UK: Plant water firm Sibberi releases bamboo water
UK-based firm Sibberi is extending its range of bottled plant waters with the launch of a new drink based on bamboo. The third in Sibberi’s line of plant waters, which also includes maple and birch, Sibberi Bamboo Water is claimed to be “just as hydrating as coconut water, but with zero sugar” , and is […]
UK: Coca-Cola to explore food pairings
World-leading non-alcoholic drinks firm Coca-Cola is exploring a new marketing campaign that will see the firm offer meal and recipe suggestions that can be paired with its soft drinks, according to an article in the Drum. Quoting Coca-Cola Enterprises vice president and general manager Leendert den Hollander, the Drum reports that the company arrived at […]
India: Nestle introduces “insta-filter” coffee
FMCG multinational Nestle is set to expand its coffee offering in India with the launch of Nescafe Sunrise Insta-Filter Coffee – “which provides the taste of filter coffee and yet does not require a filter”. According to Nestle, the new coffee is made from 100% Indian coffee beans, handpicked from Coorg and Chikmagalur, blended, roasted […]
Portugal: Agua de Luso launches water with coconut water and lime
Portuguese soft drinks firm Agua de Luso has launched a new product that blends natural water with fruit juice and coconut water. The launch is part of Agua de Luso’s Luso Fruta (‘Fruit’) range that is described as being made with natural juice fruit, no artificial colours or preservatives, and as only containing natural occurring […]
Spain: El Corte Ingles and Tesco in product exchange initative
Retail giants El Corte Ingles and Tesco have embarked on an initiative that will see iconic UK products from the Tesco brand range go on sale in El Corte Ingles stores in Spain, with El Corte Ingles products travelling in the opposite direction, according to reports in European Supermarket Magazine. El Corte Ingles products are […]
USA: Dean Foods to acquire Friendly’s Ice Cream
Dean Foods, a US-based producer of dairy and other food products, has announced that it has agreed to acquire the manufacturing and retail ice cream business Friendly’s Ice Cream for $155 million in cash. Founded in 1935, Friendly’s Ice Cream produces packaged ice cream and other frozen dessert products, including single-serve sundae cups, novelty items, cakes and […]
France: Wessanen to acquire IneoBio
In its second major acquisition announcement of the year, Dutch health foods specialist Wessanen has revealed that it is set to take over IneoBio, a French firm that it describes as being an “expert in organic coffee and tea”. Ineobio is active in organic coffees, teas and herbal infusions and is the owner of Destination, the […]
Germany: Aryzta to close Fricopan plant
Aryzta, the Switzerland-based frozen bakery multinational, is to close its Fricopan plant in Immekath, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with the loss of up to 508 jobs, according to reports in the German media. Founded in 1992, Fricopan predominantly manufactures lines of French-style bread products such as baguettes, in addition to speciality breads and rolls. The firm operates […]
Spain: Danone launches customized bottles of Actimel Kids
France-based dairy and drinks firm Danone has released a new marketing campaign in Spain called Nombres (‘Names’), which matches first names with cartoon characters and features them on bottles of Actimel Kids, according to a report in Marketing News. According to reports, the bottles will come in a choice of more more than 130 designs, […]
India: Mondelez International opens its largest plant in Asia Pacific
Mondelez India Foods, part of food conglomerate Mondelez International, has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, India that is described as the company’s largest factory in Asia Pacific. According to a company press release, the plant is part of an investment of $190 million and is expected to produce approximately 60,000 […]