Portugal: Danone to add Portuguese desserts flavours to its Oikos yoghurts
Food and drinks multinational Danone has announced the launch of a new Oikos yoghurt with Bola de Berlim (Custard Doughnut) flavour, a typical Portuguese summer pastry. Ludovic Reysset, CEO of Danone Portugal, said: “The yoghurt category suffered in Portugal because it is considered a snack and, as a general rule, it is more used at […]
USA: Quintessential to acquire Accolade Wine’ brand portfolio
Family-owned wine importer Quintessential has announced the acquisition of US-produced wine portfolio of Accolade Wines for an undisclosed sum. With this deal, Quintessential will acquire the production, global sales, and marketing of four wine brands: Geyser Peak, Atlas Peak, Outlot and, XYZin. According to sources, this sale follows Accolade Wines’ strategy of “focus on building […]
UK: Euro Food Brands to acquire The Food Doctor brand
UK distributor of food and drink, Euro Food Brands, has announced the acquisition of The Food Doctor brand from William Jackson Food Group. The Food Doctor is a snack brand founded in 1999 which produces healthy foods such as bagels, wraps, pitta bread, and nut snacks, made of wholesome ingredients, according to sources. The new […]
Switzerland: Migros to partner InnovoPro to create chickpea protein yoghurt
Swiss retailer Migros has announced the launch of a new dairy-free yoghurt range made with chickpea protein from InnovoPro. InnovoPro is a food tech company based in Israel, which creates chickpea protein concentrates claiming to be the first company in the world to launch a 70% chickpea protein concentrate (CP Pro 70) being suitable for […]
UK: Asda to launch 100% recyclable crisp tube
UK retailer Asda has announced the launch of a 100% recyclable crisp tube, moving its entire Snax brand range into cardboard packaging. With this new packaging, the company will be able to cut 98.2 tonnes of non-recyclable materials, the equivalent of 2.34 million crisp tubes. The retailer has the commitment to reduce own-brand plastic packaging […]
Canada: Maple Leaf Food to sell Quebec plant to Giannone Poultry
Canadian meat firm Maple Leaf Food has announced the sale of its poultry plant in Drummondville, Quebec to Giannone Poultry. Founded in 1989, Giannone Poultry is a family business specialising in poultry slaughtering and cutting. The company’s products are distributed in Canada and the United States. According to sources, Maple Leaf Food will continue to […]
USA: HumanCo to acquire ice cream company Coconut Bliss
US holding company HumanCo has announced the acquisition of majority stake at Coconut Bliss, a plant-based ice cream producer for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2005, Coconut Bliss is an Oregon-based company dedicated to manufacturing dairy-free, vegan and organic ice cream pints, bars and sandwiches. According to sources, both companies intend to grow Coconut Bliss […]
Spain: Noel Alimentaria to built a new facility
Spanish meat producer Noel Alimentaria has announced the investment of €25 million on a new producing facility in Olot, Girona. The new facility, which is scheduled to be finished by June 2021, will have an area of 15,000 square-metres, 200 new jobs providing a “great boost for fresh produce division”, cutting, packaging, and freezing pig […]
UK: Diageo to launch “first” 100% paper-based spirits bottle
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the creation of what is says is the world’s first 100% plastic-free and paper-based spirits bottle, entirely made from “sustainably-sourced” wood pulp. Developed by packaging technology company Pulpex, the new bottle is said to be fully recyclable and “will allow brands to rethink their packaging designs, or […]
Estonia: Liviko to launch drinking and disinfectant vodka
Liviko, an Estonia-based distiller, has announced the launch of the dual-purpose vodka Travel Safe bio, a drinking vodka that can be used as a disinfectant. Founded in 1898, Liviko is a well-known exporter of brands such as Vana Tallinn Liqueur, Crafter’s London Dry Gin, and Crafter’s Aromatic Flower Gin. Made from 100% organic grains, this […]