Kraft Foods reinvents itself by splitting in 2
October 8, 2012
As it marks its 109th anniversary, Kraft Foods Group is emerging as a new public food and beverage company, splitting into two separate and independent companies: Kraft Foods Group (grocery) and Mondelēz International Inc. (snacks).
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Cantor Fitzgerald extends footprint with Puerto Rico office
October 2, 2012
Global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. announced Tuesday the opening of a new office in Hato Rey, expanding its footprint to Puerto Rico for the first time in 65 years.
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International newspaper ‘Metro’ makes local debut
October 2, 2012
Metro International, the world's largest international newspaper, is launching its free daily newspaper in Puerto Rico, publishing a special edition that will circulate today as a “sneak peek” before going into full publishing mode later this month, company officials said.
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McConnell Valdés LLC wins pair of international awards
October 1, 2012
McConnell Valdés received two prestigious international awards from publications “Chambers & Partners” and “International Tax Review” for the company’s “outstanding performance” in the last year, it was announced over the weekend.
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Goya nabs Gaither Institute’s ‘best reputation’ honors
September 27, 2012
Goya Puerto Rico is the company with the best reputation on the island, according to the results of the most recent RepTrak Pulse Puerto 2012 study unveiled Wednesday by Reputation Institute, Gaither International and Inmark Strategic Studies.
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Scrap metal collections centers urged to get papers in order
September 25, 2012
A contingent of central government agencies conducted surprise inspections to several scrap metal collections centers in Puerto Rico, urging owners to bring their businesses up to speed with the law recently approved to regulate the industry.
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Ad agency Euro RSCG becomes Havas Worldwide
September 24, 2012
Seeking to present a more integrated offering that drives greater efficiency, consistency and value for its customers, advertising agency Havas announced the rebranding of its EURO RSCG division to Havas Worldwide.
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New firm offers snapshot of Puerto Rico’s ‘Twitterverse’
September 19, 2012
The Twitter social network is abuzz with Puerto Rican members who use it well and often.
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Products Association, gov’t. giving local goods a boost
September 14, 2012
The Puerto Rico Products Association and the Department of Economic Development and Commerce have partnered to promote and strengthen the consumption of locally produced goods and services, as a strategy for economic development and growth.
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PIA sounds off on access to innovative treatments, meds
September 12, 2012
The Puerto Rico Pharmaceutical Industry Association is lobbying for giving island patients broader access to innovative drugs and treatments, and against the final decision being made by anyone other than the prescribing physician.
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Betteroads sues Venezuelan company for fraud, seeks $13.8M
September 10, 2012
Betteroads Asphalt Corp. and sister subsidiary Betterrecycling have filed a civil suit against Venezuelan company Arenera de Venezuela Compañía Anónima (Arevenca), as well as several of its subsidiaries and its executives, seeking $13.8 million in damages over an aborted transaction the plaintiff claims was fraudulent from the start.
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Interphex Puerto Rico ’12 to deliver education, opportunities
September 4, 2012
International events organizer Reed Exhibitions will be producing the 6th edition of its Interphex Puerto Rico convention on Oct. 4-5, when it expects to bring together the island’s most important life sciences companies and suppliers at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
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Guayacán announces 8th edition of ‘EnterPRize’ business plan competition
August 29, 2012
Puerto Rico start-ups looking to finance their operations will have the chance to vie for three cash prizes totaling $80,000 to be awarded during this year’s eighth annual edition of the “EnterPRize” business plan competition, sponsor Grupo Guayacán announced Tuesday.
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UPDATED: Tropical Storm Isaac roundup — Cancellations, schedule changes
August 23, 2012
In preparation for Tropical Storm Isaac’s trek through the Caribbean, News is my Business has rounded up some of the most significant announcements issued Wednesday on cancellations and other weather-related changes.
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SME study reveals social media users show brand loyalty
August 17, 2012
About 72.8 percent of the people in Puerto Rico who use social media are "fans" of a brand or follow it.
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