Spain: Campofrio takeover sought by Sigma Alimentos
Mexican frozen food manufacturer Sigma Alimentos has made a bid to acquire the business of Campofrio Food group, a Spanish producer of meat products and prepared foods. According to Sigma, the deal is in the order of $940 million. It will require the purchase of the remaining 55% of Campofrio shares – Sigma having already […]
Portugal: Lidl invests 5 million euros in stores in the Alentejo
German discounter Lidl is investing 5 million euros in the Alentejo region of Portugal with the opening of a new store and a planned reopening of two more, creating around 40 jobs. Further store openings are planned for 2014. Speaking about the Alentejo region, Marin Dokozic, managing director of Lidl in Portugal, commented: “It is […]
Poland: Henryk Kania Meat Company doubles profit
In the first three quarters of 2013, Henryk Kania Meat Company recorded a net profit of 9.9 million PLN with net revenues from sales of 413.6 million, double compared to the same period last year. In 2013 the profit was 4.7 million PLN and revenue 265.3 million PLN. According to the company, they are continuously […]
UK: Appletiser targets festive sales
Coca-Cola has launched a limited edition bottle for its adult-oriented soft drink Appletiser, designed by musician and brand ambassador Eliza Doolittle. The new limited edition design is aimed at driving sales over the festive season, and will be available in a 750ml glass bottle from November. According to Talking Retail, the “stylish makeover” by platinum […]
Italy: Coop launches traceability initiative
In a move designed to demonstrate greater openness, leading Italian supermarket Coop has unveiled a new initiative allowing consumers to find out “where their food comes from”. Dubbed “Origini Trasparenti” (“Transparent Origins”), the initiative sees the launch of a website which will allow consumers to identify the origin of ingredients in more than 1,400 of […]
Germany: Drogerie-Markt sets sights on expansion
Fresh from recording record annual turnover, German health & beauty and household retailer Drogerie-Markt (DM) has set its sights on an aggressive programme of expansion, according to Lebensmittel Praxis. At the end of its financial year, DM recorded revenue of €7.69 billion across the group, an increase of 11.9% over the previous financial year. In […]
UK: New sloe gin launched by Bloom
Bloom has added a sloe gin to its portfolio of London dry gins, FDIN reports. The new Bloom Sloe Gin is described as using hand-picked sloe berries steeped in Bloom Gin, distilled in a traditional copper pot still. Its appearance is rich ruby red, while on the nose it has a subtle aroma of almonds […]
Netherlands: Organic and fairtrade ranges continue to grow
The number of organic and fairtrade products available in Dutch supermarkets is continuing to grow, according to the latest annual audit by the environmental organisation Milieudefensie. The survey revealed that, on average, Dutch supermarkets are now listing 155 organic products displaying the “Eko” label – awarded to products that are certified organic and meet certain […]
Russia: Baltika rated “most valuable” domestic FMCG brand
According to a recent study by Interbrand – a division of American branding consultancy Omnicom – Baltika is the most valuable FMCG brand in Russia. The Moscow office of Interbrand has conducted its annual study of the Russian market and has compiled its latest ranking of the “most valuable” Russian brands, revealing some interesting trends […]
France: Dia contemplates pull-out
Sources in France indicate that Spanish retail giant Dia may be giving consideration to a divestment of its retail activities in France. According to LSA, a full or partial sell-off of Dia’s French operations may be on the cards, in a move that would affect some or all of Dia’s 888 stores in the country. […]