UK: Arla to launch ‘Icelandic’ yoghurt skyr
International dairy cooperative Arla Foods is launching a version of skyr, the Icelandic style yoghurt, for the UK market. Arla Skyr – which is fat free, low in sugar and high in protein- represents the next step in Arla’s expansion in the UK yoghurt market and forms part of the company’s to make Arla a […]
Italy: Peroni launches Forte
The Italian beer-maker Peroni has launched Peroni Forte, a new product with a higher alcohol content than conventional Peroni beer. According to Peroni, Peroni Forte is a new segment for the company and has been launched in response to increased demand for higher-alcohol beers in Italy. With 8% alcohol by volume and a light colour, […]
Germany: Aldi Nord expands private label organic range
GutBio, the organic private label brand range from German supermarket chain Aldi Nord, is set for expansion with the launch of new products. Alongside currently available products such as eggs, fresh milk, salami, juices and minced meat, Aldi is adding products including olive oil, bread, apple puree, preserved vegetables, fromage frais, vegetable spread, frozen salmon […]
Germany: Johnson & Johnson launches “smoothie” body care line
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has launched a new fruit smoothie inspired body care line for consumers in Germany. Said to bring a ”Smoothie Feeling” to body care, the line, under the BebeYoung Care brand, comprises shower gel and body lotion in the varieties Pomegranate Smoothie and Forest Fruit Smoothie and is targeted at a teenage […]
Portugal: Dia to launch two new retail chains
Dia Group has revealed plans to establish two new retail brands in Portugal in an attempt to arrest a decline in its operating results in the country. Portuguese newspaper Diario Economico reports that the group is planning to introduce the store brands Dia Maxi and Minipreco Market over the next year. Dia reported that sales […]
Germany: Dr. Oetker acquires Coppenrath & Wiese
German FMCG firm Dr. Oetker has announced that it is to acquire Coppenrath & Wiese for an undisclosed amount. Coppenrath & Wiese is a leading European manufacturer of pies, tarts, cakes and pastries, and reported revenues of €367 million ($393 million) in 2013. Dr. Oetker’s interest in Coppenrath & Wiese was revealed as early as […]
Spain: Grupo AN and Unica Group announce merger
Spanish fresh produce cooperatives Grupo AN and Unica Group have announced that they are to merge. Grupo AN is the largest cereal cooperative in Spain, comprising 145 farming cooperatives in the regions of Navarra, Aragon, Castilla y Leon, Castilla La Mancha, Rioja and the Basque country. Its members also include poultry, fruit and vegetable producers. […]
Belgium: AB InBev reports 2014 results
The Belgium-based brewing and beverage company AB InBev has released its worldwide 2014 financial results, reporting “another year of solid financial performance with strong commercial results in most of our top markets”. The company said that total volume sales for the year grew 0.6%, with an increase of 0.5% in the beer segment and 1.8% […]
France: Carrefour to launch smartwatch shopping experience
French supermarket chain Carrefour has announced that it is to become the first retailer to test a new app allowing customers to shop using their smartwatch. Connecting with Carrefour’s C-où app will allow consumers to track their shopping list on their watch as they shop, the firm revealed. To develop the technology, Carrefour said it […]
Denmark: Carlsberg to develop biodegradable bottle
Carlsberg has announced that it has signed an agreement with materials firm ecoXpac to develop a fully biodegradable wood-fibre drinks bottle. The three year project will see Carlsberg work on the “Green Fiber Bottle” together with ecoXpac and with the collaboration of Innovation Fund Denmark and the Technical University of Denmark. According to Carlsberg, all […]