Nestlé is set to launch its first organic food products in Brazil as it seeks to capitalise on the population's rising interest in healthy eating. Considering how expensive it can be to maintain a wholesome diet in the country, the range should help more people eat better for less.

Brazilians are not unfamiliar with national crises, but amid rising crime, high unemployment, a series of political scandals, and a recession fresh in people’s memories, things are taking a heavy toll on the population. How are they reacting to the difficulties? And how do they see the future?

From acai berries to coconut water, Brazil isn’t short of superfoods. As government guidelines increasingly emphasise the importance of nutrition, Brazilians' interest in health foods also grows. New research suggests that despite good intentions, people can't always afford to make the change.

The number of over-60s in Brazil is projected to triple by 2050, yet only 30% of companies nationwide say they’re planning for the needs of an ageing population. Banking giant Itaú is part of this minority, launching the Viver Mais campaign to help older citizens stay active in later life.