Gama Innovation Award: Vigor Savoury Greek Yoghurt with Croutons
Gama Innovation Award – Product MANCHESTER – 22nd March 2016: The Gama Innovation Award – Product for March goes to a launch that gives in-vogue greek yoghurt a new savoury spin – Vigor Savoury Greek Yoghurt with Croutons. Purportedly addressing the lack of “snacks with health appeal on the market”, Vigor Savoury Greek Yoghurt with Croutons […]
Thailand: Amado introduces “health tea”
Amado, the health and wellness firm, has announced the introduction of a new “health tea” for sale in its domestic market of Thailand. According to the company, Amado DH Tea offers relaxation and refreshment and promotes good sleep. In addition, the use of “natural matcha from Japan” is claimed to reduce blood sugar levels and […]
Sweden: Atria to acquire Lagerbergs
Finnish meat processor Atria is looking to enter the Swedish market with the acquisition of poultry group Lagerbergs. The acquisition of the firm, which is the third largest supplier of chicken to the Swedish market, is expected to boost Atria’s annual sales by $33.3 million. The move would mean a significant boost to Atria’s white […]
France: Auchan launches online service for fresh produce
Auchan, one of the principal French supermarket chains, has announced the launch of a service called Auchan Frais (‘Fresh’), which allows customers to order fresh products such as meat and cheese online and then arrange to collect them at their local store. Launched on the 7th March in France, Auchan Frais offers 300 lines of […]
Brazil: Heineken to invest R$1 billion in production facilities
Dutch brewer Heineken has announced plans to invest R$1 billion ($275 million) in Brazil through the expansion of two plants and the opening of a wholly new one by the end of 2017. According to a report in Supermercado Moderno, the company plans to expand its plants in Ponta Grossa (Parana) and Jacarei (Sao Paulo), […]
USA: SPI Group launches gluten-free Stolichnaya vodka
SPI Group, the company behind the Stolichnaya brand, is launching a gluten-free vodka for the US market in April, according to an article in The Drinks Business. Stolichnaya Gluten-Free Vodka is described as being made with 88% corn and 12% buckwheat that is triple distilled and filtered four times through quartz sand and birchwood charcoal, […]
Brazil: 3Coracoes to acquire Cia Iguacu
The Brazilian coffee company 3Coracoes is set to acquire its smaller rival Cia Iguacu, which is part of the Japanese group Marubeni, according to a report in New Trade. 3Coracoes said the acqusition, which is subject to approval from competition authorities, would reinforce its market leading position in coffee products in Brazil, in particular strengthening […]
Australia: Coca-Cola launches strawberry sherbet Fanta
Coca-Cola South Pacific is set to launch a new strawberry sherbet variety of its Fanta soft drink in a bid to bring more “fun” to the category, according to an article in Food & Beverage Industry News. The new Strawberry Sherbet Fizz flavour, launched in Australia, is promoted as a fruity and refreshing strawberry sherbet […]
USA: Chobani announces $100 million factory investment
Chobani, the Greek yoghurt specialist, has announced plans to incrementally invest $100 million to expand capacity at its plant in Twin Falls, ID, USA, as the company looks to diversify its product range into new areas. According to a report in Food Business News, the investment includes the purchase and conversion of three production lines, […]
UK: Kerry Foods to partner with Men’s Health in new ready meal launch
Kerry Foods, the Ireland-based dairy and meat firm, has announced the launch of a new line of ready meals in partnership with the male lifestyle magazine Men’s Health that is designed to appeal to “time poor”, “health conscious” consumers. The Men’s Health Kitchen range will include nine high-protein frozen meal options, three kinds of pulses […]