Gustavo Valle has joined Mondelez International, Inc. as regional president, Latin America. Mr. Valle previously held the title of executive vice-president of the global dairy and plant-based division of Danone S.A.
Mr. Valle brings more than 30 years of industry experience to Mondelez. He began his career with Danone in 1996 in Argentina as vice-president of finance. He later was named chief executive officer of Danone Waters in Argentina in 2002 and c.e.o. of Danone Brazil in 2002.
By Sam Sosland
Source: Food Business News
L’Oréal has acquired Lactobio, a Dabish probiotic and microbiome research company based in Copenhagen. Lactobio was founded in 2017 by Søren Kjærulff and Charlotte Vedel, who developed a proprietary microbiome discovery platform and screening method to select the most effective and safe strains.
Deliveroo introduces “Deliveroo Shopping,” an on-demand online retail service alongside its existing restaurant food and grocery offering. With personal care and cosmetics on offer, the platform will host a range of retail products, from electronics to pet food, from flowers to toys.
The funds will be primarily allocated to boost business growth, integrate new technologies in the industry, expand manufacturing facilities, transform its portfolio and advance the sustainability agenda in Nestlé’s chocolate, coffee, pet care and nutrition segments in Brazil.