Germany: Zur Muhlen Gruppe to acquire Eberswalder
Zur Muhlen Gruppe, a leading European business in the meat industry, is set to acquire Eberswalder, a manufacturer of sausage products based in the German capital Berlin, according to a report in Lebensmittel Praxis. “Our customers have appreciated our traditional recipes for three generations and they can continue to count on this in the future”, Sebastian Kühn, […]
Russia: Kraft Heinz to sell baby food business
FMCG giant Kraft Heinz has reached an agreement to sell its baby food business in Russia to Chernogolovka, a domestic food and drinks manufacturer, according to a Reuters report. The deal includes the brands Umnitsa and Sami S Usami and was reportedly already in progress prior to the conflict in Ukraine. “The decision to sell […]
Spain: Blady Gros acquires canned fish firm Grupo Cerdeimar
Blady Gros, the holding company behind fish processor Blady Tuna Market, has reached a deal to acquire a majority stake in Grupo Cerdeimar, a traditional fish cannery based in Spain’s Galicia region. The deal reportedly comes after Grupo Cerdeimar, which traces its history back to 1884, found itself in financial difficulties earlier in the year. According to […]
Germany: Dr. Oetker agrees deal for pizza snack maker Galileo
Dr. Oetker, the leading food manufacturer, has announced its intention to acquire Galileo, a maker of frozen pizza snacks based in the German town of Trierweiler. The company, which is already prominent in the pizza category with its Ristorante brand, said it would acquire Galileo’s production facility in Trierweiler and take over all its existing […]
Spain: Kerry opens innovation centre in Barcelona
Global food manufacturer Kerry Group has announced the opening of its Southern Europe Innovation Centre in Barcelona, Spain to create new food and beverage solutions for the Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French markets. In a press release, the company said the new facility would combine an existing office with a customer suite and applications labs, […]
USA: New Belgium Brewing to acquire brewery from Constellation Brands
US craft brewer New Belgium Brewing has announced that the company has reached an agreement to purchase a manufacturing brewery in Daleville (VA) that is currently owned by Constellation Brands. In a press release, New Belgium Brewing claimed additional product capacity was needed to meet growing demand for its craft beer, which includes America’s number one […]
Brazil: Mars to discontinue rice brands
FMCG giant Mars has announced plans to discontinue its rice brands Uncle Ben’s and Raris in Brazil, with products being gradually withdrawn from sale over the course of the year, according to an article in Giro News. The two brands offer a range of rice products in pouches, including both white and wholegrain options. The […]
France: Carrefour planning up to 18 stores under Potager City banner
Carrefour, the leading French supermarket chain, is planning to open up to 18 local stores under the Potager City banner by the end of the autumn, according to a report in LSA. An addition to the firm’s Carrefour Proximite portfolio of convenience stores, Potager City aims to cater to the essential food needs of city-dwellers with […]
Tradeshow Insight: IFE, International Food & Drink Event 2023
Staged alongside IFE Manufacturing and Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the 2023 edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event welcomed more than 27,000 buyers and other delegates from the worlds of retail, wholesale and hospitality, all keen to get the latest insights into the UK food and drink sector. Adjacent to the product booths, […]
USA: Dole unveils dried fruit snack range
Dole, the leading fruit processor, has announced the launch of Good Crunch, a dried fruit snack that promises “an ultra-craveable crunch”. Available as Pineapple Bites, Banana Bites and Pineapple Bites with Chili, the new line is claimed to use a gentle dehydration process to lock in fresh fruit flavour and preserve nutrients. It is further claimed […]