LA IMPORTANCIA DEL COSTO DE PRODUCCIÓN EN LOS EMPRENDIMIENTOS DE PRODUCTOS ALIMENTICIOS

Abstract

Cost of production is one of the key elements that determine the profitability and viability of ventures in the food sector, an industry characterized by relatively narrow profit margins and high competition. This article addresses the importance of the cost of production in food product ventures, analyzing its implications for strategic decision making, pricing, and market competitiveness. Throughout this paper, the main variables affecting production costs are identified and broken down.

It is recognized how entrepreneurs must manage fluctuations in raw material prices, which are an essential factor for the stability of production costs. Variations in input costs, whether due to changes in supply, demand or external factors such as trade policies and weather conditions, have a direct impact on the profitability of enterprises.

Efficient production cost management is not only a crucial technical aspect for the profitability of food enterprises, but also a decisive factor in their ability to innovate, adapt and remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic and demanding global market. This study highlights that cost control is, therefore, an essential component of business strategy that must be constantly monitored and adjusted to ensure the growth and sustainability of food industry enterprises.