South Africa: Danone launches male-targeted Danup yoghurt drink
The South African arm of dairy and drinks multinational Danone has launched Danone Danup, a yoghurt drink targeted at the “modern South African man”, according to a report in Fast Moving. The product is described as combining multigrains such as maize, barley, sorghum and oats with yoghurt and is said to have been developed with […]
Brazil: Unilever launches Omo branded launderette service
FMCG multinational Unilever is expanding further into laundry services with the launch of an online launderette platform in Brazil under its Omo detergent brand. Named Omo Express, the new service is promoted with the tagline “The best way to do your laundry? Don’t do it” and offers a “professional” online launderette service including pickup and […]
Brazil: Minerva acquires Frigrorifico Frisa
Minerva, one of the principle meat manufacturers in South America, has announced the acquisition of Frisa Frigorifico, a leading Brazilian beef products company. Frisa Frigorifico operates abattoirs in Colatina (ES), Nanuque (MG) and Teixeira de Freitas (BA), as well as a distribution centre in Niteroi (RJ). The purchase represents an investment in the order of […]
Brazil: Coca-Cola, Ambev and Britvic interested in Natural One – reports
Soft drink giants Coca-Cola, Ambev and Britvic have all showed preliminary interest in buying stakes in Brazilian juice producer Natural One, according to sources quoted in Reuters. Natural One, founded 10 years ago by Ricardo Ermírio de Moraes, has hired the investment banking unit of ABC Brasil to advise it on the transaction, sources said. […]
Brazil: Arcor releases churros flavour panettone
Argentina confectionery firm Arcor’s Brazilian arm has announced the expansion of its line of filled panettone products with the launch of Churros and Brigadeiro Gourmet varieties. According to New Trade, the churros flavour panettone features a touch of cinnamon and a milk caramel filling and is recommended to be sprinkled with cinnamon and icing sugar. […]
Brazil: Pipo to launch Ovomaltine popcorn
Pipo, a Brazilian producer of gourmet popcorn products, is collaborating with traditional malt drink brand Ovomaltine to create a new special edition flavour, according to a report in Giro News. The new Pipo Ovomaltine Popcorn is being launched to celebrate 70 years of the Ovomaltine brand in Brazil, and is being sold in 500ml and […]
Brazil: General Mills launches Yoki hamburger and pizza popcorn
The Brazilian division of General Mills is expanding its Yoki line of microwaveable popcorn in Brazil with a new line that includes the unusual flavours of hamburger and pizza, according to a report in Giro News. The new line features images from the Warner Bros’ film Justice League used under licence, and comes in a […]
Brazil: Kellogg to acquire Parati
Kellogg, the US-based cereal and snack firm, has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Ritmo Investimentos, the controlling shareholder of Brazilian company Parati Group, which manufactures biscuits, powdered beverage & pasta brands. According to the company, the acquisition is the company’s largest in Latin America to date and a step in the […]
Argentina: Danone launches We Lemon Ice flavoured water
Multinational Danone has recently expanded its line of flavoured sparkling water in Argentina with the launch of two varieties under the brand We Lemon Ice. The diet drinks, said to contain 5% lemon juice, are marketed as “new We, new freshness” and are being promoted via space-themed adverts featuring a 70s rock song “Cum on […]
Mexico: Nestle opens infant formula plant
Nestle has announced the opening of a new infant formula plant in Jalisco, Mexico at a cost of $245 million. Described as Nestlé’s largest investment in the child nutrition category worldwide in the last 10 years, the new plant, named Nantli, will have a footprint of 600,000 square metres and will triple the firm’s current capacity for manufacturing child nutrition […]