Coca-Cola FEMSA and Coca-Cola Andina reported this Wednesday that they acquired the Brazilian brand of craft beer Therezópolis. Overall, this agreement is part of the long-term strategy to complement its beer portfolio in Brazil. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals and is expected to
Latin America and, in particular, South America have a high dependence on commodity exports, highlighted a UNCTAD report. To begin with, an important determinant of a country’s sensitivity to commodity price shocks is the share of commodities in its exports, which is the basis for the concept of
Lenovo, HP and Dell Technologies led the world in traditional PC sales in 2020, according to IDC. In sum, global computer sales posted a 13% year-on-year growth in 2020, to 302 million 605,000 units. After Lenovo (72 million 669,000 units), HP (67 million 646,000 units) and Del Technologies
Exports of auto parts from Mexico to the United States exceeded the pre-Covid-19 level, according to data from the Department of Commerce. In the first semester of 2021, Mexican parts exports to the US market were 31.092 million dollars, an increase of 0.4% compared to the same period
The largest investments in 2020 in Latin America were made in the energy sector, both in electricity and hydrocarbons, reported the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (Cepal). The construction and concession of infrastructure and logistics, agrochemicals and the pharmaceutical industry also aroused the interest of
Yum Brands increased its same-store sales in its KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut divisions in the second quarter of 2021. Same-store sales growth is the estimated percentage change in system sales for all restaurants that have been open in the YUM system for a year or more,