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Looking to grow your exports and tap into one of Latin America’s most dynamic markets? The Trade Commissioner Service invites Canadian agrifood companies to participate in our Virtual Agrifood Commercial Mission to Costa Rica.

This is your chance to:
✅ Showcase your products to leading retail and foodservice importers
✅ Build strategic connections with decision-makers in a growing market
✅ Leverage Canada’s trade advantage under the Canada–Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement

Participation is FREE, but spots are limited to 10 companies only—don’t miss out!

Why Costa Rica?

• Duty-free advantage: Thanks to the Canada–Costa Rica FTA, Canadian agrifood products enjoy competitive pricing.
• Growing demand: Costa Rica’s retail and foodservice sectors are expanding, with strong interest in Canadian quality.
• Proven success: Previous missions have opened doors for pulses, pet food, salmon, craft beer, and more.

High-potential categories include:

• Snacks, cereals, cookies, bakery ingredients
• Preserved potatoes, sauces & condiments, oils
• Superfoods, functional/nutraceutical products, pulses, beverages
• Pet food, organic, gluten-free products
• Proteins (pork and beef only)

Participation Requirements

• Products must be of Canadian origin
• Full availability for meetings on February 25 & 26 (no alternate dates)
• Spanish language skills strongly recommended (interpretation is not provided)

Added Value events around the mission

• Market intelligence sessions on business opportunities and entry requirements
• One-on-one consultations to align expectations and review product registration requirements

Interested? Download and complete the registration form at this link by December 15, 2025 and return it to Alexander Leon, Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada, Costa Rica Alexander.Leon@international.gc.ca.