UK: Mary Berry licensed dessert range launched
The Hain Daniels Group, a Leeds, UK based producer of food and drink products, is launching a new line of desserts in collaboration with celebrity cook Mary Berry. The licensed range is set to include a Belgian chocolate brownie pudding and a luxury summer fruit pudding, with further products planned for the future. The brownie […]
Germany: Dr. Oetker reports “solid” results for 2015
Dr. Oetker, the Germany-based multinational food producer, described its performance as “solid” as it released its trading statements for the past financial year. Total revenues for the group increased to €2.37 billion ($2.72 billion), or 1.4% on an organic basis, excluding consolidation and currency effects. This same underlying growth figure of 1.4% applied to both […]
Switzerland: Nestle and R&R Ice Cream form Froneri joint venture
Swiss food multinational Nestle and UK-based ice cream maker R&R have formally announced that a joint venture agreement between the two companies has now been agreed. The new company, called Froneri, is expected to report sales of 2.7 billion CHF ($2.81 billion) and will employ around 15,000 people. Speculation about a deal between Nestle and […]
UK: Arla launches Lurpak Infusions
The UK arm of Danish dairy cooperative Arla has announced the launch of Lurpak Fusions, a new butter-based spread that claims to be “redefining the role for spreadables amidst changing consumer food preferences”. Lurpak Spreadable Infusions are described as a blend of Lurpak butter and rapeseed oil with added herbs and spices, lightly whipped for […]
Nigeria: Pick N Pay to open first stores
Pick N Pay, South Africa’s number two grocery chain, has unveiled plans to expand its geographical footprint with the the opening of its first stores in Nigeria. Announcing the move alongside its 2016 financial statements, the retailer said that a key part of its strategy was “to establish a second engine of growth in markets in the […]
Germany: Metro acquires majority stake in Emmas Enkel
Retail group Metro is to take a majority stake in ethical grocery retailer Emmas Enkel, according to an ESM article quoting Lebensmittel Zeitung. The Germany-based multinational wholesaler is said to be upping its stake in Emmas Enkel from 15% to 93%, having first invested in the Dusseldorf-based firm at the end 2014. Emmas Enkel operates both e-commerce […]
Gama Innovation Award: Koikeya Pototto+ Potato Snack
Gama Innovation Award – Positioning MANCHESTER – 28th April 2016: Koikeya Pototto+ Potato Snack picks up the Gama Innovation Award – Positioning for April, by virtue of its haircare-inspired functional seasoning oil – a first in the snacks space. Seeking to bring beauty benefits to the mainstream savoury snack arena, Koikeya Pototto+ Potato Snack is […]
Portugal: Central De Cervejas launches radler beer with Portuguese flavours
Portuguese brewer Central De Cervejas has expanded its line of radler beer with the launch of two new varieties focused on Portuguese ingredients. Launched under the established Sagres beer brand, the new varieties are Sagres with Lime & Rocha Pear (a native Portuguese pear variety) and Sagres with Lemon & Apple from Alcobaca. Filipe Bonina, […]
Gama Innovation Award: Tata Tea Fusion Tea
Gama Innovation Award – Packaging MANCHESTER – 26th April 2016: This month, the Gama Innovation Award – Packaging goes to Tata Tea Fusion Tea, which promises to bring tea blending to the masses by means of an unusual multi-layered jar. “For the first time in India, tea lovers will get to prepare and enjoy their tea the […]
Brazil: Forno de Minas launches Fit cheese bread
Forno de Minas, the leader in the frozen pao de queijo segment in Brazil, has launched a new version of the Brazilian ‘cheese bread’ that targets health-conscious consumers. Unlike conventional pao de queijo, Forno De Minas Fit Pao De Queijo is described as wholegrain, multigrain, free of lactose and gluten, and a source of protein, […]