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…]
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Coca-Cola’s net revenue up by 3% to $47Bn
Global unit case volume grew 2 per cent in Q4, led by China, Brazil, and the United States, while full-year volume saw a 1 per cent increase, driven by growth in Brazil, India, and Mexico The Coca-Cola Company has reported robust financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and[Read More…]
ACON Investments signs definitive agreement to invest in KiSabor
This represents ACON’s 44th transaction in Latin America where it is currently deploying its fifth fund ACON Investments (ACON), a private equity investment firm based in Washington, D.C., announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to invest in Food Brands Indústria de Produtos Alimentícios S.A., a manufacturer and distributor of branded consumer food[Read More…]
JBS and partners donate 3Mn tags to improve livestock traceability in Brazil
These initiatives aim to scale up a groundbreaking project led by the State of Pará with the potential to revolutionize livestock management in Brazil JBS, in partnership with key stakeholders, has announced the donation of 3 million livestock tags to enhance cattle traceability in Pará, Brazil. Additionally, the company launched a program[Read More…]
Firehouse Subs expands to Brazil
The expansion into Brazil is part of a joint venture supported by parent company Restaurant Brands International The Firehouse Subs brand announces its entry to Brazil building on its international expansion. The brand plans to open more than 500 restaurants in 10 years across the country. The first restaurant is expected to launch in[Read More…]
South Africa eyes Algeria as market for beef and lamb exports
This comes after South Africa’s notable success in other Middle Eastern markets Beefmaster Group, a South African supplier of beef products to the Middle and Far East, announced that the country’s red meat industry is well-positioned to tap into Algeria’s demand for premium beef and lamb. This comes after South[Read More…]
China launches investigation into imported beef amid domestic industry concerns
The applicants argue that this sharp increase has caused substantial harm to China’s domestic beef industry, claiming a direct causal link between the import surge and the industry’s struggles China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has initiated a safeguard investigation into imported beef, following an application from the China Animal Agriculture[Read More…]
Minerva Foods acquires Marfrig slaughter and deboning plants in South America
The company will have the capacity to slaughter 22,336 head a day in 21 plants in the Brazilian market Minerva Foods, a leading exporter of fresh beef and its derivatives in South America, after receiving approval from Brazil’s antitrust authority (CADE), completed the acquisition of Marfrig assets in Brazil. The Company completed the acquisition[Read More…]
BLACK SKULL wins Food Ingredients South America award
WHEY GRASS FED is the first post-workout supplement that contains 19g of protein and 1g of colostrum and also has Halal and Kosher certification. The first post-workout supplement from Latin America with 19g of high biological value protein and 1g of Bovine Colostrum, BLACK SKULL’s WHEY GRASSFED was the winner at Food Ingredients South America (FiSA) in[Read More…]
Nestlé develops methods to reduce fat in dairy ingredients
This fat reduction leads to lower calorie levels compared to full-fat milk Nestlé R&D teams have now found a way to reduce the fat present in milk powder by up to 60 per cent, without compromising on quality, taste and creamy texture. Key to this breakthrough innovation is the controlled aggregation of[Read More…]
