Lala Elopak and Leche Bell are the two strategic alliances that Grupo Lala operates in the production and marketing of milk and carton packaging. Grupo Lala stands out for being the leading milk producer in Mexico and for having an important presence in the markets of Brazil, Central
The United States consumed 18.1 million barrels per day (b/d) of petroleum products in 2020, a 25-year low, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) noted. From 2019 to 2020, oil consumption decreased in all energy-consuming sectors, and decreased to a record 15% in the transportation sector. Overall, responses to
Procter & Gamble reported that 40% of its global employees are women, with data as of June 30, 2021. As of that same date, the company had approximately 101,000 employees, an increase of 2% compared to the previous year, mainly due to business growth. Total number of employees
ECLAC highlighted that the main mergers and acquisitions carried out in Mexico by foreign companies in 2020 were concentrated in two main activities: infrastructure concessions and the pharmaceutical sector. Mexico captured 11.864 million dollars of net inflows of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the first quarter of 2021,
Several pilot food inspection projects are being evaluated in Central America and West Africa, the World Trade Organization (WTO) reported. These projects are carried out through the Trade and Standards Development Service (STDF). The STDF is a global association, established by FAO, OIE, World Bank, WHO and WTO,
The Colombian government offers investment incentives, such as income tax exemptions and deductions in specific priority sectors, including the so-called “orange economy” (creative industries), agriculture and entrepreneurship, according to a report from the Department of State of the United States. In 2020, the government announced additional incentive schemes