Switzerland: Bell Group records 2013 sales increase
Swiss meat processor Bell Group has reported an increase in sales for 2013, with declining volumes offset by pricing rises, Just Food reports. The European meat processor stated that volumes had dropped in it largest markets of Switzerland and Germany, although the group had witnessed some gains at the joint Eastern Europe/Benelux division as well […]
UK: Nestle launches new Nescafe media campaign
Nestle is to launch a new media campaign for its Nescafe Original instant coffee, Talking Retail reports. The campaign will include TV and radio advertising, alongside social media promotions and a sampling campaign in which 1 million samples are to be handed out. The aim of the new campaign is stated to be to inspire […]
France: Casino records double-digit growth in 2013
French supermarket group Casino has released its annual sales figures for 2013, showing 15.9% growth on the previous year, LSA reports. Total sales at the company were €48.6 billion (approx. $66.21 billion), with like-for-like sales (excluding fuel) also showing growth. The company’s strongest performance came in Brazil, where overall growth was up 23.9% with total […]
Portugal: Jeronimo Martins sales growth marred by weak performance in Poland
Retailer Jeronimo Martins has reported an 11% increase in sales for 2013, but declining growth in its largest market of Poland, Just Food reports. Compared to EUR10.68bn (approx. $14.55bn) in 2012, Jeronimo Martins reported total sales of EUR11.83bn (approx. $16.18bn), with like-for-like sales increasing 3.5%. The retailer attributed the increase to sales volume growth combined […]
Switzerland: Coop’s Naturaplan achieves CHF 1 billion in sales
Naturaplan, the own brand organics range of Swiss supermarket Coop, has exceeded sales of CHF 1 billion for the first time, Lebensmittel Praxis reports. Total sales for the Naturaplan brand range grew 13.3% in 2013 compared to 2012, an increase of CHF 110 million. 2013 saw the 20th anniversary of the Naturaplan brand in Switzerland […]
UK: Children’s soft drinks brand incorporates new promotion with Angry Birds
Britvic soft drinks is to introduce a new on-pack promotion for its Robinsons Fruit Shoot drink in partnership with video game phenomenon Angry Birds. In a deal agreed with Rovio Entertainment, creator of Angry Birds, the new promotion offers consumers the opportunity to play an exclusive adventure puzzle game called Angry Bird Skills. The deal […]
Sweden: Abba Seafood, Frodinge Dairy and Procordia form Orkla Foods
The merger of three of Sweden’s largest food companies – Abba Seafood, Frodinge Dairy and Procordia – has been further consolidated with the official naming of the combined business as Orkla Foods Sverige AB, Food Supply reports. With combined revenues of approximately SEK 4.8billion and around 1500 employees, Orkla Foods will become one of Sweden’s […]
UK: Waitrose sees rise in sales over Christmas
Retailer Waitrose has announced that it has seen a 4.1% rise in Christmas sales, making it the supermarket’s most successful Christmas on record, Talking Retail reports. In terms of like for like branch sales, Waitrose’s income in the last twelve trading days to Christmas was up 4.1% on 2012. Sales on Monday 23th December 2013 […]
Russia: New standards introduced for vodka packaging
The Russian government has announced new regulations which for the first time will provide a statutory definition for the size of bottled alcoholic beverages. Under the new regulation, it will become illegal to sell alcoholic drinks that do not conform to prescribed measurements. According to the terms of the regulation, manufacturers will no longer be […]
UK: Weetabix taps into breakfast drink market
Weetabix Food Co is rolling out a new breakfast drink to target busy consumers, Just Drinks reports. Weetabix On The Go will come in Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate flavours and will be available in the chilled section of supermarkets, convenience stores and service stations. The resealable 250ml bottles will go on sale at a recommended […]