UK: Britvic to close Norwich plant
Britvic, the UK-based soft drinks firm, has announced that it is proposing to close its manufacturing site in Norwich, UK , “following a detailed review of our manufacturing sites and distribution network”. The firm said the closure, which is set to take place “towards the end of 2019”, would “improve the efficiency and productivity of […]
USA: Coca-Cola acquires Topo Chico
Coca-Cola, the global soft drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of the Mexican sparkling mineral water brand Topo Chico. The acquisition has been made via the firm’s Venturing & Emerging Brands (VEB) unit, and will integrate Topo Chico into the portfolio of Cola-Cola brands. Topo Chico has been bottled in Cerro del Topo Chico, Monterrery since […]
Brazil: Unilever to acquire Mae Terra
FMCG multinational Unilever has announced the acquisition of Brazilian natural and organic food business Mae Terra for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 1979, Mae Terra manufactures organic foods and healthfood products, with a portfolio of more than 120 products including organic cereals, cookies, snacks and culinary products. “Growing at over 30% per year, Mae Terra […]
Muesli goes savoury with spiced vegetable launch
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 3rd October 2017: The popularity of ‘warming’ autumnal flavours and the growing influence of vegetable ingredients in the bakery space come under the spotlight in this month’s Innovation Insight, as we take a look at a product launch bringing a unique combination of root vegetables, nuts and spices to […]
USA: Jet.com to launch private label brand targeting millennials
Jet.com, the e-commerce retailer acquired by retail giant Walmart in 2016, is to launch a line of own brand grocery products under the name Uniquely J, according to a report in the New York Post. The move comes as e-commerce rival Amazon steps up its activities in the FMCG space, including launching its own line of private label […]
Canada: SunOpta exits nutrition bar business
SunOpta, a Canadian company focused on organic, GM-free and speciality foods, has announced that it is exiting the nutritional snack bar business with the cessation of operations at its facility in Carson City, NV, USA. Nutrition bars accounted for $13 million of SunOpta’s revenue in fiscal 2016, and $11 million of revenue during the first half […]
South Korea: Unilever to acquire Carver Korea
Unilever, the global FMCG firm, has announced that it is to buy South Korean skincare and cosmetics firm Carver Korea in a €2.27 billion deal. Founded in 1999, Carver Korea originated as an aesthetics company supplying professional products to beauty salons, and is now said to be the fastest-growing skincare business in South Korea, through sales […]
France: Danone takes stake in baby food start up Yooji
French multinational Danone has announced an investment in organic frozen baby food start up Yooji, through its investment arm Danone Manifesto Ventures. Founded in September 2012, Yooji is said to be aiming to revolutionise baby food by providing frozen portion-sized products that are sourced from organic farms. The firm’s range is claimed to respond to a growing […]
USA: Nestle to construct new Purina factory in Georgia
Nestle Purina, the pet care arm of the Swiss FMCG giant, has announced a $320 million investment in the construction of a new manufacturing plant and distribution centre in Hart County, GA, USA, the first new Purina factory to be built in the US in more than two decades. The company said it intended to create […]
USA: Unilever to launch Lipton Wellness tea range
FMCG multinational Unilever has launched Lipton Wellness, a new range of tea described as being made with botanicals and blended with essential oils. The new range, which is being launched in the US, comes in five varieties: Stress Less, a herbal infusion made of cinnamon, chamomile and lavender; Detox, featuring dandelion, nettle and grapefruit; Soothe […]