Japan: Coca-Cola to produce its first alcoholic drink
Coca Cola, the soft drink multinational, has announced plans to launch a ‘chu-hi’ style alcopop in Japan that will be the company’s first alcoholic drink in its 132 years of history. ‘Chu-hi’ is a canned sparkling flavoured drink that traditionally includes a distilled local beverage called shochu. The drink ranges in alcohol content from 3 […]
USA: Carrington Farms acquires Tera’swhey
Natural foods firm Carrington Farms has announced the acquisition of Tera’swhey, the leading producer of organic whey protein in the US. Madison, WI based Tera’swhey was founded in 2009 and produces USDA. certified organic whey protein made from grass-fed dairy cows. The company also offers rBGH-free whey protein and goat whey protein powder. Announcing the […]
Look Ahead: Josep Antoni Valls, Alimentaria 2018
Gama spoke to Josep Antoni Valls, Managing Director, Alimentaria, ahead of the event’s 2018 edition. What are your expectations for this edition of Alimentaria? This year the joint event of Alimentaria with Hostelco, the International Exhibition of Equipment for Restaurants, Hotels and Mass Catering, will create one of the largest international platforms for the food, […]
Brazil: Nestle to invest R$200 million in Nescafe Dolce Gusto site
FMCG giant Nestle has announced that it is investing R$200 million ($61 million) in its Nescafe Dolce Gusto Factory in Brazil, located in Monte Claros, Minas Gerais. According to InfoMoney, the investment will double the factory’s current production capacity to 800 million capsules per year. The investment will allow the opening of two new production […]
USA: Hiland Dairy launches flavoured milks
US dairy company Hiland Dairy has announced the release of four new variants of flavoured milk. According to the company, the new “indulgent” flavours are being launched to celebrate spring and are made with fresh and pure dairy milk from local farmers. Greg Stephenson, marketing manager at Hiland Dairy, said: “Flavoured milk is a great […]
Brazil: Dr Schar to acquire Beladri
Italian-based gluten free company Dr Schar has announced the acquisition of Beladri, a Brazilian firm that has been producing gluten free products exclusively for 11 years. According to Giro News, Dr Schar has been studying ways to expand its portfolio in the Brazilian market and Beladri was seen as an opportunity to achieve that goal. […]
USA: Conagra Brands and JM Smucker call off Wesson deal
US food manufacturers Conagra Brands and JM Smucker have annnounced that they are to call off the the latter’s acquisition of the Wesson cooking oil brand, following objections raised by the Federal Trade Commission. In a statement, Conagra Brands said: “While we are disappointed by and disagree with the Commission’s decision, we have determined that […]
UK: AG Barr announces Strathmore Botanics range
AG Barr, the soft drinks group behind brands such as Irn-Bru, has launched Strathmore Botanics, a new range of spring water infused with natural botanicals and fruit flavours. In a statement, AG Barr said that the drink, which is free from calories and added sugar, is designed to “tap into the growing popularity of natural […]
Canada: Nestle to invest C$51.5 million in London ice cream factory
The Canadian arm of consumer goods giant Nestle has announced an investment of C$51.5 million ($398 million) to increase production capabilities at its ice cream factory on Wilton Grove Road in London, ON. The factory, which produces ice cream for brands such as Haagen-Dazs, Parlour and Drumstick, will increase its current footprint by 836 sq […]
Brazil: McCain to take 49% stake in Forno De Minas
Potato and frozen food specialist McCain, via its Brazilian subsidiary, is taking a 49% stake in Forno De Minas, a manufacturer of traditional Brazilian pao de queijo (‘cheese bread’), according to a report in Foodbev. Founded in 1990, Forno De Minas manufactures a range of frozen and fresh products including waffles, filled pasta and puff […]