Brazil: Grupo Piracanjuba acquires cheese manufacturer Basel Lacteos

Grupo Piracanjuba, one of Brazil’s largest dairy companies, has announced the acquisition of Basel Lacteos, a specialist producer of premium cheeses based in the state of Minas Gerais. The transaction involves the takeover of Basel’s manufacturing facility in Antonio Carlos, a municipality in the Serra da Mantiqueira region known for its high-quality milk production. The […]
Brazil: Piracanjuba acquires dairy firm Natulact

Brazilian dairy firm Grupo Piracanjuba has announced the acquisition of Santa Barbara Industria e Comercio de Bens e Laticinios (Natulact), a dairy company from Brazil’s North East region. According to sources, the acquisition marks Piracanjuba’s debut in the North East, as the company seeks to expand its reach and competitiveness. Initially, cheese will continue to […]
Brazil: Piracanjuba invests in new dairy production complex

Dairy group Piracanjuba has announced the investment of R$ 499 million ($81 million) in two factories in a dairy complex in Sao Jorge d’Oeste, in Brazil’s Parana state. According to sources, the unit will have the capacity to produce 1.2 million litres of milk per day, resulting in the production of protein concentrates and isolates […]
Brazil: Piracanjuba launches quinoa, flax and chia drink

Piracanjuba, a Brazilian producer of drinks and dairy products, has announced the launch of a new dairy drink made with quinoa, chia and flax. Piracanjuba Quinoa and Flaxseed + Chia Drink is described as combining the various different nutrients present in quinoa, chia seeds and flaxseeds, such as fibre, protein, vitamins, minerals and fatty acids. […]