US-Latino company pledges 200 tons of food aid to Venezuela
US company Goya Foods has pledged to donate 200 tons of food to Venezuela as the humanitarian crisis in the country deepens.
Archives for March 4, 2019
DuPont expands plant-based fermentation cultures to South America
DuPont is making its range of fermentation cultures for plant-based dairy alternatives, such as soy and coconut milk, available to manufacturers in South America.
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos among investors backing Chilean start-up NotCo
Bezos Expeditions and ethical investment firm The Craftory will give Chilean plant-based start-up The Not Company US$30 million. “NotCo has the energy and capabilities to topple the traditional food production giants,” says The Craftory.
'Dual forces' of consumer awareness and legislation are evolving LATAM food industry
Latin American consumers want to buy better, safer food and companies need to react, according to R&D company AINIA. 'The dual forces of consumer awareness and legislation are evolving the market,' says its director of international projects.
Mexican start-up carves out niche in craft soda category
Búho Soda is Mexico's first all-natural, low-sugar soft drink made using locally-sourced ingredients, according to its manufacturer - and inspiration came from the country's booming craft beer movement, the start-up founder says.