The December 2014 edition of Gama News is now available. Click here to read it now.
The December 2014 edition of Gama News is now available. Click here to read it now.
Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer in the world by volume, will be the site of a new production facility for Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee capsules, Nestle’s first such plant outside Europe. The new facility is the result of a CHF 72 million ($73 million) investment and is intended to supply Brazil and other Latin American countries where demand for coffee products is rising. Nescafe Dolce Gusto is the most …
Impulse ice-cream specalist Diletto and bakery company Bauducco have united to create a new single serve ice cream for the festive period. Launched in Brazil at the beginning of December, Diletto Classic Pannetone Ice Cream is described as featuring the traditional flavours of classic panettone combined with Bauducco glace fruits, and is said to contain only 88 calories. “The Classic Panettone ice cream from Casa Bauducco has a delicious hand-crafted …
Thai Union Group (TUF), the world’s largest processor of shelf-stable tuna products and the owner of major brands including John West and Chicken of the Sea, has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of North America’s largest branded shelf-stable seafood company Bumble Bee Foods. The acquisition of Bumble Bee Seafoods will allow TUF to improve operating efficiencies in the areas of raw …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 22nd December 2014: This week Gama takes a look at the latest example of indulgent foods transitioning to the drinks industry with the launch of new “drinkable cookies” from Japanese bakery and confectionery firm Fujiya – Fujiya Country Ma’am Cookie Drink. Fujiya Country Ma’am – a long-standing Japanese soft cookie brand – is making the journey from food to drinks through …
Conad, the Italian supermarket chain, is entering the Chinese mainland with the opening of 5 new stores in the region of Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang on the 19th February 2015. The store openings, which coincide with Chinese New Year, expand Conad’s footprint in the Far East. The retailer already has a presence in Hong Kong, a market it entered in 2010. Among the products available for sale – in stores, …
Tangerine Confectionery has unveiled Refreshers Fizz Balls as the latest addition to its product portfolio under the Candyland brand. The small round sweets are said to replicate all the elements of traditional Refreshers sweets in a new format. Each pack will contain raspberry, lemon, lime and orange, candy balls with a sherbet centre, while bags are designed utilising the classic Refreshers branding, with brightly coloured swirls. Commenting on the launch …
Olam International has announced that it is set to complete the acquisition of the global cocoa business of Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) for $1.3 billion. In a statement, Olam said the deal would establish Olam Cocoa as one of the world’s top three cocoa processors focused on the supply of cocoa liquor, powder, and butter, with strong manufacturing, R&D and product development skills. The deal includes 8 factories with …
Swiss foods company Hugli, which develops, produces and markets products such as soups, sauces, bouillons, ready to serve meals, desserts and functional food for both foodservice and retail channels, has announced that it is acquiring the assets of primaVita GmbH, a company of the Bioherba Group. The acquisition mainly comprises the Eden and GranoVita brands, the associated client list and the inventory of products. From 2015, the business is expected …
UK retailer Tesco is tapping into demand for home-prepared foods with the launch of a new kit containing the essential elements to make pickled onions. Tesco Pickle Your Own Home Pickling Kit comes as a box containing a bag of baby onions, a bottle of malt vinegar and an airtight pickling jar. Packs also contain a recipe and instructions on how to prepare the perfect pickles. The kits are being …
Mondelez International has expanded its Philadelphia Fantasie (‘Fantasy’) cream cheese brand line in Italy with the launch of two new flavoured varieties: Truffle and and Sundried Tomato. Philadelphia Fantasie with Truffle contains a truffle and mushroom mix and is designed to be added to pasta and rice dishes to impart a traditional flavour. Philadephia Fantasie with Sundried Tomato is described as “tasty sundried tomatoes meet the fresh creaminess of Philadelphia” …
PepsiCo, one of the world’s leading food and beverage manufacturers, has inaugurated a new 55,000 square metre snack plant in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to supply the snack market across the country. The facility is PepsiCo’s 15th in the Middle East, a region where the company has been doing business for 60 years. The opening of the plant follows comes months after PepsiCo opened an innovation centre in Dubai, the firm’s …
Wessanen, a leading player in the European natural and organics market, has announced that it has signed an agreement with the owners of Abafoods to acquire the company for a purchase consideration of €52 million ($65 million) on a cash and debt free basis. Abafoods is a European specialist in organic non-dairy drinks, producing goods based on rice, coconut, almond, oat, spelt and soy. The company operates an advanced manufacturing …
Italian crisp and snacks producer San Carlo is introducing a limited edition Chilli & Mint version of its Piu Gusto crisps. After launching a competition in May asking consumers to create their own flavour blend, San Carlo has revealed Chilli & Mint as the winning combination. The new flavour blend will become the fifth entry in the Piu Gustorange, joining the existing varieties Vivace, Seasonal Tomato, Lime and Pink Peppercorn, …
Nutroganics has announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire certain assets of the organic soy yoghurt producer Wholesoy & Co. Wholesoy is a leading soy yoghurt brand distributed nationally to natural foods retailers such as Whole Foods and specialty grocers such as Fairway Market. The company generates approximately $7 million in annualized revenue. “Wholesoy is a terrific brand in the natural foods industry, which would fit …
Fresh salad supplier OneHarvest has started construction on a new salad packing facility in New South Wales, Australia, according to a report in Australian Food News. The new “multi million dollar” plant, the result of a partnership between One Harvest and food manufacturing facility specialist Wiley, will pack a range of salad leaf items including spinach, lettuce, rocket, kale and will also produce value-added products such as mixes and kits. …
Purity Brewing Company has launched Gnarly, a limited edition strong black beer featuring a champagne style bottle. Promoted as a “deeply indulgent, beautifully balanced beer”, Gnarly is brewed with a variety of Marris Otter, Crystal Rye, Smoked and Black Malts, hopped with Northern Brewer, Cascade, Chinook and conditioned for six months in traditional oak whisky casks. Paul Halsey, managing director of Purity, said: “Gnarly uses champagne yeast which gives the …
The balsamic vinegar producer Midolini has collaborated with the chocolate brand Majani to create exclusive limited edition gluten-free chocolates for the festive season. The dark chocolate pralines are filled with Asperum balsamic sauce and are available in small boxes of 4 pralines (36g) and in bags of 100 and 200 grams. Commenting on the launch, Midolini spokesperson Gloria Midolini said: “We believe it is important to recognise the huge proportion …
Danone has announced that investment in Africa and retaining its medical nutrition business are part of the company’s strategic focus for the next few years. In an interview with the Financial Times, Danone’s new chief executive Emmanuel Faber confirmed that the firm would not be selling off its medical nutrition arm, valued at approximately €3 billion, despite speculation over a possible divestment in recent months. Mr Faber reiterated his “commitment …
CH’I, a manufacturer of herbal extract drinks, is releasing two new “herbal refreshers” for the summer season in New Zealand. The new CH’I Herbal Lemon is described as featuring the handcrafted extract from an ancient herbal blend with lemon juice and cane sugar in mineral water. CH’I Lemon Grass and Lime contains extract of lemongrass with lime and cane sugar in sparkling mineral water. The original version of the beverage …
Hershey has extended its manufacturing capacity in North America, as well as expanding its brand portfolio, through the acquisition of the Canadian confectionery firm Allan Candy. Allan Candy owns brands including Allan, Big Foot, Hot Lips and Laces and more than half of its current manufacturing capacity is used to make Hershey Sweets & Refreshment products such as Jolly Rancher hard candy and Lancaster caramels for North America. “The acquisition …
ITC Ltd has plans to invest Rs 1,000 crore ($160 million) in the dairy and juice businesses in the first quarter of 2015, according to a report in the Economic Times. The expansion will reportedly involves setting up new production facilities in Munger, Punjab,Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. While ITC’s foray into juice began earlier in the year with the acquisition of the Be Natural brand for about …
Unide, a cooperative distribution company with retail outlets across Spain, is to merge with Grupo IFA, a grouping of 33 affiliate retail companies. Unide was founded in 1931 under the Ducpra name, and operates around 1,500 stores in Spain employing over 500 staff. In 2013 it generated a turnover of €254 million ($315 million). IFA Group has over 62,000 employees and generates €10,315 million ($12,796 million) in annual sales. The …
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Cargill is looking to invest $1 billon in Indonesia over the next three years to expand its palm business and enter the poultry sector, according to Reuters. It is reported that Cargill, which is already present in Indonesia in the palm oil, cocoa and animal feed sectors, sees great potential in poultry production in the country. “Japan is looking closely at Indonesian chicken and part of it is to replace …
Australian supermarket chain Woolworths has announced that its subsidiary Woolworths Liquor Group has acquired the China-based wine and drinks distributor, Summergate Fine Wines and Spirits (Summergate). Summergate is a drinks distributor representing a portfolio of around 80 global brands. It has a small fine wine retail business, as well as a limited online and direct retail operation. Established in Shanghai in 1999, it employs over 400 people across 13 offices …
Italian pasta company Barilla Group has announced the launch of its new “Pasta Pronto” brand, designed to meet the needs of Chinese consumers. Through the new launch, Barilla intends to offer an authentic and convenient taste of Italy, the company said. Pasta Pronto is specifically aimed at busy modern Chinese consumers, allowing them to prepare a dish of Italian pasta in just 5 minutes. Paolo Barilla, Deputy Chairman, Barilla Group …
PepsiCo has released Tostitos Rolls!, a new corn tortilla chip with a tube-like shape. With their tubular shape, Tostitos Rolls! are designed for dipping and dunking with a variety of dips or spreads and are promotes as being especially suited to social gatherings. The new product is especially recommended with Tostitos Queso Blanco dip, a product introduced in late 2013 that incorporates a creamy blend of Monterey jack and cheddar …
Gama spoke to John Winnard, Managing Director, William Santus. What are your day to day activities as Managing Director? I see my role as facilitating the smooth running of the business. This involves monitoring key indicators such as quality, profitability, managing costs and sales, but also making sure that we are meeting the requirements and needs of our customers. The less involvement needed to achieve this the happier I am. …
Coca Cola’s plans to open a new bottling facility in the Indian province of Karnataka are one step closer to fruition, according to a report in Business Today. Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages , part of the Coca Cola group has confirmed the investment of more than Rs 1,000 crore ($160 million) to construct a new facility in the state’s northern region. The new facility will be developed on a 250 …
Orkla, a leading supplier of branded consumer goods in the Nordics, has entered into an agreement to sell OJSC Orkla Brands Russia to domestic confectionery producers Slavyanka-Lyuks JSC. Orkla Brands Russia is an established confectionery producer in Russia, with local brands such as Krupskaya, SladCo and Pekar. The company was established in February 2011 through the merger of SladCo and Krupskaya, which have been part of Orkla since 2005 and …
Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur (ICBP), part of the Indofood Group, has acquired a 100% stake in Danone’s dairy operations in Indonesia as it looks to strengthen its own dairy production, according to a report in the Jakarta Post. The deal includes Danone Dairy Indonesia’s trademarks and industrial design for its top selling product, Milkuat, the company announced. The acquisition, valued at Rp 250 billion ($20.53 million), is expected to be …
Cooca processor Barry Callebaut has inaugurated a new chocolate factory in Paine, Chile as the company looks to strengthen its presence in Latin America. Located not far from the capital Santiago de Chile, the facility will produce liquid chocolate and compound for food manufacturers and confectionery companies to serve demand in the fast-growing Chilean chocolate market and to tap into new opportunities in the Andean region as a whole. Juergen …
The Italian coffee company Lavazza Coffee is entering the instant coffee market for the first time with the launch of the limited edition, Prontissimo! brand exclusively for the UK market. Lavazza UK’s managing director David Rogers commented: “With a strong Italian heritage, our core focus has traditionally been the espresso market. We cannot, though, ignore the UK’s love affair with instant coffee and the opportunity that comes with it being …
Dutch retail chain Jumbo has announced plans to open up to 10 of its new-concept ‘Foodmarkt’ (food market’) supermarkets in the next three to five years, according to a report in Levensmiddelenkrant. The announcement comes shortly after the opening of the retailer’s second ‘food market’ store, located in Amsterdam North. According to reports, the company now plans to open two to three of the stores annually over the next few …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 5th December 2014: Underlining the growing appeal of ‘extreme’ taste experiences, this week Gama looks at a new “sour” sports drink based on apple cider vinegar – Stu’s Sour Elixir 100% Pickle Juice. Promoted with the slogan “Gain power. Go sour”, Stu’s Sour Elixir from Stu’s Heritage Foods is a new vinegar-based product that is being advertised as an alternative to …
Heinz has officially unveiled its flagship $70 million state-of-the-art infant cereal plant in Asia. The new 80,000 square metre facility is Heinz’s largest infant cereal plant globally. Located in Foshan city, Guangdong province, the factory “turns a new page in Heinz’s growth in China”, the company said. The new facility will reportedly create 200 new jobs for the Foshan region and will increase Heinz’s production in China, where the company …
In an extension to its recently-launched 250ml format, Coca Cola has unveiled a range of brightly-coloured pack designs for the summer season in Australia. The range, launched with the hashtag #colouryoursummer, is available in a choice of vibrant hues ranging from green and blue to pink, purple and orange. The new packs are the first design change for the Coca Cola brand in Australia since the “Share a Coke” campaign. …
Unilever has announced that it has expanded its frozen dessert portfolio with the acquisition of the Minneapolis-based ice cream firm Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto. The purchase adds a complementary packaged gelato to the company’s ice cream category, joining brands such as Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Fruttare, Good Humor, Klondike, Magnum and Popsicle, Unilever said in a statement Talenti products are made from the finest ingredients and using artisanal production methods, …
French food and drinks group Danone is said to be mulling the sale of its stake in the Japanese firm Yakult Honsha Co., according to a report from Bloomberg. Internal discussions have taken place at Danone to sell the company’s 20% stake in the fermented drinks company, Bloomberg’s source reports, although no final decision has yet been taken. Yakult’s current market value is about 1.1 trillion yen ($9.4 billion), making …
Mondelez International has announced plans to refresh its Pepitos! Biscuits brand in Uruguay with new product launches and new pack designs. The brand update will see the launch of Pepitos! White, chocolate flavour cookies containing ‘pearls’ of white chocolate which will be available in packs of 118 and 354 grams. Meanwhile a further product launch is that of Mini Pepitos!, a smaller version of the traditional Pepitos! cookies available in …
The Italian beverage company Campari has closes its third financial period ending 30th September 2014, reporting a decline in group profit before tax of 21.8% but marginal growth in revenues. For the first nine months of the year, Campari reported that group net sales reached € 1,060.5 million ($1,321.7 million), up 0.8%, with organic growth of 3.1% (1.7% in the third quarter). The company attributed this top line growth to …
Coca Cola, through its Frescolita brand of cream soda, has expanded its social media presence in Venezuela through the launch of a digital platform related to traditional Venezuelan food. According to Confirmado, the new platform, which is called “El Radar del Sabor” (“The Flavour Radar”) will help users find, recommend, rate and share the best places to eat traditional foods, as well as allowing also them to share recipes and …
The Brazilian food company BRF has inaugurated a new $160 million production plant in Kizad, Abu Dhabi, according to a report in Gulf Business. The new facility, which will reportedly have a production capacity of approximately 70,000 tonnes of food products a year, is said to support the company’s plans to expand in the Middle East market. BRF International CEO Pedro Faria said: “The Kizad plant is testament to BRF’s …
Beer producer Carlsberg has announced that it is to invest NOK 110 million ($16 million) in a new brewery and beer centre in Trondheim, Norway through its subsidiary Ringnes. This investment is one of the largest in the history of Ringnes, which is Norway’s leading beverage company, producing beer, water and soft drinks. The intention is said to be to create a new attraction for the city of Trondheim. Jacek …
UK bakery manufacturer United Biscuits (UB) is planning to expand its biscuit product portfolio in India, according to a report in the Economic Times. The company said that that the expansion would be centred on its core McVitie’s brand but did not elaborate further on the precise details of the expansion strategy. The newly announced plans comes after the acquisition of UB by the Turkish company Yildiz Holding, a move …
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