Denmark: Arla sells Rynkeby Foods to Eckes-Granini
Danish dairy cooperative Arla has announced that it is selling its Rynkeby Foods division to German juice firm Eckes-Granini. Rynkeby is the largest manufacturer of juice and cordials in the Nordic region, selling more than 130 million litres of beverages for consumers primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland under the brands Rynkeby and God Morgon. Arla […]
UK: Taylors of Harrogate introduces iced coffee blend
UK tea and coffee firm Taylors of Harrogate, the company behind the Taylors of Harrogate and Yorkshire tea brands, has launched a new limited-edition iced coffee blend designed for filters and cafetieres. Made using a blend of roast and ground Arabica beans sourced from Central and South America, Africa and Indonesia, Taylor’s of Harrogate Iced […]
Denmark: Arla Foods opens facility in Senegal
Denmark-based dairy producer Arla Foods has officially opened a new milk powder packaging facility in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. According to Arla Foods, the new site is an important step for the company as it pursues its 2020 Strategy, with Senegal said to be a significant gateway to further expansion in the West African […]
‘High protein’ and ‘high fibre’ vie for functional supremacy
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 20th May 2016: Baby drinks, dairy, snacks, dairy & dairy alternative drinks and functional drinks are among the key markets for high protein claims in new food and drink launches over the past two years, according to Gama’s latest study of global food and drinks innovation. Taking into account products reported […]
Tradeshow Insight: Alimentaria 2016
In April, Spain once again became the focal point for the world’s consumer goods firms as Alimentaria returned for its latest edition at Barcelona’s Fira Gran Via. Now into its 40th year, Alimentaria hosted a total of 140,000 visitors from 157 countries (16 more than in 2014), indicating, in the show’s words, “its international pulling […]
USA: Nothing But Real launches oat-based protein shakes
US health food start-up Nothing But Real has announced the launch of its first product: a chocolate flavour drink containing oat and pea protein. Launching in May, Nothing But Real Oat Chocolate & Protein Drink is described as being made from whole grain oats, lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup. Offering “hunger-busting” benefits, it is […]
UK: Plant water firm Sibberi releases bamboo water
UK-based firm Sibberi is extending its range of bottled plant waters with the launch of a new drink based on bamboo. The third in Sibberi’s line of plant waters, which also includes maple and birch, Sibberi Bamboo Water is claimed to be “just as hydrating as coconut water, but with zero sugar” , and is […]
UK: Coca-Cola to explore food pairings
World-leading non-alcoholic drinks firm Coca-Cola is exploring a new marketing campaign that will see the firm offer meal and recipe suggestions that can be paired with its soft drinks, according to an article in the Drum. Quoting Coca-Cola Enterprises vice president and general manager Leendert den Hollander, the Drum reports that the company arrived at […]
India: Nestle introduces “insta-filter” coffee
FMCG multinational Nestle is set to expand its coffee offering in India with the launch of Nescafe Sunrise Insta-Filter Coffee – “which provides the taste of filter coffee and yet does not require a filter”. According to Nestle, the new coffee is made from 100% Indian coffee beans, handpicked from Coorg and Chikmagalur, blended, roasted […]
Portugal: Agua de Luso launches water with coconut water and lime
Portuguese soft drinks firm Agua de Luso has launched a new product that blends natural water with fruit juice and coconut water. The launch is part of Agua de Luso’s Luso Fruta (‘Fruit’) range that is described as being made with natural juice fruit, no artificial colours or preservatives, and as only containing natural occurring […]