Canada: Constellation Brands acquires The Prisoner Wine
US wine firm Constellation Brands has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire The Prisoner Wine Company from Huneeus Vintners. Constellation Brands described The Prisoner Wine as a fast-growing, super-luxury portfolio of five highly rated wine brands that had grown volumes at an annual rate of 30% over the last three years to […]
Look Ahead: Giovanni Mantovani, Vinitaly 2016
Gama spoke to Giovanni Mantovani, CEO of Vinitaly, ahead of the latest edition of the wines and spirits tradeshow. What are your expectations for the 50th edition of Vinitaly? This edition will be an occasion to look into a future that is still to be built: we hope that Vinitaly will be able to define […]
Beer made ‘beautiful’ with aloe vera launch
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 8th April 2016: Beauty benefits are setting out their stall in the alcoholic drinks space with a new “refreshing” and “easy-to-drink” beer that is claimed to combine “health and flavour” with the virtues of “natural” ingredients – Beauty Aloe Beer. Launched in 2015 by Spanish firm Alimentos […]
India: Danone to expand facility to develop infant nutrition products
The Indian arm of food and drinks multinational Danone has announced that it will invest $22.5 million to expand a plant in Lalru, Punjab, where it will set up a new spray dryer unit to manufacture infant nutrition products, according to a report in the Ecomonic Times. Commenting on the investment, Danone India MD Laurent […]
UK: Premier Foods in “constructive” talks with McCormick
Having previously rebuffed an approach by US firm McCormick, UK food manufacturer Premier Foods has announced that it is now in “constructive” talks with the spice and seasonings giant over a possible takeover deal. In an update posted on the firm’s website, Premier Foods said that it had arranged to meet its main institutional investors “to […]
UK: Muller to consult on the closure of two facilities
The UK arm of German dairy firm Muller has announced that it is consulting on the closure of two plants in Scotland as part of a reorganisation of its production operations in the country. In a press release, the firm said that had entered into a 45 day statutory consultation to examine the potential winding down […]
Brazil: Pandurata Alimentos to invest $66 million
Pandurata Alimentos, the Brazilian bakery firm, has announced an investment totalling $66 million to increase production of cakes and biscuits, as well as on the construction of a new distribution centre. The firm, which owns the Bauducco, Visconti and Tommy brands, is set to make the invesmtent over the next two years. The stated goal […]
UK: Danone launches Light & Free greek style yoghurt range
French food and drinks multinational Danone is introducing its new Light & Free range of yoghurt, aiming to appeal to young women with a combination of bold pack design and multiple health claims. Broadly comparable to the Dannon Light & Fit range of low-calorie yoghurts on sale in the US, Danone Light & Free will […]
UK: Great Little Grains launches breakfast cereal in a tube
Great Little Grains, a UK-based cereal firm, has announced the launch of a new line of breakfast cereal packed in a board tube. Sown & Grown mueslis and granolas are promoted as “batch produced” and “expertly crafted in the heart of the English countryside” using “100% British grains”. Developed in partnership with packaging Alexir, the […]
UK: Waitrose launches private label brand Waitrose 1
UK supermarket chain Waitrose has announced the launch of a new private label brand designed to unite existing premium ranges under one name. Launched online and in store from April, Waitrose 1 “will offer customers the very best of Waitrose with one simple yet distinctive brand”, the company said. The new name will bring together existing […]