Mexico’s online commerce boom is transforming the country’s logistics landscape in food purchasing. Meanwhile, Silk is strengthening its leadership in the plant-based beverage category as demand for protein-rich, clean-label, and sustainable drinks grows.
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Cold Chain Demands Rise as Online Grocery Purchases Expand
Mexico’s growing online grocery market is reshaping logistics requirements as nearly 30% of consumers ages 16 to 64 buy food online each week, according to a study by We Are Social and Meltwater.
Danone Expands High-Protein Line With New Silk Offerings
Danone is expanding its plant-based portfolio with new high-protein innovations under the Silk brand as demand for functional beverages and higher protein intake continues to rise. Wendy Nunnelley, President of Plant-Based, Danone North America, told Food Dive that 75% of consumers are adding more protein to their diets, and nearly two-thirds are already consuming plant-based dairy alternatives every week.
Temu’s PDD Posts 14% Profit Gain as Discounts Fuel 3Q25 Demand
PDD Holdings (PDD.O), the Chinese e-commerce group behind Pinduoduo and Temu, reported a 14% rise in third-quarter adjusted earnings, signaling that aggressive discounting and heavy marketing continued to lift consumer demand in its domestic market.
El Buen Fin 2025 Poised for Record MX$65 Billion Sales in CDMX
The fifteenth annual edition of El Buen Fin, Mexico’s national discount shopping event held from Nov. 13 to Nov. 17, is projected to reach record sales, with Mexico City alone expecting a historic economic spillover of MX$65 billion. The National Chamber of Commerce, Services, and Tourism of Mexico City (Canaco CDMX) expects sales to grow 31.9% compared to last year, with the capital accounting for 32.7% of national sales.
Fortinet Issues Cyber-Hygiene Guide for El Buen Fin Shopping
Fortinet issues a cyber-hygiene guide oriented toward the high-consumption El Buen Fin event in Mexico. This initiative directly responds to the notable increase in cyberattacker activity, as malicious actors seek to exploit the high volume of transactions.
EU to Fast-Track End De Minimis to Curb China Imports
The European Union is moving to fast-track the introduction of customs duties on low-value parcels as it seeks to stem the surge of inexpensive Chinese e-commerce imports. Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has proposed eliminating the €150 (US$175) “de minimis” exemption in 1Q26, bringing the measure forward by two years.
