Spain: Son Tus Aromas to expand presence with new outlets
Son Tus Aromas, a low-cost chain selling its own label fragrances, is increasing its presence with the opening of 15 new stores across Spain. The chain was established few months ago in Denia (Alicante ) and currently operates several outlets in cities such as Barcelona, Malaga, Girona and Zamora. It plans to open the new […]
Innovation Insight: Tymbark Fruktajl Fruit Drink Snack
This week Gama turns its attention to on-the-go drinks and a new launch from Poland that combines the health benefits of fruit with the satiety benefits of cereal – Tymbark Fruktajl Fruit Drink Snack. Fruktajl – coined from the words ‘fruit’ and ‘cocktail’ – is the latest launch from Tymbark, a Polish manufacturer of fruit […]
Ireland: Jelly bean manufacturer Aran Candies acquired by Cloetta
Cloetta Group has announced that it has acquired the Irish confectionery company Aran Candies. Aran Candies is mostwidely known as the manufacturer of The Jelly Bean Factory brand, which produce 36 varieties of Jelly beans. Cloetta has acquired 75% of the share of the Irish company for SEK140m ($21 million) with the remaining 25% to […]
UK: Mars Drinks & Treats enters new category with Galaxy and M&M’s branded cakes
Mars brands Galaxy and M&M’s have entered into the cake category with the launch of Galaxy Chocolate Cake and M&M’s Chocolate Cake. Aimed at women, the Galaxy chocolate cake is a chocolate sponge filled and covered with Galaxy buttercream and is priced at £12 ($20). Galaxy counters and ripple pieces are included to increase the […]
UK: Waitrose to sell “fallen” tomatoes in drive to combat waste
UK supermarket Waitrose has announced that it is begin selling tomatoes that have fallen from the vine or are misshapen in a drive to reduce food waste. The retailer has launched the new initiative as part of its aim to reduce food wastage, noting that tomatoes are among the fresh foods most wasted by the […]
Belgium: Cora explores new discounting concepts
Cora is trialling a new hypermarket concept placing greater emphasis on in-store promotions and discounting. Promoted with the slogan “lowest prices in the region,” it highlights in-store promotions by grouping them together in a dedicated aisle. The idea has been unveiled at Cora’s site in Hornu, Belgium. Using ground floor lighting, a colour code indicates […]
UK: Costcutter says private label roll-out on track
UK discount retailer Costcutter has confirmed that the roll-out of its private label range remains on-track, despite initial “teething issues” related to its switching of suppliers. Costcutter’s private label range was launched earlier this year and already includes 250 SKUs. Senior buyer Alex Critcheley reported that its ready meals range, launched at the beginning of […]
Poland: Warwin profits from cider boom
The cider category is booming in Poland, with one of the country’s major cider players reporting a huge increase in sales in the first few months of 2014. Warwin SA, the owner of the Warka Cider brand, has reported that it sold more cider between the months of January and April 2014 than in the […]
UK: Arctic Quad packaging from Ulma to be extended to pork products
Following the success of its Arctic Quad packaging for fresh chicken, Ulma Packaging has entered into an agreement with Cranswick Convenience Foods to launch its pork products in the same pack. The Artic Quad flow pack wrapper is a new packaging format that is described as offering a better presentation, protection and hygiene level for […]
UK: Booker Group posts big sales increase
Food wholesaler Booker Group has posted a big jump in sales, with turnover for the year ending 28 March 2014 up 17.3% to £4.7 billion ($7.9 billion), Talking Retail reports. Figures show that like-for-like sales (excluding Makro) increased 2.1%, and operating profit (pre £3.4 million net exceptional credit related to the Makro acquisition) was up […]