Latest News in the food Industry
Regional: Latin America

Colombia introduces tax on ultra-processed foods
7 Dec 2023
In a bid to curb rates of obesity and other non-communicable disease, the Colombian government has introduced a tax on various ultra-processed food (UPF) and drink products.
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E-commerce is biggest sales channel for US supplements
30 Aug 2023
E-commerce has become the biggest single channel for sales of dietary supplements in the US, according to Euromonitor data, while online celebrity endorsements and the rise of influencer marketing is fuelling interest in beauty-from-within brands.
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Kraft Heinz takes on Latin America with e-commerce platform
3 Apr 2023
The Kraft Heinz Company is teaming up with BEES, an e-commerce platform owned by AB InBev, to leverage its distribution network in untapped regions, such as Latin America.
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Could the EU-Mercosur trade deal be revived?
14 Dec 2022
The re-election of Luiz Inácio da Silva, or Lula, as president of Brazil has prompted speculation that the free-trade agreement between the EU and South American Mercosur bloc could be revived – but the European farming sector has concerns.
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Nestlé launches plant-based egg in Latin America
29 Nov 2022
Nestlé has launched a powdered plant-based protein under its Mahler brand that consumers can add to egg dishes such as omelettes, allowing them to make dishes that are cheaper but still nutritious, it says.
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Value with values: Sustainable products must be affordable for Latin Americans
8 Jul 2022
As inflation begins to bite, budget-conscious consumers in Latin America are looking for food and drink products that offer value for money – but sustainability concerns are still there so brands need to show how good-for-the-planet and budget ca...
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