MEXICO - Tate & Lyle has expanded its food application laboratory and customer-facing facilities in Mexico as the market in Latin America has seen growing demand for healthier food options. The facility has been equipped with additional food application labs, ultra-high processing (UHT) equipment for sterilisation, physico-chemical analysis technology and access to Tate & Lyle…
MEXICO – Leading brewing company Heineken has opened a new brewery in Mexico that it says will be the most water efficient in the World, with unique circular economy principles that drive its sustainability agenda. Made using the latest technology, the brewery is constructed following circular economy principles, focusing on renewable energy and efficient water…
MEXICO – Nestle, the multinational food and beverage company, has stated that it has stopped buying palm oil from a Guatemalan company that has been accused by the country’s prosecutor of corruption. Guatemala’s prosecutor accused Reforestadora de Palmas del Peten S.A. (Repsa) of paying bribes to receive tax credits. Repsa also said in a statement…
MEXICO - Grupo Bimbo has unveiled a new energy self-sufficiency system, ‘Bimbo Solar’ in its environmental commitment to ensure sustainable development for a better and safe world. Bimbo Solar adds to its power production grid, generating 3.7MW of energy thus reducing its annual carbon emissions by 2,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide. According to the company,…
USA – Coca-Cola has announced the acquisition of the fast-growing Topo Chico premium sparkling water as part of its emerging brands in the beverages industry. According to Buzzfeed, the purchase of the popular salty water brand, which has dominated the market for imported sparkling water, was US$220 million. “Topo Chico has a very loyal base…
