UK: Carol Joy unveils Pure Collagen Spray
Skin and hair care firm Carol Joy has released what it claims to be the world’s first pure collagen skincare spray. Made from a combination of 100% pure collagen and plant stem cells, Carol Joy Pure Collagen Spray is said to deliver long lasting transformation instantly with confirmed results that show 95% more revitalised skin, […]
UK: Budgens unveils first own-brand Christmas range
Budgens, the UK chain of independent grocery stores, is unveiling its first range of own brand Christmas products for the 2015 festive season, according to a report in Talking Retail. The range of cakes and desserts includes a Cream Liqueur Pudding – promoted as an alternative to Christmas pudding, with light coffee and Irish cream liqueur […]
Switzerland: Emmi launches microwaveable fondue
Emmi Group, a manufacter of specialty and artisan cheeses and dairy products, has recently rolled out a new microwaveable All In One Fondu bowl. Designed in cooperation between Ardagh Group, the University of Twente and consultancy DeDutch, the ready to (h)eat concept has been developed to meet Emmi’s requirements, Ardagh said. Ardagh chief commercial officer, […]
Germany: Emcur launches matcha tea products
German firm Emcur has launched two new beverage mixes based on matcha tea, according to information from Lebensmittelzeitung. The products come in a powder format to be mixed with water, and are both presented in single portion packaging. Emcur Matcha-Aktiv contains caffeine, pantothenic acid and vitamin B12 and is claimed to provide an energy ‘kick’ […]
Germany: Lidl launches Vorratsbox to compete with Amazon Pantry
Discount retailer Lidl has unveiled a new ‘box’ delivery service in Germany in a bid to compete with Amazon Pantry, according to reports in the German media. The new Vorratsbox service – which roughly translates as ‘box of supplies’ – allows consumers to fill a box with groceries and have it delivered to a specified […]
Tradeshow Insight: Anuga 2015
A long weekend in early October saw the return of Anuga – a key two-yearly gathering for the global food & drinks industry – to the city of Cologne in Germany. Space was at a premium as the “fully booked” pavilions of the city’s extensive Koelnmesse showgrounds once again played host to tens of thousands […]
Belgium: AB InBev seals SABMiller deal for £68 billion
AB InBev has sealed the acquisition of rival SABMiller after submitting an improved deal for the firm, according to a report in Fin24. The £68 billion ($105 billion) price makes it one of the highest-valued of all time in the consumer goods space. Following two weeks of negotiation, AB Inbev ultimately offered £44 ($68) per […]
Portugal: Sapientia Romanade launches “edible wine”
Portuguese company Sapientia Romanade has developed a range of “edible wine” products that are being launched under the Wine To Eat brand, according to media reports. The line comprises wine ‘caviar’, jam and chocolate made variously of port wine, muscat, and monovarietal wine grapes such as Touriga Nacional, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. According to Revista […]
Switzerland: Coop to launch new online sales platform
In a move that is aimed at competing with e-commerce services Amazon and Migros’s Galaxus, Swiss supermarket chain Coop is set to launch a new online sales platform in Switzerland next year, according to a report in 20 Minuten. Sources state that Coop, which is working on the new venture in partnership with telecommunications firm […]
France: Nutrition & Sante buys Bicentury from Agrolimen
Nutrition & Sante, a subsidiary of the Japanese firm Otsuka Pharmaceutical that specialises in dietary food products, has announced the acquisition of Spanish health and functional foods company Bicentury. According to Otsuka, the acquisition will enable Nutrition & Sante to become the main supplier of slimming products in Spanish supermakets. Founded in 1980, Bicentury markets […]