Brazil: Coca-Cola enters coffee market
Coca-Cola Brasil, the Brazilian arm of the US-based soft drinks giant, has announced that it is entering the coffee market with the launch of the Cafe Leao brand in August. The coffee is described as being made with 100% Arabica beans, grown, roasted and packed in the country, and was developed with the aim of […]
Mexico: Grupo Lala to start operations in Costa Rica
Grupo Lala, a Mexican dairy firm, has announced a partnership agreement with two companies in Costa Rica to start operations in the Central American country. The company will work with Costa Rican firms Coopeleche and Florida Bebidas for the manufacture of their brand and local brand Mu!, according to the company. “Coopeleche’s almost 40 years […]
Brazil: BRF and Jamie Oliver to collaborate on new Sadia line
BRF, the Brazilian meat processor, is embarking on a partnership with UK chef Jamie Oliver for the launch of a new line of chicken products made with natural ingredients, according to reports in the Brazilian media. The line of “gourmet” frozen products is the result of a R$50 million ($15 million) investment that is designed to inspire […]
Brazil: Pao de Acucar trials bulk sales
Pao de Acucar, Brazil’s leading supermarket chain and part of the French Casino group, has started selling a number of items in bulk with the reported aim of encouraging the reuse of packaging, according to an article in Giro News. Dubbed “Reusing #tobehappy’, the project will allow consumers to fill their own containers (pots, cans, […]
Brazil: Nestle launches rice-based Nesfit Smoothie
FMCG multinational Nestle has launched Nesfit Smoothie, a 100% plant-based drink made with whole grain rice and fruit juice, for the Brazilian market. The low-calorie beverage is described as a light and smooth drink containing whole grains that preserve the three parts of the grain (bran, endosperm and germ), alongside fruit juices such as passion […]
Chile: Idilia Foods launches Cola Cao sweetened with stevia
Food and drinks firm Idilia Foods is extending its established Cola Cao dairy-based powder drink with a new version sweetened with stevia, according to a report in Tecno Mercado Retail. Available in Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla options, Cola Cao with Stevia is said to contain “richer energy” and to be sugar-free , while still providing the […]
Brazil: Heineken to close plant in Bahia
Heineken, the Dutch beermaker, has announced that it will cease operations at its plant in Feira de Santana (Bahia), Brazil. According to Heineken Brazil, “the decision was taken based on viability studies and on the need to drive the company’s operations to the next level of excellence, while maintaining its financial sustainability”. The company said […]
Brazil: Danone Early Life Nutrition opens factory
Danone Early Life Nutrition, the infant nutrition division of Danone Group and the producer of baby milk and dairy compound formulas, has announced the opening of a new factory in Pocos de Caldas, Minas Gerais. Danone said that the unit, which is the firm’s eighth in Brazil and the first in its category, would allow […]
UK: Coca-Cola acquires AdeS soy beverage business from Unilever
Unilever has announced the sale of its AdeS soy beverage business in Latin America to Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Coca Cola Company for $575 million. Commenting on the deal, Unilever EVP Miguel Kozuszok said: “This sale is a step in reshaping our portfolio in Latin America to deliver sustainable growth for Unilever and enables us to sharpen […]
Brazil: Obrigado launches detox drink with matcha
Brazilian coconut water firm Obrigado has extended its line of fruit waters and juices with the launch of a “detox drink” made from matcha together with 10 fruits and vegetables. Promoted as a “100% natural” drink, the product is free of sugar and preservatives and combines matcha tea with an “exclusive” combination of apple, pineapple, […]