USA: Kellogg and Six Star collaborate on whey protein powder
Food giant Kellogg and sports nutrition firm Iovate Health Sciences have collaborated on the launch of new whey protein powders whose flavours are inspired by classic Kellogg’s breakfast cereals. The new Six Star 100% Whey Protein Plus will be available in Frosted Flakes and Froot Loops flavours and contains 30g of protein, 6.7g of branched-chain […]
USA: MGP Ingredients to acquire Penelope Bourbon
MGP Ingredients, a leading provider of distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredient solutions, has announced that its subsidiary Luxco has reached an agreement to purchase Penelope Bourbon and its assets. In a press release, MGP Ingredients said the deal includes a portfolio of high-quality whiskeys in the premium plus price tiers, as well as […]
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 […]
France: Auchan expands retail footprint to Algeria
French retailer Auchan has announced the opening of it first store in Algeria, with doors expected to open in Q4 of this year. In a press release, Auchan said the expansion to Algeria, which is the third country that the group has entered in Africa after Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire, has been made possible through […]
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 […]
Brazil: Heineken to invest R$1.5 billion to expand premium beer lines
Multinational Dutch brewer Heineken has announced that the company is to invest R$1.5 billion ($243 million) to expand its premium beer operations in Brazil’s Northeast region. According to an article in Exame, the group is planning to allocate the investment to its Igarassu (Pernambuco) and Alagoinhas (Bahia) plants. The investment will enable the Igarassu plant […]
Germany: Sofidel acquires household paper firm Hakle
Italian firm Sofidel, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of household paper products, has announced the acquisition of German peer Hakle for an undisclosed sum. In a press release, Sofidel said it was acquiring the toilet tissue brand Hakle, the moist tissue brand Hakle Feucht, and the kitchen towel brands Dick & Durstig and Servus, […]
Netherlands: Spar enters Latin America
Dutch convenience retailer Spar has announced its first foray into the Latin American market with the opening of an outlet located in Paraguaian city of Luque. In a statement, Spar said the new store, which opened on 5th May, is operated by Amiria Group, which has been granted a license to operate the brand in the […]
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 […]