News from May 2023


Brown-Forman Corp. expands distillery in Mexico, advancing ‘existing waste-to-energy efforts with a new water recycling and treatment plant’

Brown-Forman Corporation recently confirmed plans to invest $200 million in its Casa Herradura tequila distillery in Jalisco, Mexico. Construction is scheduled to begin in July.


Maria Milosavljevic named chief information security officer at ANZ

ANZ has announced the appointment of Maria Milosavljevic as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).


Atar Capital acquires Swedish-based ProPrintPerformance ‘to further grow the company’s footprint'

Atar Capital’s portfolio company, Keypoint Intelligence, has acquired ProPrintPerformance, which is based in Stockholm, Sweden.


Holly Kramer joins ANZ Boards as non-executive director

The ANZ Group has announced that Holly Kramer will join its Boards, including ANZ Group Holdings Limited and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, as a Non-Executive Director starting August 1, 2023.


Expensify CEO says company will include 'global reimbursements for free' amid expansion effort

Expensify, based in Portland, Oregon, has expanded its global employee reimbursements functionality to grant affiliated businesses the ability to manage their expenses, and reimburse their employees on a global scale.


Rothschild: State Street, Bladex relationship furthers 'goal of supporting leading institutional clients in Latin America'

State Street Corporation, based in Boston, was recently selected to provide custody services to Panama-based multinational bank, Bladex.


Helbiz Launches Taxi Service across Italy to ‘establish a new revenue stream for our company’

Micromobility.com Inc recently initiated a strategic partnership with Italian taxi operator, WeTaxi to allow users to book their taxi services directly through the Helbiz app.


Australian renters face rising costs amid undersupply

A recent report by ANZ and CoreLogic has highlighted the growing challenges faced by Australian renters due to an undersupply of rental accommodation and increasing demand.


C.H. Robinson lays off 300 additional employees: 'They are necessary for the company’s long-term success'

C.H. Robinson shares increased by 0.38% to $101.47 this month, shortly after the company confirmed plans to lay off an additional 300 employees during its second round of layoffs in seven months.


DataArt expands global presence with new office in India to 'create a powerful offering for our clients'

DataArt recently opened a new research and development office in Bangalore, India, according to Businesswire.


Blue Cloud Management managing partner on new Berlin office: 'We are proud of our readiness to roll up our sleeves and add value'

Blue Cloud Management LLC, based in New York City, has established its newest European office in Berlin, Germany, according to a press release.


Coca-Cola secures fresh fruit licensing deal with Minute Maid and Simply ‘to serving the consumer with superior products at every part of their day’

Coca-Cola has entered the fresh fruit market through its licensing deal with Minute Maid and Simply. The brands’ logos will help Coca-Cola implement produce distributed by Frutura’s Dayka & Hackett to its slate of products. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Loud and Live appoints new Chief Business Officer to promote ‘growth plans and vision of the company’

Miami-based entertainment company, Loud And Live recently welcomed Steve Ziff as its new Chief Business Officer.


Energy efficiency key to cutting Australian emissions by 2030

ANZ and the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) have unveiled a new report titled "Putting energy efficiency to work," which underscores the potential of energy efficiency and electrification in reducing energy costs and emissions in Australia.


Henry Schein Acquires an Australia/ New Zealand Region Medical Distributor to ‘provide new solutions and technologies for the ultimate benefit of patients’

Henry Schein, Inc. has acquired Regional Health Care Group Pty Ltd, a medical products distribution company who serves public- and private-sector customers in Australia and New Zealand.


Report: Cryptocurrency can 'effectively mitigate financial crime and sanctions risks'

Blockchain analytics company Elliptic has released a report examining the role of cryptocurrency in the Russia-Ukraine war.


Netflix carries out $2.5 billion investment in Korean content to promote ‘global viewing’

Netflix confirmed plans to allocate $2.5 billion toward Korean content to showcase the potential of Asian productions to global viewers.


World Courier enhances live monitoring capabilities ‘ to experience tremendous growth’

AmerisourceBergen’s World Courier confirmed plans to implement a real-time location monitoring (RTLM) solution to all its multi-use packages.


Starr Insurance president on expansion: 'Malaysia is one of the fastest-growing economies in the region'

Starr Insurance Companies, based in New York City, has expanded its presence in Malaysia with the establishment of Labuan Branch (“Starr Labuan” of Starr International Insurance (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., according to a press release. The non-life insurance company will abide by the laws of Singapore.


Mission of Hope seeks to navigate dangerous circumnstances in Haiti

Mission of Hope started as a modest enterprise on an unproductive plot of land in Haiti, but it has since evolved into a multinational organization that collaborates with indigenous churches to spread the gospel and improve the lives of people in their neighborhoods.