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.
Dairy giant FrieslandCampina Ingredients is aiming to capitalize more effectively on the growing demand for high-quality ingredients in Latin America with its new new sales office in São Paulo, Brazil.
After establishing itself in the US, yerba mate brand Guayakí is aiming to expand its availability to Latin America, senior executives tell FoodNavigator-LATAM.
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is coordinating with partners including Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Grupo Bimbo, Dow Chemical, the FEMSA Foundation, IBM, and Oxxo to fight food waste across Latin America and the Caribbean.
The United Nations General Assembly has called for further action against non-communicable diseases – a call Latin America's food and beverage industry fully supports and is ready to work collaboratively on, its industry head says.
Mexico’s market is primed for products offering prebiotic benefits as consumer research shows that consumers in the region are more knowledgeable and interested in digestive health than those in North America and Europe, according to ingredient supplier...
As the desire to attain a healthier, longer life through diet expands beyond niche groups focused on wellness into the mainstream population, consumers increasingly are looking for functional ingredients they recognize across categories – including in...
For the first time in 10 years, FMCG volume consumption across Latin America shrank by -0.1% in the second quarter of 2018, according to a new report from Kantar Worldpanel.
Fermenting quinoa using a fungus produces a potentially healthy and valuable food product with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, according to a new study.
Latin America's coffee market is under intense pressure due to low future prices, a record crop from Vietnam and global over-supply, so cooperation and specialization will be key, says a commodity expert.
Regenerative farming is said to enhance crops and make the most of limited land resources while reducing the use of chemicals. In the third part of this series we look at how this translates into cacao production, and other crops.
The Coca-Cola Company wants to patent its character recognition app that uses artificial intelligence and relies on consumer input to scan reward codes as part of its product loyalty program.
As consumers across LATAM increasingly seek out low- or no-sugar alternatives to their favorite food and beverages, Layn is excited by the potential of the region and expects to introduce new sweeteners as and when regulatory approval is attained.
Grupo Bimbo has added four frozen bakery lines to its Argentina plant in a move it says will facilitate export growth to neighboring countries like Chile.
DuPont Nutrition & Health was recognized for its new generation of clean-label, stable low-pH carrageenan, a hydrocolloid that is enjoying increased demand across Latin America.
There was a lot of innovation on show at the recent Fi South America event in Sao Paulo. FoodNavigator-LATAM caught up with hydrocolloids supplier CP Kelco to find out how their ingredients can provide solutions to some of the region’s big trends.
Regenerative agriculture is slowly making inroads into the consumer mindset but still remains a mystery to most. To get to grips with the concept this article takes a look at the most important element: the soil.
Nestlé has finalized its majority interest acquisition of Ecuador-based Terrafertil in a move analysts say strategically secures supply for the food major to push deeper into the organic space.
The rise and rise of the organic and naturals trend in the food and health and wellness industry is putting increasing pressure on farmers to produce pesticide-free, sustainable and efficient crops for raw materials.
From clean label to sugar and sodium reduction, a few trends resonated throughout the 2018 Fi South America expo in Sao Paulo. Here’s our take on what’s hot…
Food and beverage retailer in Latin America should look to expand beyond key cities where there are opportunities to connect with vast numbers of potential consumers, say experts.
Processing major Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has filed a global patent on its edible bean blends VegeFull for use as non-sweet food binders in cereals and bars.
Arla Foods Ingredients is launching a whey protein ingredient solution to reduce the cream cheese manufacturing process from up to 20 hours to just 30 minutes.
Increased interest in functional foods and beverages across Central and South America is helping to drive Naturex’s sales of its health and wellness ingredients, as well as its natural colors and preservatives.
For companies with limited R&D budgets or for those seeking some external help to speed up a developmental pipeline, Ingredion has launched a free to access virtual lab, and it’s coming soon to formulators across Latin America.
Sugar reduction and ambient drinking yogurt are two of the most interesting trends in Latin America at the moment, but both present technical challenges to food and beverage companies. Hydrocolloids are part of the solution, explains CP Kelco’s regional...
Avocado production in Mexico and Colombia needs innovative collaboration if industry is to respond to increasing demand, reduce post-harvest losses and overcome mistrust, say researchers.
Latin American consumers are looking for more flavor options when it comes to cheese, representing an untapped market opportunity for manufacturers as just 12% of new cheese introductions in the region between January 2017 and April 2018 were flavored...
National product rollouts such as Chobani’s ‘Hint Of’ range, ingredients made from unexpected sources, insect protein production at a commercial scale in Asia, as well as the heated discussion over labeling conventions for plant-based ‘milk’ were just...
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in collaboration with George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health and the Yale School of Public Health, with financing from the Government of Canada, are working to improve the efficacy...
Latin America's food and beverage retail scene is extremely vibrant but also fiercely competitive with a stronghold of local majors, so entering requires forward-thinking and a strong partnership strategy, an expert says.
The food and beverage giant has reported that organic revenue grew 3.5% for Latin America, with strong growth in Argentina and Colombia. However, the truckers’ strike in Brazil hit overall revenue.
Nestlé has been reinstated to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil's (RSPO) certificate and membership scheme after almost three weeks of suspension for failing to file sustainability reports.
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has been operating in Latin America for ten years but the majority of its membership remains producers, so the next big push has to come from local brands, says its outreach and engagement manager.
Consumers across Latin America are spending more on their basic baskets and are becoming skilled omni-channel shoppers, according to a new report from Kantar WorldPanel.
DuPont’s new POWERBake 8000 fungal xylanases can help bakers across South America achieve a more efficient and stable baking process and improve volumes in the final product.
Young entrepreneurs with bright ideas are critical to the progress of food and beverages and PepsiCo is always on the lookout for innovation within this community, says its president for Latin America Beverages.
Awareness of acrylamide among consumers across Latin America is slowly on the rise, but progress in Europe and the US shows there are solutions to help prevent formation of this suspected carcinogen.
Gluten-free and lactose-free are two of the leading growth categories in the evolving free-from category in Brazil, with ‘free-from’ also tipped as the most promising trend across the whole region, according to Euromonitor International.
“Latin America is one of the largest opportunities for probiotic fortified foods and beverages,” says Kerry’s Mike Bush, but consumer education is a challenge to growing the market.
After years of talking, Latin America must move to create a single free trade market if it wants to remain globally competitive because doing so could drive upwards of $11bn in annual trade flow, says the chief economist at Inter-American Development...
Dairy-free 'milk' alternatives remain modest in Latin America with consumers being priced out, following years of economic strain, says the executive director of dairy at Rabobank.
Countries across Latin America and the Caribbean are already among the global leaders in initiating demand‐related solutions, but more needs to be done to incentivize the food industry to offer more healthier products.
PepsiCo will use more local Brazilian ingredients like mandioquinha, arrowroot and açaí to develop nutritious and unusual products for its global portfolio, according to the company's vice president of R&D in Latin America.
Corona leads the throng of beer brands that dominate the 2018 BrandZ Top 50 most valuable Latin American Brands list, and with only three food companies ranked it begs the question: what can industry learn from the likes of Corona and Skol?
