UK: Arla launches Farmers Milk
The UK division of Danish dairy firm Arla has announced the launch of Arla Farmers Milk, a new product that “give[s] shoppers the opportunity to pay a little extra on each bottle to help Arla farmers”. Arla Farmers Milk is being made available in Asda stores in semi-skimmed and whole milk varieties, selling at an […]
Keeping it ‘real’ with ‘locally sourced’ and ‘no additive’ claims
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 14th July 2016: ‘Fresh’, ‘locally-sourced’, ‘quick’, ‘no flavour enhancers’ and ‘additive-free’ are some of the key claims associated with products described as ‘real’ or ‘authentic’, while drinks concentrates, coffee and tea are among the most significant product categories for ‘real’ claims in new launches, according to Gama’s latest look at […]
France: L’Oreal in talks to acquire Thermes de Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Personal care giant L’Oreal has announced that it is in exclusive talks to acquire the Thermes de Saint-Gervais-les-Bains brand of spa-style toiletries from fellow French firm Groupe Rivadis. L’Oreal said it had submitted a firm offer to Rivadis Group for the acquisition of the business as well as the licence to use the Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc brand. According […]
UK: Raisio sells Halo Foods to Nimbus
Raisio, the Finnish snacks, cereals, confectionery and dairy drinks firm, has announced that it it is selling its UK-based Halo Foods business – “the leading UK manufacturer of healthy snack bars”, according to the company webpage – to Dutch investment outfit Nimbus. Describing Nimbus as a “hands-on investor”, the Benecol brand owner said that key assets […]
Germany: Viba Sweets to acquire Heilemann Confiserie
Viba Sweets, a German manufacturer of nougat products, is to acquire Bavarian confectionery firm Heilemann Confiserie, according to an article in the Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk. Heilemann Confiserie is a traditional manufacturer of boxed chocolates, filled and unfilled chocolate bars and ‘sticks’ and other chocolate gifts, and is based in the town of Woringen in southern Germany. […]
Mexico: Grupo Lala to start operations in Costa Rica
Grupo Lala, a Mexican dairy firm, has announced a partnership agreement with two companies in Costa Rica to start operations in the Central American country. The company will work with Costa Rican firms Coopeleche and Florida Bebidas for the manufacture of their brand and local brand Mu!, according to the company. “Coopeleche’s almost 40 years […]
Nigeria: GSK Nigeria beverage business acquired by Suntory
Suntory Beverage & Food, part of multinational food and beverage giant Suntory, has announced the acquisition of the beverage business of GSK Nigeria for about ¥7 billion ($69 million). The acquisition comes after Suntory acquired UK beverage brands Lucozade and Ribena from GSK in 2013 for $2.1 billion. However, even after this acquisition, licensing agreements […]
USA: PepsiCo reintroduces Crystal Pepsi and Diet Pepsi with aspartame
PepsiCo, the multinational American food and beverage corporation, has announced the comeback of Crystal Pepsi as a limited edition in the USA and Canada due to“overwhelming fan demand” and in a bid to revive its soft drink sales, according to a report in Fortune. Crystal Pepsi, a clear coloured cola originally on the market between […]
China: Mars partners with Alibaba
Leading Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba and confectionery giant Mars have teamed up to offer online distribution for Mars products in China, enabling consumers to enjoy “a more convenient and international one-stop shopping experience”. 17 Mars brands including M&Ms, Snickers, Dove, Extra, Pedigree and Royal Canin are set to be sold in China on Tmall.com, a […]
Germany: Voelkel launches new organic fruit syrups
Voelkel, the German fruit juice firm, is launching three new organic fruit syrup products, according to a report in About Drinks. Newly available on the German market, the latest varieties are Cherry, Ginger & Lemon and Peppermint, joining the existing flavours of Grenadine, Rhubarb, Blackcurrant, Lime, Elderflower and Raspberry. The product is recommended as a […]