Spain: Karmo Spirit unveils “intensely flavoured” gin
Sevillan spirits firm Karmo Spirit has announced the launch of a new gin under the Puerto de Indias brand that is especially designed to appeal to gin and tonic lovers. With a stronger flavour and a higher abv than other Puerto De Indias gins, Puerto De Indias Pure Black Edition is said to be aimed […]
Italy: Campari to sell Casoni Fabbricazione Liquori
Campari, the global alcoholic drinks firm, has announced that it has agreed to sell Casoni Fabbricazione Liquori, an Italian company wholly owned by Fratelli Averna. Casoni became part of Campari following the acquisition of Fratelli Averna in 2014. The firm, which specializes in private label alcoholic beverages and co-packaging activities, will be sold to a […]
Germany: Thai Union acquires majority stake in Rugen Fisch
Thai Union, the world’s largest shelf-stable tuna processor, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the German firm Rugen Fisch. Based in north-east Germany, Rugen Fisch supplies ambient and chilled fish including herring, mackerel and salmon across Germany under key brands such as Rugen Fisch, Hawesta, Ostsee Fisch […]
France: Casino to leave Vietnam in debt reduction programme
In a bid to improve its share price and reassure investors, French retail group Casino has embarked on a debt reduction plan of over €2 billion ($2.18 billion), according to reports in Retail Detail and Lineaires. The plan will predominantly be achieved through international real estate and disposing of the company’s stores in Vietnam, sources […]
UK: Urban Fresh Food bought by Lotus Bakeries
Bakery company Lotus Bakeries has acquired British snack maker Urban Fresh Food, the producer of the Bear brand, in a deal reported to be worth £70 million ($104 million). The deal marks the Belgian firm’s second acquisition of a British food firm in 2015, with the company having bought Natural Balance Foods in August. Bear, […]
Belgium: Carrefour opens new style hypermarket
French retail chain Carrefour is looking to modernise its hypermarket concept in Belgium with a new-look store that aims to offer a ‘shop within a shop’ experience. According to a report in Gondola, the new store at Mons Les Grands Pres offers a range of products organized in individually-styled ‘bakeries’, ‘wine cellars’ and similar ‘mini […]
UK: Real Good Food buys sport supplements brand ISO2 Nutrition
Bakery and baking aids manufacturer Real Good Food has bought ISO2 Nutrition from the administrators of Cre-8tive Health Ltd for a nominal amount, according to an article in New Food Magazine. ISO2 Nutrition, one of the main suppliers within the British sports supplements market, has a portfolio of bodybuilding supplements, whey protein and sports nutrition products, which […]
UK: Waitrose releases Mill Stream Farm pet food brand
Waitrose is introducing a new private label dried pet food range under the name Mill Stream Farm in a bid to tap into the demand for natural pet food products. The Mill Stream Farm range, launched in the UK, is composed of nine cat and dog food varieties, sub segmented for younger and older pets […]
Netherlands: Izico to acquire frozen food firm Daloon
Dutch frozen snack company Izico, backed by private equity fund Egeria, has announced the acquisition of Danish frozen food company Daloon AS, and its UK subsidiary, Daloon Foods. Daloon’s core business lies in Asian ethnic snacks, such as spring rolls and meat-free products which are sold across Europe. Meanwhile Izico supplies frozen snacks, including meat […]
UK: Kellogg to launch Ancient Legends in 2016
Breakfast cereal maker Kellogg is set to introduce a new ‘ancient grain’ line called Ancient Legends in the UK, according to an article in Bakery & Snacks. Set for launch in 2016, Ancient Legends will be comprised of six product varieties containing grains such as spelt and rye and in formats such as muesli, granola […]