AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood & Beverage Expansion: Colombia’s Grupo Nutresa has completed its acquisition of Venezuelan ice-cream maker Tio Rico, adding eight brands, a manufacturing plant and five distribution centers to its business. Tio Rico reportedly holds about 55% of Venezuela’s ice-cream market. Beverage Results: Coca-Cola’s global unit-case volume rose 5% in the third quarter, with Mexico and Brazil among the leading growth markets. AB InBev reported 4.9% revenue growth and a 35% increase in non-alcohol beer revenue. Food Safety: A Salmonella outbreak linked to a hospital in Costa Rica has sickened 60 people, underscoring ongoing food-safety concerns. Ingredients & Trade: Peruvian organic ginger and turmeric supplies are expected to increase in the coming months. The proposed Mercosur-EU trade agreement could also create new opportunities for agricultural exporters.
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