Netherlands: Heineken post revenue in excess of €20 billion in 2015
Multinational brewer Heineken has posted revenue, volume and profit growth in full year 2015, according to its recently-released financial statements. The beermaker saw total revenues rise to €20.511 billion ($23.10 billion), with organic growth up 3.5% on full year 2014. Consolidated beer volumes were up 2.3% with positive growth in Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe offsetting […]
UK: United Biscuits launches McVitie’s Digestive Nibbles
Biscuit maker United Biscuits has announced the expansion of the McVitie’s Digestive brand into the bite-sized segment with the launch of McVitie’s Digestives Nibbles. Described as “a modern way to enjoy the great taste and texture of McVitie’s Digestives, with an added chocolatey treat”, McVitie’s Digestives Nibbles come in Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Double Chocolate […]
Switzerland: Bell Group acquires salad producer Eisberg
Swiss meat firm Bell Group has announced that it is acquiring the Eisberg Group, a manufacturer of salad leaves for retail and foodservice channels, as it look to expand further into the fresh produce sector. Eisberg employs around 400 staff and generates annual revenues of more than 55 million CHF ($56 million). The company specialises […]
France: Lactalis looks to acquire Albalact
French dairy giant Lactalis is aiming to close a deal to acquire the leading Romanian dairy player Albalact, according to a report in Romania Insider. Present in the Romanian dairy space for more than 40 years, Albalact produces milk and fresh dairy products in a facility in Oiejdea, and a range of cheese at a […]
Switzerland: Emmi acquires 60% stake in Bettinehoeve
Dairy manufacturer Emmi has announced that it has acquired acquired a 60% stake in the Dutch firm Bettinehoeve in order to strengthen its position in the goat’s milk market. Bettinehoeve is currently the largest producer of fresh and ripened goat’s cheese in the Benelux countries with a sales revenue of about €40 million ($31 million) […]
UK: Kopparberg to launch fruit lager
Cider manufacturer Kopparberg is to expand its fruit flavoured offering in the alcoholic drinks space with the launch of a fruit lager. Kopparberg Fruit Lager will have 5% abv and aims to be an alternative to existing radler beers. According to Kopparberg, the product undergoes a “traditional lagering process” but without the use of hops, with […]
Netherlands: Kraft Heinz to open distribution centre in Elst
The US food giant Kraft Heinz is expanding its footprint in western Europe with a new distribution centre set to be built at the Park15 industrial location in the Arnhem-Nijmegen region of the eastern Netherlands. The construction of the 61,700 sq m facility is set to start shortly. The Goodman Group, builder and developer of […]
France: Pernod Ricard acquires majority share of Monkey 47 gin
The French wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard has announced that it is acquiring a majority share in the dry gin brand Monkey 47 from German firm Black Distillers, subject to approval by the competition authorities. Promoted as “a genuine Black Forest dry gin”, Monkey 47 is decribed as “a batch distilled and handcrafted gin […]
UK: EasyGroup opens discount grocery store
EasyGroup, the firm behind the EasyJet airline company, has announced the opening of a pilot discount grocery store in London, UK, according to a report in Talking Retail. Opening in London Park Royal, EasyFoodstore will offer a “limited and basic range of items at rock-bottom prices” according to a company spokesperson, with the aim of […]
France: Ebro Foods acquires Celnat
Ebro Foods, the Spanish food firm, has announced that it is acquiring French organics food firm Celnat for €25.5 million ($27.8 million). Celnat is predominantly a producer of cereal-based goods and has a product range that it includes flour, grains, breakfast cereals, pasta, rice crackers, dried fruit and supplements. The firm posted a turnover of €22 million […]