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French yeast manufacturer Lesaffre has acquired a majority stake in Biorigin, a business unit of Zulior.

Monster Energy has launched Juice Monster Rio Punch in the US, inspired by Rio de Janeiro Carnival and the flavours of Brazilian fruits.

Doritos has teamed up with Heinz to launch two new limited-edition flavours in Brazil: Ketchup and Mustard.

Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo has signed an agreement to acquire Brazilian bakery firm Wickbold for an undisclosed sum.

Nestlé has developed a new high-yielding Arabica coffee variety called Star 4 in an effort to strengthen its coffee supply chain.

Bunge has entered into definitive agreements to sell its 50% share in BP Bunge Bioenergia to BP, its joint venture partner.

Louis Dreyfus Company has signed an agreement to acquire Brazilian instant coffee producer and exporter, Cacique, for an undisclosed sum.

ADM has announced an important expansion of its global regenerative agriculture efforts with the launch of its programme in Brazil.

Heineken has announced it will invest BRL 1.5bn (approx. $299.43m) in Brazil as part of an expansion plan for its premium and single malt beer portfolios.