Are Brazil’s dietary guidelines changing its food industry?
With an emphasis on meals, meal times, and cooking at home and less ‘ultra-processed’ food, are the 2014 dietary guidelines in Brazil changing how the nation eats?
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News in brief
Givaudan acquires Centroflora Nutra to boost natural extracts offering
Global flavor and fragrance giant Givaudan is acquiring the Nutrition Division of Centroflora Group to expand its presence in Brazil and to strengthen its global offering of natural extracts.
After years of economic woes, Argentina emerging as a market of opportunity
With inflation rates shrinking (but still high), economic conditions in Argentina are improving. And with the government taking on export taxes and import restrictions, the future is looking rosier for the country.
Coffee competition heats up in Brazil as demand for premium options grow
With growth of coffee consumption in the US and Europe stagnating, manufacturers are pursuing increase opportunity in emerging markets, such as Brazil, “despite several macro-economic road bumps,” according to new research from Rabobank.
‘Revolutionary’ platform from maker of Love With Food offers agile alternative to focus groups
From the makers of the better-for-you snack subscription box Love With Food, which builds brand awareness and gathers consumer feedback for finished products, comes a new product testing and insights platform that promises to do what traditional focus...
Slim Jim meat snacks get fancy
Conagra Brands has launched a three-strong range of premium Slim Jim meat snacks.
Kerry Group acquires probiotic player Ganeden to complement existing portfolio
Nutrition and food giant Kerry Group has sealed a deal to buy US-based probiotic technology firm Ganeden, the company said.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Cook County board votes 15-1 to repeal sugary drink tax
The Cook County Board of Commissioner’s Finance Committee has voted 15-1 to repeal the county’s sweetened beverage tax, effective Dec. 1, 2017.