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LATIN AMERICA products through different brands .” We want to export the new product line all over Central America , offering consumers more value in each product ,” Vargas commented .
4 . Guatemala : According to this economy , Vargas mentioned : “ It is an important and large market , we want to grow by investing in a production plant and distribution center . We are also looking for new distribution lines .”
Staff Management
Cargill ’ s staff management has proven to be a success in Central America . Employees in every level are subject to talent detection and constant skill testing , including “ nine box grid ” evaluations , in order to be placed in the best position possible for them to work with the best attitude ; even career plans within the company are individually designed for each kind of worker , avoiding a high turnover rate .
The Great Place to Work evaluations for Cargill in Central America favor Nicaragua and Honduras , ranking 2nd and 4th , respectively , since these two countries have been the ones in which Cargill has had more longevity in the area ; but Cargill companies in Costa Rica and Guatemala will surely make these rounds in the near future .
“ We have individual development programs

“ There are plans for the next five years and mutual trust between Cargill and local governments to work together toward the development of Central America ”

– Xavier Vargas , President , Cargill Central America
The committed staff at Cargill
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