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Heineken has completed its acquisition of Costa Rica’s Fifco, strengthening its grip on Central America as brewers seek growth beyond Western markets.

Bacardi has initiated a new glass recycling programme in partnership with Reciclaje del Norte and the Municipality of Cataño, aimed at reducing waste at its Bacardí rum distillery in Puerto Rico.

Verde Valle Foods has acquired A Dozen Cousins, a brand recognised for its ready-to-eat beans, rice and seasoning sauces inspired by traditional Creole, Caribbean and Latin American cuisines.