UK: Vita Coco debuts coconut-based milk alternative
Vita Coco, the leading coconut water firm, has announced an expansion of its product line in the UK with the launch of Vita Coco Coconut Milk Alternative. Promoted on pack as “delicious, smooth & dairy free”, Vita Coco Coconut Milk Alternative is described as a blend of coconut cream and coconut water with “a whole […]
Netherlands: Albert Heijn introduces AH To Go app
Dutch retailer Albert Heijn has recently launched the AH To Go app, which is designed to help consumers to find special offers and discounts and to locate the nearest Albert Heijn store. According to European Supermarket Magazine, in order to find a deal in the app, the user needs to simply swipe a stack of virtual cards […]
USA: Kraft Heinz withdraws proposal to buy Unilever
Kraft Heinz, one of the world’s largest food and beverage firms, has decided to step back after FMCG giant Unilever rejected its merger offer on Friday. The takeover, that would have created the second largest FMCG multinational in the world Nestle, has been “amicably withdrawn”, according to a joint statement between the two companies. According […]
Spain: El Corte Ingles plans to merge with Hipercor
Spanish department store El Corte Ingles is planning to join its department stores with Hipercor hypermarkets with the aim of reorganizing its commercial offer and achieving synergies. The merger, that according to sources is at an advanced stage, aims to reduce costs by reorganising spaces and by sharing, for instance, distribution centres. Although they share spaces, […]
UK: Hain Celestial to acquire Yorkshire Provender
US natural and organic products company Hain Celestial has agreed to acquire UK soup manufacturer Yorkshire Provender for an undisclosed sum. Yorkshire Provender is based in the UK and produces branded soups, which are sold in leading retailers, on-the-go food outlets and food service providers. The acquisition will allow Hain Celestial, which also operates in North […]
Italy: Barilla to invest €50 million to fund plant expansion
Italy’s leading pasta maker Barilla is expanding its factory in Rubbiano to increase production of pasta sauces. The investment of €50 million (£53 million) adds to an initial €40 million ($42 million) investment made in 2012 to build the plant, which will be completed by 2018. The expansion, which comes after the factory hit its maximum production […]
Austria: Recheis launches pulse-based Balance pasta
Recheis, an Austrian pasta firm, is debuting a new line of health-oriented pasta products that are described as being made from pulses and legumes. Promoted as “innovative, vegan, lighter products in line with one of the most important dietary trends of our time”, Recheis Balance Pasta is said to have 35% reduced carbohydrate content and […]
UK: JDE launches its L’Or coffee brand
JDE, the world-leading coffee firm, has announced the launch of its coffee brand L’Or in the UK, according to an article in FDIN. Backed by a marketing investment of £8 million L’Or Coffee (meaning ‘Gold’) is described as a response to growing demand for higher quality coffee in the home and comes in instant, roast […]
France: Ferrero to modernise plant
Ferrero France, the subsidiary of the Italian confectionary giant Ferrero Group, has announced an investment of €38.5 million ($40.6 million) to extend and upgrade its factory in Villers-Ecalles overthe next five years. Ferrero said that the decision was the result of a policy of continuous modernization undertaken by the company in the last five years and […]
Italy: Lidl launches The Italian Gringo
The Italian division of German retail firm Lidl is launching a limited edition of over 40 products that are inspired by the Western movie genre. According to a report in Foodweb.it, the discount retailer has worked with Italian suppliers to offer a selection of products under the name The Italian Gringo that combine quality and convenience. Packaging […]