USA: Keurig Green Mountain to build new coffee facility
Keurig Green Mountain, the North American coffee giant, has announced the construction of a new facility for its K-Cup coffee capsules. The new plant, located in Moore, SC, USA, is projected to see an investment of $350 million and lead to the creation of 500 jobs. Keurig Green Mountain said that the facility would primarily house coffee […]
USA: Coca-Cola announces new juice line at Kenya plant
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, Africa’s largest bottling company, has opened a new juice line at its Nairobi facilities in Kenya. The result of an investment of 7 billion KES ($70 million), the new juice line will manufacture a range of products such as fruit juices, sports drinks, dairy fusions, juices with bits and iced tea. Coca-Cola […]
UK: AG Barr launches Rubicon Street Drinks
AG Barr, the Scotland-based soft drinks firm, has announced the launch of a new range called Street Drinks to be marketed under its Rubicon brand. Promising “a whole new world of refreshment”, Rubicon Street Drinks are sasid to feature four unique flavours “inspired by authentic street drinks from some of the world’s hottest places”. The blends of […]
Netherlands: FrieslandCampina invests in Holland Dairy
FrieslandCampina, the Dutch dairy giant, has announced that it has made an investment in the Ethiopian dairy firm Holland Dairy, in partnership with Veris Investments, an Amsterdam-based private equity firm. Veris Investments describes itself as an independent firm that “makes equity and mezzanine investments in companies and projects with activities in the food value chain in […]
UK: Intersnack to acquire Tyrrells business
German snacks firm Internsack has announced the acquisition of UK crisp business Tyrrells from US confectioner Hershey for an undisclosed sum. The Tyrrells business includes a head office and two manufacturing sites in the UK, along with US manufacturing operations, the Aroma Snacks business in Germany and Yarra Valley Snack Foods in Australia. Hershey acquired Tyrrells […]
Portugal: Nestle to invest €40 million in production sites
FMCG giant Nestle has announced that it is intending to invest €40 million ($47 million) to upgrade its production capabilities in Portugal, with 80% of the amount to be invested this year. According to Terranova, the investment will be made in the next 18 to 20 months in two plants – one in Avanca in […]
USA: Nestle introduces Coffee-Mate cold brew coffee
FMCG giant Nestle has announced the launch of a cold brew coffee line under its coffee creamer brand Coffee-Mate. Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss cold brew coffee is said to be designed to bring the premium coffee shop experience to the consumer’s home or work. According to the manufacturer, the product is made with natural high quality […]
Colombia: Unilever to build new plant
FMCG multinational Unilever has announced plans to build a new personal care plant in Palmira, Colombia for brands such as Tresemme, Dove and Sedal, according to a report in Dinero. The decision comes a year after Unilever acquired Quala’s personal hygiene unit, which includes brands such as Savital and Savile hair care and skin cleansing […]
Portugal: Nobre introduces meat substitute line Vegalia
Nobre, a Portuguese meat products firm, is expanding into the burgeoning meat substitute space with a line of imitation meat products under the Nobre Vegalia brand name. Products in the Nobre Vegalia range are said to be targeted at the “flexitarian community” – typically consumers who are not vegetarian but who are looking to reduce […]
France: Avril signs alliance with Costa d’Oro brand owners
Avril, a French firm active in sectors such as oil, eggs and animal feed, has announced an alliance with the founding families of the Italian olive oil brand Costa d’Oro. “The partners aim to raise the Costa d’Oro brand to become the global reference in top quality olive oil, combining natural authenticity, innovation and traceability”, Avril […]