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Why
not
to export
bulk herbs &
spices
from Caribbean islands to EU
Changing Market – changed cooking practises
Land, Labour ,Water & Energy costs very high
Supply almost always limited, although quality high
Non tariff barriers higher –hermetically sealed
Meeting Hygiene & safety standards gets tougher
Protecting your I.P is v. expensive
Assembly and transhipment cost to Europe high
Local market profits generally always higher
US and Latin American markets are huge & close