France: Biscuits Bouvard acquires Pidy
The French biscuit firm Bouvard group has announced the acquisition of Belgian pastry manufacturer Pidy. Pidy, which turns over €40 million ($44 million) annually, specializes in the “ready to fill” niche market, offering both sweet and savoury product varieties. The company has production sites in Belgium, France and the USA, together with sales divisions organised […]
UK: Pizza Pilgrims introduces frying pan pizza kit
Pizza Pilgrims, a UK-based street food and restaurant chain, has teamed up with e-retailer Amazon to launch a frying pan pizza kit that is said to allow consumer to make authentic Neapolitan pizzas in their own home. Comprising ingredients such as pizza dough, pasta sauce and mozzarella in individual tubs inside a board sleeve,the pizza […]
Australia: PepsiCo and Pizza Hut partner on new Doritos snack flavour
From 12th July 2016, consumers in Australia will be able to purchase a new flavour variety of Doritos tortilla chips called Meatlovers BBQ. The flavour was developed in partnership with pizza restaurant chain Pizza Hut. The two firms had previously worked together in 2014, when a Doritos-stuffed pizza crust was released in Pizza Hut restaurants. […]
Brazil: Coca-Cola enters coffee market
Coca-Cola Brasil, the Brazilian arm of the US-based soft drinks giant, has announced that it is entering the coffee market with the launch of the Cafe Leao brand in August. The coffee is described as being made with 100% Arabica beans, grown, roasted and packed in the country, and was developed with the aim of […]
UK: Yumsh Snacks releases soft drink inspired popcorn
Yumsh Snacks, the firm behind the Ten Acre brand of crisps, is releasing new flavoured popcorn based on Tango soft drinks under its Poptang brand name. The popcorn, which comes in Tango Orange and Tango Apple varieties, is claimed to be gluten, dairy, GMO and MSG free, as well as vegan-friendly and kosher. Commenting on […]
Gama Innovation Award: FishSnack’s Fish & Chips
Gama Innovation Award – Positioning MANCHESTER – 19th July 2016: The Gama Innovation Award – Positioning for July goes to FishSnack’s Fish & Chips, with its novel melding of protein-rich dried fish and traditional potato crisps (chips). Advertised as “delicious & traditional”, FishSnack’s Fish & Chips from Savia Natura is a new dried fish-based launch that seeks to […]
Japan: Japan Tobacco acquires stake in National Tobacco Enterprise Ethiopia
Japan Tobacco, the world’s third largest tobacco firm by market share, has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Ethiopian government to acquire 40% of the total shares in National Tobacco Enterprise Ethiopia, which has a monopoly in Ethiopia, for $510 million. Japan Tobacco outbid a number of competitors in a tender process, […]
Gama Innovation Award: Emmi Fondu All In One Cheese Fondue
Gama Innovation Award – Packaging MANCHESTER – 18th July 2016: The Gama Innovation Award – Packaging for July goes to Emmi Fondu All In One Cheese Fondue, which is looking to revive the retro fondue fad through a kit that combines all the elements needed for a a traditional fondue. Promoted as “the first of its kind portable, microwaveable […]
Thailand: Prairie Marketing launches My Chewy confectionery brand
A new milk confectionery brand called My Chewy is being made available in Thailand by Thailand Prairie Marketing. a leading importer and distributor of personal care, confectionery and food products. The candy comes in two flavours: one containing matcha (green tea powder) at its heart and the second with a coffee filling. Described as soft, […]
Gama Innovation Award: Ritter Sport Chocolate Bar with Crunchy Tortilla Chips
Gama Innovation Award – Product MANCHESTER – 15th July 2016: This month, the Gama Innovation Award – Product goes to Ritter Sport Chocolate Bar with Crunchy Tortilla Chips, a new launch highlighting the growing taste for savoury flavours and crunchy textures in the confectionery market. Among the latest additions to chocolate firm Ritter Sport’s Bunte Vielfalt […]