Argentina: Beer brand Quilmes opens ‘youth hostel’
The Argentinian brewery Quilmes has opened the doors to the Quilmes Hostel, promoting its beer brand by means of a venture into the hospitality sector. Sited in Mar del Plata, a famous tourist destination on the Atlantic coast, the hostel is primarily geared towards young people looking for somewhere that offers “opportunities for new encounters […]
Brazil: PepsiCo to launch Drinkfinity enhanced water concept
Exclusively online and for the Brazilian market, PepsiCo is launching its new fruit-flavoured water brand Drinkfinity. Described by the company as a “personal and portable hydration system”, the new product system is composed of a reusable plastic bottle dubbed “Vessel” that is designed to be used in conjunction with Pods – small capsules containing a […]
Brazil: Nescafe Dolce Gusto factory to be established in 2015
Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer in the world by volume, will be the site of a new production facility for Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee capsules, Nestle’s first such plant outside Europe. The new facility is the result of a CHF 72 million ($73 million) investment and is intended to supply Brazil and other Latin […]
Brazil: Diletto and Bauducco create single-serve panettone ice cream
Impulse ice-cream specalist Diletto and bakery company Bauducco have united to create a new single serve ice cream for the festive period. Launched in Brazil at the beginning of December, Diletto Classic Pannetone Ice Cream is described as featuring the traditional flavours of classic panettone combined with Bauducco glace fruits, and is said to contain […]
Chile: Barry Callebaut opens new facility to strengthen presence in Latin America
Cooca processor Barry Callebaut has inaugurated a new chocolate factory in Paine, Chile as the company looks to strengthen its presence in Latin America. Located not far from the capital Santiago de Chile, the facility will produce liquid chocolate and compound for food manufacturers and confectionery companies to serve demand in the fast-growing Chilean chocolate […]
Uruguay: Mondelez International expands Pepitos! line
Mondelez International has announced plans to refresh its Pepitos! Biscuits brand in Uruguay with new product launches and new pack designs. The brand update will see the launch of Pepitos! White, chocolate flavour cookies containing ‘pearls’ of white chocolate which will be available in packs of 118 and 354 grams. Meanwhile a further product launch […]
Venezuela: Coca Cola launches online platform for “traditional food”
Coca Cola, through its Frescolita brand of cream soda, has expanded its social media presence in Venezuela through the launch of a digital platform related to traditional Venezuelan food. According to Confirmado, the new platform, which is called “El Radar del Sabor” (“The Flavour Radar”) will help users find, recommend, rate and share the best […]
Argentina: Danone launches We sparkling water
Danone has expanded its product portfolio in Latin America with the launch of a new flavoured water called We by Ser. The product is being launched in four varieties – lemonwe (lemon), pomelwe (grapefruit), citruswe (citrus) and naranwe (orange) – and is described as being naturally flavoured, sugar free and with “the ideal amount” of […]
Brazil: Raisio launches Benecol brand
Finnish food products company Raisio has announced that it is launching its Benecol brand, associated with cholesterol lowering benefits, in Brazil. Working in partnership with Shefa, a local dairy producer, Raisio has unveiled a UHT milk under the name Shefa Benecol Lacteo. The new partnership supports Raisio’s target of expanding its business into other markets, […]
Colombia: CCU and Postobon SA join forces to target the beer market
The Colombian alcoholic drinks market is set for the debut of Central Cervecera de Colombia, a new joint venture aimed at tapping demand for beers and malted drinks in the country. According to a statement sent on Monday to the Chilean Securities and Insurance Regulator, Chile’s Compania de las Cervecerias Unidas (CCU) and Postbon SA, Colombia’s largest soft […]