Bimbo: time to decide between North and South

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Brazil set to be the next Mexico for food and beverage makers

Americans are already very familiar with Mexican foods and beverages. Salsa, tortillas and tacos for example have become woven into the fabric of America. But the quest for exotic ethnic food is one that thrives on novelty. Given the familiarity with Mexican products, flavors and tastes, is there an opening for other types of ethnic food?

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Brazilian drinks: AmBev bubbling up with the beer

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Carrefour: abandoning Russia

Europe's largest retailer has reported a lackluster set of third quarter results, but the real shocker was its announcement that it will be leaving Russia, just a few months after opening its first stores there. The unexpected withdrawal comes as a surprise and is a setback for international retail development in the country.

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Carrefour: international spread pushes French grocer forward

Following a difficult H1 2008, Carrefour, the world's second largest retailer, appears to have found its footing, with its global multi-format single brand strategy beginning to bear fruit. Despite an improved performance at home, countries as far afield as China and Brazil are the group's real growth drivers, and international prospects are high as Carrefour prepares to tackle Russia.

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Carrefour: new Brazilian champion

Carrefour has taken the top spot in Brazil after acquiring discount - hypermarket operator Atacadao for E825 million. The acquisition makes eminent sense, as it complements the retailer's presence in the country and enables the French giant to rebrand some of its underperforming outlets. Looking ahead, Brazil - and other emerging markets - should deliver strong sales uplifts for Carrefour.

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Coca-Cola: Brazil still a market of opportunity

The acquisition of the bottled tea maker is seen as a further attempt by the drinks giant to move away from its core carbonated soft drinks business, and diversify its portfolio in a growing market. The purchase will add 60 new products to Coca-Cola's portfolio, and will tap into the growing demand for healthier beverages, allowing it to strengthen its position in the South American country.

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Enticing consumers towards the premium end of the beer market will be vital for Anheuser-Busch InBev

While North America, Western Europe, and Central and Eastern Europe saw declining sales for Anheuser-Busch InBev in 2010, the brewer recorded strong growth in Brazil and China due to buoyant economies. As other countries recover from the effects of recession throughout 2011, encouraging consumers to trade up to the premium end of the beer market will be a key aim for the company.

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From less bad to more good: the personal care sustainability agenda is changing

An outcome from the 2011 in-cosmetics conference is that the focus of "sustainable beauty" is shifting, with personal care companies aiming for more positive, rather than less negative, environmental and social impacts. Industry players that communicate their sustainability initiatives in this way are likely to establish a stronger connection with consumers and will be best placed to succeed.

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Kraft Foods: expanding in rapidly growing area of Northeastern Brazil

A new plant has been inaugurated by Kraft Foods in Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil, as part of its expansion in developing countries. While Brazil is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, and provides a fertile environment for multinational investments, competition with local and long-established players needs to be anticipated and addressed for any investment to be a success.

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