specialty coffee, gourmet chocolate and banana and pineapple derivatives, reaffirming the country's position in the Asian market as offering innovative, sustainable products of the highest quality.

    "Costa Rica seeks to reaffirm the country's position as a reliable and high-level supplier in the Asian market. The quality and added value characterizing the 260+ exporting companies in the food sector allows us to compete in a market as demanding as the Japanese market, and this trade fair is the ideal place to position our offerings," said Mario Saenz, Export Development Manager of PROCOMER.

    This year also highlighted the participation of companies led by women (50% of the total) and the debut of four companies at FOODEX, reflecting the dynamism and diversity of the Costa Rican export sector.