Rio 2016 Launches Search for Beer & Packaged Foods Partner

October 24, 2012

The Organising Committee for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games have announced today the beginning of the selection process for partners in the Beer and Packaged Foods Industries, impotent both will be considered tier 2 partners as part of the Olympic Games Business Plan.

In a statement Rio 2016 said: “Companies must operate in Brazil and have a large distribution capacity to participate in either category.

“The required documents may be requested from the Rio 2016 headquarters (Avenida das Américas, 899, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro-RJ, CEP 22631-000) until this Friday the 26th.”

At present, Rio 2016 has five Tier One Partners – Bradesco, Bradesco Seguros, Claro, Embratel and Nissan – and one Tier Two Supporter in Ernst & Young Terco.