Brazil: Tirol opens new distribution centre in Maringa
Tirol, the Brazilian dairy company, has expanded its logistics network with the inauguration of a new distribution centre in Maringa, Parana state. The facility occupies a total area of 1,000 sq m. According to the company, the strategic choice of location will optimize operations and logistics, enabling Tirol to serve its customers and ensure greater […]
Brazil: Haribo to shutter manufacturing operations
Haribo, the German gummy sweets manufacturer, has announced the closure of its production facility in Bauru, Sao Paulo, marking the end of its manufacturing presence in Brazil. The site, which represents the company’s only factory in Latin America, is scheduled to cease operations in May 2026. Approximately 150 employees will be affected by the closure. […]
Mexico: Conagra Brands invests M$550 million in plant upgrade
Conagra Brands, the US-headquartered food manufacturer, has announced an investment of M$550 million ($31.9 million) to expand and modernise its production facility in Irapuato, Guanajuato. The project is designed to strengthen the company’s operational capacity and long-term growth strategy within the country. The investment will focus on extending production lines and upgrading packaging technology to […]
Mexico: Froneri announces strategic partnership with Grupo Herdez
Froneri, the global ice cream manufacturer, has announced an agreement to form a strategic partnership with Grupo Herdez, the Mexican food company, regarding its ice cream business in Mexico. The agreement will see the ice cream business that Grupo Herdez has operated under an exclusive license from Nestle since 2015 integrated into the strategic partnership. […]
Brazil: Coco Leve invests in new manufacturing facility
Coco Leve, the Brazilian beverage manufacturer, is investing R$20 million ($3.52 million) in a new production facility located in Campo Limpo Paulista, Sao Paulo. The investment is a central part of the company’s strategy to modernise its operations and increase its production capacity for coconut water and mixed drinks. The new plant reportedly features advanced […]
Brazil: Ipanema Lacteos acquires Laticinio Na Morada
Ipanema Lacteos, the Brazilian dairy producer, has completed the purchase of Laticinio Na Morada for an undisclosed sum. The transaction, finalised this month, marks the company’s entry into the artisanal and premium cheese segments. Based in Bueno Brandao, Minas Gerais, Laticinio Na Morada owns the Serra das Antas and Chevre D’Or brands. Serra das Antas specialises […]
Brazil: J.Macedo inaugurates new industrial complex in Horizonte
J.Macedo, the Brazilian food manufacturer, has officially opened its new industrial complex in Horizonte, Ceara. The project represents a total investment of R$ 300$ million ($60 million), according to the company. The new facility is intended to streamline production and distribution across the North and Northeast regions of Brazil. Named the Roberto Proenca de Macedo […]
Brazil: Ambev expands premium beer production
Ambev, the Brazilian brewing company, is investing R$300 million ($60 million) to expand its production of premium beer in the state of Maranhao. The investment is specifically directed towards increasing capacity for the Spaten brand at its Cervejaria Equatorial facility in Sao Luis. According to a report by Supervarejo, the expansion transforms the plant into […]
Brazil: Nestle invests in infant formula ingredient production
Nestle, the Swiss food and drink group, is to resume operations at its Palmeira das Missoes facility in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, following an investment of R$60 million ($10.7 million). The plant is intended to become a production centre for whey, a key ingredient in the company’s infant formula products. According to the company, […]
Argentina: Danone and Arcor form dairy joint venture
Danone, the French food and beverage firm, and Arcor, the Argentina-based food company, have announced a strategic alliance to create a 50:50 joint venture focused on the Argentinian dairy market. The agreement involves the acquisition of the remaining 51% stake in Mastellone Hermanos, the owner of the La Serenisima brand, from the Mastellone family and […]