This week the new product releases in the region focus on the
confectionery sector, with a series of launches in Poland, Czech
Republic and Hungary which reflect the growing popularity of
chocolate.
Global consumption of juice and nectars has risen steadily in
recent years, fuelled by a healthy image. And producers have no
intention of taking their foot off the gas, it seems, with a raft
of product innovations planned to keep...
Regular consumption of the sugar replacer Isomalt appears to have a
prebiotic effect on gut bacteria, according to preliminary findings
of a study being carried out in Germany.
Dutch fine chemcials group DSM is to market creatine directly to
the consumer through Swiss partner Dolder, in a bid to retain its
share of the German sports nutrition market.
Russian dairy products group Wimm-Bill-Dann continues to go from
strength to strength, with first half volume sales boosted
considerably by its fruit juice and bottled water operations.
Diageo's decision to change distributors for its Gordon's Gin &
Tonic premix in Russia has angered Happyland, the company which
partnered the UK firm in launching the brand there. But Diageo
claims that Happyland failed...
Sales of Britvic's new milk-based carbonate Freekee Soda, launched
earlier this year, have been disappointing - evidence of the
difficulty of marketing any new product to that most fickle of
consumers, the teenager, claim market...
Two fiercely independent brewers, Grolsch and Warsteiner, have
further extended their friendly partnership with an agreement
governing the marketing of Grolsch beer in Italy.
Cranberry ingredient supplier Ocean Spray claims healthy fruit
snack, developed with German nutritional foods manufacturer
Farmer's Snack, has seen strong sales in the German market and is
soon to be launched on other European...
The European sports nutrition market is to grow by 8.4 per cent
between 2002-2009, according to a new report from market research
analysts Frost & Sullivan. The report highlights the
opportunities for sports nutrition ingredient...
US cranberry ingredients company Ocean Spray ITG has appointed Jim
Lesser as group marketing manager of ITG & Foods Team. The move
is part of an internal restructure which sees the Ingredient
Technology Group and Foods team merging...
The launch of the new Zinniz fruit-flavoured beer brand helped
Grolsch lift its share of an otherwise sluggish Dutch market.
Strong performances in the UK also contributed to a 6.6 per cent
rise in turnover during the half.
Dutch brewer Heineken will take responsibility for the marketing
and distribution of its own brands in the UK after its licensing
agreement with Whitbread lapses in 2003.
California-based Naturade, the marketer of soy protein products,
posted a decrease of 24 per cent in net sales for the second
quarter, and an operating loss of $0.7 million (€0.7m).
Advanced Technology Industries has announced the launch of its
Reseal operation, which will produce resealable beverage cans at a
newly built plant in Munich.
Arbor Mist, a leading wine with fruit brand in the US, announced
this week the introduction of new, unbreakable plastic 375 ml (12.6
oz.) single-serving bottles in four flavours.