USA: Amazon to launch private label grocery lines – reports
E-commerce giant Amazon is planning to launch a number of new private label brands over the coming months as it looks to step up competition against more established grocery retailers, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Baby food, tea, coffee and vitamin lines are reported to be in the pipeline with proposed […]
Canada: Hempco Superfoods launches Planet Hemp brand
Canadian hemp specialist Hempco Superfoods has announced the launch of its new Planet Hemp brand, consisting of hemp oil, seeds, superfoods, supergreens and snacks. According to an article in New Food Magazine, Planet Hemp is the company’s first retail brand and “is presented in clean and distinctive packaging, designed to reflect the natural, organic and […]
UK: Coca-Cola to explore food pairings
World-leading non-alcoholic drinks firm Coca-Cola is exploring a new marketing campaign that will see the firm offer meal and recipe suggestions that can be paired with its soft drinks, according to an article in the Drum. Quoting Coca-Cola Enterprises vice president and general manager Leendert den Hollander, the Drum reports that the company arrived at […]
USA: Dean Foods to acquire Friendly’s Ice Cream
Dean Foods, a US-based producer of dairy and other food products, has announced that it has agreed to acquire the manufacturing and retail ice cream business Friendly’s Ice Cream for $155 million in cash. Founded in 1935, Friendly’s Ice Cream produces packaged ice cream and other frozen dessert products, including single-serve sundae cups, novelty items, cakes and […]
USA: Hormel launches products aimed at cancer patients
Hormel Foods, the US manufacturer of meat and other food products, has announced the of a new line of packaged food and drinks aimed specifically at cancer patients. Named Hormel Vital Cuisine, the line is targeted at “individuals battling decreased appetite and energy, unintentional weight loss and fatigue while undergoing cancer treatment” and includes ready […]
USA: Kellogg to introduce Raisin Bran granola
US-based cereal and snack giant Kellogg is updating its “classic” Raisin Bran breakfast cereal with the launch of Raisin Bran Granola, Fortune reports. According to the news agency, granola sales have remained resilient despite a slowdown in the cereal category more widely over recent times. Jeremy Harper, senior marketing director for Kellogg’s Morning Foods, spoke […]
Canada: Black Fly expands with two new additions
Black Fly, a Canadaian alcoholic drinks firm, has added two more varieties to its product line of “craft-produced” vodka, tequila, rum and whisky mixed drinks, according to a report in Food In Canada. Gin-mixed “legendary, light and ultra refreshing” Black Fly Gin Tom Collins is said to be “not too sweet” and to be made […]
USA: McCormick acquires Botanical Food Group
McCormick, the US spice and seasonings gient, has announced the acquisition of Australia-based Botanical Food Group, which manufactures and sells the Gourmet Garden brand of packaged herbs, in a deal worth $114 million. Gourmet Garden sell a variety of fresh and lightly dried herbs in Australia, also exporting its product range to 15 countries with […]
USA: Ripple Foods launches pea-based dairy alternative drink
US firm Ripple Foods is launching a line of “nutritious plant-based milk” based on the yellow pea, according to media reports. Ripple Plant-Based Milk is offered in the varieties Original, Original Unsweetened, Vanilla and Chocolate, with each 48 fl oz bottle claimed to contain 8g of protein per serving. Additionally promoted as containing DHA Omega-3, […]
USA: PepsiCo unveils ‘craft’ soda launches
Drinks and snacks multinational PepsiCo has launched new ‘craft’ colas for the US and Canadian markets, according to reports in The Street and Canadian Grocer. In the USA, the firm has announced the introduction of 1893 Cola and 1893 Ginger Cola. The 12oz cans, which will be available across stores in the USA, are to […]