Germany: Hochland acquires cheese facility in Russia
Germany-based multinational cheese maker Hochland has expanded operations with the acquisition of a cheese facility in Belinksky, Russia. According to sources, Hochland plans to enlarge and modernise the facility over the coming years. The site is set to produce retail branded cheese products as well as supplying cheese as a raw material for the Hochland processed cheese […]
Turkey: Ajinomoto takes full ownership of Kukre Gida
Ajinomoto, one of Japan’s largest food makers, has signed a deal to fully acquire its partner in Turkey, Kukre Gida, which is the parent company of food brand Kemal Kukrer. Ajinomoto first took a 50% stake in the company in 2013 and has now signed a new deal to acquire the remaining stake for $51.36 million. […]
Belgium: Delhaize introduces range of ‘raw’ cakes
Belgian retailer Delhaize has launched a range of ‘raw’ cakes as part of its private label range. Delhaize Raw Cakes are described as unprocessed, uncooked and made of natural ingredients such as vegetables, fruits, cereal and raw nuts. The products are said to be suitable for vegetarians and vegans, as well as to be free from refined […]
Poland: Eurocash seeks to acquire Mila
Polish retailer Eurocash Group, the largest wholesale FMCG distributor in the country, has sign a letter of intent to acquire the supermarket chain Mila, which has a network of about 190 stores. According to sources, Eurocash is looking to acquire a 100% stake in the retailer’s business and has been granted exclusive talks to complete the […]
UK: Meatsnacks to introduce salmon jerky
Jerky and biltong manufacturer Meatsnacks is to introduce a range of salmon jerky under the Speyside Smokehouse brand name. The new range will be produced in Scotland, where the company has a smokehouse in Spey, following the same production method as its Wild West meat jerky. Meatsnacks Group managing director James Newitt said: “We’re really excited […]
Italy: Campari sells Carolans and Irish Mist to Heaven Hill Brands
Campari, the Italian wine and spirits firm, has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell the Carolans and Irish Mist liqueur brands to Heaven Hill Brands, America’s largest independent family-owned and operated distilled-spirits company, for $165 million. According to Campari, the sale of 100% of the share capital was made through TJ Carolan […]
Germany: Wernsing Food Family takes majority interest in Fresh Factory
Wernsing Food Family, a deli foods manufacturer, is taking a majority interest in fresh fruit firm Fresh Factory, according to a report in Cafe Future.net. Founded in Hamburg in 1997, Fresh Factory is a leading player in the prepared fruit segment in Germany, supplying foodservice, wholesale and retail channels. The firm’s retail line is marketed […]
UK: Quorn to invest £150 million and create 300 new jobs
Quorn Foods, an international meat substitute company, has announced plans to invest £150 million ($196 million) over the next five years in a new facility in Billingham, Teesside, UK. The meat-free company, which grew 15% in the first half of the year reportedly as a result of increased takeup of low meat diets, said it […]
Netherlands: Refresco acquires Cott Beverages
Refresco, an independent bottler of beverages for retailers and manufacturers in Europe and the US, has announced the acquisition of Cott Beverages in an all-cash transaction worth $1.25 billion. Cott Beverages, which generates $1.7 billion in annual revenues, is described as drinks firm Cott’s “traditional beverage manufacturing business”. It is one of the world’s largest […]
Denmark: Coop introduces vegetarian and vegan departments in Irma stores
Coop Danmark, a Danish grocery retailer, has announced that its Irma supermarkets will set up special departments for vegetarian and vegan products, European Supermarket Magazine reports. In an initial phase, the new ‘Det Gronne Maltid’ (‘The Green Meal’) department will be introduced in eight stores that are said to have been selected according to their location, […]