Poland: Jeronimo Martins opens soup factory
The Portuguese based supermarket group Jeronimo Martins, through its Biedronka supermarket banner in Poland, has established a factory in the country that will manufacture private label soup products, according to an article in European Supermarket Magazine. The result of an initial investment of $7.8 million, the new factory, which is to be located in Parzniewo […]
India: Britannia to open three factories in three years
FMCG manufacturer Britannia has announced plans to set up three factories in the north-east of India in the next three years. According to Progressive Grocer India, the company expects an investment of 100 to 150-crore INR ($15 million to $22 million) for each factory, and the process of setting up each of the three factories […]
USA: Sonoma Brands launches SmashMallow “snackable marshmallows”
Sonoma Brands, “a one-of-a-kind consumer products incubator and venture fund” founded in January of this year, has announced the launch of a new line of “snackable marshmallows” sold under the name SmashMallow. Designed to “satisfy any sweet tooth on-the-go”, SmashMallow is promoted as a “premium ‘snackable’ marshmallow brand… created to redefine the sweet snack into a ‘better-for-you’, reduced […]
India: Marya Day to open 100 stores by the end of 2017
Marya Day Agro Foods, a producer, distributor and exporter in the food, personal care and household industries in India, has opened its first four retail stores in the country since June 2016 and plans to open 100 more by the end of next year, according to a report in Progressive Grocer India. Marya Day has […]
Brazil: Nestle presents dual filtration technology for Nescafe
The Brazilian arm of FMCG giant Nestle has released new dual filtration technology for its Nescafe instant coffee that reportedly ensures that only the best flavours end up in each cup of coffee. According to an article in Revista Alimentos e Bebidas, the concept is unprecedented in Brazil and allows the consumer to experience a coffee […]
USA: Tall Tree Foods buys the January Co
Tall Tree Foods, a consumer goods business established by private equity company Altamont Capital Partners, has announced the acquisition of meat firm the January Co for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1948, the January Co produces Chinese-style sausage and BBQ pork products sold throughout the United States under the Kam Yen Jan and Yangtze brands. Altamont Capital Partners said […]
Australia: Woolworths debuts Simply Heat meat and vegetable range
Australian supermarket chain Woolworths is launching a new range of ready-to-heat meat and vegetable dishes under the name Woolworths Simply , according to an article in Australian Food News. The range comprises 21 SKUs in total and is sub-divided into products labelled Simply Heat Slow-Cooked, Simply Stir Fry, Simply Roast, Simply Bake, Simply Roast and […]
UK: Unilever partners with dry-cleaning start-up ZipJet
In a bid to exapnd into new channels, FMCG multinational Unilever has entered a partnership with dry-cleaning start-up ZipJet through its Persil laundry detergent brand. According to reports in Campaign Live and Marketing Week, the partnership will allow the FMCG giant to put the Persil brand on ZipJet’s uniforms and clothing bags. In addition, consumers […]
USA: MillerCoors acquires Revolver Brewing
Tenth and Blake, the craft and import division of MillerCoors, has announced the acquisition of the Texan beermaker Revolver Brewing. Described as one of the fastest-growing craft brewers in Texas, Revolver Brewing is known for its flagship Blood & Honey brand as well as a line-up of year-round, seasonal and limited release, specialty beers. Revolver […]
Portugal: Alianca launches Casal Mendes Blue Wine
Alianca, a firm producing wines from across Portugal, has launched what is said to be the first ‘blue wine’ made by a Portuguese producer. Described as a “wine based flavoured drink”, the product is reported to be based on the company’s vinho verde (‘green wine’), with natural substances added to give it its colour and […]