UK: Asda introduces prosecco alternative
UK retailer Asda has introduced a premium sparkling wine called Progrigio, marketed as a more affordable alternative to prosecco. Progrigio is described as “Crisp, fresh and delicately floral, with fruity aromas balanced by its dry profile that offers a hint of sweetness at the finish”.” Made from a blend of Italian grapes called Glera – which […]
Switzerland: Lindt & Sprungli reports growth in 2016
Lindt & Sprungli, the Swiss chocolatier and confectionery company, has announced a global sales rise of6.8% to CHF 3,901 billion ($3,850.9 billion) over the 2016 financial year, where operating profit also rose by 8.4% to CHF 562.5 million ($555 million). According to a company press release, the firm achieved overall organic sales growth of 7.4% in […]
UK: Diageo to launch Baileys Latte and Mocha Iced Coffee
Diageo, the global spirits giant, has released two new RTD coffee products under its liqueur brand Baileys in the UK. Reportedly a response to growing iced coffee consumption, Baileys Latte and Baileys Mocha Iced Coffee are decribed as a combination of Arabica and Robusta iced coffee with milk, spirit and Baileys Irish Cream. “The popularity […]
Belgium: Carrefour launches Simply You meal box
French retail giant Carrefour has announced the launch of the Simply You Box, providing all the ingredients for specific recipes, in 85 stores in Belgium. According to Gondola, the official launch comes after a successful trial period in a dozen stores that started in October 2016. Due to the project’s reported success, it rapidly expanded […]
Germany: Henkell acquires Mangaroca Batida De Coco
Henkell, the German wine and spirits producer, has announced that it has acquired the rights to Managaroca Batida De Coco and other brands from Mangaroca International, a Swiss firm specialised in Brazilian-style spirits. Managaroca Batida De Coco is described as a coconut milk liqueur with a unique flavour, made according to an original Brazilian recipe. […]
UK: Lidl introduces vegetable range targeted at children
Discount retailer Lidl is piloting a range of vegetable products packaged and promoted to appeal to children, encouraging them to eat more greens. The new fun size range, being launched in the UK, includes five varieties with names and packaging designs that aim to engage with a younger audience through association with the shape of the […]
Portugal: Lidl launches My Lidl Shop digital game
German retail chain Lidl has introduced My Lidl Shop, a digital game for children that mimics the running of a supermarket, according to an article in HiperSuper. Debuting in Portugal, the game is described as being part of an international project that aims to connect the digital world with the store experience. Developed by the German retailer […]
Russia: Lenta plans to open 80 new stores in 2017
Russian retailer Lenta has announced plans to open 80 new stores in 2017 and to explore entry into new regions of the country, including Siberia. According to European Supermarket Magazine, the retailer plans to focus on the supermarket format, as 50 of the new openings are set to be supermarkets and the other 30 hypermarkets. […]
Germany: Henkel toasts “record” sales and earnings
Henkel, the German household and personal care giant, has announced a year of “record” sales and earnings as it unveiled its results for 2016. The Dusseldorf-based firm posted overall sales growth of 3.5% (or 3.1% on an organic basis) to end the year with €18.714 billion ($19.79 billion) revenue. Adjusted for foreign exchange effects, sales […]
Germany: Hochwald Foods to close facility in Bavaria
Hochwald Foods, a subsidiary of German dairy firm Hochwald Milch, is to shutter its only facility in Bavaria on 31st March 2018, according to a report in the Suddeutsche Zeitung. The facility in Polling (Muhldorf) employs around 230 staff and is primarily involved in the manufacture of condensed milk. According to Suddeutsche Zeitung, production will […]