UK: Greencore acquires Cranswick’s The Sandwich Factory
International convenience food producer Greencore has announced the acquisition of UK-based firm The Sandwich Factory for £15 million ($19.6 million) from meat and lunch foods producer Cranswick. The Sandwich Factory has a single facility based in Atherstone, Warwickshire and produces multiple varieties of food-to-go products for convenience stores and foodservice channels. The firm generated net […]
Portugal: Les Mousquetaires to expand retail network
Les Mousquetaires, the French retail group that operates stores under banners such as Intermarche, Bricomarche and Netto, is set to expand its network in Portugal, according to an article in European Supermarket Magazine. The supermarket chain, which already has 241 supermarkets and a further 65 other stores in the country, is reported to have ambitions […]
UK: Mars launches soup for cats
Mars Petcare, the pet food division of the global food giant, has launched its first soups for cats under the Whiskas Creamy Soups and Sheba Classic Soups names. Whiskas Creamy Soup comes in meat, poultry and fish varieties with “30% meat and 70% sauce” and is designed to be a full balanced meal for pets. […]
UK: Mondelez International seeking Cadbury biscuits licence – reports
Global snacks and confectionery giant Mondelez International is seeking to acquire the licence to market biscuits under the Cadbury brand from UK based Burton’s Biscuits, according to a report in Sky News. The Birmingham-based business currently makes the Cadbury Fingers and Cadbury Animal brands, in a licensing deal dating back to 1986. The agreement remained in […]
UK: Mars invests in King’s Lynn plant
Mars, the global food and pet care firm, has announced plans to make a £23 million ($30 million) investment at its manufacturing site in King’s Lynn, UK. Mars said that the new money came on the back of an investment of £6 million ($8 million) in 2015 which was used for the purpose of office […]
Italy: Nestle sells biscuit brand Ore Liete
FMCG giant Nestle has sold the Italian biscuit brand Ore Liete to the Swiss snacks firm Tedesco, according to reports in FoodBev and Confectionery News. Ore Liete biscuits were previously under the Perugina umbrella brand at Nestle Italy, and their disposal is said to be part of Nestle’s plan, first announced in March, to turn […]
UK: Kraft Heinz to introduce Heinz Full Of Flavour
US-based food and beverage giant Kraft Heinz is to expand in the quick hot meal category by adding a new Heinz Full Of Flavour range for the UK market. These new products will be launched in the form of ‘wet pots’, instant pots and instant sachets. Kraft Heinz will be launching a Heinz Cous Cous […]
France: Biscuits Bouvard acquires Pidy
The French biscuit firm Bouvard group has announced the acquisition of Belgian pastry manufacturer Pidy. Pidy, which turns over €40 million ($44 million) annually, specializes in the “ready to fill” niche market, offering both sweet and savoury product varieties. The company has production sites in Belgium, France and the USA, together with sales divisions organised […]
UK: Pizza Pilgrims introduces frying pan pizza kit
Pizza Pilgrims, a UK-based street food and restaurant chain, has teamed up with e-retailer Amazon to launch a frying pan pizza kit that is said to allow consumer to make authentic Neapolitan pizzas in their own home. Comprising ingredients such as pizza dough, pasta sauce and mozzarella in individual tubs inside a board sleeve,the pizza […]
UK: Yumsh Snacks releases soft drink inspired popcorn
Yumsh Snacks, the firm behind the Ten Acre brand of crisps, is releasing new flavoured popcorn based on Tango soft drinks under its Poptang brand name. The popcorn, which comes in Tango Orange and Tango Apple varieties, is claimed to be gluten, dairy, GMO and MSG free, as well as vegan-friendly and kosher. Commenting on […]