required report public distribution date 11 7 2003 gain number ci3030 ci3000 chile retail food sector approved by christine m sloop agricultural attaché us embassy santiago prepared maria jose herrera marketing assistant highlights in there is no of warehouse outlets or wholesale clubs most the products sold through style mass merchandisers are larger supermarkets and hypermarkets supermarket industry constantly looking for new to satisfy upscale consumer demand according interviews with suppliers among best prospects condiments snack foods sports bars drinks diet health frozen edible nuts tropical fruits juices includes psd changes trade matrix ci1 ci table contents i market summary 3 ii road map entry 5 a structure b strategy 6 c company profiles 8 d channels 10 convenience stores gas marts pharmacies traditional markets small independent kiosks liquor 12 iii competition