required report public distribution date 12 1 2003 gain number ve3014 venezuela hri food service sector approved by leanne hogie us embassy prepared jonathan martinez highlights most hris in buy their products at the lowest available price and prefer fresh to canned precooked or frozen establishments many different points of chain reflecting each product s particular nature this has been a difficult year for have experienced decrease consumption estimated 10 percent due government imposed exchange controls january more consumers are eating home selecting less expensive menu items stretch bolivares includes psd changes no trade matrix unscheduled caracas ve1 ve market summary foods ones bought supermarkets nonperishable hypermarkets whenever possible as regards refrigerated
