Researcher José Alfonso of The Research Office, which conducted the study, said there is a trend among consumers to support businesses that invest in local products to develop their menu.
“The purpose of this report is not only to highlight challenges but to catalyze solutions using data gathered directly from entrepreneurs themselves. It’s an invitation to act collectively to strengthen the ecosystem.”
— Lucy Crespo, CEO of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, on Colmena66’s 2024 Interactive Report on the State of the Business Community in Puerto Rico