Italy: Cremonini acquires Manzotin brand
Cremonini, the Italian food manufacturer and distributor and Europe’s leading beef producer, is acquiring the traditional meat brand Manzotin from Generale Conserve, according to reports in European Supermarket Magazine and the Gazzetta di Modena. Manzotin, Italy’s second biggest preserved meat brand with a market presence of more than 50 years, and was previously acquired by […]
Portugal: Silvex launches bags to store fresh produce for longer
Portuguese firm Silvex, a manufacturer of household cleaning, plastic, paper and storage products, has unveiled a new line of plastic bags that are claimed to help wash, dry and store fruit and vegetables in an “easy, practical, quick and hygienic” way. Featuring a newly-designed “microperforation” system, Silvex Storage Bags for Fruit and Vegetables are claimed […]
UK: Mondelez International merges Maynards and Bassetts brands
Mondelez International, the global FCMG firm, has announced that it is combining its two confectionery brands Maynards and Bassetts into a single entity in order to create a new ‘adult’ brand for the UK market. The brand fusion incorporates a packaging redesign and affects established product lines such as Wine Gums, Jelly Babies and Liquorice […]
UK: Unilever turnover up 10% in 2015
FMCG Unilever posted a turnover increase of 10% in 2015, according to the company’s latest full year financial statements. Total sales for the year rose to €53.3 billion including a positive currency impact of 5.9%. The company also reported underlying sales growth of 4.1% “ahead of our markets”, with volume up by 2.1% and value up by 1.9%. […]
Switzerland: Emmi acquires remaining shares in Glaserne Molkerei
Swiss dairy products manufacturer Emmi has announced that it has acquired the entirety of German organic milk processor Glaserne Molkerei for an undisclosed sum. Emmi initially entered into a partnership with Glaserne Molkerei in 2012, when it acquired 24% of the German company’s shares, a holding which increased to 76% in 2014. Founded in 2001, […]
Ireland: Ornua buys Ambrosia Dairy to establish presence in China
Irish dairy cooperative Ornua has announced that it acquired Ambrosia Dairy, a dairy producer based in Shanghai, China. The acquisition of Ambrosia represents Ornua’s first step into manufacture in China. Ambrosia produces dairy products such as sour cream, yogurt and speciality cheeses which are supplied to Shanghai’s retail and food service markets, and Ornua said […]
UK: Aldi launches e-commerce venture with online wine store
German discount retailer Aldi has made its first foray into e-commerce in the UK with an online store selling wines by the case, according to a report in the Independent. The firm is said to be investing £35 million ($49 million) in the venture, which will allow consumers to pick from a choice of 90 wines, […]
Belgium: Ahold and Delhaize file joint merger proposal
Dutch retailer Ahold and the Belgian retail chain Delhaize have announced their intention to combine into a single company with the filing of joint merger proposal on the 15th January 2016. The two companies originally announced their merger plans in June 2015, stating that their intention was that of “creating an international retailer with a […]
UK: JMS Drinks unveils low-calorie energy drink for women
JMS Drinks has announced the launch of Sunsoul, promoted as the company’s first low-calorie energy drink aimed at women. Sunsoul 100% Natural Energy Drink comes in a choice of Kaffir Lime & Lemon, Raspberry & Elderflower and Spiced Mango & Pineapple varieties and is claimed to be free of artificial vitamins, taurine and refined sugar. […]
UK: Vita Coco launches chocolate coconut water
Vita Coco, the company behind the the UK’s leading coconut water brand, has announced that it has added a Chocolate variety to its lineup of coconut water products, according to a report in the Grocer. Made from cocoa powder and a “dash” of coconut milk, Vita Coco Chocolate Coconut Water is claimed to have a more […]