Australia: Raw C launches coconut water with organic coffee
Raw C, an Australian manufacturer of coconut water products, is a launching a new drink that combines coconut water with organic Arabica coffee, according to a report in Food Mag. Raw C Organic Coffee & Coconut Water is said to feature “100% natural single source coconut water” combined with “the very best organic coffee from Columbia”. Sweetened […]
UK: Unilever launces Knorr dried meal mixes
Unilever, the FMCG multinational, is broadening its Knorr portfolio in the UK with the launch of dried meal kits under the name Naturally Tasty!, according to a report in Talking Retail. Promoted as “full of natural ingredients”, Knorr Naturally Tasty! Dried Meal Kits are said to be free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. Packs provide […]
UK: McCain expands into chilled food
Canada-based frozen food giant McCain is expanding into the chilled sector, with the launch of new ranges of ready-to-cook fries and roast potatoes in the UK. McCain Shake Shake Fries – one of the items in the firm’s new line up – come as a bag of chips that includes sachet of seasoning, which is […]
USA: B&G Foods to acquire ACH’s seasoning businesses
B&G Foods, the US foods manufacturer, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the spices and seasonings business of ACH for approximately $365 million in cash, subject to a post-closing inventory adjustment. The ACH spices and seasonings business includes the Spice Islands, Tone’s and Durkee brand, in addition to Weber brand sauces and seasonings, […]
Thailand: Mamee Double Decker launches “naturally purple” crisps
Mamee Double Decker, a Thailand-based snacks and drinks firm, has announced the launch of new sweet potato crisps in its home market under the Mister Potato brand. Mister Potato Sweet Potato Crisps are “naturally purple”, a phenomenon that is said to derive from the natural colours of the purple sweet potato itself. According to a […]
India: HyFun Foods inaugurates potato processing plant
HyFun Foods, a venture launched by Indian potato and onion firm Asandas and Sons, has officially inaugurated a new potato processing facility at Ganeshpura, Mehsana, India, according to a report in FnB News. The result of an investment of around 75 crore INR ($11 million), the new plant is spread over 12 acres and will produce a […]
Australia: PepsiCo offers Gatorade Liquid Concentrate
PepsiCo, the global snacks and soft drinks giant, has launched a new concentrated form of its Gatorade sports drink for consumers in Australia and New Zealand. The product, which is available in Blue Bolt and Lemon Lime flavours, will come in a 1 litre container that will reportedly enable consumers to make 5 litres of […]
UK: Boparan Holdings looking to buy Bernard Matthews – reports
Investment firm Boparan Holdings, the parent company of 2 Sisters Food Group, is to table a bid to acquire troubled UK turkey producer Bernard Matthews, according to a report in the Telegraph. The business, which has reportedly been loss-making in recent times, is said to have been up for sale for a number of months […]
USA: Mondelez International invests $65 million in RDQ facilities
International snack company Mondelez International is to invest $65 million in building a global research, development & quality (RDQ) network. The new hubs are designed to “better recruit, retain and develop talent across a range of science and technical disciplines while also creating a stronger presence in both emerging and developed markets”, the company said in […]
USA: Heineken to set up Five Points Trading venture
Heineken USA , a beer importer and a subsidiary of Heineken NV, has established a new venture called Five Points Trading Company that is aimed at incubating popular global beers in the USA, The new company will be the US importer for Red Stripe, Tiger, Birra Moretti, Affligem, Murphy’s Stout, Prestige, Sagres, and Mort Subite, […]