India: CCL Products to invest $300 million in instant coffee plant
Indian instant coffee maker CCL Products has announced plans to build a new 400 crore INR ($304 million) manufacturing plant in Kuvvakolli, in India’s Andhra Pradesh state, according to an Economic Times report. The facility, which is to be built on a 22-acre site, will include a plant with an annual capacity of 16,000 metric […]
India: CCL Products acquires coffee brands from Lofbergs
Indian instant coffee maker CCL Products has acquired the Percol, Rocket Fuel, Plantation Wharf, The London Blend, Perk Up and Percol Fusion brands from Food Brands Group, a subsidiary of Swedish coffee firm Lofbergs, for £0.55 million ($0.69. million), according to a report in the Free Press Journal. The deal will give CCL Products access to […]
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, […]
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 […]
Look Ahead: Peggy Davies, PLMA – World of Private Label 2023
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are your expectations for this edition of PLMA? We have seen tremendous interest from the industry; thus, expectations are high. We expect two dynamic days of business meetings, sharing ideas and sourcing for new […]
USA: Coca-Cola to build Fairlife facility in New York state
Multinational beverage firm Coca-Cola has announced plans to build a new facility in upstate New York to produce Fairlife branded products. In a statement, the company said the decision to build the facility was part of its plans to expand in the Northeast market and represents an investment of $650 million in the region. Located […]
India: ITC launches Fruits ‘N Bits fruit beverage line
ITC, the leading Indian conglomerate, has announced the debut of Fruits ‘N Bits, a line of fruit beverages that are claimed to have real fruit chunks and seeds. Launched under the B Natural brand, the new line is claimed to be free from concentrates and added preservatives, and comes in the varieties Mixed Fruit, Litchi […]
Australia: Kirin acquires supplement firm Blackmores
Japanese brewer Kirin has announced the acquisition of Blackmores, an Australian vitamin and supplement producer, in a deal worth $1.2 billion. According to a Reuters report, the deal will enable Kirin to further diversify its portfolio. While alcoholic beverages comprise around half of Kirin’s sales, the company also has a health sciences division which the […]
Tradeshow Insight: Food & Drink Expo 2023
This April, thousands of delegates descended on the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, as stakeholders from across the hospitality, manufacturing, grocery and speciality & convenience retail sectors once again gathered together for the 2023 edition of the Food & Drink Expo. Altogether, over 1,500 suppliers took to the show floor to showcase their latest […]
Tradeshow Insight: Natural & Organic Products Europe 2023
London’s ExCel exhibition centre played host to yet another showcase of global innovation in mid April, as Natural & Organic Products Europe (NOPE) returned for its latest outing in the heart of the UK capital. Boasting a range of “the best, most environmentally friendly, health-conscious” products covering all sectors of the fast moving consumer goods […]