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

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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.

Posted by Costa Developers

How to maintain a property on the coast in good condition?

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Condominiums tend to deteriorate faster on the coast than in the city, learn about basic tips to keep your home in good condition.

One of the advantages that offers a condominium property, is the accompaniment in terms of maintenance and care of your residence. However they do not exempt that suffer deterioration by the environment in which they are located.

Properties on the coast suffering from a very significant phenomenon and can be harmful to some elements in the House, this is: the salinity.

The Pacific Ocean contains much salinity, which can lead to affectations in home appliances, metal products, wood and others.

Other elements that may affect your home, is moisture, this occurs by keeping a House for a long time closed, if with wooden furniture it is likely that moisture to accumulate and form rust.

Wood and metal products have to suffer great damages caused by these elements, so it is preferable to having articles that are of aluminum already that this does not create corrosion and plastic, which is not affected by moisture in as much as wood.

To the extent possible, have air-conditioning, if it is not possible, make sure that the property has good ventilation, whenever you have opportunity to open all the Windows and let rust and moisture is released, concentrated in the damp air can be harmful to your health.

Another of the recommendations is to use electrical connections that will enable it to avoid voltage changes when happen storms, very typical in tropical countries during the rainy season.

Not to leave appliances connected, is preferable to leave all disconnected to avoid that televisions, fans, or others, may damage by omitting the refrigerator that should remain connected.

These cases occur much more frequently on properties that are facing the sea, however precautions for any property on the coast is never over.

Posted by Costa Developers