date:Mar 22, 2013
2007 and it operates 3,000 outlets in Brazil and intends to expand its presence overseas. The company sources raw materials such as pistachios from Sicily, raspberries from Argentina and cacau from Venezuela. It is expected to generate revenues of BRL50m ($19.39m) in 2013.
In February, Lemann teamed up with Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway to acquire American food company HJ Heinz for $28bn.