South Africa: Dabur acquires hair care brand Long and Lasting
Dabur South Africa, a subsidiary of FMCG manufacturer Dabur, has announced the acquisition of hair care brand Long and Lasting by acquiring both manufacturer and distributor in a deal reportedly worth around 25 crore INR ($3.9 million). Long and Lasting is manufactured in South Africa by D&A Cosmetics, while the distributor of the product is […]
Japan: Megmilk Snow Brand invests $5.6 million in yoghurt drinks
Japanese dairy specialist Yukijirushi Megmilk (trading as Megmilk Snow Brand) has announced plans to increase production capacity for yoghurt drink in western Japan by extending its Kyoto facility. The reason for the investment is said to be high demand for on-the-go yoghurt drinks due to heightened health concerns, and the popularity of the company’s Megumi […]
Japan: Asahi launches new spirits brands
Japan based beverage maker Asahi has unveiled two new “innovative” spirits brands in Japan under the brand name Coffey. The “premium” brands, to be available from June, are Coffey Gin and Coffey Vodka, sold under the Nikka brand. Both are said to have been distilled in a “Coffey still”, which is claimed to be”a very […]
Japan: Calbee makes further investment
Japan-based snack manufacturer Calbee has decided to invest ¥700 million ($63.4 million) at its Kyoto plant to start producing Frugra, a brand of fruit granola products. Once built, it will be the third plant producing Frugra brand products in Japan and the third investment Calbee made for the brand in recent times. It has previously invested […]
Denmark: Arla opens innovation centre
Danish dairy cooperative Arla Foods has opened a new innovation centre situated in Aarhus, Denmark as part of its growth plans for the next decade. The innovation centre, which will employ 150 specialists from different countries, will work with scientists and universities on research within several different areas. “It is in our DNA to collaborate to […]
Malaysia: Fonterrra invests $5 million in operations
New Zealand based dairy firm Fonterra has invested 20 million MYR ($5 million) in its Malaysian milk powder facility at its Susumas site in Kuala Lumpur. According to Jose Miguel Porraz-Lando, managing director of Fonterra brands Malaysia and Singapore, the investment is part of Fonterra’s commitment to food safety and quality. “We continually invest in […]
USA: Beam Suntory partners with White Coffee
Beam Suntory, the US spirits manufacturer,has partnered with White Coffee to create Jim Beam Bourbon Flavored Coffees, a line of non-alcoholic coffees. The new line, infused with 100% Arabica coffee, is said to feature “Jim Beam’s rich flavor, offering mellow hints of caramel and vanilla”. Five varieties will be available in stores nationwide from spring: […]
Norway: Orkla Food to buy SR Food
Orkla Food Ingredients, the company supplier of branded consumer goods and concept solutions to the grocery sector, has announced the acquisition of an 80% stake of SR Food through its subsidiary Dragsbaek A/S. With the acquisition, Orkla is aiming to strengthen its position as a supplier of organic and vegetarian foods. SR Food is a privately-owned […]
India: PepsiCo ventures into dairy market
US-based food and soft drinks giant PepsiCo has announced the launch of a new Oats + Milk beverage under the Quaker Oats brand. According to sources, the nutritional grain and dairy drink was developed using a patented SoliOats technology that blends oats with milk, and marks the entry of the company in the dairy market […]
USA: Walmart to launch private label for Italian products
US based retail giant Walmart has announced a one-year agreement with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) to launch a new range of imported products from Italy under a new private label. According to European Supermarket Magazine (ESM), the new agreement will see the retailer will buy 16% more food and wine products from Italy per […]