USA: B&G Foods revamps Green Giant brand
B&G Foods, the US-based ambient and frozen foods firm, has announced a revamp of its Green Giant line-up with the “aim to make it easier for today’s health-minded consumers to add more veggies into meals”. Among the new lines being launched are Green Giant Veggie Tots, “the kid-friendly, mom-approved alternative to potato tots and French fries […]
UK: Naked Marshmallow launches dessert flavoured spirits
Nottinghamshire, UK based Naked Marshmallow has launched a range of sweet spirits based around the flavour of marshmallow, according to a report in Trend Hunter. The newly developed spirits are salted caramel vodka and vanilla bean gin, both with an ABV of 21%. Naked Marshmallow Marshmallow Vodka with Salted Caramel is described as “small batch […]
USA: NuGo Nutrition acquires Promax Nutrition
US-based health foods firm NuGo Nutrition has expanded its business portfolio by acquiring the Promax brand from Promax Nutrition for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition follows the purchase of Gnu Foods FiberLove in December 2014. Promax Nutrition offers Promax protein bars that claim to be all natural and free from artificial sweetners and gluten, and […]
Australia: Fonterra to sell off Wagga Wagga business
The Australian division of New Zealand dairy conglomerate Fonterra has announced that it is selling its Wagga Wagga business, the owner of the Riverina Fresh brand, to investment firm Blue River Group. Riverina Fresh is present in retail and foodservice channels, producing full cream, light and skimmed milk alongside cream, yoghurt and flavoured milk drinks. As […]
USA: Henkel finalizes acquisition of Sun Products
Germany-based household and personal care firm Henkel has announced the closing of the acquisition of Sun Products on September 1st 2016. The initial agreement to purchase all shares was signed in late June for $3.6 billion including debt. The purchase of the US-based company includes brands such as All laundry detergent, stain removers and fabric […]
USA: Tyson Foods invests in manufacturing capability
US meat processor Tyson Foods has announced an expansion of its manufacturing capability with investment in new and existing facilities in Arkensas and North Carolina. In Green Forest, Arkensas, the firm has broken ground on a $136 million, 200,000 sq ft poultry processing plant next to an existing factory at the site. The new plant is […]
UK: JF Rabbit to launch vegetable water
UK-based drinks firm JF Rabbit is introducing JF Rabbit’s Veg Water, promoted as the first vegetable water to hit the market globally. The new launch aims to appeal to consumers looking for a healthier alternative to soft drinks and to offer “a new drink experience”. It is said to be made with“fresh vegetable juice, natural […]
USA: Snyder’s-Lance completes the acquisition of Metcalfe’s Skinny
US-based snack manufacturer Snyder’s Lance has announced that the company’s Kettle Foods subsidiary has completed the acquisition of Metcalfe’s Skinny, a British producer of popcorn and rice cake products. Kettle Foods, which initially acquired a 26% stake in Metcafe’s Skinny last January prior to the acquisition of parent firm Diamond Foods by Snyder’s Lance, will […]
Nitrogen coffee taps craft beer appeal
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 1st September 2016: This month’s Innovation Insight picks up on the craze for nitrogen technology now spawning a new generation of products in the RTD coffee space. Centre stage is a product that melds the novel textures of nitrogen infusion with the functional benefits of ‘free from’ to create […]
China: Yili launches UHT yoghurt drink with juice-filled balls
Chinese dairy company Yili, in partnership with packaging firm SIG Combibloc, has launched a new UHT yoghurt drink under the Baoquzhu brand that contains alginate balls filled with juice that are said to burst in the mouth when chewed. Head of marketing Asia Pacific North at SIG Combibloc Eric Ding said: “The local market is […]