Brazil

Assaí Ends Year With 2021 Outlets, Targets 300 By 2022

Brazilian wholesale chain Assaí has reached the milestone of 200 shops with the opening of a new unit in Curitiba last week.

Brazil's Coffee Co-op Cuts Exports Projection For 2021

Brazil's coffee co-op Cooxupé cut its projection for 2021 coffee exports to 4.8 million bags from 6.5 million bags previously, saying shipping bottl...

Russia To Resume Beef, Pork Imports From Brazilian Producers

Russia will resume beef and pork imports from 12 subsidiaries of Brazilian producers from 25 November its agriculture safety watchdog said in a statement.

Brazil's JBS Agrees To Buy Spanish Cultivated Meat Firm

Brazilian meatpacker JBS has announced plans to acquire Spanish company BioTech Foods, while also creating a new research and development centre in Brazil...

Brazil Clears GMO Wheat Flour From Argentina

Brazil has become the first country to allow imports GMO wheat- a decision that may spur a global discussion amid price rise and concerns over impact of se...

Argentine Exporters Vow Safeguards To Keep GM Wheat Out Of Shipments

Argentine grains exporters have asked the government to identify farmers who are growing drought-resistant genetically modified (GM) wheat, so they can hal...