Colombia ripe for investment

COLOMBIA – Ingredients company Chr Hansen is installing a new office in Bogota, Colombia, in a bid to gain new market shares and serve the increasing number of customers in Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela.

Jan Boeg Hansen, group vice president, said: “We believe the time is ripe for investment. The Colombian food industry is one of the largest in the region, and this provides prospects for skilled local labour and opens the door for significant business opportunities.” Last year, Chr Hansen’s business in Brazil and Argentina showed 20% growth.