Colombia: Coffee growers earmarking Gulf states for growth
The Colombian National Federation of Coffee Growers is looking to expand its reach in markets such as Kuwait and Dubai where consumers are willing to pay for luxury and high quality products, Portafolio is reporting. Colombia is the world’s largest coffee producer of washed Arabica coffee and exports beans to major markets including the United […]
Colombia: Aldor exports up in 2013
Aldor, one of the leading companies in the confectionery market in Colombia, is reporting that it has managed to achieve its target of exporting $40 million over the course of 2013, increasing sales by 17%. The company currently exports to 60 countries in South America, the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East, and has high […]
Mexico: Emmi buys stake in Mexideli to support emerging market strategy
Swiss dairy producer Emmi has agreed a deal to acquire 50% stake in Mexican dairy importer Mexideli, Just Food reports. The value of the deal was not disclosed. The move comes as Emmi looks to approach its target of generating 50% of its sales from overseas markets. At presents, 43% of the company’s revenues are […]
Brazil: Supermarket sales grow in October
Sales in the supermarket sector grew 5.24% during the month of October compared to the previous month, according to a survey released on 27 November by the Brazilian Association of Supermarkets (Abras). Versus October 2012 sales were up 7.93%. Given the rate of growth in October, and a drop in the unemployment rate in Brazil […]
Brazil: Seletti and Diletto form partnership for low-calorie desserts
Brasil Alimentos reports that Seletti Health Food Company, which has a network of franchise outlets specialized in healthy eating, and Diletto Company, which produces handmade ice creams, have signed a new partnership for the launch of Seletti Ice Cream. The ice creams were specially developed by Diletto for Seletti and will go on sale in […]
Mexico: New ‘junk food’ taxes aim to tackle obesity crisis
The Mexican parliament has passed a new law imposing taxes on foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, the Guardian reports. The new taxes will increase the price of ‘junk foods’ by 8% and will also add one peso (approx 6 cents) to each litre of high-sugar drinks, with the money raised helping to […]
Brazil: Country to be testbed for Subway’s new Chicken Lemon Pepper Sandwich
Brazilian magazine Brasil Alimentos has reported that Subway has launched its new chicken lemon & pepper sandwich exclusively in Brazil. The sandwich is made with chicken strips and cheese sauce base, with a squeeze of lemon and a touch of pepper. It joins a list of “lighter” option sandwiches available on the menu, as the […]
Brazil: Food industry commits to further salt reductions
Up to 28 million tonnes of sodium could be removed from processed food and drinks products in Brazil by 2020 if the latest joint initiative between government and the industry succeeds, Brasil Alimentos reports. The Brazilian healthy ministry and Abia, which represents the Brazilian food industry, have signed a new agreement commiting to further reductions […]