Germany: Hans Freitag launches emoji biscuits
Hans Freitag, the German biscuit manufacturer, is to launch new biscuits based on the emjoi craze, according to information in Lebensmittelzeitung. The shortbread-style biscuits are coated on one side in milk chocolate and come in assorted shapes based on popular emoji icons. The product come in packs bearing the slogan “say it with biscuits”. The launch […]
Germany: DMK to expand infant formula facility
DMK, the German dairy firm, is to expand its production facilities at Struckhausen, Germany for the manufacture of infant formula, according to a report in Just Food. The expanded facility will reportedly begin manufacturing the Humana formula brand, previously produced as part of a joint venture between DMK and baby food firm Hipp at Herford, […]
Germany: Lidl test marketing Express format – reports
Discount retailer Lidl is working on a new convenience format known as Express, according to an article in ESM quoting Lebensmittel Zeitung. The concept is reportedly being test marketed in Berlin, combining online ordering with Lidl’s traditional bricks-and-mortar retailing. According to the report, Lidl is currently working on the web service to support the new service, which would […]
Sweden: Axfood to acquire Mat.se
Swedish retail and wholesale food business Axfood is to expand into the online shopping sector with the $59.6 million acquisition of Mat.se, Operated by Matse Holdings, Mat.se is an online supermarket offering bakery products, flowers, beverages, and other grocery items. The company also offers a food delivery service under its Cold Cargo brand as well […]
Portugal: Renova invests €36 million to increase production
Portuguese household paper manufacturer Renova has announced an investment of €36 million ($38 million) in order to bolster its production capacity. According to Economia Online, the company has installed new machinery that will increase annual production by 50%, nearly doubling the company’s exports by 2021. Renova president Paulo Pereira da Silva said that the new […]
UK: Vestey Holdings acquires Cottage Delight
Vestey Holdings, a firm specialised in the sourcing, processing and distribution of chilled, ambient and frozen products, has acquired food manufacturer Cottage Delight via its subsidiary Fine Foods Group for an undisclosed amount. Cottage Delight started out as a fudge manufacturer and currently produces and sells around 700 different items including fudge, jams, chutneys, sauces […]
Netherlands: Heineken to launch beer under 0.0 name
Dutch brewer Heineken is set to launch a new alcohol-free beer called Heineken 0.0, according to a report in Het Parool. Described as a first for the Dutch market, Heineken 0.0 is due to be introduced first in the Netherlands in March of next year, before being rolled out to the rest of the world […]
Netherlands: Wessanen acquires Biogran
Multinational food group Wessanen is set to acquire Biogran, described as the leading manufacturer and distributor of organic brands in Spain, from private-equity firm Nazca Capital for $67 million. The acquisition will aid Wessanen in expanding its reach and solidifying its hold over the organic food market around Europe, the firm said. Biogran produces food […]
Poland: Oshee launches spring water for children
Functional drinks and bottled water firm Oshee has launched a new spring water targeted at young children under the Oshee Natural Kids brand. Claimed to be “the perfect solution for parents who care about their children’s health”, Oshee Natural Kids Spring Water is promoted as “100% natural” and “preservative free” and is said to contain […]
Italy: Granarolo invests in ‘free from’ space
Italian food manufacturer Granarolo has expanded in the ‘free from’ space with the acquisition of bakery firm Pandea Dietetica and a 30% stake in cheese snack firm San Lucio. Operating in Parma since 1946, Pandea Dietitica registered turnover of €12.9 million ($13.7 million) in 2015, of which 66% was derived from conventional baked goods including crackers and […]