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More than 580 thousand hectares planted with cocoa were harvested in Brazil in 2019. Pic WCF

Brazil’s cocoa production bounces back after Covid problems

Brazil’s cocoa beans production continues its upward curve with the latest figures released this month showing grindings have already increased up to 5% in 2022.

2021 was yet another ‘exceptional year for Grupo Bimbo’

Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo posted a 66.9% increase in fourth quarter net profit, along with a 74.7% bump up for FY 2021 to reach 15.9 billion pesos ($78m).

New WHO and UNICEF report says more than half of parents and pregnant women exposed to aggressive formula milk marketing

More than half of parents and pregnant women (51%) surveyed for a new WHO/UNICEF report say they have been targeted with marketing from formula milk companies, much of which is in breach of international standards on infant feeding practices.

De La Calle’s fermented tepache brings Mexican street food culture to US with $7m fundraise

With the help of a $7m fundraise, Startup De La Calle is bringing to more Americans nationwide a modern version of the beloved and naturally functional Mexican “street vendor treat” tepache – a probiotic beverage made from fermented organic pineapples...

The new Corn Standard is available to all producers certified under the RTRS Standard for Soy Production. GettyImages/Daniel Balakov

RTRS expands into corn to combat environmental challenges in supply chain

The Round Table on Sustainable Soy (RTRS) is launching a Corn Standard for certified soy farmers currently located in Argentina, Brazil, India, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Ships on Parana River, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina © GettyImages/diegograndi

Challenges persist but it is not all bad news for Argentina’s soybean crushing industry

The Argentinian soybean meal and oil output and exports are predicted to increase in 2021-22 despite significant headwinds, noted a review by S&P Global Platts.