NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2022/FINewswire/– The Food Institute, the leading source for food industry news, data, and trends, announced today that the Company has acquired four Latin America-focused food media platforms: Global Fruit Latam, Global Food Latam, Latam Food Innovation Hub, and Latam Fresh Group (“Latam Media Assets”). The newly acquired brands will help build upon The Food Institute’s global reach and provide Latin America-specific B2B food content and insights to a global audience. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“Latin America (Latam) is one of the most influential food and beverage regions in the world. From commodity agriculture, to value-add products, to food innovation, Latam will impact the global food industry in a major way over the next decade,” said Brian Choi, CEO of The Food Institute.
“I’m excited to power the newly acquired brands with The Food Institute’s multimedia content platform,” said Brian Choi, CEO of The Food Institute.
As part of the acquisition, Darinel Herrera – founder of the acquired assets – will be joining The Food Institute as a strategic advisor and Latam business development manager. “I’m excited to work with Brian and The Food Institute to propel these brands to the next level,” Herrera said.
The Food Institute will be planning Latam-focused food industry events and training programs in 2023. To receive regular updates and news about the events and programs, please subscribe to the newsletter by clicking here.
The Food Institute continues to look for acquisitions and partnerships in the food and beverage media industries. To inquire about acquisition and partnership criteria, contact us at partnerships@foodinstitute.com. To inquire about membership, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities, contact us at questions@foodinstitute.com.
Contact: Brian Choi, Managing Partner & CEO of The Food Institute
brian.choi@foodinstitute.com or 201-791-5570 ext. 700
About The Food Institute
The Food Institute has been serving the food industry with relevant, timely information for nearly 100 years. It serves as a trusted source, providing balanced coverage of the issues through business newsletters and online research tools. The Food Institute is the publisher of several daily, weekly and annual publications, as well as the host of various webinars, podcasts, seminars, and digital video content that provide in-depth information and analysis on food industry-relevant topics. For more information, visit www.foodinstitute.com
Contact: Brian Choi, Managing Partner & CEO of The Food Institute
brian.choi@foodinstitute.com or 201-791-5570 ext. 700
