AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRetail Restructuring: Brazilian eyewear chain Chilli Beans is seeking out-of-court restructuring on R$328.7 million in claims. Its plan includes up to R$50 million in new funding from creditors and a possible sale of an equity stake. Agricultural Products: Bayer has partnered with Paraná-based IdeeLab to develop a biofungicide for tropical farming and plans eight new biological crop-protection products in Brazil by 2030. Fuel Costs: Rain has pushed ethanol prices paid to São Paulo mills up nearly 38% since August, while pump prices rose 8.6%. Food Brands: Peru’s Alicorp completed its $150 million purchase of Colombia’s Rama margarine and 18 other brands, broadening its regional portfolio. Medicine Prices: Novo Nordisk is losing ground in Brazil to cheaper generic alternatives, though it is holding up in Canada and India.
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