Published: Aug 16, 2012

JBS SA announced for the fiscal second quarter of 2012, consolidated reported net income was R$169.5 million (US$83.6 million) vs. R$116 million (US$57 million) during the same period last year.

Published: Aug 10, 2012 By: Nicholas Robinson

A detailed report looking at the impact of Brazil’s agricultural impact on third-country markets has been published, highlighting Brazil as a leading poultry exporter.

Published: Aug 09, 2012

Austerity measures announced in yesterday’s tight, first half results have not stopped DSM’s acquisition drive, as it announced intentions to pay €465m for Brazilian specialist in food supplements for cattle, Tortuga.

Published: Aug 07, 2012

Tetra Pak has acquired a Brazilian control systems specialist to strengthen their manufacturing monitoring technology.

Published: Aug 07, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Cocoa products do not represent a major source of the potential carcinogen ochratoxin A in the diet, but may still requite monitoring, according to a new analysis of the supply chain.

Published: Aug 06, 2012

Symrise AG opened its Center of Excellence near Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Aug. 2. The Holzminden-based company invested about €12 million in the center, which is about three times larger than the old facility.

Published: Aug 02, 2012

General Mills, Inc. on Aug. 1 completed its acquisition of Yoki Alimentos S.A., a family-owned Brazilian company whose Yoki and Kitano branded products hold leading market positions in several food categories, including popcorn and snack nuts, beans, and

Published: Aug 01, 2012

Alltech is proud to be a gold sponsor of the XXIV World Poultry Congress (WPC 2012), which takes place in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil from August 5 to 9, 2012.

Published: Jul 30, 2012

Brazil exported 557,395.58 tonnes of beef in the first six months of this year, according to figures from the Brazilian Association of Meat Export Industries (Abiec).

Published: Jul 24, 2012

Brazil plans to provide $96m loan facility to improve small-scale and rural farming in Ghana, in order to boost food production in the country, according to Brazilian Ambassador to Ghana, Irene Vida Gala.

Published: Jul 21, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

Sonoco’s net income dropped for the second successive quarter but year-on-year figures were boosted by figures relating to the acquisition of Tegrant in its Protective Packaging segment.

Published: Jul 19, 2012 By: Carina Perkins

Brazilian exports of processed beef to the US have nearly doubled in a year, according to latest statistics.

Published: Jul 14, 2012

SIG Combibloc has highlighted the strong growth potential of RTD coffee drinks in Brazil as it launches 250ml cartons there for the first time, with demand led by a 'dynamic, young consumer group' who consume beverages 'on the go'.

Published: Jul 14, 2012 By: Nicholas Robinson

A global packaging company is building a new facility in São Paulo, Brazil to reduce lead times and expand services for customers in South America.

Published: Jul 14, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

Researchers have found probiotic cheese may be a viable alternative to enhance the immune system and prevent infection after physical overexertion.

Published: Jul 12, 2012

Brazil’s pig industry has repeated warnings that producers are facing a crisis as a result of import restrictions and high costs.

Published: Jul 11, 2012

Myers Industries has completed the announced acquisition of Plasticos Novel, Brazil’s leading designer and manufacturer of reusable plastic crates and totes, for $27.5m.

Published: Jul 10, 2012

Brazil and Japan have signed a technical cooperation agreement to raise funds to develop agri industry in the Nacala Corridor, in Mozambique.

Published: Jul 06, 2012

Although cost structures of Brazilian and US broiler production are similar, primarily due to feed costs in both countries being closely linked to global corn and soybean prices, increasing costs are eroding Brazil’s advantages, according to a new study.

Published: Jul 04, 2012

Thirty Johnny Rockets restaurants will soon open in Brazil thanks to a franchise agreement made between the company and restaurant entrepreneur Antonio Augusto Ribeiro de Souza.