Incoterms or shipping terms are three-letter abbreviations used in exports. They were created by the International Chamber of Commerce at the beginning of the 20th century to break down the language barriers in these commercial operations and to facilitate communication between importing and exporting companies. Thus,...
Customs documentation is essential for importing and exporting foodstuffs (and any other type of product). These documents must be presented to customs, the public authority in each state responsible for controlling the movement of people and/or goods in a territory. This work is done for travel...
The purchase of food through the Internet is increasing due to the many advantages it offers: it is more comfortable, it allows you to choose from a wide range of products, it allows you to quickly compare prices, it allows you to see the opinions...
Exporting food (and other products) means transporting goods from one place to another which, in turn, involves crossing the borders of various countries with their own regulations. Some of these regulations have to do with transport documents which are essential for all export activities. Thus, exporting...
Have you ever wondered whether there is a criterion for the allocation of food products in a supermarket? The answer is yes. In fact, various criteria and matters must be considered when it comes to distributing goods on the shelves, all of which have a...
Exporting is a great growth opportunity for companies in the agri-food industry as it allows them to reach new markets, diversify risk, project a sturdier corporate image, gain competitive and profitable advantage, increase revenues and boost brand positioning. Nonetheless, taking the first steps in exporting is...
Customer prospecting is the first (and probably the most important) step in the sales process within the business plan. It consists of identifying potential buyers for your product or service so you can convince them to buy it. In other words, prospecting consists of finding...
A business plan is a vital roadmap for any industry that wants to become competitive in the food industry or in any other sector. In short, this document outlines the company’s future plans and is ought be developed as a means to achieve the corporate...