UK: Soreen launches Squidgy Cake Bites
UK malt loaf producer Soreen has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Soreen Squidgy Cake Bites, a “shareable” cake product that comes in bitesize pieces. Squidgy Cake Bites comes in in a tub of 12 and are available in Chocolate and Toffee flavours. Thye have an RRP of £2 ($2.45) and are available at […]
USA: Lidl considering Texas openings
Lidl, the German retail giant that is part of the Schwarz Group, is earmarking parts of the southern USA for its initial wave of stores in North America, according to a report in the Houston Business Journal. In addition to the eastern US, where Lidl has centred its planned foray into the US market, the discounter is […]
France: Remy-Cointreau in talks to acquire Domaine des Hautes Glaces
French spirits firm Remy-Cointreau has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Domaine des Hautes Glaces, a distiller of single malt whiskies, with a view to acquiring its entire share capital. Created in 2009, Domaine des Hautes Glaces produces single malt whiskies from the Trieves Mountains, an area located in the French Alps […]
China: Yili acquires 37% stake in Shengmu Dairy
Yili, China’s leading dairy company, has purchased a 37% stake in rival dairy firm Shengmu for $680 million, according to a report in Bloomberg. Shengmu, which specialises in organic milks and yoghurts, is the only Chinese dairy company to sell and produce organic milk which is certified European-standard, Bloomberg reports. It claims to have a […]
Belgium: Carrefour launches Easy banner
Carrefour, the French retail giant, has announced that it is debuting a new supermarket banner in Belgium with a focus on “fresh produce, simplicity and speed”. Carrefour Easy will target customers doing day-to-day shopping, the retailer said, and would have the attraction of local promotions that will vary each day. In terms of size, Gondola […]
Australia: Schwarz Group considering opening Kaufland stores
Schwarz Group, the German retail giant behind the Lidl and Kaufland brands, is considering opening stores under the Kaufland brand in Australia, according to an article in N-tv.de. The supermarket group is currently conducting a feasibility study, “only after which a decision on a possible entry into the market will be made”, N-tv.de reports, quoting […]
Canada: Gay Lea Foods acquires Stirling Creamery
Gay Lea Foods, a Canadian dairy co-operative has decided to acquire fellow Canadian dairy firm Stirling Creamery for an undisclosed amount. In a press release, Gay Lea Foods stated that the purchase is aimed to build upon its existing butter operations in Ontario as well as create long-term growth for the Canadian dairy industry. Stirling […]
Brazil: Pipo to launch Ovomaltine popcorn
Pipo, a Brazilian producer of gourmet popcorn products, is collaborating with traditional malt drink brand Ovomaltine to create a new special edition flavour, according to a report in Giro News. The new Pipo Ovomaltine Popcorn is being launched to celebrate 70 years of the Ovomaltine brand in Brazil, and is being sold in 500ml and […]
USA: Mars to launch M&M’s Caramel
Mars, the US food giant, has announced the launch of a new Caramel flavour variant of its M&Ms chocolates available from late May 2017. According to the firm, M&Ms Caramel will feature a smooth caramel centre covered in M&M’S brand milk chocolate and coated in a colourful candy shell. “Chocolate and caramel is such a […]
India: Future Consumer launches oat brand Kosh
Future Consumer, an Indian consumer goods firm operating in the food, drinks, personal care and household space, has launched a new brand called Kosh with the stated objective of increasing the popularity of oats among Indian consumers. The new Kosh brand will be available as Instant Oats, Broken Oats, Oats Atta and Wheat + Oats […]