USA: Canned wine brand Bev acquired by E & J Gallo Winery
E & J Gallo Winery, a US producer of wine, spirits and flavoured alcoholic beverages, has announced the acquisition of Bev, a California-based drinks brand that produces canned wines. In a statement, E & J Gallo Winery said Bev was founded “to inspire kinder, more inclusive fun in drinking culture at large” and to “creat[e] […]
USA: Heartland launches Splenda zero-calorie drink mix
Heartland, a specialist in low-calorie sweeteners, coffee creamers and water enhancers, has announced the launch of a new zero-calorie drink mix under the brand Splenda Peel & Pour. The liquid drink mix is designed to be mixed with two quarts (around 1.9 l) of water per pod and is available in pink lemonade, sweet tea, […]
USA: Flagstone Foods acquires Emerald Nuts from Campbell Soup
Flagstone Foods, one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of private label snacks and trail mixes in the US, has announced the acquisition of nut specialist Emerald Nuts from Campbell Soup. Emerald Nuts operates plants in North Carolina, Texas and Alabama, processing a varied assortment of nuts, including almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, and mixed […]
India: Reliance Consumer Products announces partnership with General Mills for western snacks
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced a partnership with General Mills, the US manufacturer of branded processed consumer foods, to sell western snacks in the Indian market. Initially, Reliance Consumer Products intends to introduce Alan’s Bugles brand of corn chips as a precursor to further product […]
Germany: Muller announces Cologne dairy closure plans
German dairy firm Muller has announced plans to close its dairy plant in Cologne, Germany with the reported loss of up to 220 jobs. The company blamed a decision by regulators to require it to divest the Tuffi brand as part of its wider acquisition of FrieslandCampina’s portfolio in Germany. “Conditions imposed by the Bundeskartellamt prevent continued […]
India: Reliance acquires chocolate maker Lotus
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in Lotus Chocolate for 74 crore INR ($8.95 million). Lotus Chocolate is a global manufacturer of chocolates and cocoa products, with a fully integrated manufacturing facility that supplies both businesses and consumers. Its brands […]
Netherlands: Greenyard acquires dairy-free ice cream startup Gigi Gelato
Greenyard, the leading Belgian fruit and vegetable processor, has announced it has acquired Gigi Gelato, a start-up firm based in the Netherlands that produces dairy-free Italian-style ice cream. Gigi Gelato, which is in sold in European markets, is a pure-plant product that provides an answer to today’s consumer search for healthier alternatives in indulgence products […]
Canada: Nestle launches oat-based Haagen-Dazs dessert
Global FMCG giant Nestle has announced an expansion to its plant-based range with the launch of new frozen dessert under the Haagen-Dazs brand in Canada that uses oats as a dairy alternative. Launching across most grocery stores, the new line comes in the varieties Chocolate Peanut Butter (rich chocolate ice cream with creamy peanut butter swirls), […]
Germany: Warsteiner to invest in Herford brewery
Warsteiner, the leading German brewing company, has announced a €20 million ($21.6 million) investment in its factory in Herford, Rhineland-Palatinate, according to a report in LebensmittelPraxis. The money will predominantly go towards a new bottling line, but funds have also been earmarked for logistics and marketing. The production line, which is expected to be operational in […]
USA: Kellogg and Six Star collaborate on whey protein powder
Food giant Kellogg and sports nutrition firm Iovate Health Sciences have collaborated on the launch of new whey protein powders whose flavours are inspired by classic Kellogg’s breakfast cereals. The new Six Star 100% Whey Protein Plus will be available in Frosted Flakes and Froot Loops flavours and contains 30g of protein, 6.7g of branched-chain […]