Switzerland: Nestle launches Nesquik All Natural
Consumer goods giant Nestle has announced the launch of Nesquik All Natural cocoa powder, which is claimed to feature simplified, natural ingredients and is available in recyclable paper pouches. According to Nestle, the product is made with five natural, simplified ingredients, containing more cocoa than other Nesquik products. It is also claimed to contain less […]
Italy: Esselunga introduces private label brand for children
Italian retail store chain Esselunga has launched a new line of products under the CheJoy brand name, which are targeted at children from the age of four. Created in partnership with Walt Disney, the products feature Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck, as well as characters from the Frozen, Star […]
US: South Mill Champs to launch mushroom snack brand Shrooms
Leading US mushroom producer and supplier South Mill Champs is entering in the snack category by launching a mushroom-based snack. Launched under the Shrooms brand name, the new range consists of four lines in a total of 14 different flavours, all containing mushroom as their main ingredient: Shrooms Crispy Mushrooms, Shrooms Mushroom Jerky, Shrooms Splits […]
Colombia: Central Cervecera de Colombia introduces Andina beer
Central Cervecera de Colombia (CCC), a joint venture aimed at tapping demand for beer and malted drinks in Colombia, has announced the launch of a new brand called Andina and has also revealed plans to start producing international beer brands in its new plant. The CCC joint venture was formed in 2014 by Chile’s Compania […]
Germany: Katjes launches vegan chocolate bar
Katjes, the German sugar confectionery firm, is making its debut in the chocolate category with the launch of Katjes Chocjes, a vegan chocolate bar made using oat milk instead of cow’s milk. According to a report in Horizont, the new Katjes line is intended to have a focus on sustainability. The cocoa used in the bar is […]
Portugal: Delta Cafes moves into snacks with “coffee bar” launch
Portuguese coffee firm Delta Cafes has entered the snack bar business with the launch of a energy-boosting cereal bar that contains caffeine. Branded as Croffee, the cereal bar is said to be “healthy, satiating and stimulating” and comes in a brown-coloured wrapper bearing images of coffee beans. Each bar is said to contain caffeine content equivalent […]
Portugal: Nobre expands into cheese
Nobre, part of the Campofrio group, has launched a line of cheese, marking its entry into the dairy sector in Portugal. The firm, which is primarily known for its meat products, said the strategy would strengthen its position in the Portuguese market. According to the company, the new line is conveniently sliced, making it a […]
USA: Chobani launches non-dairy line
Chobani, the leading US greek yoghurt firm, has announced the launch of the company’s first plant-based product line under the name Chobani Non-Dairy. Claimed to be “packed” with probiotics and to contain 25% less sugar than other non-dairy brands, Chobani Non-Dary is described as a coconut-based blend with “only natural ingredients” and “real fruit” for a creamy […]
Brazil: Coca-Cola introduces Leao tea capsules
Coca-Cola has announed the launch of tea capsules under its Leao and Matte Leao brands for the Brazilian market. The new tea capsules are said to be compatible with Nespresso coffee makers and are available in three versions: Matte Leao Original and the “premium” line Leao Senses, which comes in the flavours Blackberry, Blueberry & […]
France: Clarins to launch natural brand My Clarins
Clarins, the French toiletries giant, is launching a new brand of natural toiletries in France and the UK under the My Clarins brand. According to a report in Cosmetics Business, the new line will target the 18 to 29 year old age bracket and will initially consist of nine products. Available from January 2019, the […]