Food Waste, Healthy Schools, and Pet Food Market

At the International Forum on Food Loss and Waste, experts highlighted global success stories and explored national challenges. Meanwhile, the My Healthy School digital platform monitors compliance and fosters healthy eating habits in schools.

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Tetra Pak Leads Global Forum on Food Loss and Waste in Mexico

Tetra Pak, in collaboration with Deloitte, hosted the International Forum on Food Loss and Waste, gathering over 100 leaders to discuss global best practices and challenges in Mexico's agricultural sector. The forum highlighted successful food waste reduction initiatives from countries like France and Denmark, as well as innovations in AI. Participants also addressed Mexico’s agricultural challenges and the critical role of organizations like the Mexican Food Bank Network in combating food waste, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 to halve global food waste by 2030.

Mexico Launches Tool to Monitor Junk Food Ban in Schools

Civil society organizations in Mexico have launched the My Healthy School digital platform to monitor adherence to new regulations banning junk food in schools. The platform allows parents, teachers, and students to report violations and check whether healthy food options are available in schools, promoting healthier environments. This initiative supports efforts to combat childhood obesity and improve learning outcomes, with a focus on fostering long-term healthy eating habits among students.

Kimberly-Clark México Enters Pet Food Market With Grupo Nutec

Kimberly-Clark Mexico has formed a strategic alliance with Grupo Nutec to enter the growing pet food market, launching two product lines: one premium and one conventional. Nutec will handle production, while Kimberly-Clark will manage marketing and distribution, leveraging its extensive logistics network. This collaboration is part of Kimberly-Clark’s diversification strategy, tapping into the expanding pet care sector in Latin America, which is projected to reach a market value of US$3.5 billion by 2025.

Global Food Prices Rise in April Driven by Grains, Meat, Dairy 

Global food prices rose by 1% in April, driven by increased costs for grains, meat, and dairy, while sugar and vegetable oil prices declined, according to FAO's Food Price Index. The rise was mainly due to higher wheat, rice, and pork prices, while dairy prices surged by 2.4%, and vegetable oil prices fell by 2.3%. FAO also kept its global wheat production forecast steady for 2024 at 795Mt, with a slight reduction in global cereal production estimates.

Mexico Clears Import of Over 8,000 Cattle From Australia

The Mexican Ministry of Agriculture (SADER) has authorized the import of 8,014 live cattle from Australia as part of the efforts to improve the genetic quality of Mexico’s cattle herd. The shipment follows health and safety verifications conducted by both Mexican and Australian officials to ensure compliance with Mexican regulations and prevent the introduction of exotic livestock diseases. The first of four scheduled shipments for 2025 arrived in good condition and will be transported to breeding farms across various states in Mexico.