Successful participation at SIAL Trade Fair of Bolivian company Bolhispania

The Bolivian company Bolhispania S.A., one of the participating companies in the CBI Export Coaching Programme Natural Ingrediens Bolivia, obtained very good results from their participation at SIAL in Paris last year. For Bolhispania it was a good opportunity to learn about new trends in their sector, as well as establishing the company’s name and … Read more

Tasting of Torfolk products in Bennekom

On Friday June 28th we organised a tasting session of the Torfolk jam and cordial in the organic shop Kardoen in Bennekom. Many customers have taken the opportunity to taste a few of the Torfolk products,  which are now also temporarily for sale in Kardoen.

CBI market surveys on coconut water

The EU is among the largest global markets for non-alcoholic beverages. Although individual EU member countries produce vast amounts of fruit juices and soft drinks, there remains room for new tastes. Coconut water is often marketed as the natural alternative for conventional soft drinks as it is low in calories and carbohydrates. Although the EU … Read more

NEW Export helpdesk EU

On 27th May, the European Commission launched the new version of the Export Helpdesk. This free online service is a one-stop-shop to inform business in developing countries how to export to the EU. Just in a few clicks companies can find the EU requirements, taxes, tariffs, preferential arrangements, rules of origin and statistics applying to their … Read more

CBI Food ingredients programme Vietnam open for applications

About the Programme To enter the European market, companies need market knowledge and a thorough understanding of the sector. CBI’s expertise and its global network of sector experts and Business Support Organisations (BSOs) ensure that key staff of the companies will be taught new management, technical, communication and promotional skills. The Export Coaching Programme for … Read more

Quinoa event Bolivia highlights royal quinoa

In March I participated in the international quinoa event to celebrate 2013 the International Year of Quinoa. The event was organised by the Bolivian Chamber of Quinoa Exporters (CABOLQUI). I now feel totally inspired and motivated to help develop the quinoa sector in Bolivia. The organisers did a great job mobilising almost 200 people from around … Read more