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Latin America's food industry reacts to COVID-19 crisis: 'Our operations are indispensable to food security'

23-Mar-2020

By Niamh Michail

Brazil's Marfrig pledges to keep all its meat plants operating; Mercado Libre cuts commission for non-perishable food products; Ambev brewery is now producing alcohol gel. We take a look at how the food industry is responding to the coronavirus outbreak...

Custom-designed yeast can make food healthier, says biotech start-up

23-Mar-2020

By Niamh Michail

A Brazilian biotech start-up is custom-designing novel, natural yeast strains that can be used to make plant proteins, replace artificial additives and boost the bioavailability of minerals.

Guatemalan sugar industry donates $1 million to equip mobile hospital

23-Mar-2020

By Asia Sherman

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Guatemalan Sugar Association (ASAZGUA) announced a donation of 7.64 million quetzals ($1 million) for one of five new mobile hospitals in the country.