Business plan for the internationalization of Cool Beans

dc.contributor.advisorBalzan, Alexander
dc.contributor.authorAriza Zapata, Paula Andrea
dc.contributor.authorBarraza Algarín, Juan José
dc.contributor.authorVega Cifuentes, Gilma Yineth
dc.coverage.temporal1/06/2025 - 25/11/2025
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-09T15:54:08Z
dc.date.available2026-04-09T15:54:08Z
dc.date.issued2025-11-25
dc.description.abstractEl mercado global de cold brew coffee está creciendo rápidamente debido a cambios en los hábitos de consumo, con una proyección de alcanzar USD 4.88 mil millones para 2032. Este crecimiento se debe a la preferencia por cafés de especialidad, productos listos para beber (RTD) y sabores diferenciados. Además, los consumidores, especialmente millennials y generación Z, valoran cada vez más el origen del café, la sostenibilidad y el comercio justo. También influyen tendencias de consumo saludable como la reducción del alcohol, la búsqueda de productos “clean label” y el interés por opciones sin azúcar añadida. En este contexto, Colombia mantiene una posición competitiva fuerte en el mercado internacional del café gracias a su reputación de calidad y su capacidad productiva.spa
dc.description.abstractenglishThe global cold brew coffee market is growing rapidly due to changes in consumer habits and is projected to reach USD 4.88 billion by 2032. This growth is driven by the increasing demand for specialty coffee, ready-to-drink (RTD) products, and unique flavor profiles. Consumers, especially Millennials and Generation Z, increasingly value coffee origin, sustainability, and fair trade practices. Additionally, health-related trends such as reduced alcohol consumption, demand for clean label products, and preference for sugar-free options are influencing the market. In this context, Colombia maintains a strong competitive position in international coffee markets due to its reputation for high-quality coffee and production capacity.spa
dc.description.tableofcontentsTable of Contents Cool Beans... 3 Company Overview... 3 1.1. Origin... 3 1.2. Current Operations ... 4 2. Product Identification... 4 2.1 Technical Specifications... 4 2.2 Organoleptic Characteristics... 5 2.3 Value Proposition ... 5 Introduction: Context And Product In Global Markets ... 5 Growth of the Global Cold Brew Market... 5 Specialty Coffee and Conscious Consumption ... 6 Healthy Consumption Trends... 6 Competitive Position of Colombian Coffee ... 7 Problem identification... 7 Justification of the problem... 7 Barriers to Direct Export ... 8 The Proposed Solution: Nearshoring Manufacturing Model ... 9 Contribution to the Field of International Business... 9 General Objective... 10 Specific Objectives... 10 Market Selection ... 10 Pestle Analysis And Target Market Selection... 12 PESTLE Analysis Results by Country... 12 CANADA... 12 FRANCE ... 13 GERMANY... 14 Results: Selected Market... 14 Entry Conditions: Cool Beans To Canada ... 15 Identification of Co-Packers in Canada ... 18 Logistics Plan... 20 Bibliographic references... 25spa
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dc.identifier.reponamereponame:Alejandría Repositorio Comunidadspa
dc.identifier.repourlrepourl:http://alejandria.poligran.edu.cospa
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10823/8136
dc.language.isospaspa
dc.publisher.facultyFacultad de Negocios, Gestión y Sostenibilidadspa
dc.publisher.programNegocios Internacionalesspa
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dc.subject.keywordsColombian coffeespa
dc.subject.keywordsConsumer trendsspa
dc.subject.keywordsGlobal coffee marketspa
dc.subject.keywordsHealthy consumptionspa
dc.subject.keywordsSpecialty coffeespa
dc.subject.lembIndustria alimentariaspa
dc.subject.lembInternacionalizaciónspa
dc.subject.lembVentaja competitivaspa
dc.subject.proposalCafé colombianospa
dc.subject.proposalCafé de especialidadspa
dc.subject.proposalConsumo saludablespa
dc.subject.proposalMercado global del caféspa
dc.subject.proposalTendencias de consumospa
dc.titleBusiness plan for the internationalization of Cool Beansspa
dc.title.translatedBusiness plan for the internationalization of Cool Beansspa
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