Food and beverages

On the 22nd of June 2016 the Strategic Plan and Service Model of the Canastra cheese producers Association (APROCAN) was presented in São Roque de Minas aiming to reinforce the region's Protected Geographical Indication and Collective Brand. The work was developed in partnership with INAES and SEBRAE-MG and started on the 1st of August 2015.

On the 6th of April 2016 Carlos Tarrasón presented the conclusions about the Ice Cream sector World Strategic Analysis. This analysis must guide the strategy of the associated companies to SindSorvete in Minas Gerais. The project included a national reference trip to São Paulo and an internacional one to the East Coast of the United States. Previously, on the 4th of December 2015 was presented an analysis about the industry and the major trends in the market.  

On the 9th of December 2015 we validated the marketing plan in line with the action pland and the vision for the future for the metal-mechanic cluster in the Central Region of Rio Grande do Sul. The defined cluster vision is that the cluster becomes the reference for Brazil and Latin America in personalized agriculture solutions integrating different technologies (mechanics, hidraulics, electronics, IT, etc.).

On the 15th of September 2014 we participated in the DNA Coffee International Seminar as part of the Brazil International Coffee Week (from 15th to 18th September) in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This is the most important coffee event in Brazil and in consequence one of the most important ones in the World. Carlos Tarrasón presented insights about future strategies for Minas Gerais coffee industries.

The 28th July 2014 presented the results of the coffee industry strategic analisis for the companies of Minas Gerais. Were presented market tendencies, business segments, and strategies for small and medium industries. The project is an initiative of SEBRAE-MG, Sindicafé and INAES to make the Minas Gerais industry leader in Brasil trought the development of new business segments and models.

The 13th Dezember 2013 took place the kick-off meeting for the Viçosa Food Technology Excelence Centre Business Plan definition project. The Fraunhofer Institute will do the project with the collaboration of Cluster Consulting and the support of SEBRAE, Minas Gerais Government and Biominas Foundation.

On the 31st October 2013 a meeting was held to identify cooperation opportunities between Viçosa Food Technology cluster and the representatives from the "Feeding the Planet" European Union project, representing clusters from Holland, Italy and France. Cluster Consulting followed up the implementation of the Viçosa action plan together with SEBRAE, Exportaminas, INDI and UFV from MG.

During the 26th February 2013 we presented, in FIEMG auditorium, the action plan for Belo Horizonte bakeries development to be national reference in fresh and high quality breads and foodservice.

During the 18th of December 2012 we presented, in CENTEV facility,  the action plan for the development of Viçosa as a cluster reference in Brazil in food technology.

News link: http://www.folhadamata.com.br/?pagina=noticias&registro=4390

During the 12th of December we presented, in Minas Gerais State Administrative Center, the final workshop that presented the development plans for the following clusters: Cerrado Coffee, food processing and distribution in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, north of Minas Gerais fresh fruits and food technology in Viçosa. This project was developed by Exportaminas and financed by the World Bank.

During the 11th of December 2012 we presented, in FIEMG auditorium, the strategic options and future vision for the more than 1000 bakeries in Belo Horizonte. 

News link: http://www.propan.com.br/noticia.php?id=1133#.UPWdQ2_C1qU

From September to December 2011 we developed a strategic analysis of the dairy sector which included a reference trip to France.