France: Orangina Schweppes to launch ice tea
Orangina Schweppes, a division of Japanese firm Suntory, has announced a foray into the world of ice tea with the launch of a new product line in France, according to a report in LSA. The launch of Maytea Ice Tea follows double-digit sales growth for ice tea in France over recent years, LSA reports. The […]
Germany: Nestle to close coffee plant in Mainz
Nestle Germany has announced its intention to close its coffee and cocoa plant in Mainz, Germany by the end of December 2017. In a statement, Nestle said that the factory, which has capacity for around 24,000 tons of coffee and cocoa products, was no longer suitable for the requirements of modern and efficient coffee production […]
UK: Alpro introduces Alpro Fusion brand
Alpro, the soy product specialist, has rolled out a new range of chilled single-serve drinks in the UK under the brand name Alpro Fusion. The drink is described as being a combination of soya or coconut with a “fusion” of fruits and comes in the varieties Soya Apple Kiwi and Coco Pineapple Lemongrass. Alpro UK […]
UK: Nissin Food acquires minority stake in Premier Foods
Japanese food manufacturer Nissin Food has acquired a 17.27% shareholding in British food manufacturer Premier Foods from an existing shareholder. Announcing the deal in a statement, Premier Foods, which own brands such as Mr Kipling and Bisto, said that the Japanese company “understands and supports Premier’s ambitions”. As part of the move, Nissin Food has […]
Germany: Rewe to open Rewe To Go at Aral petrol stations
The German supermarket chain Rewe is set to open a new line of convenience stores under the Rewe To Go name, to be located at Aral petrol stations. According to an article in Die Welt, the chain will comprise around 1,000 stores stocking a wider range of products than most petrol station stores. The product […]
Sweden: Atria to acquire Lagerbergs
Finnish meat processor Atria is looking to enter the Swedish market with the acquisition of poultry group Lagerbergs. The acquisition of the firm, which is the third largest supplier of chicken to the Swedish market, is expected to boost Atria’s annual sales by $33.3 million. The move would mean a significant boost to Atria’s white […]
France: Auchan launches online service for fresh produce
Auchan, one of the principal French supermarket chains, has announced the launch of a service called Auchan Frais (‘Fresh’), which allows customers to order fresh products such as meat and cheese online and then arrange to collect them at their local store. Launched on the 7th March in France, Auchan Frais offers 300 lines of […]
UK: Kerry Foods to partner with Men’s Health in new ready meal launch
Kerry Foods, the Ireland-based dairy and meat firm, has announced the launch of a new line of ready meals in partnership with the male lifestyle magazine Men’s Health that is designed to appeal to “time poor”, “health conscious” consumers. The Men’s Health Kitchen range will include nine high-protein frozen meal options, three kinds of pulses […]
Switzerland: Nestle breaks ground on facility in north Vietnam
Nestle, the food, drinks and pet care multinational, has announced that it has broken ground on a new factory in Hung Yen province in the north of Vietnam “to facilitate the company’s product innovations for the local consumption”. The $70 million factory, located at Thang Long II Industrial Park, is Nestle Vietnam’s sixth factory in the country and […]
UK: Government to introduce levy on high-sugar drinks
The UK government has unveiled a new levy to be paid by manufacturers of soft drinks that are high in sugar, according to a report in The Independent. Announcing the measures in the 2016 budget, the government said that the tax would be imposed directly on manufacturers according to the volume of high-sugar drinks sold, […]