UK: Carlsberg announces restructure
Leading brewer Carlsberg’s UK arm has announced plans for a restructure of its business “in order to create an agile organisation and deliver long-term profitability”. In a programme named “Funding The Journey”, the beermaker said it planned to restructure its commercial organisation “to give greater focus to its brands and shift focus to drive value” and […]
Pouches find a friend in ‘bites’ and ‘minis’
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 12th November 2015: This month, Gama’s study of dynamics in new consumer goods launches looks at flexible packaging, focusing in particular on the penetration of pouch formats – in their varied manifestations and applications – across different categories and regions. Concentrating on the food, drinks and household industries, Gama […]
Brazil: AmBev closes plant in Rio Grande Do Norte
AmBev, Latin America’s largest brewer, has announced the closure of its plant in Natal, blaming a rise in VAT rates on drinks, according to reports in Estadao and Exame. “The decision was made after an analysis of the consequences that the increase in the Tax on Goods and Provision of Services (ICMS) on cold drinks, […]
Argentina: Diageo sells wine interests to Grupo Penaflor
Global spirits firm Diageo has announced that it has agreed the sale of its wine interests in Argentina to Grupo Penaflor. The sale includes the Navarro Correas and San Telmo wine brands, together with production sites and vineyards. Grupo Penaflor is the largest wine producer in Argentina and one of the 10 largest globally, with a brand portolio […]
Germany: Rotkappchen acquires Sprizzero De Martin
Rotkappchen, the German sparkling wine specialist, is acquiring Italian aperitif brand Sprizzero De Martin, according to a report in the Thuringer Allgemeine. Sprizzero De Martin aperitifs are described as being made from “Italian wines, selected aromatic herbs, and natural – as well as secret – ingredients from the Dolomites Alps”. The Sprizzero De Martin range comes in […]
Denmark: Carlsberg expands male grooming line with shaving products
In support of the Movember Foundation which raises awareness of men’s health issues, brewer Carlsberg is launching Beer’d Beauty, a new beer-based series of shaving products for men. An extension to the firm’s first line of beer-infused male grooming products (shampoos and skin lotion) unveiled earlier in the year, the 200ml shaving collection is composed […]
Joaquim Vives, General Manager
Mane
Gama spoke to Joaquim Vives, General Manager, Mane Iberica. How is the growing demand for more ‘all natural’ formulations impacting on flavour & fragrance companies? This is a major trend and demand will keep growing if the economic situation continues to brighten. However, ‘all natural’ does not consistently point to the same definition when […]
Ori Yehudai, President & CEO
Frutarom
Gama spoke to Ori Yehudai, President & CEO, Frutarom. What should manufacturers do to be successful in the current economic climate? I believe that in order to be successful in an ever more challenging economic environment, we must demonstrate creativity and flexibility when dealing with our customers and provide top-notch service. Being able to […]
China: Tsingtao to acquire remaining Suntory stake
Beer firm Tsingtao has announced that it will acquire its remaining stake in its Suntory joint venture, according to a report in the Want China Times. In a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the company said that it woul buy a 50% stake in both the beer manufacturing and sales companies in its […]
Matteo Fantacchiotti, Global VP Commercial Diageo Reserve
Diageo
Gama spoke to Matteo Fantacchiotti, Global Vice President Commercial Diageo Reserve, Diageo. Which markets or consumer groups currently offer the greatest growth opportunities for FMCG companies? We see a new ‘Silk Route’, across the lines of the world magnet cities and hot spots. And this is where our focus is. Within this context, although high-net-worth […]