Germany: Penny Markt launches new brand to drive festive sales
German discount retailer Penny Markt has announced its new premium “Mein Fest” brand line, unveiled in time for the Christmas period. Launched within the last two weeks, the Mein Fest line – which translates as “My Party” – includes more than 140 separate items. Products range from sweet spreads to soups and sauces, home baking […]
UK: Tesco sales drop further
Supermarket chain Tesco has announced that it sustained a drop in comparable sales across its global business in Q3. The leading UK retailer’s like-for-like sales dropped by 1.5%, although group sales rose by 0.6% in the period leading up to 23 November. In addition, total UK sales were up by 0.9% according to Just Food. […]
UK: New tea brand to hit shelves
The Tea Huggers range of herbal teas is to launch in the UK. Tea Huggers was founded by Esther Thompson and is based in North London. The range includes seven flavours that are aimed at addressing specific lifestyle needs, named Slow Down, Skinny Fit, Detox, Chill Out, Flu Fit, Good Night and Good Morning. According […]
Italy: Sacla unveils new premium line
Sacla, the Italian manufacturer of pesto and other preserved products, has unveiled a new premium line of pesto and pasta sauces to be marketed under the name “Casa Sacla”. According to News Food, the new Casa Sacla line places particular emphasis on the elegance of the pack design and the quality of ingredients, and will […]
Poland: Lekkerland shuts down operations
Lekkerland, a provider of products to the convenience trade, has officially ended its operations in Poland and has reported to the Labour Office its intention to make group redundancies. The company employs more than 400 staff in the country. Lekkerland has been present on the Polish market for over 20 years, since when it has […]
UK: Fuller’s launches rose-flavoured stout
London-based brewer Fuller’s of London has released it latest innovation – Rose Bud Infused Stout – which has been produced as a result of a partnership with beer expert Melissa Cole. The limited edition stout is brewed in the same traditional manner of imperial stout with the addition of Centennial hops to give the stout […]
UK: Unilever launches sustainability initiative – for consumers
Unilever has developed a campaign to “motivate people to live sustainably”, according to Just Food. “Project Sunlight aims to galvanise and build momentum behind a movement that is already happening. We know people all over the world want to adopt more sustainable behaviours, but need these to be easy and to fit with the way […]
UK: Cott launches new limited edition flavours of Old Jamaica ginger beer
Cott Beverages has announced the launch of two limited edition flavours of non-alcoholic beer – Gold Spice and Spiced Berry. The drinks manufacturer has introduced two new varieties which are both said to retain the “fiery” ginger flavour of the original but with an added “twist” of flavour. Gold Spice is described as a sweeter […]
Switzerland: Bakery group Aryzta Q1 sales up
Aryzta has increased Q1 sales by 0.4% to EUR 1.10bn (US$ 1.48bn). Aryzta, which supply retailers and food service outlets with bakery products, saw sales improve by 0.4% over the three month period to total EUR1.10.bn (US$ 1.48bn). Food sales in Europe performed particularly well, growing by 17.6% to reach EUR 377.6m (US$ 511.1mn), Just […]
Ireland: Increase in sales and earnings for Greencore
Convenience food group Greencore has declared that it is entering 2014 with “good momentum”, after reporting an increase in its annual profit and revenue. Profit before tax reached EUR 61.6 m (approx $83.4m) – an 11.8% increase on the previous year – while overall operating profit increased by 8.1%. Group revenue was up by 3% […]