Germany: Dr. Oetker reports “solid” results for 2015
Dr. Oetker, the Germany-based multinational food producer, described its performance as “solid” as it released its trading statements for the past financial year. Total revenues for the group increased to €2.37 billion ($2.72 billion), or 1.4% on an organic basis, excluding consolidation and currency effects. This same underlying growth figure of 1.4% applied to both […]
Switzerland: Nestle and R&R Ice Cream form Froneri joint venture
Swiss food multinational Nestle and UK-based ice cream maker R&R have formally announced that a joint venture agreement between the two companies has now been agreed. The new company, called Froneri, is expected to report sales of 2.7 billion CHF ($2.81 billion) and will employ around 15,000 people. Speculation about a deal between Nestle and […]
UK: Arla launches Lurpak Infusions
The UK arm of Danish dairy cooperative Arla has announced the launch of Lurpak Fusions, a new butter-based spread that claims to be “redefining the role for spreadables amidst changing consumer food preferences”. Lurpak Spreadable Infusions are described as a blend of Lurpak butter and rapeseed oil with added herbs and spices, lightly whipped for […]
Germany: Metro acquires majority stake in Emmas Enkel
Retail group Metro is to take a majority stake in ethical grocery retailer Emmas Enkel, according to an ESM article quoting Lebensmittel Zeitung. The Germany-based multinational wholesaler is said to be upping its stake in Emmas Enkel from 15% to 93%, having first invested in the Dusseldorf-based firm at the end 2014. Emmas Enkel operates both e-commerce […]
Portugal: Central De Cervejas launches radler beer with Portuguese flavours
Portuguese brewer Central De Cervejas has expanded its line of radler beer with the launch of two new varieties focused on Portuguese ingredients. Launched under the established Sagres beer brand, the new varieties are Sagres with Lime & Rocha Pear (a native Portuguese pear variety) and Sagres with Lemon & Apple from Alcobaca. Filipe Bonina, […]
Germany: Aldi Nord launches ‘dish of the day’ ready meals
German supermarket chain Aldi Nord has launched a new line of fresh lunch meals that rotates on a daily basis, according to an article in the Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung. Launched with the slogan “daily choice in the fresh aisles”, Aldi’s ‘dish of the day’ concept will allow consumers to choose from more than 40 varieties […]
Spain: Conservas El Cidacos buys Seprolesa
Conservas El Cidacos, a producer of canned vegetable products, is to acquire the Leon-based Seleccion de Productos Leoneses (Seprolesa), according to a report in Financial Food. Seprolesa’s business is primarily focused on the processing and sale of pulses such as chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans, and its product range includes both dried and cooked varieties in […]
UK: Coca-Cola to launch Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has announced that it is to relaunch Coca-Cola Zero in the UK as Coca-Cola Zero Sugar as a part of a “strategy to help people reduce their sugar intake”. Announcing the move in a press release, Coca-Cola said that Coca-Cola Zero Sugar would “taste even more like the original Coca-Cola (Coca-Cola Classic), but without sugar” […]
Poland: Monini introduces Rice & More
Monini Poland, the Polish division of the Italian olive oil firm, is launching a new line of “healthy” rice and grain blends under the name Rice & More, according to an article in Magazyn Handel. Rice & More is said to have been created as a new quick and healthy product for those who “want […]
Germany: Unilever unveils new Knorr ‘world’ inspired barbecue sauces
Unilever has unveiled a new line of Knorr barbecue sauces for the German market under the Grillsaucen Der Welt (Barbecue Sauces Of The World) name. The products are recommended as a dip, a marinade or as an accompaniment to grilled meats and are said to have been inspired by the barbecue tradition in Australia, Brazil, Japan […]