Brazil: Integralmedica launches protein-enhanced hazelnut spread
Integralmedica, a supplement product company, is launching a new hazelnut-based spread in Brazil that is claimed to contain enhanced levels of protein. Part of the company’s Body Size product line, the new launch – branded Nutwhey – is claimed to be an innovative combination of hazelnut, cocoa and whey protein. Amongst its benefits, the product […]
South Korea: Sajo Group to acquire stake in Korea Flour Mills
Sajo Group, a South Korean processed seafood manufacturer, has agreed to acquire a 85% stake in Korea Flour Mills, the holding company of DongA One Group, for 100 billion won ($82 million), according to a report in the Korea Times. DongA One Group produces a range of flour products for retail and foodservice channels, and […]
Japan: Suntory unveils cherry blossom flavoured Pepsi cola
In the latest of a line of unusual cola launches, beverage firm Suntory has unveiled what is claimed to be the world’s first cola with the flavour of cherry blossom (sakura). Pepsi Cherry Blossom Cola is said to have the same pale pink colour as cherry blossom itself and is described as having a fragrant, […]
Germany: CFP Brands launches Nature Addicts rice crackers
German manufacturer CFP Brands has launched a new line of rice crackers under the Nature Addicts brand, according to a report in Lebensmittelzeitung. Claimed to be “a new generation of savoury snack” and “a perfect combination of flavour and lightness’, the rice crackers are made from 95% jasmine rice and are described as gluten-free and […]
India: Mother Dairy to build new processing plant
Indian company Mother Dairy has announced its intention to set up a new processing plant for fruit and vegetables in the east of the country. The leading dairy firm is investing 75.65 crore INR ($11.1 million) in the new plant, which will have a processing capacity of 25,000 metric tonnes per year and which will […]
USA: Coca-Cola sees full year revenue and profits fall
Non-alcoholic drinks giant Coca-Cola posted a fall in net operating revenue and gross profit in the 2015 financial year, according to the company’s latest financial statements. While organic revenue grew 4%, full-year net revenue declined 4% to $44.294 billion and gross profit was down 5% to $26.812 billion, the company reported. It noted, however, that global […]
USA: Unilever launches first non-dairy Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
Unilever has announced the launch of its first non-dairy offerings under the Ben & Jerry’s brand. The new vegan ice creams, first rumoured to be in development last June, are based on almond milk and will be rolled out to stores in the US over the next few weeks, according to an article in Time […]
“Epic” crisps target the digital generation
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 11th February 2016: In this week’s Innovation Insight we look at an attempt to reinvent savoury snacks for the digital generation through the use of irreverent marketing, unusual branding and visually arresting packaging – Kims All In Crisps. In an apparent effort to redirect its energies to […]
Netherlands: Heineken post revenue in excess of €20 billion in 2015
Multinational brewer Heineken has posted revenue, volume and profit growth in full year 2015, according to its recently-released financial statements. The beermaker saw total revenues rise to €20.511 billion ($23.10 billion), with organic growth up 3.5% on full year 2014. Consolidated beer volumes were up 2.3% with positive growth in Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe offsetting […]
UK: United Biscuits launches McVitie’s Digestive Nibbles
Biscuit maker United Biscuits has announced the expansion of the McVitie’s Digestive brand into the bite-sized segment with the launch of McVitie’s Digestives Nibbles. Described as “a modern way to enjoy the great taste and texture of McVitie’s Digestives, with an added chocolatey treat”, McVitie’s Digestives Nibbles come in Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Double Chocolate […]