Australia: Mars introduces M&M’s chocolate blocks
Global confectionery giant Mars has launched its first M&M’s chocolate block in Australia. The new launch will see the entry of the brand into the chocolate bar category with a combination of M&M’s mini chocolates and smooth milk chocolate, according to information. “We’re really excited to bring something new to chocolate lovers across Australia”, commented […]
USA: Unilever acquires Sir Kensington’s
FMCG multinational Unilever has announced the purchase of start-up company Sir Kensington’s, a condiment firm based in New York. Sir Kensington’s is described by Unilever as a pioneer and leader in condiments sold in the organic and natural marketplace, producing premium mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise and also a vegan mayonnaise called Fabanaine, made from aquafaba. Kees Kruythoff, […]
Canada: Ansell launches world’s first anti-viral condom
Ansell, an Australian contraceptive manufacturer, is launching the world’s first condom to feature anti-viral technology, according to a report in Inside FMCG . The condom, launching in Canada, is marketed under the LifeStyles Dual Protect brand, and it was developed with the active ingredient VivaGel, which was created by Australian biotech firm Starpharma. The VivaGel […]
UK: Icelandic Group to sell Seachill unit
Fish and seafood firm Icelandic Group is to sell its UK operations Seachill, according to a report in the Grimsby Telegraph. Founded in 1998, Seachill has grown to become one of the largest fish processors in the UK, employing 750 staff in two facilities in the Lincolnshire town of Grimsby. The firm, which posted £266.3 […]
Spain: Puig joins forces with Clarins in Oceania
Spanish fashion and perfumes multinational Puig has reached an agreement with Trimex, a subsidiary company of Clarins in Oceania, to strengthen the distribution of Puig’s premium and prestige brands in Australia and New Zealand, according to a report in El Confidencial. With the new partnership agreement, Trimex will now be in charge of providing logistics, […]
UK: Warburtons to close Milton Keynes site
Warburtons, the leading UK bread producer, is set to close its Giles Foods facility in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, according to a report in British Baker. The site, which provides contract manufacturing services for private label customers, employs 218 staff. Commenting on the proposed closure, Warburtons said the move was a result of “significant ongoing challenges […]
Germany: Muller to close Homann sites
German and dairy manufacturer Muller is set to close production sites in Dissen and Bad Essen, Lower Saxony, according to a report in the Osnabrucker Zeitung. The move comes as the firm looks to modernize production facilities for its Homann foods business, having previously announced its intention to invest around €500 million ($536 million) in […]
Brazil: Nestle negotiating sale of brands to competitors – reports
FMCG multinational Nestle is currently in negotiations to sell a number of its brands, as well as brands owned by Garoto, according to a report in Valor. The sale is described as a requirement by Brazilian antitrust authorities to approve the merger of Nestle with Garoto, which was first announced in 2004. Valor reports that […]
Nicolas Panniez, Category Manager
Ferrero
Gama spoke to Nicolas Panniez, Category Manager, Ferrero. How is the way food companies are looking to reach and engage with consumers changing? How can a brand successfully resonate with consumers? Companies and their brands need to be flexible in their marketing mix and continuously monitor changing consumption and shopping behaviour. Gathering data and translating […]
UK: Bright Food to sell Weetabix to Post for $1.8 billion
Weetabix, the largest cereal company in the UK, is to be sold to Post Holdings, the third biggest player in the US cereal market, for $1.8 billion (£1.4 billion), according to reports in the BBC and the Independent. Chinese outfit Bright Food has been the majority owner of Weetabix since 2012, when the company bought […]