voluntary report public distribution date 6 8 2004 gain number c14011 caribbean basin market development reports pet food approved by margie bauer director agricultural trade office prepared joanna apergis marketing specialist highlights a strong affinity for pets combined with minimal production of foods leads countries to import over 17 million products from the united states steady growth in us exports past ten years resulted 95 percent share 2003 although most owners purchase premium at supermarkets hottest trend is specialty nutritional benefits addition expansion retail outlets offering now includes more veterinary offices and supply stores psd changes no matrix unscheduled miami c11 c1 section 1 summary s thriving industry has spurred worldwide grow decade reach billion one top regional export markets produces local