On October 19, 2023, Carlos Tarrasón gave the conference “Advances, challenges and next steps in the implementation of the Aroeira Honey Designation of Origin in the North of Minas” at the XX Beekeeping Seminar in the North of Minas.

• Presentations
• Strategic analysis
• Regional brand
• Food and beverages

On April 22, 2021 we held the project kick-off meeting with Innóvate Perú, PRODUCE and the ITP to execute the technological roadmap for food ingredients in Peru. Project that seeks to develop the high value vegetable food ingredients industry and its supply chains in Peru. See project details here. 

• Strategic analysis
• Food technologies
• Food and beverages

See article written by Cluster Consulting for PNUD Ecuador and publish by World Cocoa Foundation 

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• Food and beverages

What opportunities exist for small farmers and associations of quinoa in Peru? In this article by Jack Hoagland, Carlos Tarrasón, and Juan Luis Salinas, we analyze the history and primary trends of the market, in addition to describing ways some quinoa producers have advanced in an industry that is increasingly international. See article here.

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• Food and beverages

On July 9th, 2020, Cluster Consulting presented, to institutions and companies of the cocoa and chocolate sector, the results of the consulting project to identify and analyze the international demand for sustainable and deforestation-free Amazonian cocoa. Project hired by UNDP under the ProAmazonia program in Ecuador, in collaboration with the ministry of agriculture and environment. See presentation published by PROAmazonía.

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On January 13th, 2020, Cluster Consulting started the consulting project to identify and analyze the international demand for sustainable and deforestation-free Amazonian cocoa. Project hired by UNDP under the ProAmazonia program in Ecuador, in collaboration with the ministry of agriculture and environment. 

• Food and beverages

On Dezember 4th, 2019, was presented the action plan and governance structure for the "Dairy Cluster in Cajamarca", Perú. The project, which is being developed by Cluster Consulting, is an initiative of the Peruvian institution CEDEPAS Norte supported by Innóvate Perú (Production Ministry).

• Cluster reinforcement initiative
• Dairy products
• Food and beverages

On October 24th, 2019, Carlos Tarrasón will speak about the "Ice Cream of the Future: new segments and business models - Brazil vision and American market". The presentation will be part of the the "II Ice Cream Industry Meeting" in Pernambuco, promoted by the Sindicato da Indústria de Doces e Conservas Alimenticias de Pernambuco, in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.

• Presentations
• Ice cream industry
• Food and beverages

On October 3rd, 2019, an event was held for the second presentation of the "Dairy Cluster in Cajamarca" project in Perú. Carlos Tarrasón presented and validated the strategy for the future of the cluster based on information from the national market research and international benchmark which included a reference trip to France. The project, which is being developed by Cluster Consulting, is an initiative of the Peruvian institutions CEDEPAS, COREMYPE and Innóvate Perú.

• Cluster reinforcement initiative
• Dairy products
• Food and beverages

On August 15th, 2019, Carlos Tarrasón spoke about the "Future of food and beverages: new segments and business models - Brazil vision and Global market". The presentation was part of the the "Forum SEBRAE business development", promoted by the SEBRAE, in Cuiaba, MT, Brazil.

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• Food and beverages

On July 17, 2019, an event was held for the first presentation of the "Dairy Cluster in Cajamarca" project in Perú. Carlos Tarrasón presented the results of the cluster diagnosis and information about the dairy industry in Perú and the world. He also talked about the main consumer trends that affect the dairy sector and the main challenges of the dairy cluster in Cajamarca. The project, which is being developed by Cluster Consulting, is an initiative of the Peruvian institutions CEDEPAS, COREMYPE and Innóvate Perú.

• Cluster reinforcement initiative
• Dairy products
• Food and beverages

On July 12, 2019, Carlos Tarrasón will speak about the "Ice Cream of the Future: new segments and business models - Brazil vision and American market". The presentation will be part of the the "Ice Cream Journey 2019", promoted by the "Associação Gaúcha das Indústrias de Gelados Comestíveis e Afins" (Agagel), in Lajeado, RS, Brazil. Click the link to see a short version of the presentation.

• Presentations
• Ice cream industry
• Food and beverages

On June 11, 2019, an event was held for the launch of the project: "Dairy Products Cluster in Cajamarca", in Peru. The project, which is being developed by Cluster Consulting, is an initiative of the Peruvian institutions CEDEPAS, COREMYPE and Innóvavate Peru.

• Cluster reinforcement initiative
• Dairy products
• Food and beverages

Carlos Tarrasón presented on May 30, 2019, in Santo Domingo, the study and diagnosis of the Agricultural Chains of Dominican Republic, with the objective of increasing the competitiveness of the supply and the quality of the goods and services produced in the country and support the strategic plan of the agricultural sector. The study presents the results of the analysis of ten value chains for agricultural products in the Dominican Republic: avocado, cacao, banana, coconut, mango, pineapple, greenhouse vegetables, oriental vegetables, passion fruit and cassava. The project was carried out in partnership with the "Consejo Nacional de Competitividad" of Dominican Republic and with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

• Presentations
• Clusters prioritization
• Food and beverages

In this article, published by Carlos Tarrasón and Vinícius Dias, national and international strawberry market data are presented, as well as alternatives for more profitable and competitive productions. Production and consumption are increasing both in Brazil and in other countries, generating opportunities for small, medium and large producers. In addition, the fruit has attracted producers because of its rapid returns, since the time between growing the seedlings and harvesting is only 45 days.

To read the full article, click here.

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On February 28th, 2019, Cluster Consulting presented the results of the South of Bahia Cocoa Sector Strategic Analysis project for producers and agents related to the cocoa chain in the city of Ilhéus, Bahia. The project began in October 2018, with the objective of guiding the producers and companies of the region in their strategic vision of medium and long term. The work was an initiative of SEBRAE-BA and the Arapyaú Institute.

• Food and beverages

On January 15th, 2019, the Prioritization of Agro-Export Chains for the Dominican Republic project was started. The project will analyze 10 value chains of the country, with elaboration of a strategic plan, recommendations of prioritization and actions for the future. The project is an initiative of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the National Competitiveness Council of the Dominican Republic.

• Food and beverages

On December 18th, 2018 we presented the Local Competitiveness Study of the Homemade Biscuits of the Region of Vitória da Conquista and Condeúba in Vitória da Conquista, aiming to enhance the development of biscuit producers in the regions. The work was developed in partnership with SEBRAE-BA and the Prefecture of Vitória da Conquista and started on the October 10th, 2018.

• Food and beverages

The 13th November 2018, Carlos Tarrasón will be presenting in the 2nd Seminar about "The future in food & beverages", organized by FIERGS and SEBRAE-RS in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. 

• Presentations
• Food and beverages

Boyang Xue and Carlos Tarrasón publish this article to present food trade opportunities for Minas Gerais and Brazil in China. Our aim is to enhance the dialogue about how to create value in Brazil and insert our companies in global value chains targeting the Chinese market. This is a new opportunity for the Brazilian economic development that we have to take advantage of. See article.

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