Japan: Meiji launches yoghurt boasting skin hydration, UV protection benefits
Meiji, the diversified Japanese food business, has announced the launch of Meiji W Skin Care Yogurt, a new dairy yoghurt that has been formulated to protect the skin from UV radiation, as well to maintain hydration and relieve skin dryness. According to Meiji, Meiji W Skin Care Yogurt combines SC-2 lactic acid bacteria (L. bulgaricus OLL1247 […]
USA: Lotus Bakeries partners with Froneri on ice cream launches
Belgian biscuit and cake manufacturer Lotus Bakeries has announced a licensing agreement with ice cream specialist Froneri to accelerate the growth of its Lotus Biscoff brand in the US ice cream market. The partnership is set to operate as a sub-licence under an agreement reached between Mondelez International and Lotus Bakeries in 2024 covering Biscoff cookie production in India […]
France: Carrefour to launch new store concept in Paris metro
French retailer Carrefour has announced the opening of 45 stores in Paris metro stations under the new banner Carrefour Proximite. According to sources, the Carrefour Proximite stores will range in size from 50 to 250 sq m and be opened as part of the Grand Paris Express metro expansion project. The new concept is said to offer […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Peggy Davies, PLMA – World of Private Label 2025
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 – World of Private Label? PLMA’s World of Private Label Trade Show in Amsterdam is the place to be if you are involved in private label, whether […]
USA: PepsiCo to acquire prebiotic soda brand Poppi
FMCG giant PepsiCo has announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion. Poppi is made with fruit juice, apple cider vinegar, and prebiotics, with less than 5g of sugar per serving, and is available across the US in 14 flavours. Commenting on […]
France: Sicard sells factory to La Boulangere & Co
French-based brioche specialist Sicard has announced the sale of a factory in Saint-Jean-de-Beugne to bakery peer La Boulangere & Co. According to sources, the factory is an 3,000 sq m in size and sits on a 40,000 sq mt plot. Commenting on the decision, Sicard president Véronique Sicard said: “This partial sale is an essential […]
Giovanna Flor, Chief Executive Officer
Bauer
Gama spoke to Giovanna Flor, Chief Executive Officer, Bauer. What are the main trends that are expected to influence the food industry in Italy in 2025 and beyond? Modern consumers are focused on the quality of ingredients and healthy eating, but above all they have less time to spend in the kitchen due to […]
Tradeshow Insight: IFE 2025
Offering its 30,000 visitors the opportunity to “immerse themselves in food and drink product discovery”, the latest edition of International Food Event, IFE once again proved to be a vibrant showcase of the biggest and brightest food and drink innovations from the UK and beyond. With ExCel in London’s Docklands playing host, IFE brought together […]
Australia: Entyce Food Ingredients acquires citrus juice brand Naked Rivals
Australian importer and manufacturer Entyce Food Ingredients has announced the acquisition of Naked Rivals, an Australian startup that produces “innovative and sustainable” citrus juice products. In a press release, Entyce Food Ingredients said Naked Rivals produces freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice, free from pits, peel and preservatives, sold in trays of “cubes” that are each said […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Charlotte Tickle, Food & Drink Trends & Innovations 2025
Gama spoke to Charlotte Tickle, Production Director at Global Insight Conferences, ahead of the latest edition of Food & Drink Trends & Innovations. What are your expectations for this year’s Food & Drink Trends & Innovations? We’ve been running the Food & Drink Trends & Innovations conference for 11 years now – so while the […]