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February 19, 2017
Brazil imposes anti-dumping duty on frozen potato from Germany, Belgium, France and The Netherlands
Last week the Brazilian Government has decided to impose an anti-dumping duty on frozen potatoes (tariff code 2004.10.00; mostly frozen french fries) imported from Germany, Belgium, France and The Netherlands. The level and duration of the anti-dumping duties are not yet published.From the archive
February 11, 2017
La mayor fábrica de papas prefritas congeladas de Brasil comprará papa argentina
Bem Brasil se prepara para la apertura de su segunda planta en el estado de Minas Gerais.From the archive
September 11, 2016
Processing and Packaging specialist tna appoints new regional sales manager for Brazil
tna has appointed Henrique Vicente to its growing Latin American sales team. As regional sales manager, Henrique will be responsible for supporting tna’s Brazilian customers.From the archive
July 07, 2016
McCain Foods brings Emoji shaped Potato Specialties to Brazil
One of McCain Foods signature potato specialties are the McCain smiles. Now, McCain Foods taken these potato specialties beyond 'Smiles' and offers in Brazil a full range of Emoji'sFrom the archive
July 01, 2016
Sérya Alimentos Promises New Specialty Potato Products 'inspired by Brazilian consumers'
Inspired by Brazilian consumers eager to new products, Serya Alimentos decided to go beyond the traditional pre-fried French-Fries and created the first Brazilian factory dedicated to producing potato specialties.From the archive
December 21, 2015
Serya Alimentos to shake up the South American Potato Specialties Market
The potato specialties factory of Serya Alimentos in Araxá, Brazil started operations in May 2015 and promises to shake up the South American frozen par-fried potato specialties market.From the archive
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October 15, 2014
Cargill and ConAgra Foods bring Hunt's and ACT II brands to Brazil
Cargill and ConAgra Foods, Inc. announce a partnership to bring the Hunt’s® line of condiments and ACT II® microwave popcorn to Brazil.From the archive
August 09, 2013
Brazil: Potato price reached its highest point in 10 years
The price of potatoes in Brazil reached the highest level in the last 10 years. Farmers say that this increase is due to the reduction in the planted area and the lack of product on the market.From the archive
August 07, 2013
Brasil: El precio de la papa alcanza su nivel más alto en los últimos 10 años
La reducción de la superficie plantada y la falta de producto en el mercado son mencionadas por los productores como las causas de este aumento.From the archive
August 02, 2013
US Potato Growers Take Advantage of Opening of Brazilian Seed Potato Market
After many years of frustrating work to gain access to Brazil for U.S. seed potatoes as well as corresponding market development, U.S. seed potato growers are finally making sales.From the archive
January 21, 2012
XXV Congreso de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP), Uberlândia, Brasil, 17-20 de sept. de 2012
XXV Congreso de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP), Uberlândia, Brasil, 17-20 de sept. de 2012 La Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP) y el XIII Encontro Nacional de Produção e Abastecimiento de Batata 2012 (ENB) abordan como te...From the archive
November 15, 2011
Tecnología de procesamiento mínimo de frutas y hortalizas
Documento publicado por la Universida Federal de Viçosa en marzo de 2011 (34 p.). Está disponible como e-book en http://tiny.cc/37q84From the archive
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November 03, 2011
Pepsico wins Brazil biscuit maker Mabel: report
Pepsico Inc. has won the bidding for Brazilian biscuit manufacturer Mabel with an offer of between 800 million Brazilian reais ($460 million) and BRL900 million, the O Estado de S. Paulo newspaper reported on Wednesday. Pepsico beat out Bunge Inc. an...From the archive
August 11, 2011
Brazilian buyers looking at Wisconsin seed potatoes
Wisconsin hosted a group of potatoes growers from Brazil last week, who came to the United States as part of a reverse trade mission sponsored by the United States Potato Board. The growers are interested in obtaining seed potatoes from the U.S., speci...From the archive
August 21, 2010
Brasil: Límites en la publicidad de alimentos sacuden a las potencias del mercado
La Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria de Brasil, Anvisa, recientemente dictaminó que la publicidad de bebidas refrescantes y comida rica en grasas saturadas o grasas trans, azúcar y sodio cambiará. Para final de 2010, la industria se tendrá que ...From the archive
July 01, 2010
Heat and Control expands services in Brazil
To provide efficient snack and prepared foods processing machinery and knowledgeable local service in Brazil, Heat and Control, Inc. has opened a new facility in Sorocaba City, Sao Paulo state.From the archive
June 01, 2010
Procesamiento mínimo de tubérculos no comerciales de papa (en Brasil)
Los productos mínimamente procesados de materias primas vegetales san hechos con el mínimo posible de daño a las células. El procesamiento mínimo de tubérculos de papa incluye la sanitización, pelamiento, fraccionamiento y acondicionamiento hasta el ...From the archive
April 09, 2008
Brazil Fast Food Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter/Year-End Results
Brazil Fast Food , a 580-outlet fast-food chain (Bob's) and the second largest hamburger fast-food chain operator in Brazil, announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2007. Leveraging their branding and operational ex...From the archive