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Part 2: Customizing for Export Markets Customizing ingredients and flavor Ingredients and flavors  New ingredients and flavors should be adapted to the preferences of the target consumers.  Research foreign market preferences:  Primary sources: information produced by you (e.g. “taste tests” with focus groups in the target market).  Secondary sources: data which has been collected by others for different purposes.  The "ethnic” or “nostalgia” products:  Niche market.  Since product authenticity is highly valued, product modifications are minimal. Export platforms | Module 4: Getting to Market | 3