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Brazil's Bolsonaro Rules Out Economy Minister's 'Sin Tax' Idea

Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro has ruled out a so-called 'sin tax' on beer, cigarettes and sugary food products, an idea floated by economy minister Pau...

Bunge Sells Margarine and Mayonnaise Assets In Brazil

Brazilian meat processor JBS has reached an agreement with Bunge for the purchase of its margarine and mayonnaise assets in Brazil. The deal, conducted...

Brazil’s Marfrig Launches Global Plant-Based Meat Brand

Brazilian food processor Marfrig Global Foods SA is to launch a global brand of plant-based meat products on Monday (9 December), according to a statement...

Massimo Zanetti Acquires Brazil’s Café Pacaembu

Italy’s Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group (MZBG) has strengthened its presence in Brazil with the acquisition of Café Pacaembu for an undisclosed...

Britvic Sees 'Solid Performance' In Q3 Despite Challenges In France, Ireland

British soft drinks company Britvic plc has reported a 1.5% year-on-year decline in third-quarter revenue to £360.1 million (€403.8 million)....

McCain To Open Its First Frozen French Fries Plant In Brazil

McCain Foods has announced plans to open its first frozen french fries production facility in the city of Araxá in Brazil. The frozen foods maker...

Mondelēz International Launches Cocoa Sustainability Initiative In Brazil

Mondelēz International has announced the launch of its global cocoa sustainability initiative, Cocoa Life, in Brazil. The initiative aims to encourage t...

Nestlé To Remove Stabilisers From Major Milk Brands In Brazil

Nestlé SA is eliminating stabilisers from two of its major milk brands in Brazil, an executive told Reuters, as the world's largest food company mak...