USA: General Mills launches new snack bars under the Epic brand
US food conglomerate General Mills, through its recently acquired Epic brand, is announced that it is launching a new line of wild game meat snacks including wild boar and salmon. The new “wild game” bars are Wild Boar with uncured bacon, Venison with sea salt and pepper and Salmon with sea salt, launched alongisde a […]
Denmark: Arla sells Rynkeby Foods to Eckes-Granini
Danish dairy cooperative Arla has announced that it is selling its Rynkeby Foods division to German juice firm Eckes-Granini. Rynkeby is the largest manufacturer of juice and cordials in the Nordic region, selling more than 130 million litres of beverages for consumers primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland under the brands Rynkeby and God Morgon. Arla […]
UK: Taylors of Harrogate introduces iced coffee blend
UK tea and coffee firm Taylors of Harrogate, the company behind the Taylors of Harrogate and Yorkshire tea brands, has launched a new limited-edition iced coffee blend designed for filters and cafetieres. Made using a blend of roast and ground Arabica beans sourced from Central and South America, Africa and Indonesia, Taylor’s of Harrogate Iced […]
Germany: Aldi Nord lauches regional milk
In line with what the firm describes as an increasing consumer interest in regional sourcing and environmental protection, German discount retailer Aldi Nord has launched a new long life “meadow milk” in more than 300 of its stores in the north of Germany. Marketed under the private label brand Meierkamp, the new milk is said […]
‘High protein’ and ‘high fibre’ vie for functional supremacy
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 20th May 2016: Baby drinks, dairy, snacks, dairy & dairy alternative drinks and functional drinks are among the key markets for high protein claims in new food and drink launches over the past two years, according to Gama’s latest study of global food and drinks innovation. Taking into account products reported […]
USA: Hormel acquires nut butter firm Justin’s
Hormel, the meat and packaged foods company, has announced the acquisition of nut butter firm Justin’s in a deal reported by the Denver Post to be worth $286 million. Established in Colorado in 2004, Justin’s markets four nut butter-based snack lines – namely spreads, squeeze packs, peanut butter cups and snack packs. Its nut butters […]
Tradeshow Insight: Alimentaria 2016
In April, Spain once again became the focal point for the world’s consumer goods firms as Alimentaria returned for its latest edition at Barcelona’s Fira Gran Via. Now into its 40th year, Alimentaria hosted a total of 140,000 visitors from 157 countries (16 more than in 2014), indicating, in the show’s words, “its international pulling […]
USA: Nothing But Real launches oat-based protein shakes
US health food start-up Nothing But Real has announced the launch of its first product: a chocolate flavour drink containing oat and pea protein. Launching in May, Nothing But Real Oat Chocolate & Protein Drink is described as being made from whole grain oats, lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup. Offering “hunger-busting” benefits, it is […]
USA: Amazon to launch private label grocery lines – reports
E-commerce giant Amazon is planning to launch a number of new private label brands over the coming months as it looks to step up competition against more established grocery retailers, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Baby food, tea, coffee and vitamin lines are reported to be in the pipeline with proposed […]
Canada: Hempco Superfoods launches Planet Hemp brand
Canadian hemp specialist Hempco Superfoods has announced the launch of its new Planet Hemp brand, consisting of hemp oil, seeds, superfoods, supergreens and snacks. According to an article in New Food Magazine, Planet Hemp is the company’s first retail brand and “is presented in clean and distinctive packaging, designed to reflect the natural, organic and […]