France: PepsiCo launches “less acidic” Tropicana orange juice
Food and beverage firm PepsiCo is expanding its Tropicana range in France with the launch of Tropicana Douceur (‘Mild’), a product that is claimed to be “naturally less acidic” than conventional orange juice. The 100% fruit juices are being launched in two chilled varieties – one with pulp and one without – and also in […]
Ireland: Glanbia acquires protein bar brand ThinkThin
Global nutrition firm Glanbia has announced that it is to acquire the US functional snack bar firm ThinkThin for $217 million. ThinkThin offers a range of protein enriched bars targeted at lifestyle consumers, primarily distributing its products in food, natural and mass retail channels in the US, Glanbia said in a statement. Net sales for the […]
Germany: Katjes buys Wick cough drops
German confectionery manufacturer Katjes has announced the acquisition of the indefinite European rights to the cough drops marketed under the Wick brand from Procter & Gamble. Wick – known outside of Germany as Vick’s – is the world’s largest brand for cough and cold related products with more than €1 billion in global turnover worldwide, […]
UK: Lidl plans £1.5 billion expansion
Discount supermarket chain Lidl is putting in place plans to invest £1.5 billion ($2.3 billion) in continuing expansion in the UK over the next three years, according to reports in The Guardian and Handelsblatt. The firm said it would use the funds to open 40-50 new stores – an increase on the previous 30-40 – […]
Germany: Rotkappchen acquires Sprizzero De Martin
Rotkappchen, the German sparkling wine specialist, is acquiring Italian aperitif brand Sprizzero De Martin, according to a report in the Thuringer Allgemeine. Sprizzero De Martin aperitifs are described as being made from “Italian wines, selected aromatic herbs, and natural – as well as secret – ingredients from the Dolomites Alps”. The Sprizzero De Martin range comes in […]
Denmark: Arla puts juice subsidiary Rynkeby Foods up for sale
In line with a stated strategy “to focus its future investments on its core business of dairy production”, Danish milk producer Arla has announced its decision to sell its juice subsidiary Rynkeby Foods. Rynkeby Foods is the last remaining company in the group not producing milk based products. According to a company press release, the […]
Germany: Lieken announces new plant in Wittenberg
As part of a wholesale restructure of its manufacturing operations, German bakery manufacturer Lieken has revealed that it will be building a new €200 million ($214 million) production facility in the town of Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt. The firm first announced its intentions to build a new plant around one year ago and originally earmarked Rhein-Main as […]
Denmark: Carlsberg expands male grooming line with shaving products
In support of the Movember Foundation which raises awareness of men’s health issues, brewer Carlsberg is launching Beer’d Beauty, a new beer-based series of shaving products for men. An extension to the firm’s first line of beer-infused male grooming products (shampoos and skin lotion) unveiled earlier in the year, the 200ml shaving collection is composed […]
Switzerland: Jowa launches Happy Bread
Specially developed to meet the needs of small households, Happy Bread is a new brand of packaged bread launched by Jowa in Switzerland. According to information, the product is a ready-sliced, preservative-free, long-lasting fresh Swiss bread that can be kept for up to five days after purchase. Described as being made with only flour, yeast, […]
Germany: Omira Oberland expands Minus L lactose-free brand
German based dairy specialist Omira Oberland is widening its range of lactose-free products under the Minus L brand with the launch of three new products, according to reports in Lebensmittelzeitung. The first new product added to the lineup is Minus L Semolina Pudding, which is being made available in Cinnamon and Cream varieities. Also joining […]