USA: Ferrara to close plant in Creston
Ferrara, a US confectionery firm, is set to close its plant in Creston, IA with the loss of 250 jobs, according to a report in the Des Moines Register. Ferrara manufactures products under a total of 16 brands, including Trolli, Lemonheads and RedHots, with a focus on gummy confectionery. The company is reported as saying […]
Switzerland: Migros launches Mibebe organic baby food brand
Swiss retailer Migros has introduced a new line of organic private label baby food under the Mibebe brand name. The new line is targeted at babies up to 1 year of age and comprises 27 products that are said to be made with natural and high-quality ingredients and no added sugar. The Mibabe range includes […]
Germany: Hassia acquires Bionade and Ti brands
Hassia, the German mineral water and soft drinks firm, is acquiring the carbonated drink brand Bionade and ice tea brand Ti from current owners Radeberger, according to a report in Handelsblatt. Launched in Germany in the early 1990s, the Bionade brand is now distributed across the country in retail and foodservice channels. Produced with malt and fruit […]
Australia: Coca-Cola launches Keri Juice Blenders
Multinational beverage company Coca-Cola is looking to tap in to a “growing” juice category in Australia by launching a new brand called Keri Juice Blenders. According to Coca-Cola, the new single-serving juices are targeted at working adults who are focused on their health and wellbeing, and are made with natural and “unique” ingredients. The range […]
Netherlands: De Kuyper acquires Heering liqueur
De Kuyper, a Netherlands-based spirits producer, is acquiring the Heering liqueur brand from Danish firm Peter Heering, FoodBev reports. The Heering lineup consists of a cherry and a coffee liqueur that are both promoted for their use in cocktails. Heering Cherry Liqueur has been produced since 1818, while Heering Coffee Liqueur was launched in 2007. […]
Italy: Carrefour introduces Filiera Qualita private label
Carrefour Italia, the Italian arm of the French retail group has announced the launch of a new brand to highlight sustainable practices and home-grown produce. According to the retailer, the new Filiera Qualita brand will be added to products from 4,700 suppliers demonstrating high ethical standards, including avoidance of antibiotics, animal welfare, support for biodiversity […]
USA: Kellogg to acquire Chicago Bar Company
Cereal and snacks giant Kellogg has announced the acquisition of Chicago Bar Company, the manufacturer of the RXBAR brand of nutrition bars. RXBAR, described as the fastest growing nutrition bar brand in the US, is promoted as a clean-label snack bar made from egg whites, fruit and nuts, containing 12g of protein per serving. 11 different varieties are available, alongside […]
France: Casino opens Franprix Noe convenience stores
Casino, the French retail giant, is launching a new convenience stores concept focusing on organic, gourmet and locally sourced products. Launched under the Franprix Noe banner, the new concept is already available through two stores recently opened in Paris that are said to be aimed at meeting the needs of urban consumers. Casino said that […]
Germany: Coca-Cola to close plant in Weimar
US soft drinks giant Coca-Cola is set to axe a bottling facility in Weimar, central Germany, with 178 positions under threat, according to a report in the Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk. Coca-Cola cited overcapacity as the reason behind the decision, following a decline in sales of products packaged in reusable PET bottles. The planned closure is set to […]
Italy: Campari to sell Lemonsoda business to Unibrew
Campari, the Italian wine and spirits producer, has announced its intention to sell its soft drinks business Lemonsoda to Danish brewing and beverage company Unibrew for €80 million ($94 million). According to a Campari statement, the decision to sell its non-alcoholic drink brands Lemonsoda, Oransoda, Pelmosoda and Mojito Soda, sold under the Freedea banner, as […]