Netherlands: Kennemervis Groep to acquire Bobeldijk Food Group

Kennemervis Groep, Netherlands-based fish processing company, has announced the acquisition of Bobeldijk Food Group, for an undisclosed sum. Based in Netherlands, Bobeldijk Food Group is a manufacturer of vegetarian and vegan products, owner of the plant-based meat alternatives brand Vegafit. According to sources, the acquisition will support the growth of Bobeldijk Food Group’s presence in […]

UK: Carlsberg UK to form £780 million joint venture with Marston’s

Carlsberg, the Danish beer giant, has announced a 60:40 joint venture in the UK with Marston’s with a combined value of £780 million. With the deal Carlsberg will become the controlling shareholder owning a 60% stake in the joint venture. The new company, Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company will have a strong portfolio from both companies […]

Spain: Dacsa Group to complete Dacsa Atlantic acquisition

Spanish company, Dacsa Group has completed the acquisition of the 100% company stake of Dacsa Atlantic, in which, had been 50% shareholder. Previously called Atlantic Meals, Dacsa Atlantic is one of the leading Portuguese companies on the rice and maize market, specialised on drying, storage, processing and commercialisation of these products for the food and […]

Spain: Costa Food Group to acquire stake in Aviserrano Group

Italian meat processor Costa Foods Group has acquired 50% stake of Aviserrano Group, entering the poultry sector. Based in Spain, Aviserrano Group is one of the national leading players of fresh and processed chicken and turkey meat with a turnover of €315 million and almost 1,800 employees. The Group is owned by several companies such […]

Italy: Panapesca to acquire stake in Il Faro Quality Fish

Panapesca, an Italian seafood processor, has announced the acquisition of 65% stake of Italian ready-to-eat company Il Faro Quality Fish, for an undisclosed sum. According to sources, this deal is part of Panapesca’s industrial development plan, to enter on the ready-to-eat market segment and consolidate its presence in the northeast of Italy. Fabrizio Paesini, CEO […]

UK: Tenzing to launch natural energy drink with vegan BCAAs

Natural energy drink brand Tenzing, has launched a plant-based energy drink containing anti-oxidising berries and vegan BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids). The new Tenzing Blackberry & Acai obtains its vegan BCAAs from fermented corn by probiotic bacteria and claimed to contain caffeine, vitamin C, and electrolytes. Founder of Tenzing, Huib van Bockel, said: “Somehow people have […]

UK: Nomo to launch nut-free Hazelnot chocolate bar

Kinnerton, a British-based chocolate confectionery, has announced the launch of a nut-free hazelnut flavour chocolate bar under the Nomo brand name. The “Hazelnot Crunch” chocolate bar is made, according to sources, using creamy chocolate, rice crispie pieces, cocoa nibs, and nut-free hazelnut flavour and it is free from egg, gluten, and dairy retailing at £2.00. […]

UK: Imperial Brands to sell Premium Cigar business for €1,225 million

Tobacco enterprise Imperial Brands has announced the sale of its worldwide premium cigar business to investment consortia of individual investors for €1,225 million. This deal will include the sale of hand-rolled Cuban cigars brands Cohiba and Montecristo, as well as 50% stake Cuba’s official exporter Habanos. According to sources, this disposal reinforces the company’s focus […]

Czech Republic: Kofola to acquire two Czech mineral water brands

Kofola, a Czech-based beverage company, has announced the acquisition of two mineral water brands, Karlovarska Korunní and Ondrasovka for an undisclosed sum. This deal happens after the approval of the Czech Office for the Protection of Competition. Both Karlovarska Korunni and Ondrasovka are mineral water brands with a rich history and tradition in the Czech […]

UK: PepsiCo to launch Doritos Stax in a canister

PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced the launch of Doritos Stax, in a triangular-shaped canister for its tortilla chip snack. The product will be available at the end of April, in three flavours – Ultimate Cheese, Sour Cream & Onion, and Mexican Chilli Salsa– with an RRP of £2.50 for 170g package. […]

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