Chinese home appliance giant Midea Group has announced the opening of its new Brazilian factory in Pouso Alegre, a city in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais. The official inauguration was held on 9 December, reports Brazilian outlet Diário do Comércio The sprawling factory covers an area of 73,000 square metres and has the capacity to produce 700,000 refrigerators and 600,000 washing machines annually Midea Carrier CEO Felipe Costa told reporters that the company aims to reach maximum production potential in two years.  While the factory will be employing 700 employees initially Midea expects to increase this to 1,000 jobs by December 2025 Mayor Coronel Dimas said he believes the factory could transform the municipality into a hub for the home appliances as the investment has already triggered conversations about similar manufacturers coming to Pouso Alegre The new factory will be Midea’s third in Brazil which produces household air conditioners and microwaves While the previous two are operated in partnership with Carrier Pouso Alegre is Midea’s first wholly owned unit in Brazil [See more: Chinese auto giant GWM gears up to open a factory in Brazil] Midea began construction on the Pouso Alegre factory in April 2023 timing the announcement to coincide with a state visit to Beijing by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Valued at 630 million reais (US$104.26 million) it is considered the largest investment in the Brazilian home appliance industry in the last decade Midea’s commitment to sustainable practices began closer to home with Midea Hefei, recognised by the WEF for its implementation of 24 4IR uses cases to reduce emissions and optimise energy use at the site Solar now accounts for 31 percent of energy used by Midea Some 40 percent of water is recycled and waste has been reduced by 22.1 percent the Pouso Alegre factory will become the seventh Lighthouse plant in Latin America and the fifth in Brazil Unilever GlobalChange location At a glance We are a global consumer goods business with strong fundamentals and differentiated capabilities Our strategy Our strategy begins with a purpose that places consumers at the heart of everything we do: Brighten everyday life for all Our leadership Our international leadership team drives our company Innovation and R&D at Unilever Innovation is at the heart of everything we do within R&D at Unilever. 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A €14.7 million investment in Hellmann’s Pouso Alegre nutrition factory in Brazil is set to enhance operational excellence and meet increasing consumer demand for the brand’s squeeze bottle products Last year the demand for mayonnaise in squeeze bottles grew by 30% in volume year on year (Nielsen’s Total Market Brazil FY 2023) A €14.7 million investment in the Pouso Alegre factory in Brazil is set to satisfy growing consumer demand by increasing squeeze bottle production capacity by double digits The Pouso Alegre plant is already a leader in sustainable operational excellence thanks to its state-of-the-art biodigester that delivers 100% of the thermal renewable energy needed Hellmann’s is powering up a new factory line at its Pouso Alegre plant in Brazil in order to satisfy the fast-growing consumer appetite for its squeeze bottle sauces By increasing production capacity by double digits the €14.7 million investment will ensure factory output keeps pace with soaring demand for the squeeze bottle format which overall grew 30% in volume across the Brazil market in 2023 (Nielsen’s Total Market Brazil FY 2023) “We are growing at double digits across the business in Brazil Every month we are gaining market share and we need more capacity,” explains Edmundo Mollo Optimising performance and maximising outputsEdmundo admits that rocketing demand is a nice problem to have especially as the factory investment will ensure that efficacy is supported by the latest technological advancements thanks to its state-of-the-art biodigester the biodigester has delivered 100% of the thermal renewable energy needed to power the plant the factory can enhance operational excellence further “It gives us the opportunity to further optimise in terms of performance equipment components and data collection,” he says adding that machine learning and AI will allow continual improvement of the factory’s efficiency How Hellmann’s Big Game ad is scoring points for growth21 February 2024 making mayo unmissable with an ad starring comedian Kate McKinnon and a mayo-meowing cat We take a look at how this winning line-up is delivering for the brand on Game Day and beyond Hellmann’s Plant Based Mayo gets the perfect squeeze with tailor-made packaging 24 May 2024 New technology is maximising usability and minimising the amount of plant-based mayo left behind in Hellmann’s fast-growing range of squeeze bottles Discover how this innovation is raising consumer satisfaction and reducing food and packaging waste 5 ways we’re fighting factory food waste with teamwork and technology28 September 2023 On International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, we check in with our factory frontline for the latest progress report on our fight against food waste. 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The requested URL was not found on this server. this time causing damages and 1 fatality in the state of Minas Gerais Civil Defence in the state reported that one person died in flash floods in the municipality of Santa Luzia As much as 70 mm of rain fell in just 1 hour causing a stream in the Palmital neighbourhood of the municipality to break its banks The force of the water destroyed part of a house Full damage assessments are yet to be completed as of 08 December but further damage and possible displacements are expected Severe flooding was also seen in the state capital Around 76.1 mm of rain fell in 24 hours on 08 December Vehicles were seen floating along flooded streets of the city Several motorists had to take refuge on vehicle roofs Civil Defence reported people stranded in their vehicles at various points on Av there were no reports of injuries or displacements heavy rain caused a landslide which damaged a water tank in the Municipality of Pouso Alegre Around 35 people from the nearby houses and apartments were preventively evacuated Heavy rain has affected several states in the country, including Espirito Santo, Santa Catarina, Paranà, Rio de Janeiro and Bahia VÍDEO: 'Onda' em córrego inunda avenida Bernardo Vasconcelos pic.twitter.com/cUd14My7fQ — BHAZ (@portal_bhaz) December 7, 2022 Chuva em BH: Carros são arrastados na avenida Bernardo de Vasconcelos, próximo ao Minas Shopping pic.twitter.com/ZhTuqrwB75 — BHAZ (@portal_bhaz) December 7, 2022 Região de venda nova e Avenida cristiano machado também sofreram com inundações em #BeloHorizonte pic.twitter.com/4Ncz2puiwc —  SDV (@hudgalo) December 7, 2022 BH agora é chover e inundar!!! pic.twitter.com/TSVIYZ56hp — Douglas Santos (@douglassantos86) December 7, 2022 Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList Text description provided by the architects. Pouso Alegre is a city in the south of Minas Gerais that has grown rapidly in recent decades, becoming the center of its micro-region. In its urban fabric, two cultural moments coexist in contrast: a historic city with its quiet pace of the countryside with narrow streets, as a memory, and the contemporary growth with new shops, shopping centers and buildings, which points to the desire for an urban future. © Manuela LourençoThe question that was posed as a project was: how to install a “cloud kitchen” in the historic center without it becoming a mere dark and suspicious counter? In other words: What is the possible image of a contemporary enterprise within a traditional setting? © Manuela LourençoThe kitchen occupies approximately 30m² and is in front of a small square that houses a large tree where 5 streets meet, forming an urban intertwining. Intensely moved by both pedestrians and cars, its 8m façade works as great urban support for visibility. © Manuela LourençoIn the kitchen, a metallic system was designed to be both a closing device and protection from the sun and rain. Behind it, the glass reveals and protects the interior while allowing customers to follow the food preparation from the sidewalk. The interior cladding appears outside, while the exhaust hood instead of disappearing through the back, break through the street and climbs the building to the roof. and a volume that organizes the space flow it is possible to observe both the street and the kitchen Its curved walls have the dual function of expanding the service area and reaffirming its presence as an object You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email 23 Jan 2025 21:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}America MG won 7–0 over Pouso Alegre on Thu Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are America MG 4 win(s) America MG have won the previous 4 matches against Pouso Alegre. Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Haven't scored in their last 2 matches Haven't kept a clean sheet in 5 matches 23 Jan 2025 21:30:00 GMT?America MG won 7–0 over Pouso Alegre on Thu 23 Jan 2025 21:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches America MG have won the previous 4 matches against Pouso Alegre America MG is playing home against Pouso Alegre at Estádio Raimundo Sampaio on Thu COSCO SHIPPING has successfully transported the first batch of goods for Midea’s new factory construction project to Rio Brasil Terminal which were then safely delivered to the CLIA POUSO ALEGRE CLIA POUSO ALEGRE is a warehouse near the new factory Midea Industria do Brasil’s construction started this April and will be completed in 2 July 2024.  The plant covers over 70,000 square metres and can produce 1.3 million appliances annually including refrigerators and washing machines meeting the demand from both Brazil local market and other South American countries READ: COSCO SHIPPING issues 100,000th electronic Bill of Lading COSCO Shipping will provide Midea with professional full logistics supply chain solutions for container and bulk cargo transportation to ensure the smooth construction of the new factory In October 2023, COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited (CSP) announced third quarter results of the company and its subsidiaries for the three months and nine months ended 30 September 2023 More recently, COSCO Heavy Industry Shanghai Co. signed a contract with MAN Energy Solutions for the methanol retrofit of four main engines from COSCO Line’s Camellia and Virgo – class vessels, 13,800 and 20,000 TEU respectively DP World is set to implement OneStop Modal and the OneStop Vehicle Booking System (VBS) The US House of Representatives has voted to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency‘s (EPA) 2023 global schedule reliability surged to 57.5 per cent Container throughput at the Port of Melbourne totalled 267,000 TEUs in March 2025 Cover image: ©Associated Press The death toll has risen to at least 70 the estranged husband of missing Lafayette woman Crystal Dupuis Grebginger Federal Police report that Grebinger was wanted by Interpol in connection with the alleged murder of his wife and also for the assault of his current wife in Brazil Grebinger was arrested on Tuesday by the Federal Police with the support of Brazil's Military Police "in compliance with a court order of prison for extradition purposes issued by the Federal Supreme Court (STF)." Crystal was last seen at Faith House, a Lafayette shelter for victims of domestic violence. She had four children and was 32 years old when she disappeared in 2013. We spoke to her family last year on the anniversary of her disappearance "According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation - FBI obtaining a residence permit in the country he falsely claimed to have been an agent of the American Special Forces of Counterterrorism in addition to simulating political persecution in the USA he was the author of domestic violence against his Brazilian wife in Pouso Alegre." Grebinger will be taken to the Pouso Alegre Prison where he will "remain at the disposal of the Brazilian Supreme Court until his extradition to the United States is authorized," said the Federal Police They add that once Grebinger is extradited to the U.S. "he will be accountable to the Justice of that country." KATC reached out to family members who said they are not allowed to speak on the subject at this time The page you are looking for might have been removed We have transformed the way our factories are powered and operate to minimise our environmental impact And we’ve captured some of the most innovative examples – such as harvesting rainwater and turning spent tea leaves into green energy – in a short film Unilever committed to making sustainable living commonplace through the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan This meant looking at the impact of our products across our value chain – including how they were designed our goal was to transform our manufacturing processes from ensuring environmental care through compliance measuring our impact on the planet and minimising overconsumption and inefficiencies in energy This has enabled us to reduce our carbon footprint; to replace fossil fuels with green forms of energy; to find ways to source and reuse water; and to journey towards a waste-free world to build sustainability into our manufacturing DNA ingenuity and hard work by thousands of people across our manufacturing supply chain We’ve captured just a few of the stories highlighting the progress our factories have made in the past decade in a short film – from achieving 100% renewable energy use (and in some instances generating surplus power for the markets and communities we serve) to finding smart ways to harvest rainwater to create a more secure water supply for factory use We want our operations to have zero emissions by 2030 Since 2010 we have reduced consumption by 47% and are implementing water stewardship programmes for local communities As we transition from eco-efficiencies to absolute zero We will bring circular economy principles into the mainstream with designs and implementations that reuse recycle and recover material and maximise value from unavoidable waste operations “What amazes me is the global effort that has come together to deliver an astonishing change in the sustainability area,” says Head of Sustainable Manufacturing Helen Hudson “We’ve really mainstreamed the words sustainability and environment and put them as part of our priorities in terms of how we work in our factories And now we are talking about how we do it more It’s also Unilever’s first zero carbon operational site in the Americas Environmental Co-ordinator Rodrigo Cano was one the key people behind a project at the site the team built two 500 sq m greenhouses and used the factory’s plant-based waste to enrich their soil Both greenhouses now grow vegetables and yield enough produce to supply the factory’s restaurants two days a week 2. Harvesting rainwater to secure a factory’s water supply (Opens in new modal)Close 2 Harvesting rainwater to secure a factory’s water supply (2 of 3)Unilever’s Dapada site in India manufactures soap and detergent for millions of consumers The country’s monsoon season runs from May to September and accounts for 70% of its annual rainfall It’s often followed by prolonged dry spells that quickly lead to water shortages To ensure a more secure water supply for the factory built a rainwater harvesting pond on the site which reduces water evaporation during dry spells The build means 75% of Dapada’s water consumption now comes from rainfall which ensures traditional water supplies such as rivers and streams can be more fully used by the local community 3. Creating a fossil-free energy contract (Opens in new modal)Close 3 Creating a fossil-free energy contract (3 of 3)Flen in Sweden was our first site to achieve carbon neutral status it switched its energy use to 100% renewable electricity “In 2010 our factory had a carbon footprint of 870 tonnes,” says Igor Papec Our energy intake is completely green and comes from solar wind or hydropower – energy sources with an extremely low-carbon footprint which provide us with a climate-smart solution.” The site created a fossil-free energy contract with its energy supplier ensuring that its power only came from renewable sources from the national grid the community and government that things can be done if you seriously put the effort in,” Igor says The imagery used in this film was shot before the COVID19 pandemic Any subsequent work followed Unilever’s COVID19 safe guidelines Hefei joins 'Lighthouse' network of world's most digitally advanced factories14 September 2020 Our Hefei site in China has become our second facility in nine months – alongside the Dubai Personal Care factory – to join the World Economic Forum’s network of Lighthouse factories shaping the future of manufacturing through digital technologies How a tea stain turned into a fashion opportunity29 October 2019 Waste from our Ceytea factory in Sri Lanka is being transformed into a suite of natural fabric dyes that are providing the fashion industry with greener alternatives Composted factory waste feeds a garden that feeds a community16 December 2019 When the team at our Pouso Alegre site in Brazil realised that they could speedily turn its organic waste into compost, the idea of a factory garden followed. Its fresh produce is served in the staff café and at a local nursery and residential home AbilityNet (()=>{var e=async t=>{await(await t())()};(self.Astro||(self.Astro={})).load=e;window.dispatchEvent(new Event("astro:load"));})(); Have you got a few minutes to complete a survey We would love to hear about your experience using Unilever.com Chinese home appliance maker Midea Group held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for its new plant in Brazil the company's latest move in the expansion of its footprint in the South American country The new factory in Brazil will effectively enhance Midea's competitiveness in the local market adding it has great confidence in the Brazilian market and will further increase its investment there With total investment of more than 700 million yuan ($101.8 million) the new factory is expected to be completed and put into operation in July 2024 It covers an area of over 70,000 square meters and has an annual production capacity of 1.3 million units located in Pouso Alegre and Midea's third in Brazil will integrate digital and innovative production technologies and its first batch of intelligent refrigerators will be produced in July 2024 The products will be sold to Brazil and other South American markets vice-president of Midea Group and president of Midea's smart home business group said the factory is Midea's first investment in Pouso Alegre Brazil is the largest white goods market in South America As one of Midea's important strategic markets overseas one located in Manaus producing household air conditioners and microwave ovens and another in Canoas making commercial air conditioners Chinese companies have been quick to resume their investments in the South American nation Chinese manufacturing giant Midea, one of the world’s largest home appliance makers, has started the construction of a third factory in Brazil, according to China Daily The company says the new plant will be built in the industrial municipality of Pouso Alegre It will cost over US$100 million to build and have an area of more than 70,000 square metres Midea expects the new factory to start operating in mid-2024 producing some 1.3 million appliances per year produce microwave ovens and domestic and commercial air-conditioning equipment [See more: Lula ends his China trip with a plea for peace in Ukraine] with bilateral trade volume reaching US$171.49 billion last year Beijing also has some US$100 billion tied up in Brazilian renewable energy projects and infrastructure Midea’s announcement was timed to coincide with the visit to Beijing last week of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva The Brazilian leader was warmly received by his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping and the two countries inked some 15 economic and trade deals Headquartered in the Greater Bay Area manufacturing hub of Foshan Midea employs approximately 150,000 people in China and overseas and has some 200 subsidiaries and more than 60 overseas branches Update: Sean Grebinger was found dead in his Pouso Alegre jail cell on Thursday, according to local Brazilian media reports. Read more here.  A Lafayette man wanted in connection with his wife's 2013 disappearance and suspected killing faces extradition back to Louisiana after Brazilian authorities arrested him.  Brazilian Federal Police said officers arrested Sean Grebinger on Tuesday in Pouso Alegre in connection with the disappearance of his wife according to reports by the American authorities in 2013 he murdered his wife and hid (her) body never found," according to a translation of a Brazilian Federal Police news release Grebinger is wanted on bench warrants in Lafayette and St Martin parishes on various charges from a traffic violation to assault on a school teacher a warrant was issued after he failed to appear in Lafayette for violating his wife's protective oder The FBI told Brazilian authorities that two weeks after Grebinger's wife went missing he married a Brazilian woman and obtained a permanent residency He was accused of domestic violence against his Brazilian wife on Jan according to Brazilian Federal Police.  in addition to simulating political persecution in the USA," Brazilian authorities said in their release.  Grebinger will remain in the custody of the Brazilian Supreme Court until he's extradited to the U.S.  Lafayette Parish District Attorney Keith Stutes said in a statement Thursday his office and other investigating agencies would not comment on Crystal Grebinger's disappearance.  "The investigation into the disappearance of Crystal Grebinger began on or about February 18 2013, and has been and continues to be an active involving several law enforcement agencies," Stutes said in his statement "In order not to compromise this continuing ongoing criminal investigation, the District Attorney’s Office and the investigating agencies involved cannot provide further information and comment at this time." LEARN MORE: What happened to Crystal Grebinger?  shortly after willingly checking out of Faith House Grebinger filed for divorce from Sean Grebinger Court records show the Breaux Bridge couple's 16-year marriage had been erratic.  It was the third time she filed for divorce from her husband. In 1997 and again in 1999 she filed for divorce from Sean Grebinger in Lafayette Parish The mother of four filed multiple protective orders in the 15th and 16th judicial districts against her husband over the ensuing 16 years but always went back to him.  There were multiple arrests during their relationship In 2002, Crystal Grebinger said her husband put a box cutter to her throat and threatened to kill her The two reconciled and Sean Grebinger was not prosecuted Martin Parish Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Crystal Grebinger on resisting an officer and disturbing the peace charges. Responding deputies said Grebinger was behaving erratically and continued to scream at her husband even when authorities told her to go inside according to court records filed in the 16th Judicial District Crystal Grebinger failed to show up for an appointment to see her children saying she would never abandoned the children "She wouldn't go three months without talking to her kids," her sister Candy Dupuis told The Daily Advertiser in 2013 but factors in the case led authorities to think foul play was involved a warrant was issued for Sean Grebinger after he missed a Lafayette Parish arraignment in connection with violating a protective order filed by his wife a man claiming to be Sean Grebinger called The Daily Advertiser from a location he said was somewhere in Brazil which was turned over to the Lafayette Police Department the man said he left the country because he “no longer feels safe” in Acadiana He said his wife and some of her family conspired against him and that the setup has spiraled out of control He said he believed his wife was alive and was living somewhere in California John Bel Edwards in 2016 signed a proclamation declaring June 8 Missing Persons Day and specifically noted the disappearance of Chrystal Grebinger.  Contact Ashley White at adwhite@theadvertiser.com or on Twitter @AshleyyDi.  The current head to head record for the teams are Atletico MG 4 win(s) Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (3) Gabriel Menino is ranked 1 in big chances created in the competition (2) Have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches David Braga is ranked 2 in big chances created in the competition (1) 05 Feb 2025 00:30:00 GMT?Atletico MG won 1–0 over Athletic Club on Wed 05 Feb 2025 00:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Atletico MG is playing home against Athletic Club at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto on Wed was arrested in southeastern Brazil on an international fugitive warrant He's wanted as a suspect in the disappearance and suspected homicide of his estranged wife the Acadiana man accused in the disappearance and possible homicide of his estranged wife Crystal Dupuis Grebinger in 2013 was found dead in a Brazilian prison Friday Grebinger was arrested Tuesday and was being held in the Pouso Alegre prison awaiting extradition to the United States. Local media in Pouso Alegre and GloboNews reported Grebinger was found dead in his cell The Justice and Public Safety Bureau of the state of Minas Gerais confirmed to The Acadiana Advocate in an email that Grebinger was found dead in his cell Friday morning around 8:30 a.m local time while guards were delivering breakfast to inmates Grebinger was being held alone in the cell The Acadiana Advocate obtained the information with the assistance of reporter Renata Cló Grebinger was found with a makeshift rope tied around his neck and attached to the bars of his cell The rope was constructed from pieces of fabric The Justice and Public Safety Bureau said Civil Police investigators were on the scene Friday morning told Globo News that strong indications point to suicide and that Grebinger left letters behind "He left farewell letters to family and friends he spoke a lot about his children in that letter he told his friend to take care of his children," he said according to a translation of Globo's reporting The Justice and Public Safety Bureau confirmed the existence of the letters in its email It said Grebinger wrote three letters addressed to family members Gavião said the Civil Police is in touch with American law enforcement and will share the letters with them they'll work to determine whether his body will be returned to the United States or if Grebinger's body will remain in Brazil Seven years after Crystal Dupuis Grebinger was last seen outside the Faith House domestic violence crisis shelter Jail officials will also begin an internal investigation into the incident the Justice and Public Safety Bureau official said in the emailed statement Fifteenth Judicial District Attorney Keith Stutes declined to comment on Grebinger’s reported death communications with Brazilian authorities or what the death means for the ongoing investigation “The investigation…continues to be an active involving several law enforcement agencies as certain aspects of the investigation are not complete In order not to compromise the completion of this continuing the District Attorney’s Office and the investigating agencies involved cannot provide further information and comment at this time,” he said in an issued statement Grebinger was arrested Tuesday on a warrant issued by Interpol for the suspected murder of his wife according to a statement from Brazil’s Federal Police The Brazilian Federal Police said American law enforcement agencies had “substantial evidence” of Grebinger’s involvement in the disappearance of his wife and her potential homicide Pouso Alegre is a city in the southern region of the Minas Gerais state in southeastern Brazil Grebinger had reportedly been living there after marrying a Brazilian woman Grebinger was also accused of domestic violence against his Brazilian wife on Jan He was initially arrested in that incident but was granted provisional release without bail the Justice and Public Safety Bureau said in their emailed statement Brazil two weeks after the disappearance of his American wife Crystal was 32 when she disappeared from the Faith House shelter for domestic abuse victims and battered women on Feb she did not appear at several child custody court appearances in the following weeks and her family reported her missing on Feb Grebinger’s relationship with Crystal Grebinger was volatile and marked by reports of repeated abuse over the course of their nearly 16-year marriage She had filed for divorce from Grebinger and had an active restraining order against him at the time of her disappearance The estranged husband of missing Lafayette woman Crystal Dupuis Grebinger has been arrested in Brazil Email Katie Gagliano at kgagliano@theadvocate.com.  Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:newstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (right) shakes hands with Dilma Rousseff after the latter took office as the new President of the BRICS New Development Bank in Shanghai China and Brazil will see a strong boost in their economic and trade ties after the use of .. 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