JULY - AUGUST 20256EDITORIALJULY - AUGUST 2025, Vol - 05, Issue - 09 (ISSN 2836-1989)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Editorial StaffAva GarciaDavies MedowsJohnson Heller Joshua Parkersales@foodbusinessreview.comeditor@foodbusinessreview.commarketing@foodbusinessreview.comEmailVisualizersChris LynnManaging EditorFood Business Review Visit www.foodbusinessreview.comCopyright © 2025 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.TO SUBSCRIBE TOVian IsaacStanley MartinStanley MartinManaging Editoreditor@ foodbusinessreview.comDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsLATIN AMERICA'S NEXT CHAPTER IN FOOD INNOVATIONLatin America's food sector is rewriting its story, with protein production at its core. Producers are turning to new technologies and scalable models to serve local and global markets as demand grows for sustainable, traceable, high-quality protein. From plant-based innovation to modernized poultry and beef supply chains, the region is working to unlock its full agricultural potential.Foodservice operators and equipment makers are moving forward with this shift. In a post-pandemic world where people want speed, quality and healthier options, the need for efficient and resilient foodservice has surged. Kitchens are adopting smarter, space-saving equipment. Cloud kitchens and quick-service restaurants are using automation to handle rising delivery volumes.Processing plants are rethinking how they run, putting agility, sustainability and digitization at the center. Flexible batch manufacturing, energy-efficient cooling and eco-friendly packaging show how the industry is rebuilding its backbone for the future.Market projections reflect this momentum. Latin America's alternative protein market could reach $1,244 million by 2035, growing five percent annually. The food service equipment segment will hit $7,491 million by 2035, lifted by growth in Brazil, Mexico and Colombia. Food processing machinery alone could surpass $9,292 million by 2033, with steady growth year after year.These shifts add to a food production and service ecosystem that is smarter, more resilient and better prepared to meet changing consumer and climate expectations.The magazine features thought leadership articles from Igor Annibal, Head of Sales - Gourmet Brazil at Barry Callebaut Group, emphasizing that real progress lies in deep advisory, long-term partnerships and data-informed decision-making. Mauricio Ricaud, Founder & CEO, at Rising Farms, also offers a powerful reminder that food innovation begins with structure. He makes the case for scalable models, access to capital and professionalized talent as the bedrock of Latin America's globally competitive protein and agtech sector.This edition features Top Proteins Production in Latin America 2025, Foodservice Equipment and Food Processing Solutions Provider. We hope you find the right partner to meet your organization's needs. Let us know your thoughts!Celestial Jordan
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