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Heineken has launched Heineken Ultimate, a new lower-calorie beer variant debuting exclusively in Brazil before a wider rollout.

Biospringer by Lesaffre, a global player in the food fermentation space, has agreed to acquire selected intellectual property and technology of bacteria fermentation specialist PTX Food.

Tropic Biosciences has secured regulatory approval for its non-browning banana in both Japan and Brazil.

JBS has opened a biotechnology centre in Brazil, focused on developing applied science across the food production chain.

Ferrero Group has entered the better-for-you segment in South America with the acquisition of Brazilian premium protein snack company Bold Snacks.

Amyris has completed construction of a new production line at its flagship precision fermentation facility in Barra Bonita, Brazil.

Food safety group FoodChain ID has acquired Brazilian certification body Sbcert, strengthening its position in livestock traceability and compliance.

Savencia has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Quatá Alimentos, a well-established cheese and dairy products manufacturer in Brazil.

Harmony Baby Nutrition, a biotech company specialising in infant formulas inspired by human milk, has received $5.9 million (BRL 30 million) in funding from Ação Conjunta FINEP–BNDES Chamada Pública 755.