Netherlands: DOC Dairy Partners acquires Uniekaas
Uniekaas, a Dutch cheesemaker, has announced that it is to be acquired by DOC Dairy Partners, a subsidiary of German dairy company DMK. The deal includes Uniekaas’s complete maturing, packaging and production facilities in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands. Certain activities, such as the brands Tjiezi and Parrano, are excluded from the transaction, however, and will continue under the […]
UK: Pernod Ricard divests Glenallachie whisky brand
Pernod Ricard, the global wine and spirits firm, has announced the disposal of its Glenvallachie whisky brand to a consortium of Scotch whisky executives through its Chivas Brothers subsidiary. The transaction includes the Glenallachie single malt brand and the MacNair’s and White Heather blended scotch brands, as well as relevant inventories, Pernod Ricard said in […]
France: Ferrero opens new logistics centre
Italian confectionery multinational Ferrero has partnered with SPI Logistic to open a new logistics and packaging centre in France. The new facility is said to be equipped with the latest technology, allowing Ferrero to receive real-time information on the operation of its products and also allowing SPI Logistic control the operating parameters of the site. According […]
USA: Guenther & Son acquires Les Plats Du Chef
UScereal firm Guenther & Son has acquired frozen meal and snack company Les Plats Du Chef . Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Montreal, Les Plats Du Chef operates two facilities in Montreal and Toronto. It produces soups, dips, empanadas, oatmeal and other foods under the Cuisine Adventures brand name. It also […]
Italy: Carrefour introduces two new store formats
French retail giant Carrefour is introducing new supermarket and convenience store formats in Italy under the names Carrefour Market Attrazione 2.0 (‘Attraction 2.0’) and Carrefour Express 3 Minuti (‘3 Minutes’). According to European Supermarket Magazine, Carrefour Attrazione 2.0 is 2,500 sq m in size. Located in Promezia (Lagio), it is open 24 hours a day, […]
Finland: S Group acquires Stockmann stores
Finnish department store chain Stockmann Group has announced the sale of delicatessen grocery stores to retailer S Group. According to a statement by Stockmannn Group, S Group plans to develop the delicatessen stores into “European top-level flagship stores”. The deal, which is subject to approval by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority, will see employees […]
Brazil: Ambev launches Livramento alcoholic drink
Brazilian beverage producer Ambev has introduced a new alcoholic drink inspired by flavours from the northeast of Brazil, named Livramento (‘Deliverance’). Produced in the northeast of Brazil and described by being inspired by the culture of the region, the new lightly sparkling drink is available in the flavours of Honey & Lime and Catuaba (a […]
Spain: Cerealto to acquire Italian Pastificio Mediterranea
Cerealto, a Spanish food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Italian pasta producer Pastificio Mediterranea. As part of the agreement, Cerealto will maintain 100% of the workforce, a total of 63 employees, as well as machinery and production lines at the pastamaker’s facility located in Silvano D’Orba, Alessandria. According to a company press release, Cerealto […]
Germany: Katjes to acquire Cloetta Italy
Katjes, a German confectionery firm, has signed an agreement to acquire the Italian business of Swedish sweetmaker Cloetta for 450 million SEK ($53.4 million). Cloetta Italy employs 400 people across its four facilities in Italy and in 2016 had annual sales of 745 million SEK ($879 million). “This is a very good solution for all […]
UK: PepsiCo launches Quaker “on-the-go” breakfast line
PepsiCo has launched a new line of breakfast alternatives – comprising ‘squeezable oats’ and ‘porridge squares’ – targeting on-the-go-occasions and sold under the Quaker Oaks To Go name. Fruit & Oat Squeeze is described as a mixture of yogurt, oats and fruit that can be eaten straight from the pouch. Claimed to be free from […]