Brazil: Hypermarcas sells contraceptive brands to Reckitt Benckiser
Pharmaceutical and consumer products manufacturer Hypermarcas has announced the sale of its condoms division to the British household and personal care group Reckitt Benckiser for R$675 million ($173 million), according to a Reuters report. Hypermarcas’ condoms division is comprised by the brands Jontex, Olla and Lovetex which together in 2014 represented 2% of the company’s […]
Mexico: Constellation Brands to build 10 million hectolitre brewery
Alcoholic drinks manufacturer Constellation Brands has announced that it is investing in a new 10 million hectolitre brewery in Mexico in addition to an expansion of its Nava brewery business. The new brewery will be built in Mexicali, Mexico with the intention of being close to the US state of California, the company’s largest beer […]
Brazil: General Mills acquires yoghurt manufacturer Carolina
American multinational General Mills has announced that it has acquired Brazilian dairy manufacturer Carolina for an undisclosed sum. Carolina operates in southern and south-eastern Brazil and is known for the regional brands Carolina, VeryGurt and Gluck. It started producing yoghurt in 1995 under the Gluck brand and now markets more than 20 lines of dairy […]
Brazil: Nestle opens first Dolce Gusto factory outside Europe
Nestle’s first Nescafe Dolce Gusto factory outside Europe is set to begin operation with the inauguration of a new coffee capsule facility in Montes Clares, Brazil. Nestle said the investment was in response to demand for the brand´s coffee pods in Latin America, especially in Brazil where Dolce Gusto has been the market leader since […]
Brazil: Coca-Cola acquires dairy producer Verde Campo
Coca-Cola is entering the dairy sector in Brazil with the acquisition of Verde Campo, a producer of yoghurts, cheese and drinks based in the state of Minas Gerais. According to a report in Veja Abril, Coca Cola will be acquiring Verde Campo through Leao Alimentos, a partner of Coca-Cola and its bottlers in Brazil. Verde […]
Argentina: Arcor acquires 25% of dairy company Mastellone Hermanos
Confectionery and bakery firm Arcor, through its subsidiary Bagley Argentina, has invested $60 million for a 25% stake in Mastellone Hermanos, the firm behind dairy company La Serenisima. La Serenisima branded products include milk, butter, caramel, yoghurt and yoghurt drinks and cheese. According to an article in La Voz, the transaction will enable Mastellone to […]
Uruguay: Groupe Lactalis relaunches Parmalat brand
After an extended absence, the Parmalat brand is being returned to Uruguay by the multinational dairy firm Lactalis. Parmalat products had ceased to be available in Uruguay, since Ecolat, the company with the previous licence to the brand, closed its operations in the country earlier this year. Alongside Parmalat, the French dairy firm is also […]
Uruguay: Montevideo Refrescos launches Vitale bottled water brand
Montevideo Refrescos, Coca-Cola’s Uruguay bottler, has launched a new bottled water brand called Vitale. Commenting on the launch, Montevideo Refrescos marketing manager Tábata Imbriaco said: “Vitale reflects the company’s mission to develop new hydration options for consumers, offering quality products for all occasions. Good hydration promotes the development of good ideas and supports a healthy […]
Uruguay: Conaprole launches Bio Transit yoghurt with granola and chia
Conaprole, the Uruguayan manufacturer of dairy products, spreads and desserts, has announced a new addition to its product range that combines dairy, cereal and superfood grains. Conaprole Vital + Bio Transit Yoghurt with Granola & Chia is described as having been developed in response to consumer demand for healthier products. According to a Portal Montevideo […]
Brazil: AmBev launches Skol Beats Spirit beer
AmBev, Brazil’s leading brewer, has announced the release of the latest addition to the Skol Beats portfolio. The brand line, which which already includes the beers Skol Beats Extreme and Skol Beats Senses, aims to offer differentiation through flavour and packaging, and is especially designed for ‘nighttime occasions’. According to sources, Skol Beats Spirit is […]