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The food industry and government must improve compliance of mandatory flour fortification in Mexico as tests reveal major failures across the sector, says The Changing Markets Foundation.
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The future of cannabis in foods and supplements remains unclear for Mexico following the revocation of guidelines without any next-step plan, but a new regulatory instrument should come soon, says the principal of DPE International Consulting.
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Bogotá will join the esteemed global megacity list this year, thrusting Colombia into the catchment for the first time and presenting great investment opportunity for industry, says Euromonitor International's senior city analyst.
E-commerce start-up MyPharma2Go, which started as a portal for healthcare practitioners to bring in US supplements and OTC products to patients in Brazil, has recently launched a direct-to-consumer portal, thanks to Brazil’s shifting regulatory landscape...
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Latin America's competitive retail space will see more consolidation in the coming years but this won't be bad for the nutrition industry, it should instead provide uncharted scale and reach, says the head of retail insight at the Institute...
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The private sector forms a critical role in securing a universal health model across Latin America but it must be regulated and guided given how influential and complex industry is, says the High-level Commission of the Pan American Health Organization...
The ongoing political, economic and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has led to increases in both food insecurity and malnutrition, particularly among children, says a new study.
Latin America has a handful of megacities that hold significant business opportunity but they need to be fully understood and systematic challenges broken down to unlock this promise, says Euromonitor International.
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Widespread economic challenges and notable wealth divides across Latin America make mass market appeal of functional products challenging, but there are strategies that could work, says the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD).
Non-profit Vitamin Angels wants to strengthen its partnership network in Central America to produce transformative change among women and children facing malnutrition, its program leader says.
Probiotic and prebiotic products will be the fastest-growing functional foods in Latin America over the next seven years, fueled by consumer desire for general health and wellbeing benefits, says Grand View Research.
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Latin America's nutritional marketplace is thriving with opportunity thanks to evolving consumer trends and innovation advances but succeeding requires a digital-first strategy, says the co-founder of BrandHive.
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Soy and pea are seeing increased demand in Latin America's protein ingredients market but it will be animal-sourced variants like whey and beef collagen fueling future growth, says Grand View Research.
Infant formula is driving the most significant surge for omega-3 ingredients in South America and this may explain the rising interest in algal sources, says the Global Organization for EPA and DHA omega-3 (GOED).
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Packaging must draw consumers in and make sense within three seconds, and whilst it's tempting to make numerous claims brands must stick to the essentials, says Mintel's global packaging director.
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Latin America is the fastest-growing clinical nutrition market in the world, fueled by disease-related malnutrition, a rise in home healthcare and a push of government initiatives, according to Global Market Insights (GMI).
The dietary supplements category in Argentina has seen significant year-on-year growth since 2015 and is forecast to develop faster than Brazil and Mexico in the coming five years, according to Euromonitor International.
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Nutrition-caused anemia is a leading hidden hunger health concern in Latin America that could be addressed through flour fortification but this needs private sector support, says the Food Fortification Initiative's director.
A burgeoning interest in fitness, sport and healthier lifestyles across Latin America will drive dietary supplement demands, presenting huge opportunity for new entrants and domestic players in particular, says an expert.
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The interest in cannabidiol (CBD) use in food supplements, foods, and even as an ingredient in cosmetics has gained much momentum in the past five years, but what is the regulatory situation around the world?
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Functional drinks currently represent a small slice of Brazil's non-alcoholic beverage market but recent regulatory change should encourage innovation and growth, says the president of Brazil's Association for Soft Drinks and Non-Alcoholic Beverages...
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Cross-category beverages that are natural, offer fast hydration and improve energy will draw interest among Brazilian consumers in a competitive category, say Mintel analysts.
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Consumers in Latin America actively seek out pro-environment products which, combined with all-natural and organic, will become an essential attribute for any company wanting to succeed in the market, says Nielsen's head of Thought Leadership &...
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Nutrigenomics specialist Nordic Group has found a Mexican lab to take charge of its genetic testing platform DNAlife as part of its wider goal to drive personalized healthcare in Latin America.
Latin America's industrial hemp market will see 'healthy' growth in coming years and hemp seeds hold strong potential as a protein, fiber and PUFA-rich ingredient for functional food and beverages, says a market analyst.
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Over half of the sports nutrition products available online in Brazil contain a botanical, with acai, guarana, and beetroot among the favorites, according to data from Lumina Intelligence.
If you want to stand out in the sports nutrition space, betting on chocolate and vanilla alone won’t cut it anymore. Here’s a list of up-and-coming flavor trends in Latin America:
Digestive health is the most observed health benefit in Brazil’s fledgling probiotics space, but it may come as a surprise to many that women’s health is second, according to data from Lumina Intelligence.
Agricultural commodities giant Archer Daniels Midland Co. has expanded its reach into the microbiome space with the acquisition of UK-based manufacturer Probiotics International Ltd. in a cash deal worth $243.5 million (£185 million).