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Mergers / Acquisitions 2
New arrival 3
Platinum clients 10
One liner update 12
Wisdom is the power that enables
us to use knowledge for the
benefit of ourselves and others.
Thomas J Watson
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Nestlé Waters has confirmed that exclusive negotiations with Ardèche-based Société des Sources du Pestrin to sell its subsidiary
company, Nestlé Waters Supply Centre (NWSC), which bottles the Quézac mineral water brand from a southern France source,
have been called off.
Proctor & Gamble (P&G) has sold its Frédéric Fekkai luxury hair care brand and salons as it ramps up the pace on its brand cull as
part of a wider plan to streamline the business. The Frédéric Fekkai brand was purchased in a joint venture between Designer
Parfums and LUXE Brands.
Arla Foods has inked a joint venture agreement with Egyptian dairy Juhanya Food Industries that will see the European co-
operative's products fed into the firm's distribution network in the country.
The members of Dutch dairy cooperative DOC Kaas have backed a proposal to merge their operations with those of German
cooperative DMK.
Spanish fruit and vegetable producer bodies Coexphal and Ecohal are in talks to merge, a move they say will create one of the
largest produce organisations in Europe.
Baring Private Equity Asia has struck a deal to buy 40% of UK-based cereal group Weetabix.
Nordic poultry group Scandi Standard has acquired Finnish premium chicken group Huttulan Kutto for EUR10m (US$11.3m),
including the assumption of EUR5m in debt.
Spanish fruit and vegetable producer bodies Coexphal and Ecohal are in talks to merge, a move they say will create one of the
largest produce organisations in Europe.
Spam maker Hormel Foods this week swooped to buy US organic meat supplier Applegate Farms.
Private equity company CVC Capital Partners has signed an agreement to acquire German beauty retailer Douglas for an
undisclosed sum.
Inter Parfums buys Rochas from P&G for $108m.
Brown-Forman has completed the purchase of two Louisville properties that will become the new Old Forester Distillery,
allowing the company to double production capacity.
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With the summer fast approaching,
Hancocks has introduced a couple of most
useful confectionery products which will be
of specific interest to ice cream retailers.
Kingsway Chocolate Sticks A flaked
chocolate stick that is perfect to pop into an
ice cream, these great value chocolates are
three pence cheaper than the leading flaked
chocolate brand.
United Biscuits has announced the £6m launch of Jacob’s Cracker
Crisps. Available in three variants – Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar,
Thai Sweet Chilli and Sour Cream and Chive – the new Jacob’s
Cracker Crisps range offers the proven best-selling flavours for
sharing crisps and snacks within the overall ‘every-day premium’
sector. The new range will launch initially in a 150g sharing bag,
with a 40g handy-pack variety due for launch later in the year.
Vimto UK has revamped its 250ml Still RTD Vimto Minis
range, in time for the crucial summer trading period, with
eye catching new packaging to appeal to mums and meet
the needs of kids ‘on the go’. The convenient re-sealable
sports cap bottles are ideal for rehydrating thirsty children
and the bright new packs increase shelf stand out, whilst
clearly communicating the drink’s healthy No Added Sugar
credentials. Rolled out from this month, the new-look packs
will be supported by a nationwide digital advertising
campaign across lifestyle websites that mums love, such as
Hello!, Cosmopolitan and Heat.
Radox is set to expand its shower gel offering with the launch of its Feel Indulged range. The new pampering collection is being released to
coincide with the re-launch of the entire Radox shower gel portfolio, which includes a new pack design and variant names. The new range
has a creamy formulation, developed to leave skin clean and moisturised.
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Loyd Grossman is adding vibrant flavour to its existing portfolio with the launch of brand new
Pan Melts. The new Pan Melts have been designed to add vibrant flavours to simple meat and
fish dishes, using a concentration of the finest quality ingredients in a quick and convenient
format. The range will be made up of four, Italian-inspired new flavours: Wild Mushroom and
Creamy Mascarpone; Basil, Crushed Basil, Garlic and Rich Parmesan; Sun Dried Tomato and
Creamy Ricotta; and, Mediterranean Tomato, Sweet Red Pepper, and Smoky Paprika. The Melts
are packed full of strong and tasty flavours that deliver an authentic Italian taste, with melt
technology allowing the brand to add new dairy based flavours to the category, delivering a high
quality taste, such as: creamy mascarpone cheese, smooth ricotta and rich parmesan.
Ocean Spray has announced today that it will
capitalise on the buoyant consumer demand for
‘bite-size’ snacks and refreshment products by
introducing its Cranberry Classic juice drink 330ml
bottle to the impulse and convenience sector.
Based on extensive market research, the handbag-
friendly bottle was designed to appeal to health-
conscious time-poor consumers with hectic
lifestyles, looking for a convenient drinks solution.
It provides a great source of cranberry refreshment
for a lunch on-the-go, for the first time in a
convenient single serve format.
JTI is launching limited edition packs for its premium cigarette brand Camel - available throughout June and July in the King Size 20s variant
only. On sale from 1st June, the limited edition design delivers a modern look to reflect the creative spirit of the brand. The limited edition
pack will be available across all channels while stocks last.
Britvic’s Taste of Summer portfolio promotion is returning
in 2015 following its successful launch last year. Britvic’s
leading brands including Tango, 7Up and Lipton will drive
the campaign as part of Britvic’s continued commitment
to invest in the impulse and convenience channel. The
campaign is intended to boost sales in categories such as
flavoured carbonates, lemonade, juice drinks and water
to meet this proven consumer need for immediate
refreshment in warmer weather. It will run through to
July, with the aim of increasing the visibility, and driving
impulse purchase, of 15 core SKUs across the Tango, 7Up,
Mountain Dew, Ballygowan, Lipton and Juicy Drench
brands, in different pack formats.case.
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PG tips is revamping its entire range with a brand new pack design – the company’s biggest packaging overhaul in 19 years. The new
packaging has been overhauled to make the brand easier to shop in-store, reaffirm its authority within the category, and drive sales uplift
amongst new and existing shoppers. Each pack will continue to carry the bold colours of red, green and white synonymous with PG tips,
but with a brand new contemporary logo to create greater standout on shelf.
Dolce & Gabbana has taken inspiration from the ceramics found in Capri for its new Summer Shine Collection (£20-£115). The colour
range includes a number of products for face, eyes, lips and nails. One of the key shades in the range is light blue, a colour that appears as
part of a recurrent theme in the prints of Dolce & Gabbana’s summer collections. One of the most striking products in the new collection
is Shine Lipstick in Light Blue. Meanwhile, one of the eyeshadow products, Smooth Eye Colour Duo in Summer Hue 104, also contains an
usual pairing of light blue and rosy red.
BelVita Breakfast is launching its hugely successful BelVita Crunchy hazelnuts
product to the convenience channel this May, in a single portion format.
Available in convenient 50g packs, BelVita Crunchy Hazelnut singles are thick
and generously packed with pieces of wholesome and chunky hazelnuts,
offering a delicious taste and a different texture to the rest of the range. The
Crunchy platform is already worth £5 million value sales, with hazelnut as the
best performing flavour. The product will be part of the BelVita impulse range
alongside Honey & Nuts and Duo crunch Strawberry live yogurt, which currently
hold the No1 & No2 spots in impulse breakfast biscuits.
India's first Halal-certified cosmetics brand, Iba Halal Care, is gaining popularity among Muslim and non-Muslim customers in the country
– and is now planning to launch into exclusive outlets in other cities in India, including Surat, Baroda, Mumbai and Bangalore, among
others.
Muller UK & Ireland is making a major play for the UK butter market with the launch of its first retail butter packs. The 250g retail packs
launched on 21 May, with branded Muller Wiseman Black and White packs going into c-stores and own label packs going into the mults.
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SenSpa has brought out a new body
powder as part of its Relax Therapy range.
The Talc Free Natural Body Powder
(£4.50) contains organic corn starch,
essential oils of lavender, patchouli and
geranium and naturally-milled corn. The
powder is said to be 97% natural, with no
harsh chemicals or ingredients. It is
designed to be used after a bath on the
body or feet, as it has highly absorbent
properties that helps skin to dry off,
leaving the user’s skin moisturised and
smooth.
Shay & Blue has announced the
launch of Framboise Noire (£55 for
100ml), said to be inspired by
black raspberries. The fragrance
was created by Dom De Vetta and
Julie Massé, and is described as a
“heart stopping thriller”. Top
notes in the scent include forest
berries, red fruit and black
raspberry, leading to heart notes
of iris pallida and white oud and
base notes of musk and black
woods.
Horlicks is celebrating over 140 years in
existence with the introduction of a limited
edition vintage on-pack promotion specifically
designed to drive additional sales for the retail
channel this summer. The campaign has been
devised to encourage consumers to return to
their nostalgic roots and unwind by drinking
Horlicks. Launching on 18th May 2015 and
running until 31st October, the ‘Collect Vintage
Inspired Kitchenware’ promotion is aimed at
accelerating sales, whilst driving trial and
engagement with Horlicks’ core audience of
females aged 55+.
Bestway Group has relaunched its
first two Well pharmacies
previously The Co operative
Pharmacies. The Well brand will
be rolled out across the entire
pharmacy estate, which the cash
and carry giant bought last July
for £620m from The Co operative
Group.
Tetley is launching a £1m burst of
activity to support its successful
range of Tetley Super Green Teas.
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Heinz is launching six new additions to its Infant Drinks range as
well as introducing an improved Baby Breakfast Cereal range. As
part of its new baby drinks offering, Heinz is introducing the brand
new Fruit and Veg! Spring Water range, which is a unique blend of
spring water with fruit and vegetable juices. Available in Orange,
Mango & Carrot and Apple & Carrot varieties, these new additions
offer consumers a great alternative to the standard flavours. Heinz
is also set to launch a new Splash! Spring Water range which is
naturally flavoured Spring Water with a splash of fruit juice.
Available in Peach & Apple and Red Berries & Apple flavours this
range will offer little ones a tasty drink.
AG Barr is encouraging retailers to
stock up on special price-marked
promotional packs of Rubicon and
Sun Exotic available throughout
Ramadan. This year, Rubicon’s
Mango, Guava, Pomegranate and
Watermelon flavours will be
available in special one-litre packs
price-marked £1.29/two for £2,
while Sun Exotic’s Pineapple &
Coconut, Tropical and Citrus Twist
flavours will be available in one-litre
packs price-marked at £1.
Olay Total Effects Range has been
revamped with new formulas and
products. Day Moisturiser SPF15 and Day
Moisturiser Fragrance Free now contain
40% more vitamins and higher levels of
niacinamide to deliver even better anti-
ageing benefits. In addition, two new
products join the range: Olay Total Effects
Pore Perfector, which renews the skin’s
surface and reduces the appearance of
enlarged pores; and Age Defying Wet
Cleansing Cloths, for convenient cleansing
with anti-ageing benefits.
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Metcalfe’s Skinny has
given its popcorn portfolio
a makeover and launched
a new flavor. The new
Honey Bee variant is going
into Sainsbury’s in a
sharing bag format
featuring a more “cohesive
and unified” look being
rolled out across the range.
Atelier Cologne has launched an oud
fragrance. Oud Saphir Cologne Absolue
(£145 for 100ml) contains top notes of
bergamot, ambrette and pink pepper;
heart notes of birchwood, jasmine and
suede leather; and base notes of dark oud
accord, birchwood and Madagascan
vanilla. The cologne absolue is present in
an 18% concentration.
CBL Drinks has announced that it is responding to market demand
with the introduction of a 500ml PET bottle format as part of its
1870s mixer range. The range, which previously only consisted of
Tonic Water and Soda Water in a 1-litre bottle format, has now
been extended to include four exciting new flavours. The 500ml
range will be made up of Soda Water, Tonic Water, Ginger Beer
and Lime & Soda. The range will be available as a 12-pack for the
trade, which can be sold individually at retail for future
consumption or for on-the-go consumers as an alternative to high
sugar carbonated drinks. The mixers are made with premium
ingredients and the sugar free content ensures the taste of the
spirit accompanying the mixer is prominent and that it appeals to
the growing number of health-conscious consumers.
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Estée Lauder has created a new range of products for Asian skin:
Nutritious Vitality8 (£40.80-£49.30). Infused with the brand’s new
Pomegranate Complex, the range promises to help activate eight
dimensions of healthy skin in eight days, giving consumers skin that
feels radiant, hydrated and energised. The collection will launch in
June and includes Nutritious Vitality8 Radiant Dual-Phase Emulsion,
Moisture Creme, Overnight Creme/Mask and Overnight Detox
Concentrate.
Bakery business Better Bakes has rolled out a new range of “guilt
free” goodies. The Gorgeous! Brand is available in foodservice
now, and the supplier is hoping to launch into retail at the end of
summer. Comprising four products Belgian Chocolate Brownie,
Belgian Chocolate Chunk Cookie, Oaty Flapjack and Chocolate
Chip Flapjack- the range is pitched as a healthier treat.
Cosmopolitan has launched a new fragrance, in a move that sees the first fragrance and women's magazine tie-in. Exclusively available in
350 Boots stores across the UK and online at boots.com, Cosmopolitan The Fragrance will launch on 7 September 2015 and will gradually
be rolled out to other regions including Germany and Australia. The range includes 30ml (£20) 50ml (£28) and 100ml (£37) bottles as well
as three different gift sets.
Japanese snack giant Calbee Inc has unveiled the first brand to be launched by its UK based European subsidiary. Rolling out next month
from Calbee UK, Yushoi Snapea Rice Sticks are made from green peas and will be available in four flavours- Soy & Balsamic Vinegar,
Smoked Salt & Szechuan Pepper, Sweet Chilli & Lemon, and Lightly Salted- in 21g single serve, six x 21g multipacks and 105g sharing bags.
Tangerine Confectionery, the manufacturer of British retro-favourites Wham, Refreshers and Fruit Salad has reinvented its confectionery
classics into soft gum formats with the launch of its Softies range. Available under the Candyland brand, Softies are available in three
flavour variants and two pack sizes.
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PepsiCo has launched
a new Pepsi flavour in
the US that targets
Hispanics.
PepsiCo is to launch its
US snack brand
Cheetos in the UK.
Nestle has added a gluten-free option to its California Pizza Kitchen oven-ready pizza range in the US.
Nestle has moved to try to see its US frozen sandwich brand Hot Pockets to benefit from growing demand for snacks with the
launch of a "bite-sized" products.
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has unveiled its latest innovation
in the fabric care category: new Fairy Non Bio Pods.
Available to retailers now, this new product is specifically
targeted at consumers with sensitive skin, combining the
brand’s renowned softness with an improved cleaning and
usage experience. Coming in packs of 12, 19, 30 and 38
washes, the new product will retail at an RRP of £4.50,
£6.99, £10.00, and £12.49 respectively.
Mars Chocolate UK has unveiled its Snickers and Hazelnut bar, a new
permanent addition to the Snickers brand. With distinctive green
packaging, the famous combination of peanuts, caramel and nougat gets
a new twist with hazelnuts bringing a whole new taste experience to
consumers. Mars is launching the exciting new variant as a single and
four count multi-pack from 25th May. The distinctive green packaging
has been designed to increase standout on shelf and differentiate from
the standard bar.
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Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats has today
announced the launch of Twix, M&M’s
Chocolate and M&M’s Peanut Thick Shakes.
The M&M’s Chocolate and M&M’s Peanut
Thick Shakes each encompass the signature
taste of their M&M’s counterpart. The
bright eye-catching packaging has also
been designed to provide stand out on
shelf and features the popular M&M’s
characters.
Mars Inc has launched a
line of pre-portioned
snacks in the US in a bid to
tap into demand for
healthier products.
Nestle Waters has added a
new flavour to its Perrier
range of sparkling mineral
water.
Coca-Cola is introducing a new 12 x 500ml PET case format across selected flavoured
carbonates. Fanta, Sprite, Dr Pepper, Lilt, and Cherry Coke will now be available in the
new case size across both £1 PMPs and standard packs. The launch follows the success
of its existing 12 x 500ml PET case size which launched last year in Coca-Cola Zero and
Coca-Cola Life variants. The change will enable wholesalers to better support retailers
so they can stock a broader range of soft drinks across a variety of sectors to meet
consumer needs. The new case size will also benefit retailers with limited storage
space, giving them greater flexibility to stock up on cases as products sell through.
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Arla Foods has launched a reduced sugar and low-fat yoghurt under its namesake brand in the UK.
General Mills has launched Greek yoghurt and fruit snack to respond to the growing trend of Australians seeking "tasty and
nutritious treats".
German dairy giant Muller has launched a branded range of butter in the UK, targeting the country's convenience retail and
foodservice sectors.
Premier Foods has announced the launch of flavour pots under its Loyd Grossman brand in the UK.
Irish organic dairy processor Glenisk has launched a range of "high protein" Greek-style yoghurts.
UK snacks maker Metcalfe's Food Co. is to divide in two to support what its owners says is the "fast growth" of the
company's two flagship brands.
Kerry Food, part of Kerry Group, has launched a meat snack aimed at "adults on the go" under its Mattessons brand.
Sanpellegrino Ficodindia e Arancia is a sparkling fruit beverage infused with prickly pear and orange flavours and it is
produced in southern Italy.
Ferrero has launched a Tic Tac mint in the US that changes flavour in the mouth.
German dairy giant Muller has launched a branded range of butter in the UK, targeting the country's convenience retail and
foodservice sectors.
France-based produce group Florette has launched a range of salad products in Spain that offers consumers a complete
meal.
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Suntory Beverage & Food plans to increase distribution of Ribena branded confectionery and drink products in Hong Kong,
Malaysia and Singapore.
E-commerce giant Amazon is reportedly planning to introduce grocery items to its line-up of private label brands
US snack maker Inventure Foods has launched a range of crisps sold under its Boulder Canyon brand cooked in coconut
oil.
Wilmar International has announced the launch of Basmati rice in India through its local joint venture Adani Wilmar.
UK retailer Marks and Spencer has announced it will be adding vitamin D to its entire bread range in the country.
Coca-Cola feature cans and bottles printed in braille, so blind people can read them. In Mexico,
ad agency Anónimo realized the hugely popular "Share a Coke" names-on-cans campaign
couldn't be enjoyed by the blind. So, the agency worked with the soda company to make braille
versions.