foreign agricultural service gain report global agriculture information network required public distribution date 12 28 2000 ho0008 honduras retail food sector approved by frank coolidge ag counselor us embassy in guatemala prepared hector suazo specialist highlights continues to modernize as the supermarket and wholesale club concept builds appeal among consumers total sales are expected increase much 20 percent for 2001 bolstering imports 10 there ample opportunities companies enter market best prospects include frozen pork beef cuts cheese sausages deli meats pet foods nuts breakfast cereals others includes psd changes no trade matrix annual gt1 ho table of contents section i overview page 1 a macroeconomic outlook b 2 ii structure sub profiles 4 supermarkets hypermarkets & warehouse outlets convenience stores marts kiosks 7 c traditional markets small independent grocery 9