PR's Food Industry
The food industry in the Island is strong and rich in opportunities. This means additional business for your international operations or the beginning of them.Over 75% of the food products are imported into the Island by mayor companies and distributors. Puerto Rico is approximately 35 miles wide and 100 miles long, with an estimated population of 3.6 million. The mayor concentration of its population is in the northeastern part of the Island, considered the metro area.
There are over 1,000 foods outlets throughout the Island. The presence of large retail operations have moved the market into a very aggressive synergy among retailers. This experience has boosted sales, benefiting most distributors.