voluntary report public distribution date 10 8 2004 gain number ar4049 argentina kosher foods approved by robert k hoff us embassy prepared maria julia balbi highlights as the country with largest jewish community in latin america offers good opportunities for imported and beverages after devaluation of 2002 several local companies began manufacturing products to supply export markets taking advantage market competitiveness however economy continues recover there is an increased demand certain high value food ingredients which are not produced domestically includes psd changes no trade matrix unscheduled buenos aires ar1 ar table contents section i executive summary 3 advantages ii certification acceptance preference iii consumption sectors 4 retail entry strategy company profiles 5 sector trends 6 7 service home has been growing steadily over past decade