UK: Sainsbury’s launches laundry detergent in cartons
Sainsbury’s, the UK grocery retailer, has announced what it claims is a UK first, with the launch of a new line of laundry detergents in cartons, replacing its existing 750ml plastic bottles. The supermarket chain said the switch from plastic to cardboard would halve carbon emissions associated with the range, as well as taking 13 lorries […]
Look Ahead: Sabine Schommer, ISM 2023
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director of ISM, ahead of the latest edition of the confectionery and snacks tradeshow. What are your expectations for this edition of ISM? ISM offers the industry the opportunity to look beyond current challenges and focus instead on finding solutions, discussing ideas and getting inspiration – all that from 90,000 square […]
USA: Pernod Ricard to acquire majority stake in Skrewball whiskey
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has announced that the company has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Skrewball, a producer of flavoured whiskey Skrewball was founded in 2018 and produces a peanut butter whiskey that is now available in the US, Canada and the Caribbean. “Skrewball has proven its uniqueness and […]
USA: Tillamook to open new ice cream facility in Illinois
Farmer-owned dairy co-operative Tillamook has announced plans to open a new ice cream manufacturing facility in Decatur (IL), in 2024. Tillamook currently operates two facilities in Oregon, mainly dedicated to the production of cheese. The new facility will be the first to focus exclusively on ice cream manufacture. Mike Bever, executive vice president of operations […]
France: Picard to open 20 ‘new concept’ stores in 2023
French frozen food retailer Picard has announced plans to open 20 new franchise stores in 2023, incorporating the “Bienvenue en cuisine” (“Welcome to the kitchen”) concept unveiled by the retailer at the end of 2022. Picard’s “Bienvenue en cuisine” format is described as featuring a new reception and “entertainment island”, focusing not only on frozen […]
Canada: McCain to invest C$600 million in Alberta facility
Canada-based potato processor McCain has announced an investment of C$600 million (approx. $436.73 million) to double the size and workforce of its processing facility in Alberta. The investment will allow the company to create two new state-of-the-art production lines and achieve its commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions, McCain said. “The development in Alberta marks our largest […]
Ireland: BWG Foods to expand Spar, Eurospar chains
BWG Foods, the Irish retail and consumer goods congolmerate, has announced plans to open 60 new Spar and Eurospar stores in Ireland over the next three years. In a press release, the company said it was investing €65 million ($68 million) in its retail network in response to strong sales growth for both brands, with […]
USA: Nestle to launch dairy alternative made from broad beans
FMCG giant Nestle has announced plans to launch a new plant-based milk alternative in the US made from a blend of oat and broad (fava) beans. In a press release, the company said the new dairy alternative has strong nutritional value, with 5g of protein per serving and the benefits of amino acids. Claimed to […]
USA: Amazon to reportedly shutter eight Amazon Go stores
US-based retailer Amazon has announced that the company is closing eight of its Amazon Go physical convenience stores, according to a report in Supermarket News. The e-commerce giant has reportedly already closed two Amazon Go stores in Seattle, with plans to close two more in New York City and four in San Francisco by the […]
Spain: Pascual starts dairy production in Africa
Spanish dairy firm Pascual has set up its first manufacturing unit in Africa, producing and marketing milk for the Angolan market. According to an article in Revista Inforetail, the move is part of company plans to nearly triple its international turnover over the next three years. Pascual is said to have been operating in Angola […]