Switzerland: Coop to launch vegetarian store
Coop, the leading Swiss grocery retailer, is set to launch a new retail outlet offering vegetarian friendly products, according to a report in 20 Minuten. Specific details of the new concept are said to remain closely guarded, but 20 Minuten reports that the store is set to be named Karma and will focus on products […]
Australia: Mondelez invests in Cadbury brand
FMCG multinational Mondelez International has recently announced the expansion of its Cadbury chocolate factory in Hobart, Australia, and the introduction of a new range of Cadbury Dark Milk chocolates. According to Inside FMCG, the company invested A$4 million ($2.9 million) to expand the site, by acquiring new equipment for two new production lines. Mondelez spokeswoman […]
Netherlands: Jumbo introduces ketchup made with ‘waste food’
Dutch retailer Jumbo has launched a new range of table sauces developed in partnership with Verspillingsfabriek (‘Waste Factory’), an organization that uses leftover or ‘waste’ ingredients to prepare soups, sauces and spreads. The new range includes Tomato Ketchup, Curry Ketchup and BBQ Ketchup and, according to sources, was created by Jumbo’s ‘Innovative Lab’ and chef […]
USA: Beam Suntory partners with White Coffee
Beam Suntory, the US spirits manufacturer,has partnered with White Coffee to create Jim Beam Bourbon Flavored Coffees, a line of non-alcoholic coffees. The new line, infused with 100% Arabica coffee, is said to feature “Jim Beam’s rich flavor, offering mellow hints of caramel and vanilla”. Five varieties will be available in stores nationwide from spring: […]
India: PepsiCo ventures into dairy market
US-based food and soft drinks giant PepsiCo has announced the launch of a new Oats + Milk beverage under the Quaker Oats brand. According to sources, the nutritional grain and dairy drink was developed using a patented SoliOats technology that blends oats with milk, and marks the entry of the company in the dairy market […]
USA: Walmart to launch private label for Italian products
US based retail giant Walmart has announced a one-year agreement with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) to launch a new range of imported products from Italy under a new private label. According to European Supermarket Magazine (ESM), the new agreement will see the retailer will buy 16% more food and wine products from Italy per […]
Brazil: Vigor launches new Greek yoghurt
Brazilian dairy firm Vigor has announced the launch of a new Greek yoghurt with fruit pieces. Said to be unique due to the large size of its fruit pieces, Vigor Greek yoghurt is available in the three flavours of Cranberry, Apricot and Coconut. It is sold in packs that feature black and gold colours with the […]
USA: PepsiCo launches Pepsi Fire
PepsiCo, the global snacks and soft drinks giant, will unveil a new limited edition of flavoured cola under the Pepsi Fire brand name. Packed in 20oz bottles and 12oz cans, Pepsi Fire is a cinnamon-flavoured beverage that will be available for eight weeks in the US starting on 22nd May. Lauren Cohen, marketing director for Pepsi, […]
Canada: Unilever introduces Dove “Real Beauty Bottles”
FMCG giant Unilever is introducing a range of limited edition bottles under its personal care brand Dove as part of a marketing campaign to reinforce the brand’s celebration that beauty comes in many shades and shapes. The idea of the Real Beauty Bottles campaign is to allow women to buy the bottle that best mimics their […]
Netherlands: FrieslandCampina introduces Vifit Sport
Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina has introduced a sports nutrition range under the Vifit Sport brand that is described as being high in protein. The product range has reportedly been developed in response to the needs of both amateur and elite athletes and is claimed to help the body recover and build muscle after exercising, Each […]