New facility complements ofi’s existing facilities in Vietnam and Spain, providing a global customer base with high-quality freeze-dried and spray-dried instant coffee ofi, a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients, officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art soluble coffee facility in Linhares, Espírito Santo, Brazil. The strategic investment strengthens ofi’s position as[Read More…]
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Nestlé and ofi launch global agroforestry partnership
Nestlé and ofi are stepping up their efforts to create a more sustainable future for cocoa production Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company and ofi (Olam Food Ingredients), a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients and solutions, are launching their largest-ever joint cocoa agroforestry partnership to reduce carbon emissions[Read More…]
Lactalis reports solid growth in 2024 amid global challenges
The group invested heavily in its future, allocating over €1 billion towards enhancing its manufacturing capabilities and reducing its environmental footprint Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy group, has announced strong financial and operational results for 2024, reaffirming its resilience and leadership in a volatile global environment. The group posted revenues[Read More…]
Coca-Cola FEMSA chooses Sidel’s Super Combi for CSD
With the installation of Sidel Super Combi at the Jundiai plant, Coca-Cola FEMSA has boosted its productivity to meet this rising demand for CSD beverages Coca-Cola FEMSA has chosen Sidel’s Super Combi for its carbonated soft drinks (CSD) line in Jundiai, Brazil, increasing overall line productivity and operating at 39,000[Read More…]
Coffee Bros urges US Government to exempt coffee from new tariffs
The petition, titled “Exempt Coffee from Tariffs: Protect American Small Businesses and Preserve Coffee Quality,” has begun gaining traction online Coffee Bros., a U.S.-based specialty coffee roaster, is urging the federal government to immediately exempt coffee from the newly imposed tariffs that threaten to disrupt the American coffee industry, drive up prices for[Read More…]
JBS announces $100 Mn investment plan for Vietnam
The plants will be responsible for producing beef, pork, and poultry and will primarily use raw materials imported from Brazil to supply the Vietnamese market and other Southeast Asian countries JBS has just announced a $100 million investment plan for the construction of two factories in Vietnam, a move aimed[Read More…]
Nestlé’s Choco Trio now available in Mexico
The Chocobakery portfolio includes Choco Trio, a chocolate bar combining milk chocolate with crunchy biscuit pieces, Choco Cookies The Swiss chocolate manufacturer is rolling out its Chocobakery treats to Mexico, the company’s fourth-biggest market and Latin America’s second-largest economy, following the successful launch of the range in Brazil and much of the rest[Read More…]
Adverse weather conditions causing coffee prices to reach highest levels
New FAO study notes a nearly 40 per cent price surge in 2024 due to supply-side disruptions, primarily from unfavourable weather World coffee prices reached a multi-year high in 2024 – increasing 38.8 per cent on the previous year’s average – mostly driven by inclement weather affecting key producing countries,[Read More…]
Arla Foods introduces toolbox to inspire high-protein dessert innovation in Latam
The new toolkit features 12 recipes to inspire dairy, health and performance brands to create indulgent high-protein desserts Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a toolbox to inspire South American brands to create indulgent high-protein desserts. Latin America accounted for 10 per cent of global dessert launches in 2024, with retail[Read More…]
Brazilian Fish develops gene-edited tilapia
CAT scientists, together with the R&D team at Brazilian Fish, have created the first reproductive induction and in vitro fertilisation tests to generate precise genetic variations Brazilian Fish, a leading producer of tilapia, has successfully developed gene-edited tilapia in Brazil in partnership with the Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) based[Read More…]
