Bioiberica and Apsen rejoin forces to launch collagen capsule for mobility in Brazil
Multinational health and pharmaceutical expert Apsen Farmacêutica has reached out again to Bioiberica’s collagen ingredients to develop a mobility product for the Brazilian market. Branded as “Motilex HA,” the new…
Meat Giant JBS Acquires Dutch Alternative Protein Brand Vivera For Plant-Based Pivot
JBS has announced that it has acquired Dutch plant-based meat maker Vivera in a €341 million (US$410 million) deal. The move by the world’s biggest meat processing corporation is part…
Brazilian Vegan Meat-Brand Arrives In Sainsbury’s Stores For Veganuary
Meat-brand Future Farm has announced the launch of a range of meat-alternatives in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK today. The Brazilian brand unveiled its Future Burger, Future Meatball, Future Sausage, and Future…
Bezos-Backed NotCo Debuts Cabbage & Chicory Plant Milk In U.S. Retail Stores
Chilean food tech NotCo has just entered the U.S. market, launching its plant-based milk at Whole Foods locations nationwide. Unlike other plant-based milk alternatives on the market, the startup’s vegan-friendly…
Report highlights export opportunity for natural and organic Caribbean products
A new report by the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) has identified natural and organic products from the region as a potential export opportunity into Europe, which has witnessed…
Meet the Bolivian company backing hundreds of organic quinoa farmers, and helping to feed the world
Michael Wale meets with the CEO of the Bolivian company turning highly sought after organic ‘Royal Quinoa’ into an international export success story.
Circular economy, plant-based and deforestation among top topics at São Paulo Summit
Creating a circular economy, organic, plant-based foods and deforestation were among the topics discussed by over a 100 executives at recent fifth edition of the Latin American Sustainable Foods Summit…
Carrefour Brazil ramps up organic offer as part of ‘food transition’
Carrefour Brazil SA says it will in increase shelf-space for organic products by 85% in 2019 as part of a “transitioning” to healthier food retailing.
Stella & Dot founder Jessica Herrin joins Natura &Co Board
Brazilian natural beauty manufacturer and marketer Natura &Co (owner of The Body Shop and Aēsop) has announced that Jessica Herrin – CEO & Founder of Stella & Dot Family Brands…
New law on pesticides in Brazil piques consumer interest in organic
New legislation in Brazil on the use and inspection of pesticides could be creating an opportunity for organic producers, suggests new intelligence by consumer behaviour analyst Mintel.