There may be deficiencies in hygiene procedures during the production and storage of cheese in Brazil, with a new study finding viral and bacterial contamination of fresh and ripened semi-hard cheeses.
Several Central American countries are at 'high risk' to food and agriculture insecurity, given the impending El Niño weather pattern, says the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Recent announcements by the Brazilian Health Ministry to significantly reduce salt and sugar levels of industrialized food products creates opportunities for natural aromas and flavors, says ingredients supplier Kerry.
Coca-Cola Brazil has invested R$100m into its returnable bottle initiative, rolling out universal formats with detachable labels to improved recyclability, reduce waste and improve carbon footprint.
Buenos Aires-based Brød – the first Danish bread factory in Argentina – is looking to expand its distribution across the country, and is eying the export potential of neighbors like Uruguay and Paraguay.
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Artificial sweeteners in Latin America will continue to grow in the coming years, driven by consumer desire for low-calorie products and lucrative growth in Brazil's beverage segment, according to Fact.MR.
Following a lengthy period of investigation into sub-standard meat and fraud, Brazilian food major BRF has reiterated its 'fundamental commitment' to safety, integrity and quality in its Q3 earnings.
Researchers have developed biodegradable active food packaging and suggest native Mexican plant extracts, traditionally used medicinally, could be incorporated as alternative antimicrobial agents.
The combination of corn tortilla and common beans known as taco may boost the production of beneficial short chain fatty acids in the gut, according to a new study.
Global hydrocolloids giant CP Kelco has announced it is building capabilities and expanding production capacity for specialty Biogums products in response to the strong global demand.
From Tyson predicting six big food trends shaping the future to RSPO’s new sustainable palm oil standard, a lot has happened over the past seven days. Here’s a round-up of the top seven global food and beverage news items to get you updated!
Food and beverage brands in Latin America have a tremendous opportunity to lead the way in sustainability and guide consumers towards change, particularly around single-use plastic alternatives, says an analyst.
California-based Buddha Teas is venturing into Latin America for the first time, expanding into Mexico with single-herb teas, cannabidiol blends and its ready-to-drink (RTD) matcha beverage.
Market researchers Mintel are predicting that Evergreen Consumption, Through the Ages, Elevated Convenience will be three big food and drink innovation trends for 2019 and beyond.
Two major investors have forked out $400m in additional funding for Brazilian online food delivery app iFood, funds that majority stakeholder Movile says will accelerate growth and speed up innovation.
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Scientists from Italy, Brazil, and Spain have identified ursolic acid as the bioactive in guayusa and maté that may offer anti-diabetes and anti-metabolic syndrome benefits of the botanicals.
Obesity and undernourishment continue to rise in Latin America with vulnerable populations of biggest concern, fueled by wider accessibility to processed and highly-processed foods, according to a United Nations report.
Mexico-based Margrey Industrial has developed a non-GMO, anti-fungal wax blend that can be applied to fresh fruit and vegetables to extend shelf-life and reduce post-harvest decay.
With sales growing year over year, Argentina’s Dulce Flor is eying further expansion of its range of jams and jellies with added flowers to bring poetry and exclusivity to the category.
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The potential health benefits of consuming yerba maté may be linked to its ability to boost the formation of new mitochondria – the powerhouses of our cells – and increase energy expenditure, for lab mice at least.
PepsiCo Latin America is 'dead serious' about its drive to reduce sodium, saturated fat and added sugars and is on track to achieve its 2025 global nutrition goals, the VP of Nutrition in LATAM says.
La Huerta de Elisa has developed a range of all-natural baby foods made with native fruit and veg and will launch an organic line next year, plugging a significant gap in a monopolized market, its founder says.
Grupo Bimbo has reported strong net sales and profits for its third-quarter but performance in Latin America was dragged down by 'political and market turmoil' in Brazil and Argentina, its CEO says.