Germany: Reh Kendermann acquires Napier Winery
Reh Kendermann, the wine firm behind brands such as Black Tower and Kendermanns, has announced that it has acquired the South African firm Napier Winery. In a statement, the German company said that Napier Winery was known for its “outstanding and nuanced” wines, and that the deal would enable Reh Kendermann to “build its expertise […]
China: Coca-Cola opens new bottling plant
Multinational beverage firm Coca-Cola has announced that its 44th facility in China has begun operations in Changsha, central China. According to COFCO Coca-Cola Huazhong Beverages, the plant is the largest in Central China and is prepared to have nine production lines: four for water, four for sparkling beverages, and one for juice and juice drinks. […]
Italy: Frosta confirms plans to acquire Nestle’s frozen food brands
German frozen food company Frosta has announced that it has started conversations to take over certain of Nestle’s frozen food brands in Italy. “Frosta has entered into exclusive contractual negotiations with Nestle. The subject of negotiation is the sales business including the trademark rights for the La Valle Degli Orti, Mare Fresco and Surgela [brands] […]
Austria: Spar launches welfare-oriented meat brand
Streitdorf, has announced the launch of Tann-Heimathofe, a new brand said to be focused on animal welfare. According to a statement made by the retailer, the new brand will use meat from pigs that are reared in at least 60% more space than conventional methods, with large and clean outdoor and indoor areas. High quality […]
France: Cerelia to buy English Bay Batter
Cerelia, a producer of chilled and frozen dough, has acquired Vancouver, Canada-based English Bay Batter to support its expansion in North America. Founded in 1983, English Bay Batter is a manufacturer of chilled frozen and ready to bake products, including cookies and muffins. Cerelia is a specialist in chilled and frozen home dough including pie […]
Brazil: Skol “celebrates diversity” with “skin coloured” cans
Ambev Brasil, the Latin American drinks firm, has launched a limited edition of Skol beer cans that are said to feature different skin tones in order to celebrate diversity. The limited edition cans are part of the ‘Skolors’ campaign with the slogan of a “A toast to diversity”. According to sources, the campaign is predicated […]
Netherlands: Spar acquires Billa stores, expands in Croatia
Dutch based retailer Spar has become the third largest grocery retailer of Croatia, after Spar Croatia acquired 62 Billa stores in the country. According to Spar Croatia’s board president Helmut Frenzl, the transition will be completed by the end of the year, whilst the rebranding of stores will take effect by this summer. The rebranding […]
Sweden: SCA to split into two companies
Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA), the Swedish manufacturer of paper products, is to split in two. The first of the two new companies will be a forest products company that will retain the SCA name, while the second, called Essity, will be a hygiene and health company. Following the split, Essity will develop, produce and sell personal care […]
USA: Coty to manufacture toiletries under Burberry licence
Coty, the leading fragrance and toiletries manufacturer, has announced that that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the exclusive long-term global license rights for Burberry Beauty luxury fragrances, cosmetics and skincare. “This strategic partnership combines Burberry’s British heritage of innovation, craftsmanship and design with Coty’s expertise and leadership in luxury beauty products”, the company […]
UK: Unilever announces sale of spreads business
Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch FMCG giant, has announced that it is looking to sell its margarine and spreads division, confirming recent speculation that such a move might be on the cards. The unit, which includes brands such as Flora, Bertolli and Stork, could fetch as much as $6 billion in a sale, according to analysts. The […]