Germany: Beiersdorf sees sales growth of 3% in 2015
Health & beauty firm Beiersdorf announced that it posted organic group sales growth of 3% in 2015, as it released its latest annual financial statements. Announcing that it had “continued on its profitable growth path in 2015 in a challenging market environment”, the firm said that, in nominal terms, sales rose by 6.4% from €6.285 […]
Ireland: C&C Group to close two facilities
C&C Group, the company behind the Magner’s and Bulmer’s brands, is planning to cease the production of cider at its plant in Shepton Mallet, UK and to close a water-bottling facility in Borrisoleigh, Ireland, according to a report in the Irish Times. According to the newspaper, operations have been under review for more than a […]
UK: Arla launches “Best Of Both” milk
Dairy firm Arla has announced the launch of a new product under the name Best of Both that promises the benefits of fat-free milk with the taste of a semi-skimmed milk. According to Arla, Best Of Both involves collecting some of the naturally occurring protein in milk and adding more of it back into skimmed […]
UK: Bob Martin acquires Nestle Purina PetCare in Europe
UK-based pet care manufacturer Bob Martin has reached an agreement to acquire Nestle’s Purina PetCare unit in Europe, according to a report in Pet Gazette. The deal includes the acquisition of Nestle Purina´s PetCare’s manufacturing, distribution and salesforce in France, Italy and Spain and is set to enable Bob Martin to expand its presence in […]
Netherlands: Greenyard Foods agrees to acquire Lutece
Fruit and vegetable firm Greenyard Foods has announced that it has agreed to acquire all the outstanding shares of Lutece, a market leader in canned mushrooms, from C4C. Lutece has two production facilities in the south of the Netherlands, in Velden and Horst, and approximately 190 employees. It is estimated that total sales for 2015 […]
Russia: Danone to close two dairy facilities
Danone is set to close two of its production plants in the Volga and Siberia regions of Russia as part of a process of production optimization, according to reports in Dairy Reporter. By March 2016 the plants are set to be closed, with production moved from Tomsk to alternative facilities in Kemerovo and Krasnoyarsk, and […]
UK: Tangerine Confectionery to launch yoghurt-coated popcorn
UK popcorn manufacturer Tangerine Confectionery is set to unveil a new yoghurt coated popcorn product in January, in a launch that is described as being the first of its kind in the UK. Described as being made from “air popped” wholegrain, Butterkist Yogurt Coated Popcorn is claimed to contain only 95 calories and will be […]
Switzerland: Bell Group to acquire Huber Group
Bell Group, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of meat products, has announced that it is acquiring the Austrian poultry processor Huber Group. Huber Group is the Austrian leader in the poultry market and also encompasses Hubers Landhendl from Pfaffsttt, Austria, the turkey specialist Suddeutsche Truthahn, and a hatchery and a logistics company in Austria. The firm employs […]
Russia: Auchan to make €195 million investment
Supermarket chain Auchan is set to make an investment of €195 million ($210 million) in 2016 to develop its presence in Russia, according to a report in International Supermarket News. According to the news agency report, the bulk of the investment is set to be focused on the development of a distribution network, which would […]
Czech Republic: Orkla to buy Hame
Norwegian firm Orkla has announced that it is acquiring Czech food manufacturer Hame for €175 million (£129 million). In a statement, Orkla said that joining forces with Hame would allow it to double its turnover in Central Europe. In the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Hame holds leading positions in pates, ready meals, ketchup, preserved vegetables, jams […]