Canada-based potato processor McCain has announced an investment of C$600 million (approx. $436.73 million) to double the size and workforce of its processing facility in Alberta. The investment will allow the company to create two new state-of-the-art production lines and achieve its commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions, McCain said. “The development in Alberta marks our largest global investment in our 65-year history, totalling $600 million, while underscoring our commitment to the …
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US-based retailer Amazon has announced that the company is closing eight of its Amazon Go physical convenience stores, according to a report in Supermarket News. The e-commerce giant has reportedly already closed two Amazon Go stores in Seattle, with plans to close two more in New York City and four in San Francisco by the start of April. “Like any physical retailer, we periodically assess our portfolio of stores and …
Spanish dairy firm Pascual has set up its first manufacturing unit in Africa, producing and marketing milk for the Angolan market. According to an article in Revista Inforetail, the move is part of company plans to nearly triple its international turnover over the next three years. Pascual is said to have been operating in Angola for more than 25 years via an export model and currently has market share of …
UK-based dairy firm Pembrokeshire Creamery has announced that the company is investing in its first manufacturing facility, a milk processing site in Pembrokeshire Food Park, in the Welsh town of Haverfordwest. According to a Business Live report, the new milk-bottling facility is currently under construction and it is expected to create 80 jobs over the next three years. The firm will reportedly invest £17 million ($20.4 million) in the 3,000 …
FMCG giant Danone has announced plans to invest up to $65 million over the next two years to create a new bottle production line at its existing facility in Jacksonville, Florida, according to a Food Manufacturing Report. The investment aims to increase production of coffee and coffee creamer products under brands such as International Delight and SToK to meet consumer demand. The new production line is also intended to contribute …
Fazer, the leading Finnish food group, has announced it will be ceasing dairy production at the Koria factory in southern Finland by the end of August 2023, with 82 jobs expected to be affected. Fazer noted it was only a small player in the highly-competitive Finnish dairy industry, mainly producing private label products, and that the changes were part of its strategy to focus on its core plant-based business. “Efficiency …
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced an investment of over €40 million ($43 million) in a new production line at its factory in Luneburg, Germany for reusable glass bottles. The new filling line, which is expected to be operating by summer 2024, is designed for the Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite brands. 30 new jobs are expected to be created as a result of the expansion. “For the future, we see …
Plant-based firm V2food has announced that it plans to close its manufacturing facility in Wodonga Australia, with production transitioning to other facilities over the course of the year. According to an article in Grain Central, the company originally established the plant in 2020 to manufacture the soya isolates on which V2food’s products are based, but had been hampered by Australia’s limited processing infrastructure for soya beans. Commenting on the move, …
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced the opening of a new distribution centre in the city of Extrema in Brazil’s Minais Gerais state. The centre, which opened its doors on 2nd February, is intended to consolidate operations from three other facilities and will be responsible for supplying 60% of national demand, according to sources. The new distribution centre is the company’s second largest in Latin America and it will be …
FMCG multinational Unilever has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in the state of Nuevo Leon, in North Mexico. According to an article in Reuters, the new plant is part of a $400 million program of investments that Unilever intends to make in Mexico over the next three years. Located on the outskirts of Monterrey, in Salinas Victoria, the facility will reportedly create 1,200 direct and indirect jobs …
Danone, the French consumer goods giant, has inaugurated its new Daniel Carasso Research & Innovation Center in Paris with the aim of creating “the products of the future” The new centre, located on the Paris-Saclay campus, will be dedicated to development and innovation in the categories of “fresh dairy and plant-based products” and “natural mineral water” . In a statement, Danone said the facility would have state-of-the art laboratories to research …
Milo’s, an Alabama-based firm that manufactures, distributes, markets and sells ice teas and lemonades throughout the USA, has announced plans to build its fourth manufacturing plant in Spartanburg County, SC. The company said the expansion was a direct response to the growth of the Milo’s brand, which it claimed was the number one refrigerated tea and fastest growing lemonade in the U.S. The 110,000 sq ft facility will initially employ more than 100 staff, with further …
UK based supermarket retailer Sainsbury’s has signed a partnership agreement with takeaway food app Just Eat for rapid grocery deliveries. According to an article in Retail Gazette, the partnership will allow Sainsbury’s customers to benefit from 30-minute deliveries. In a first phase, the service will be available in London, Edinburgh and Bristol, launching in 175 stores by the end of February 2023, although Sainsbury’s plans to extend the service to …
Bakery firm Bimbo has announced it plans to invest C$15 million ($11.2 million) in a new tortilla production line in Hamilton, in Canada’s Ontario province. According to an article in Canadian Grocer, the company made the decision to invest in the new line in order to meet growing market demand in Western Canada. Bimbo’s investment is supported by the Ontario government which is providing CAD $1.5 million ($1.1million) for the …
US food giant General Mills has announced that the company will close its manufacturing facility in Cambara, in Brazil’s Parana state. According to sources, the facility processes cassava, potato and peanut products, and the company plans to transfer production to another plant in Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais. The closure will reportedly lead to the loss of 880 direct and indirect jobs, although General Mills said employees would be offered the …
Russian retailer Magnit is reportedly planning to open a new discount supermarket chain, according to an article on the Kommersant newspaper. Sources close to the retailer reported that the retailer plans to develop a new chain of discounters, a concept that started being planned in 2022, it is expected to be approved in Q1 2023 and afterwards the first stores will open. The discount supermarkets have been trending in the …
E-cigarette brand, known for its disposable vape devices, Geek Bar has made an investment of $146 million in a new production facility as part of its plans of growth in the UK. The facility will be built in the Zhuhai National Hi-Tech Industrial Development District in China’s Guangdong province, and according to sources, the assembly will be 90% automated “to provide the highest levels of precision and performance” and will …
Bavaria, local AB InBev brewer, has announced the investment of $413 million in the construction of a new brewery in the municipality of Palmar de Varela in Colombia. The brewery plans to begin operational by mid-2024 expecting to generate 350 direct jobs and 7,000 indirect job. The facility will produce beer brands such as Aguila, Poker and Club Colombia. “We firmly believe in Colombia and in the great transformations that …
US-based food and beverage company The J.M. Smucker Co has announced plans to build a new R&D facility in its Orrville campus in Ohio, USA. According to sources, the new 29,000 sq. ft lab will support the firm’s Smucker’s Uncrustables brand and the company plans to develop new products in the facility, test innovative products and to seek new opportunities to optimise productivity. Tina Floyd, senior vice president and general …
British supermarket chain Asda has announced plans to open 300 Asda Express convenience store and create 10,000 new jobs by the end of 2026. The strategy behind the development of a convenience store network is to become the UK’s second largest supermarket. Each Asda Express store will stock with 3,000 products to cover customer’s needs, including fresh ambient and chilled groceries, as well as products from Asda’s premium Extra Special …
Belgian-Swiss cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, Barry Callebaut, has announced the construction of its third chocolate and compound facility in India. The company opened its first facility in India in 2007 and since them Barry Callebaut has continuously invested in the Indian chocolate and cocoa market. Upon completion of the new chocolate factory, India will become Barry Callebaut’s largest chocolate producing market in Region Asia Pacific. Jo Thys, President of …
FMCG multinational Nestle has announce the investment of SAR 7 billion (1.86 billion) over the next decade to support business growth. The company will initially invest SAR 375 million ($99.8 million) to build a manufacturing plant which is expected to be opened by 2025. The facility will make infant nutrition products and ready-to-drink coffee, exporting to countries in the Middle East and North Africa. “Nestle’s investments will contribute to food …
Denmark-based meat processor Danish Crown has announced the investment in a new bacon factory in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, UK. According to the company’s statement, the aim of the new factory is to offer UK customers high quality, traceable pork products that are manufactured in a more sustainable way and to supply bacon to the UK market. The firm will invest over £100 million ($119 million) in the new 30,500 sq. …
Japanese drinks giant Asahi Beverages has announced that the company is going to cease operations in its Dark Star brewery in Partridge Green, Sussex, on the 31st of December 2022 due to current economic challenges. According to sources, the company said that the facility is operating significantly below capacity, which is not sustainable. Asahi said in statement: “This is not a step we have taken lightly, however, there are significant …
Multination tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced the launch of Bonds by Iqos, its latest heat-not-burn tobacco system to be used with specially designed tobacco sticks, Blends. The product offers an alternative to consumers who want to “replace cigarettes with innovative, science-based, smoke-free alternatives”. “Providing a range of alternatives to continued smoking—with a variety of taste, technology, usage, and price options—is imperative and helps us to address a …
Multinational Mexican bakery Grupo Bimbo has announced an investment of $630 million to build two new facilities in Georgia and Ohio in the USA. The facility in Georgia, which will be the second plant of Grupo Bimbo in the city, will cost around $200 million creating nearly 300 new jobs, while the facility in Ohio will cost around $431 million generating over 320 jobs. Grupo Bimbo is a manufacturer of …
Global sweet-packaged foods firm Ferrero Group has announced that the company broke ground on its new facility in Bloomington, Illinois. The new Kinder Bueno facility represented an investment of $214.4 million and it will create 200 new jobs, according to the company’s press release. Alanna Cotton, president and chief business officer of Ferrero North America said: “This investment will fuel our momentum in North America, a strategic growth area for …
British supermarket chain Morrisons has announced the closure of 132 McColl’s convenience stores so that the retailer can make a profit in the medium term. According to an article in European Supermarket Magazine, the retailer plans to close most stores this year, leaving 55 stores with a post office to close in 2023. The McColl’s chain was acquired out of administration last May, but the deal was only cleared last …
Asda, one of Britain’s leading retailers, has announced the launch of convenience stores under the banner Asda Express. According to the company’s press release, the first store is scheduled to open on the 8th November 2022 in Sutton Coldfield, and a second store is expected to open the following month on the 6th December in Tottenham Hale, London. Both stores are said to create 37 new jobs. In an effort …
Remy Cointreau, the leading French spirits firm, has announced the launch of a ‘luxurious’ perfume house called Maison Psyche. According to a company press release, Maison Psyche was created as a collaboration between Baptiste Loiseau, cellar master of Maison Remy Martin, and Sophie Labbé, principal perfumer at Firmenich. Baptiste Loiseau and Sophie Labbé said: “Maison Psyche was born from our shared love for the terroirs and age-old expertise, both in Cognac …
Philip Morris International (PMI) has reached an agreement with Altria Group (Altria) to end the companies’ commercial covering IQOS in the USA. From 30th April 2024, PMI will have full rights to sell IQOS in the USA. As part of the agreement, PMI will pay a total cash consideration of $2.7 billion. The agreement between the two companies for the commercialization of heat-not-burn products in the USA was established in …
Global meat firm JBS has decided to discontinue its US plant-based foods unit Planterra Foods, according to a FoodBev report. The firm will reportedly now focus its efforts in plant-based foods Brazil and Europe, where its customer base and market share are said to be growing. Nikki Richardson, head of corporate communications at JBS USA, said: “JBS USA has made the decision to discontinue operations in its US-based Planterra business …
US based Hilmar Cheese has recently announced that it has broken ground on its new cheese and whey production facility in Dodge City, KS. According to a company press release, the new facility will be delivered through an investment of $600 million. Founded in 1984, Hilmar Cheese is claimed to be one of the world’s largest producers of high quality American-style cheese and its product range is currently available in …
Tequila producer Cazcabel Tequila has announced plans to open a new $37 million distillery in Mexico in 2023. Located in the Jalisco mountains in the Los Altos region, the facility will be run by the Vazquez family, known for producing agave and tequila. The property is claimed to be close to agave fields and near natural springs area with optimum water minerality to produce premium tequila. According to sources, the plant’s construction …
FMCG giant Nestle has announced that it is investing €100 million ($98 million) in a coffee plant in Girona, Spain. According to sources, the investment will be made over the next three years with the goal of increasing the factory’s medium to long-term competitiveness. Nestle plans to install state-of-the-art technology that, combined with automation and digital technology, will improve sustainability and logistics, as well as boosting the manufacture of single-dose …
Diageo’s Aviation American Gin subsidiary has announced the opening of a new Aviation American Gin Distillery and Visitor Center in Portland, USA. According to a company press release, the 3,000 sq m facility features a tasting room, draft cocktail bar, and a gift shop. Ryan Reynolds, Aviation American Gin co-owner said: “About three years ago, we set out to create a one-of-a-kind distillery and tasting experience to give people the opportunity …
Spanish retailer Mercadona has made an investment of €60 million ($58.5 million) in its logistics platform in Riba-Roja del Turia, Valencia. According to an article in Revista Inforetail, the resources will be used to optimise and modernise its warehouse for fresh produce in the logistics centre. With the investment, improvements will be made in the centre’s processes, facilities and working conditions The warehouse will see an increase in production capacity from 23,000 …
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola is partnering with Japanese beverage firm Kirin to develop functional drinks, according to a Nikkei Asia report. The companies are said to be collaborating to create drinks that contain lactococcus lactis strain plasma (LC-Plasma), a postbiotic ingredient developed by Kirin Holdings that is claimed to boost immunity in healthy people. The collaboration will reportedly help Coca-Cola to bolster its position in the growing health drinks segment, …
Irish Distillers, a subsidiary of the French drinks conglomerate Pernod Ricard, has announced plans to build a €250 million ($247.7 million) whiskey distillery in Midleton, Ireland, according to a FoodBev report The new distillery will be located in a 55-acre area that is connected to the company’s existing Midleton Distillery, and will produce whiskeys for the Jameson, Powers, Redbreast, Midleton Very Rare, the Spot family and Method and Madness. Nodjame Fouad, …
FMCG giant Danone has announced it is ceasing production of Bonafont bottled waters in Brazil, including all of its activities in the Jacutinga plant in the state of Minas Gerais. According to a FoodBev report, the decision is line with Danone’s decision to focus on dairy and plant-based products and specialised nutrition in the country, which are described as being more profitable and with higher growth rates. Danone said: “The decision to discontinue …
Austrian retailer Billa, a subsidiary of the Rewe Group, has announced the opening of a store with a plant-based concept called Billa Pflanzilla. According to sources, the new concept was launched in response to research that revealed that 46% of Austrians have recently reduced consumption of animal products and that 28% of 18 and 19 year olds don’t eat meat. Marcel Haraszti, CEO of REWE International AG, said: “We are already very …
Polish branch of supermarket chain Netto has announced this week that it is moving its headquarters to Harmony Office Center II in Warsaw. According to sources, the retailer will take 2000 sq. metres within the complex which has a favourable position due to its proximity to Warsaw city centre and very good public transport access as well as a metro station that is only 900 metres away. The move has, …
Eli’s Cheesecake, a Chicago-based cheesecake and dessert maker, has announced that it is expanding its facility in northwest Chicago by 42,000 sq ft. According to the company, the new space will allow for the expansion of bakery operations including the addition of new production and packaging lines and storage areas. Once the expansion is completed, the facility will cover a total of 104,000 sq feet, including the company’s corporate offices. …
Belgian biscuit and cake manufacturer Lotus Bakeries has announced an expansion in Thailand, with a new manufacturing plant for the Biscoff brand. According to the company, the plant is intended to increase capacity in the Asia region, as well as improve response times to local trends and reduce transport costs. Thailand was chosen due to its central location in the region and the availability of raw materials and strong industry, …
Kroger, one of US’s largest grocery retailers, has announced that they are opening a new Customer Fulfilment Centre in Dallas, Texas, powered by the Uk’s Ocado group. According to sources, the centre will utilise automated robotics technology to improve customer experience. It is part of Kroger’s delivery network, with more than 1,000 bots traversing a large grid, controlled by proprietary control systems. The grid, also called The Hive, contains cells …
Carolina Foods, a bakery and pastry manufacturer, has announced it is building a new manufacturing facility in Pineville, NC. According to sources, the new facility will cover an area of 423,000 sq ft and will be operational by 2023. Commenting on the move, Carolina Foods CEO Dan Myers said: “In addition to being twice the size of our current space, our new facility will be totally climate controlled, providing a pleasant work …
FMCG giant PepsiCo has announced the acquisition of 152 acres of land in the Denver Development Area that will be used for a new 1.2 million sq ft manufacturing facility. According to sources, the new plant will be PepsiCo Beverages North America’s largest and most sustainable. The new facility will replace a manufacturing plant in the River North Art District, tripling production capacity and created 250 new jobs. Johannes Evenblij, president of …
Yili Group has opened the Global Smart Manufacturing Industrial Park and Health Valley in the world in Hohhot, China, including the Chilechuan Ecological Intelligent Pasture and the Yili Intelligent Manufacturing Experience Centre, to produce both liquid and powder milk. According to a company press release, the group aims to establish an area that will serve as a global hub for the dairy and health industries, using world-class intelligent equipment and technologies. The …
Multinational tobacco manufacturer British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced the launch of its latest innovation, a state-of-the-art heated tobacco product in Japan. Glo Hyper X2 heated tobacco device has an innovative new ‘barrel styling’ design is shaped by consumer insights, offering new, innovative, user-friendly features. The item incorporates advanced induction heating technology encased in a smaller, lighter weight device. “The launch of glo™ hyper X2 – our newest, state-of-the-art heated …
Denmark-based brewing and beverage firm Royal Unibrew has announced that it came into an agreement to acquire the entirety of the Toronto-based company Amsterdam Brewery Co. Ltd., a Canadian craft brewing company with a normalised revenue of around CAD$34 million ($26.4 million). According to sources, the acquisition of the company will bring Royal Unibrew more premium offerings into the portfolio within Canada, Ontario in particular, as it is the largest …
US multinational food firm Tyson Foods has announced that the expansion of its Forest, Mississippi plant is now complete. According to sources, the facility’s expansion covers the chicken-related production capacity due to the increase in demand for protein. The expansion provides new automation technology and capacity designed for higher efficiency processing of chickens for both food service and retail. The expansion was implemented amidst Tyson Foods’s supply issues in order …
Confectionery firm Ferrero North America has announced plans to open a 45,000 sq ft Innovation Centre with Strategic R&D Lab in Chicago’s Marshall Field and Company Building. This new facility will merge Ferrero’s R&D teams across the US and house employees from Ferrero’s Old Post Office location, including about 170 cross-functional teams. The Innovation Centre will represent a number of brands from the company’s portfolio including Fannie May, Nutella Cafe, …
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced plans to invest €200 million ($202 million) in Ireland’s first purpose-built carbon neutral brewery in Kildare. According to the company, the new facility will produce lagers and ales, and with a capacity of 2 million hectolitres, it will become the second largest brewing plant in Ireland. The brewery will reportedly use 100% renewable energy and will make use of the latest process technology to …
German supermarket chain Kaufland has announced that they’re investing on sourcing produce from Germany all year round and thus the firm is opening Germany’s most modern greenhouse, together with the Reichenspurner family, in the region of Chiemgau. According to sources, the greenhouse will grow strawberries, peppers, tomatoes, and the like throughout the year over an area of 22 football fields. Additionally, the greenhouse is set to have electricity and heat …
Laumont, a company that produced truffles and mushrooms, has announced the construction of a new 4,000 sq. mt facility centre in Tarrega, Spain. According to a statement released by the firm, the new facility will increase the production capacity to answer the increasing demand of the business and it will allow the production of new truffle-based products. Additionally, there will be an investment in new machinery and in the creation …
FMCG giant Danone has announced that they are looking for a buyer for its factory in the north west of Spain, since they are looking to close it. According to sources, last month Danone announced the closure of the factory in the town of Salas in the name of improving ‘competitiveness and industrial efficiency’. The workers of the factory held a demonstration against the decision and Danone states that the …
Coca Cola Canada Bottling has announced its plans to invest nearly CAD$42 million ($32 million) into the Lower Mainland region’s operations due to growing demand in British Columbia and to help their capability in the region. According to sources, the investment will be applied to create a new manufacturing line in the Richmond plant, allowing the facility to use pre-form bottles at the location and in the warehouse and distribution …
Food giant The Kellogg Company has recently announced plans to restructure the company by splitting it into three companies in the US. The firm is planning to combine all of its cereal operations in North America into one singular entity. Similarly, Kellogg is planning to separate its plant-based and snacking businesses into separate companies as well. The reasoning the company provided for the decision to split is that “the proposed …
US firm Athletic Brewing Company has officially started production at its 50,000 square foot new facility in Milford, Connecticut. Athletic Brewing is one of the country’s largest non-alcoholic beer producers and it has experienced exponential growth over the past five years, producing 1.4 million cases of beers in 2021. It is expected that with this new facility, the company will be able to produce 6 million cases annually. With a …
Food and beverage business, PepsiCo India, has announced plans to invest INR 186 crore ($24 million) to expand its manufacturing facility in Kosi Kalan, Mathura, India. The facility, which already makes Lay’s potato chips, will increase the capacity of the state-of-the-art plant, by adding a new manufacturing line to produce snacks under the Doritos brand. “The progressive ecosystem and industrial climate in Uttar Pradesh has yielded some fantastic opportunities for …
Grupa Sokolow, one of the largest meat producers in Central and Eastern Europe, has opened a new meat processing plant in Sokolow Podlaski. Sokolow already has ownership of 8 specialised production plants in Poland, being the plant in Sokolow Podlaski the largest of the company. The branch in Sokolow specialises in sliced cold meats, sausages, and grill products as well as a wide variety of pork meats. President of the …
Aspiag Service, Spar’s regional operator for three Northeastern regions in Italy, has opened a new 18,000 square-metre distribution centre in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. According to Spar’s press release, the company invested €33 million ($34.9 million) in the facility, which currently employs more than 50 people, and has a 25,500-pallet capacity, featuring three floors with 1,700 sq. m. of office space. Alessandro Urban, Aspiag Service regional director for Emilia-Romagna, said, “This distribution …
Vital Farms, a Certificated B Corporation with an offering of ethically produced food, has announced the expansion of Egg Central Station, its world-class egg washing and packing facility in Missouri. The 150,000 square foot facility has almost doubled its size, allowing Vital Farms to continue growing the pasture-raised egg business and generate new ‘high-quality’ jobs. The company is expected to generate over $300 million in additional revenue. “Like everything across …
Irish nutrition company Kerry Group, has recently announced the opening of the largest and most advanced taste manufacturing plant the group has ever had in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The new site, an investment of $40 million, covers a 10,000 sq. m. area and is said to be one of the most environmentally efficient manufacturing sites with features such as low energy usage equipment and solar panel equipment …
German discounter Aldi invested €60 million ($63.2 million) in the opening of a 57,000-square-metre distribution centre located in Moita, Portugal. According to sources, the new facility, which is part of the retailer’s expansion plan announced in 2020, will supply goods to more than 150 stores and it will centralise Aldi’s logistic operations, which were previously split between the Montijo and Quinta do Anjo platforms. “We have always seen Portugal as …
US based salted snack manufacturer Utz Brands has announced that they have purchased a brand-new manufacturing facility in North Carolina from Benestar Brands, with the transaction totaling $38.4 million with $1.3 million in liabilities. According to the company’s statement, the acquisition involved the plant, equipment, and the land where the plant is located. Chief operating officer of Utz Brands, Cary Devore said: “This is a strong step forward in optimising …
US based meat snack company Jack Link’s has announced plans to expand with a new manufacturing plant in Perry, Georgia. According to sources, the company estimates an investment of $450 million and the creation of 800 new job positions. Chief executive of Jack Link’s, Troy Link, said “We are excited to partner with the state of Georgia and Houston County on this state-of-the-art facility, we are grateful for the opportunity to invest …
Global confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has announced new investment for an approximately $40 million research and development hub that will be adjacent to its innovation centre in Goose Island, Chicago. According to sources, this expansion will make Chicago the largest innovation hub for the company and it will create 30 new jobs in the innovation centre, leaving the Mars campus with 1,000 employees in Goose Island. Vice president of R&D …
US multinational food firm Tyson Foods is investing $208 million in a new facility in Hanceville, Alabama, closed to the company’s last rendering facility, which was destroyed in a fire last year. According to sources, the new 121,000 sq. ft rendering facility will be serving many of the state’s poultry processors and others in neighbouring states. The rendering process is said to reduce waste by cooking and breaking down the …
Leading North American producer of salads and healthy fresh foods, Taylor Farms, has announced the opening of a new facility in Toronto, Canada. According to sources, the new production facility will allow Canadian consumers to have access to Taylor Farms fresh products and, at the same time, it will support local growers and the job market. Kevin Silver, general manager of Taylor Farms Canada said: “We’re thrilled to expand further …
Proper Crisps, a New Zealand crisps brand, has announced the opening of a new manufacturing plant in Yarra Valley, near Melbourne, to manufacture its crisps using Australian potatoes. According to sources, Proper Crisps has been selling New Zealand made crisps in Australia since 2019 and the demand for their products in Australia doubled in 2021. With this investment, the firm is aiming to continue to grow in the Australian market. …
German discount retailer Lidl has announced that it is opening a distribution centre in Luton, UK. The construction of the new 1.2million sq ft Lidl Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) is said to have started last year and the retailer is now looking to recruit warehouses jobs and expects to employ 1,200 people by 2025. Vacancies for operation managers to support roles in HR and payroll will also open next year, …
US-based retailer Walmart Canada is investing over $118 million to build a high-tech fulfillment centre in Alberta, Canada. According to sources, the 430,000 sq. ft warehouse, located in Rock View County, will be a delivery hub for orders in Western Canada. The investment is said to be part of the retailer’s strategy to improve shopping experiences both online and in-store and will allow the company to expand the availability of …
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has announced an investment of €30 million ($32 million) to create a new production line in its manufacturing facility located in Dunkirk, France. According to Coca-Cola, the site produces a wide range of packs and sizes, and also produces aseptic, which is needed to make still drinks. François Gay-Bellile, CEO of CCEP France said: “Coca-Cola has been produced in France for over 100 years and has a …
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks company, has announced the opening of a CAD$245 million ($194million) carbon neutral distillery in Ontario to support the growth ambitions for its Crown Royal Canadian whisky brand. The new distillery will be built according to Diageo’s ‘Society 2030:Spirit of Progress’ sustainability action plan which will operate with 100% renewable energy. It will have the capacity to produce up to 20 million litres of absolute alcohol, and …
Nestle USA has announced an investment of $675 million to build a new factory in Glendale Arizona to meet the growing demand for its products. The new facility will produce creamers for Nestle’s category-leading portfolio, including the Coffee mate, Coffee mate natural bliss, and Starbucks brands. “Beverages play an increasingly important role in the lives of consumers, a trend that’s been accelerated by the pandemic and is expected to continue …
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced the investment of $260 million in its manufacturing facility in the city of Tucker, Georgia. The expansion will create about 136 new full time jobs, bringing up PepsiCo’s total workforce in DeKalb county to over 600. The facility will be expanded by more than 260,000 sq feet as well as is expected to increase production fivefold by 2025. By 2025, this …
The North American subsidiary of alcoholic drinks multinational Diageo has invested $110 million in a new 25,000 sq ft facility for canned flavoured alcoholic beverages (FABs) in Plainfield, Il, USA to supplement existing ready-to-drink production in the area. According to Diageo, the new facility has two high-speed lines with capacity to produce more than 25 million cases of malt-based beverages and spirit-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, employing 50 full-time staff. “We’re …
Rowdy Energy, a US-based manufacturer of energy drinks, has announced the launch of Power Burn, a new product that is claimed to burn up 135 calories per can, in addition to having energising benefits. Launched in Pink Lemonade, Pineapple Passionfruit, Mango Dragonfruit, and Watermelon varieties, Power Burn energy drink is described as containing only 5 calories per can and as providing 160mg of natural caffeine from green tea and green …
Heineken, the multinational Dutch brewer, has announced the investment of €73 million in Italy to modernise and expand its brewery in Assemiri, Cagliari. The investment will be used to renovate the existing machinery and add new three warehouses to store material and products. According to sources, the investment will support the growth of the beer production in Sardinia, with a positive impact on both, local and national production chains. “The …
FMCG multinational Nestle has announced plans to invest over BRL$1.8 billion ($352.9 million) in Brazil this year. According to sources, 40% of this investment is planned to be applied to a new plant, located in Vargeao (Santa Catarina), to produce Nestle Purina products. The new factory is already under construction since January this year. The company also plans to invest BRL$1.1 billion ($215 million) in industry operations such as new …
German household and personal care giant Henkel has announced the merger of its Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care businesses into one unit, in a press release reporting its annual results and growth agenda. According to Henkel, the new Henkel Consumer Brands business unit will create a ‘multi-category platform’ for the consumer business under one roof. The integration is said to have already started, by having talks with employee …
Multinational drinks company, The Coca-Cola Company, has announced the launch of a space-inspired drink, under the Coca-Cola Starlight brand name. According to the company, the limited-edition series, part of its global innovation platform Coca-Cola Creations, was inspired by ‘the infinite possibilities of space’, and it fuses the signature Coca-Cola flavour with ‘unexpected touches, including a reddish hue and cooling taste sensation evoking the feeling of a journey to space’. Oana …
German retailer, Rewe Group has announced its plan to invest €5 billion between 2021 and 2025 to expand its international business. According to sources, the company’s target is to increase organic gross sales to more than €20 billion by 2025, and the number of stores to around 5,000. At the moment, Rewe counts with about 4,500 stores spread in Austria, the Czech Republic, Italy Romania, Slovakia, Lithuania, Croatia, Hungary, and …
Mondelez International, the snack and confectionery multinational, has announced it has completed a $23 million expansion of its Oreo facility in Indonesia. The investment will increase the production capacity of the biscuits factory, by using the latest technologies, to meet the growing demand of consumers in 35 countries across Southeast Asia and the broader Asia Pacific and Middle East region. “I am very proud to be investing in Indonesia – …
Ornua, the Irish dairy cooperative, has announced plans to expand its product offering into the Middle East and Africa. The company has announced the launch of Kerrygold butter sticks, in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan. The dairy product is made from the milk of grass-fed cows and offered in a format of 100g. Ornua will also launch a new pizza cheese range targeted at the Middle East and North African …
Dagrofa Group, the parent company of Spar Denmark, has announced the investment of DKK 450 million ($68.35 million) over the next three years in three of its retail chains, including Spar Denmark. The plan includes the development of a new retailer model to attract more independent retailers, where the new license model will be based on shared earnings with retailers and support retail development. “This year, the model will be …
FrieslandCampina Engro (FCE) has announced the launch of the Pakistan-Netherlands Dairy Development Centre in collaboration with the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. According to the company’s press release, the centre will focus on sharing Dutch dairy expertise with Pakistani experts and decision-makers in dairy research and the dairy industry. The centre will offer conferences, training, research projects, PhD development, experience visits and policy development through the combination of dairy …
Healthways Dairy & Food products, one of India’s emerging dairy companies, has opened a new dairy facility in Gorakhpur to meet the demand of consumers in the region. According to sources, the new dairy facility, which has been equipped with best-in-class technology, will cut the journey and will make more accessible dairy products to the people of Gorakhpur and neighboring areas. Healthways Managing Director Mr. Narendar Nagar commented, “Healthways’ No …
UK-based supermarket chain Tesco has announced the closure of seven of its 13 Jack’s discount stores, while the other six remaining outlets will become Tesco stores. Tesco opened Jack’s store in 2018 with the promise to be “the cheapest in town” to win back shoppers from German discount stores Aldi and Lidl. According to sources, Tesco will try to find alternative roles for the 130 employees affected by the move. …
Canada-based cookies, crackers, and bars manufacturer Leclerc Foods has announced the acquisition of a 790,197 square-foot production facility in Brockville, Ontario. The acquisition is part of the company’s strategy to expand the business where C$100 million will be invested over the next five years and 200 new jobs will be created within the first two years of operation. The facility will be Leclerc’s largest facility and will be used to …
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant has announced it will cut 1,500 management jobs globally as part of the changes in its organisation model. The company’s re-organisation comes under intense pressure from shareholders to boost growth. Unilever will move from three to five distinct business groups: beauty & wellbeing, personal care, home care, nutrition, and ice cream. It will reduce its senior management roles by 15% and more junior management …
Global food manufacturer Kerry Group has expanded operations in Saudi Arabia with the opening of a new 21,500-square-foot facility at the Jeddah site. The new facility, which is Kerry’s largest in the Middle East, Nort Africa can Turkey (MENAT) region, employs 130 people, and it will help companies to meet the growing consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable food and beverages. “Today’s consumer-led food revolution and the world’s environmental …
German discount retail giant Aldi has opened its first Shop&Go store in London which uses state-of-the-art technology to allow customers to shop without scanning the products or going through the checkout. To use the checkout-free store, customers will have to download the Aldi Shop&Go app and register an account which will allow them to enter the store and pick up the products. Once the shopping is finished, the client just …
Global food manufacturer Welch Foods has announced plans to invest $26.3 million to expand its facility in Michigan. As part of the expansion, Welch’s will build a new bottling line to meet the increasing demand for single-serve beverages, creating up to 57 new jobs. “Welch’s is pleased that our close partnership with UFCW Local 825 has enabled us to commit to this investment, which will support our growth, continue to …
Simmons Foods has announced its plans to invest $100 million in the expansion of its prepared food facility in Arkansas. The expansion will meet the growing demand for cooked products at the same time that supports the local economy. The 65,000-square-foot expansion of the existing facility will add two automated production and packaging lines, creating 100 new jobs, including highly skilled positions to support robotics and automation processes. “We’re excited …
Asian dairy producer has opened a $139 million ice cream facility which will become the country’s largest ice cream factory in Indonesia. The facility will have a daily production capacity of four million ice cream to meet the increasing demand for Joyday ice cream products, and it is expected to create more than 5,000 new jobs. “Local consumers’ clear preference for and trust in our products has reinforced Yili’s confidence …
Constellation Brands, the leading international beer, wine and spirits firm, has announced plans to build a brewery in southeastern Mexico with an estimated cost of $1.3 billion. The announcement comes two years after the closure of a nearly completed $1.4 billion plant in the city of Mexicali near the US-Mexico border after residents voted against the project. According to sources, the announcement of the new brewery is expected to be …
JBS owned Planterra Foods has announced the opening of a new 189,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Denver. The new facility will increase Planterra’s production capacity of plant-based protein products, allowing the brand to reach new customers and retailers and it will generate 200 new jobs. “This is a huge milestone for Planterra Foods, and a dream come true to be manufacturing our OZO products here in our hometown of Denver,” said …
Keto-friendly sauce and dressing company, Hungry Squirrel, has announced the opening of a new facility in Texas. The new facility will help the company to expand operations and serve the growing demand for keto-friendly all-natural products created for people with food limitations. Founder and CEO of Hungry Squirrel, Sandra DiCicco commented, “We are very excited to open our newest location in the great state of Texas for our Hungry Squirrel …
Mondelez International, the snack and confectionery multinational, has announced an investment of $122.5 million to expand supply chain operations during the next three years in Virginia. The investment will be used to expand the Richmond Biscuit Bakery by 68,000 square feet, enabling it to house a high-speech Oreo production line, and to open a sales fulfillment centre, which will create about 80 jobs. “We are excited about these further investments …
The J.M. Smucker has announced the investment of $1.1 billion in a new facility and distribution centre in Alabama to meet the consumer demand. The new manufacturing facility is the third dedicated to the production of Smucker’s Uncrustables brand and will support The J.M. Smucker’s strategy to more than double its current production capacity. The new facility and distribution centre will be built in three phases during the next three years …
US snack maker Bobo’s has announced it is investing $10 million in a new facility in Colorado. The investment will help Bobo’s to consolidate its two bakeries and warehouse into one building to increase capacity in order to meet growing demand. Along with upgraded manufacturing space, Bobo’s will also expand its staff headcount. By consolidating the facilities, the company will cut down the amount of driving needed for materials and employees between facilities. …
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the construction of a $$75 million whisky distillery in China. The Diageo Eryuan Malt Whisky Distillery, described as the first factory of its kind in China, will be built in a area selected for its temperate climate, rich natural biodiversity, and access to natural spring water in the Yunnan Province, Diageo said. “China is the world’s largest beverage alcohol market and the demand …
Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s), a food and drink company based in Asia, has announced an investment of 20 million MYR ($4.8 million) in a high-speed combi production and filling line in Malaysia, according to a FoodBev report. The “Combi Line”, which is said to be the first of its kind in Malaysia, “fuels Yeo’s commitment to deliver on its brand promise, ‘Serving Up Goodness’, by innovating its manufacturing standards and …
Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest meat firms, has announced an investment of $61 million in its poultry facility in Vicksburg, MS, according to a FoodBev report. The expansion, which is expected to be completed by next summer, will allow Tyson to increase poultry production capacity and create nearly 50 new jobs. The facility in Vicksburg makes fully cooked chicken products for both foodservice and retail customers. David Bray, …
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced its plans to invest more than $500 million to expand its tequila manufacturing footprint in Mexico. In a statement, the company said it was planning to build new facilities to expand production capacity in the state of Jalisco, creating over 1,000 jobs. “This exciting investment in Mexico will support our future category growth to meet Mexican and international demand”, said Álvaro Cárdenas, …
Britvic, the UK-based non-alcoholic drinks firm, has announced that it is investing £26.9 million ($36.2 million) in its Rugby factory, creating 20 new jobs. The company will install a fourth canning line to produce recyclable 330ml cans for soft drinks range, increasing capacity by a further 18% per cent. “This new, state-of-the-art canning line will be a fantastic boost for Britvic’s Rugby facility which continues to produce recyclable cans for some of …
International poultry processor Koch Foods has announced an investment of $220 million to expand its existing poultry processing facility in Fairfield, OH, according to a Food Business News report The company is said to be planning to build a 402,000 square-foot addition to the north of the existing processing facility, and to create 400 new jobs within three years of completing the expansion. Construction work is due to begin in October …
Calbee, the UK crisp and snack manufacturer, has completed a £5 million ($6.6 million) investment in two manufacturing facilities to meet increasing consumer demand, according to an Insider Media report. The investment in Calbee’s Deeside and Bradford factories comes after the company reported like-for-like growth in its financial results, boosted by enhanced demand for its Seabrook brand. “The real credit for our performance goes to the team we have at …
Dr. Schar USA has announced a 42,000 square foot expansion of its manufacturing facility in Logan Township to meet increasing demand for gluten-free bread. The New Jersey facility produces gluten-free sliced breads and rolls for the North American market. Founded in Italy, Dr. Schar is a producer of gluten-free food to celiac, gluten sensitive, and IBS consumers, offering a wide portfolio of products from bread, cookies, candy, and crackers to frozen products …
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the creation of a new research and development (R&D) centre in Shanghai to develop products for the Chinese market. The state-of-the-art centre, which is said to be the first of its kind in the beverage alcohol sector in Shanghai ,will primarily support the China market and will strengthen Diageo’s ability to rapidly innovate and develop premium products that cater to Chinese consumer …
Arla, the Danish dairy firm, has announced an investment of 300 million SEK (approximately $35 million) in its dairy facility in Gotene, Sweden, to expand its organic range, according to a FoodBev report. The investment, which follows a previous investment of 95 million SEK ($11 million) in Gotene to expand its butter capabilities, will allow the firm to double the capacity for handling organic milk. “We are constantly looking into …
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced an investment of £24 million ($31.7 million) to upgrade its facility located in Lincoln, UK, to meet growing consumer demand. The investment will be used to replace the existing machinery with new state-of-art equipment and technology, to increase the production of Quavers snacks, and make space for new product lines. A further £1 million ($1.3 million) will be used at the …
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced an investment of $64 million to expand its drinks concentrates factory in Uruguay. Located in the free trade zone of Colonia, PepsiCo’s facility is one of eight in the world dedicated to the preparation of beverage concentrates for PepsiCo’s portfolio brands such as Pepsi, Seven Up, Mirinda and Gatorade. The facility, which has been operating in Uruguay for 30 years, employs …
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced plans to build a 1 billion PLN ($245 million) facility in Poland to produce savoury snacks. According to a company press release, the new plant will have the capacity to respond to growing consumer demand, and will become the largest and most environmentally sustainable PepsiCo facility in Europe. With an estimated area of seven football pitches, the facility will supply snacks …
Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest meat firms, has announced an investment of $300 million to construct a new plant in Virginia. According to a company statement, the project is part of Tyson Foods’ commitment to meet increasing demand and deliver on its strategy of accelerating long-term growth. The 325,000 sq ft facility, which is expected to be up and running by spring of 2023, will create around 400 new jobs and will produce …
Canada-based Indian snack food manufacturer Surati Sweet Mart has established its first manufacturing and distributing site for specialty snacks and baked foods in the US. Surati has announced it is spending $16 million on the new 240,000-square-foot facility and expects to generate over 100 new jobs. “Our location in Springfield would be our first manufacturing investment in the United States and will allow us to serve our North American growth”, …
Planterra Foods, a JBS subsidiary specialising in plant-based foods, has announced the opening of a new R&D innovation centre in Lafayette, Colorado. The new facility will allow Planterra Foods to continue developing new plant-based ingredients and high-quality product innovations, the company said. Commenting on the move, Planterra Foods CEO Darcey Macken said: “I am proud of the team we’ve built at Planterra Foods and look forward to a future of …
UK-based baby milk company Kendamil has released what it describes as the world’s first’ ice cream made with infant formula. The limited-edition product has reportedly been designed for adults to counter the perception that infant formula tastes fishy, metallic, sour or bitter. “We are proud to launch the first-ever ice cream made with formula milk,” said Ross McMahon, CEO and founder of Kendamil. “We have worked passionately with the finest local …
Coca-Cola, the soft drinks multinational, has announced plans to shut down operations in facilities located in American Canyon (CA) and Northampton (MA), according to a FoodDive report. The operation will reportedly affect around 500 staff and is set to be achieved in 2023. The decision is said to follow a restructure which has seen Coca-Cola stop the production of a number of its brands since 2020. A Coca-Cola spokesperson said …
Nestle has announced an investment of $70 million in its Burlington factory to start manufacturing Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough. According to sources, the plant used to produce candy bars such as 100 Grand, Nestle Crunch, and Buncha Crunch. Nestle sold its confectionery business to Ferrero in April 2018, but the Burlington factory was not part of the sale, and its ice cream, baking, and beverage lines were also …
British dairy firms Medina Dairy and Freshways Dairy have announced a merger agreement to create a more sustainable and progressive dairy business. According to sources, the merged business called Medina Freshways Ltd is believed to have the “requisite scale and agility to compete with the two large players which dominate the dairy sector in the UK”. Medina Dairy supplies milk, dairy, and bakery products, whilst Freshways Dairy claims to be …
Portuguese brand of sauces and seasonings Paladin, owned by Mendes Goncalves, has announced the launch of a new product: a piri piri hot sauce with cannabis. According to sources, the hot sauce is produced with the seeds of Cannabis sativa L., an ingredient of natural origin that is now trending worldwide and is being increasingly used in food products. Available under the brand Paladin Sacana, the company commented that the …
Danone, the food and beverage multinational, has announced the sale of its plant-based nutritional products brand Vega to WM Partners, a private equity firm. Vega’s products are available throughout Canada and USA and its portfolio includes plant-based sport and nutrition items such as protein powders, bars, supplements, and snacks. According to Danone, the deal is part of the company’s ongoing optimisation of capital allocation and of the strategic review of …
US firm Brand Holdings LLC, has announced that it has acquired a plant-based protein powder brand, Healthy Skoop, from Seurat Investment Group. Based in Colorado, Healthy Skoop’s mission is to make plant-based products that are simple and tasty so that it’s easier for people to live a healthy lifestyle every day. Jeffrey R. Hennion, chairman & CEO of Brand Holdings said: “As the world begins to open back up and …
US pork firm Wholestone Farms has announced plans to build a new hog slaughtering and processing facility in Sioux Falls, SD at a cost of around $500 million. The project includes setting up a $45 million wastewater treatment system, including covered lagoons, designed to capture biogas and reduce overall carbon emissions, while managing air quality and minimizing odour. Founded in 2016, Wholestone Farms is owned by 200 farmers based in …
BRF, the Brazilian meat and poultry firm announced that the company will invest R$70 million ($13 million) to build a distribution centre in the greater Vitoria region in Espirito Santo, Brazil. According to an article in Newtrade, the new centre will have more than 13,000 sq. mt. of built area, with solar panels capable of generating up to 1.5 megawatts of energy. The facility is planned to be BRF’s most …
US wine firm E&J Gallo has announced plans to build a new $423 million production facility and distribution centre site in Chester County, SC, to support future business growth. The new plant will provide bottling and canning capacity, as well as warehousing and distribution, for the company’s portfolio of wine and spirit brands. Construction is set to begin immediately and is expected to create 496 new jobs over the next …
US-based Hispanic foods manufacturer Cacique has announced that the company is building an $88 million dairy processing facility in Amarillo, Texas, USA. According to sources, the construction of the new 200,000 sq. ft facility has already started and the decision to build the new plant was driven by the need to meet the growing demand for their market-leading products, such as Mexican style cheeses, cremas, and yoghurts. The ‘state-of-the-art manufacturing …
US food giant General Mills has announced that the company is restructuring and plans to cut up to 1400 jobs worldwide. According to sources, the company plans to cut from 700 to 800 jobs in the US and Canada and 500 to 600 jobs internationally. In May, General Mills filed a Form 8-K to announce the restructuring process aimed to align its organisational structure and resources with its strategic actions. …
British retailer Tesco and French retailer Carrefour have announced that their purchasing alliance will not be extended. The global purchasing alliance was announced on July 2018, formed to cut down costs and secure better deals with major suppliers. Operational for three years, the alliance enabled the retailers to access new opportunities, suppliers, and new products. The retailers released a joint statement that said that “moving forward, both companies have agreed …
US foods giant Kraft Heinz has announced its plans to invest £140m ($199m) in its Kitt Green food manufacturing facility located in the UK. According to sources, the investment would be the largest made by the company in a facility outside the US in more than two decades. The move, which is subject to approval in the US, will fund equipment and technology to modernise the manufacturing capacity, reduce the …
Supermarket chain Continente, part of Portuguese retail and telecoms conglomerate Sonae, has announced the opening of a new store concept, Continente Labs. According to sources, it takes five seconds to buy something in the new 150 sq. mt. store, as the store is scan-less and cashier-less and the purchases are made through the Continente Labs app. The store is equipped with around 230 cameras on the ceiling and over 400 …
Nestle Indonesia, a subsidiary of multinational food and drinks giant Nestle, has started the construction of a US$ 200million facility in Central Java. The 20 hectares of land facility will produce Bear Brand liquid milk and ready-to-drink beverages Milo and Nescafe to meet the consumer demand for dairy products in the region creating about 200 new jobs. Ganesan Ampalavanar, president director of PT Nestle Indonesia said: “We are optimistic about …
Brazilian protein giant has announced the investment of BRL 1.85 billion (approximately $351.5 million) to expand its production capacity in Parana, southern Brazil. The investment, which will be made over the next five years, will include the construction of a prepared food plant and the modernization and expansion of the current Rolandia poultry factory in order to meet the demand of both domestic and overseas markets for raw protein and …
Japanese-American world leader in premium spirits firm Beam Suntory and Scotland-based ultra-premium spirits company Edrington have closed an agreement for an equity swap, ending their joint venture. According to Beam Suntory’s press release, Beam Suntory will assume Edrington’s stake in Maxxium Spain, and Edrington will assume Beam Suntory’s stake in Edrington-Beam Suntory UK, via an equity swap. Both companies owned a 50 per cent stake in each business since 2009. …
Ready-to-drink cocktail company Canteen Spirits has signed a distribution agreement with American leading brewer Anheuser-Busch and investment from the company’s investment and innovation group, ZX Ventures. Founded in 2019, Canteen Spirits is a manufacturer of no sugar, low carbs, and low ABVs drink brands such as Canteen, vodka-based cocktails, and Cantina, a tequila-based drinks. Fabricio Zonzini, president of beyond beer at AB InBev said: “Consumers sit at the centre of …
Global retail giant Carrefour International Partnership has announced that the company has signed an agreement to form a commercial partnership with Nordic Coops, focusing on private labels. According to Carrefour’s press release, the partnership will enable Nordic Coops to buy Carrefour’s food and non-food private labels, such as French, Italian, and Spanish food private labels, as well as the development of manufacturing synergies. Patrick Lasfargues, Carrefour’s executive director for international …
House Foods America, a subsidiary of Japan-based House Foods Group, has announced the investment of $146.3 million in a new tofu facility in Kentucky, USA. The construction of the 350.000 square foot facility is expected to begin next year and be finished by 2025. The new facility will manufacture tofu using US-grown, non-GMO soybeans and other food products, creating 109 new jobs. “It is an honor to join the Commonwealth …
Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest meat firms, announced the investment of $48 million in the expansion of a poultry facility in Arkansas. According to company’s press release, the investment will add extra capacity to the plant’s fully cooked processing lines and will add automated processes to product packing lines. The Pine Bluff facility and related operations were built by Tyson Foods in 1991, produce fully cooked chicken products …
Taste and nutrition company, Kerry, has announced the investment of €30 million in the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Karawang, Indonesia. The new state-of-the-art facility is the largest investment that the company has made in the fast-growing markets of South East Asia. The facility will be Kerry’s second manufacturing site and third in Indonesia. The greenfield development will have a flavour manufacturing site along with a sampling hub …
North American company, Riviana Foods, has announced an investment of $15 million in the expansion and improvement of its Memphis rice facility. The investment will be used to renovate and update the existing processing lines, controls, and rice transfer system. The improvements will increase reliability, volume output, productivity, and efficiency, according to sources. “This is an exciting time for Riviana and our employees as we continue to improve our operations …
American international food corporation, Tyson foods has invested $425 million in a new poultry complex in Tennessee. Located in Gibson County, the 370,000 square foot facility includes a processing plant, feed mill, and hatchery, and it will produce pre-packaged trays of fresh chicken for retail grocery stores. The facility is expected to employ more than 1,500 employees by 2023. Donnie King, chief operating officer and group president at Tyson Foods …
Leading North America alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint and install two high-speed can lines at a new facility in Plainfield, Illinois. The expansion project will need an investment of nearly $80 million, which will increase Diageo’s capacity to over 25 million cases of RTDs per year, including a 500 cans per minute line and a 1200 CPM line. The company says these plans …
Leading US cereal and snacks firm Kellogg has announced plans to invest nearly $35,7 million in its Pringles snacks brand factory in Belgium, to boost sustainability and to increase capacity. With an annual production of around 104,000 tonnes of crisps and a workforce of around 650 employees, Mechelen is one of the three largest Pringles worldwide factories and shipping crisps to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Besides the …
Brazilian retailer Grupo Mateus has announced plans to open a distribution centre in Ceara and 59 new stores in a period of five years. According to an article in Focus.jor, the group has already started the process to open its first store in Sobral, Ceara. The company considers it a strategic state and proof of that is the bold investment planned for the next five years that includes a new …
Oatly, the Swedish firm behind the namesake dairy-alternative milk, has announced plans to open its first UK factory at the beginning of 2023. With a forecast capacity of 450 million litres production of oat milk per year, the new factory is said to be one of the largest plant-based dairy factories in the world and is expected to supply Peterborough area, where it is to be located. Oatly has committed …
Brazilian retailer Enxuto Supermercados has announced its plans for 2021, revealing that 11 new stores will open and a new private label will be launched. According to Newtrade, the 11 new stores will prioritise the ease of purchase so that the consumers can easily and quickly buy the desired items and they also have the option of using services such as click & collect, self-checkout or the Enxuto Drive, with …
Brazilian retailers Grupo Super Nosso and Carrefour have opened their first joint store, which is located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. According to Newtrade, the new outlet is the first to open as part of an agreement reached between the two chains in 2019. Under the partnership, a total of 16 former Carrefour Bairro stores are planned to open under the Super Nosso banner. Euler Fuad Nejm, CEO of Grupo …
UK-based cheesemaker Wyke Farms has announced the opening of an export “centre of excellence” with increased maturing and dispatch storing space and an on-site packaging facility. According to a company press release, the cheese production capacity of aging was increased by an additional 2,500 tonnes of cheddar stocks since demand for Wyke Farms’ flagship 18-month-old Ivy Reserve cheddar has seen an increase in demand worldwide. Besides the increased production capacity, the …
Aymore, a biscuits firm owned by the Arcor Group, has announced an investment of over BRL$10 million ($1.8 million) in its factory located in Contagem, Grande Belo Horizonte, Brazil. According to Newtrade, the investment aims to increase the facility’s production capacity by 20%. Anderson Freire, director of marketing, research and development at Arcor do Brasil, said: “We acquired technologies and new product lines that will make our production plant even …
Snacks and confectionery multinational Mondelez has announced plans to invest £15 million ($21 million) into a new production line at its Bournville chocolate facility in Birmingham, UK. According to sources, £11 million of the investment will be spent to create a new production line for Cadbury Milk tablets as the company consolidates the majority of its tablets production at the site, and £4 million to increase the chocolate making capacity …
Natural food company Chickapea has announced the launch of +Greens, described as a new “veggioe packed” organic pasta line with 24g of plant-based protein per serving. According to the company, +Greens is an organic, gluten free pasta made with chickpeas, lentils, kale, and spinach, available in the varieties penne, spaghetti and spirals. Each serving is said to provide more than two servings of vegetables, 11 grams of fibre, 24 grams …
Japanese-American firm Beam Suntory, the world’s third largest manufacturer of spirits, behind Diageo and Pernod Ricard, has closed an agreement with Ambev, Brazil’s largest beer manufacturer, to distribute its portfolio in Brazil. According to Distribuicao, from 2015 to July 2019 Beam Suntory’s portfolio was imported and sold by Bacardi, from which point Beam Suntory took over the operation in the country. In July last year, however, the firm announced an …
Maple Leaf Foods has announced that its subsidiary Greenleaf Foods, a leader in plant protein products, has acquired a food processing plant in Indianapolis, USA, in order to increase production capacity for tempeh. According to Maple Leaf Foods, growing demand for Greenleaf Foods’ Lightlife tempeh products was the driving force behind the acquisition of the 118,000 sq ft plant, which will have an initial capacity of approximately 4,500 tonnes. The new facility is …
Brazilian frozen potato chips firm Bem Brasil has recently announced plans to invest R$700 million ($132 million) to increase its production capacity. According to sources, Bem Brasil competes in the frozen potato chips category with groups such as BRF, JBS, Minerva and McCain. From 2017 to 2019 the company’s revenue reportedly grew, on average, by more than 50% per year. Bem Brasil will start by using the investment to increase …
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s, a subsidiary of FMCG multinational Unilever, has entered into the pet food market with Doggie Desserts, a new line of frozen dog treats. The range is said to use the same ingredients a the company’s regular non-dairy desserts such as pea protein, coconut oil, and wheat flour, with a base of sunflower butter. “We know our fans love their dogs and treat them like …
Brazilian firm Maricota Alimentos has announced that it has invested R$50 million ($9 million) in a new factory in Luz, Minas Gerais as part of plans to double sales by 2025 to R$500 million ($96 million). According to Newtrade, the new manufacturing headquarters will have 15,000 sq m of production space, and the Minas Gerais region was strategically chosen due to its proximity to suppliers of dairy products, eggs, and other products. The …
Food and drink giant Nestle has announced that it is introducing the plant-based brand Harvest Gourmet in China. According to a company’s press release, the plant-based range includes burgers, sausages, nuggets, and mince, as well as alternatives to meals such as kung pao chicken, braised meatballs, pork belly, and spicy wok. The new range will be produced in Tianjin, China in a new facility that is already fully operational and described …
Global potato company McCain has announced a $200 million investment to construct a second potato processing facility in China. In a statement, the company said the development comes as the company intends to meet the growing demand for its potato products in China, building on its 25 year presence in the country. The new potato processing plant will be located in Yangling Agriculture Hi-Tech Development Zone, Shaanxi Province and will expand McCain’s local …
Nigerian Breweries has announced opened a new 5.1 billion NGN ($13.3 million) “ultra-modern” automated PET bottling line at its Ijebu Ode brewery in Nigeria The PET line, which is claimed to have been designed with the latest technology that meets world-class safety and quality standards, is expected to produce 24,000 bottles per hour, increasing capacity for Maltina and other drinks. According to the company, the PET line was developed to …
Dutch dairy multinational FrieslandCampina has announced the closure of its Yoko Cheese packaging facility in Genk, Belgium by the end of 2021. According to FrieslandCampina press release, the decision to close the facility is based on the current underutilisation of its cheese packaging network, and the company’s efforts to restructure its operations to save costs. The closure will reportedly lead to 211 job losses. Hans Meeuwis, president of FrieslandCampina Dairy Essentials, said: …
US pretzels and extruded snacks company Pretzels Inc has announced the construction of a “state-of-the-art” production facility in Kansas. The new 150,000 sq ft facility, which is expected to be operational in late 2021, is intended to increase the production of flavoured and stuffed pretzels for private label and national brands and create a significant number of new jobs. “We are very excited to expand our production footprint and to continue serving …
Mexican dairy company Grupo Lala has announced that it will close its operations in Costa Rica to focus on its key markets, increase profitability, and improve return on invested capital. The closure, which will be effective as of 11th December, includes one production facility, one distribution centre, and 12 distribution routes. Commenting on the decision, Lala CEO Arquimedes Celis said: “After a detailed analysis and review of Lala’s Costa Rica operation, we …
Global beauty company Coty has announced it is expanding a deodorant factory in Brazil which it first opened in 2012. According to Newtrade, the R$20 million ($3.7 million) expansion at Coty’s Goias plant will increase production capacity for aerosol deodorants by 30%, adding one new production line in addition to the three that are currently operating. The investment will also be focused on upgrading processes and layout of lines, as well as the acquisition …
Bacardi, the world’s largest privately-held spirits company, has announced the launch of Twistails cocktails pods, designed to provide bar-quality cocktails at home. Launched in the UK and Germany, the dual-chamber cocktail pods are described as being filled with Bacardi rum and natural flavours, and are available in the flavours mojito, strawberry daiquiri, and rum punch. According to sources, consumers only need to add water and ice to the Twistails shaker, …
Dairy firm Ornua has announced an investment of £3 million ($4 million) in “state-of-the-art” cutting and packaging equipment at its facility in Leek, UK. The funds will be used to install an additional high-speed cheese slicing line and the expansion of Ornua’s cheese grating capabilities which will result in an additional 7,000 tonnes of capacity, bringing total annual production to over 110,000 tonnes, the company said. The investment is said …
UK meat producer Finnebrogue Artisan has announced plans to build a new facility to produce plant-based food in County Down. According to sources, the Northern Ireland company will invest £25 million ($32 million) to build Europe’s “most advanced” plant-based food factory. “This state-of-the-art factory, combined with some extraordinary technological leaps in new product development, will enable us to make nutritionally balanced, delicious and sustainable plant-based food that’s virtually indistinguishable from …
Plant-based manufacturer Meatless Farm has raised $31 million to support expansion plans in the UK, Europe, the US, and Asia, according to a FoodBev report. The funds will reportedly be used to expand the brand in existing markets, grow the business to new regions, add more products to the portfolio, and further develop manufacturing in Canada. Founded in 2018, Meatless Farms operates in Leeds (UK), Amsterdam (Netherlands), New York (USA) …
Leading US multinational Cargill has announced plans to build a new chocolate complex at its site in Mouscron, Belgium. According to a press release from the multinational, the 700 sq m “House of Chocolate” complex will feature a “chocolate experience centre”, a pilot plant, a sensory lab and a creative workspace for Cargill’s European R&D team. The firm said it aimed to create a space where consumers can experience the whole …
Plant-based foods company Vivera has announced an investment of €30 million ($36 million) to expand its Dutch facility and meat alternative production, according to a FoodBev report. The investment, which will be made over the next three years, is reportedly being made in response to the increasing demand for plant-based food suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Founded in 1990, Vivera is a manufacturer of meat alternatives such as burgers, steak, …
Plant-based meat producer Beyond Meat has announced plans to build two production facilities located in Jiaxing, China The firm said the investment said would make it the first plant-based company to build its own major manufacturing facilities in China. Micky Pant, senior advisor at Beyond Meat, said: “Beyond Meat is building the perfect road to long term success in China. It has the confidence to set up dedicated, cutting edge production …
US retail giant Walmart has announced that it has begun testing the delivery of grocery and household products from its stores using automated drones. Launched in Fayetteville, North Carolina, this test is being carried out in partnership with Flytrex, an end-to-end drone delivery company. The drones are controlled over the cloud using a smart and easy control dashboard, the company said The experiment will allow the company to “gain valuable …
Finland-based food company Paulig has announced plans to invest €45 million ($54 million) in the construction of a new facility to produce “tex mex” products in Belgium. Founded in 1876 in Helsinki, Paulig is decribed as a family-owned producer of coffee, snacks, plant-based products, and spices, with operations in 13 countries. The new plant will be built in Roeselare, Belgium, next to two other Paulig factories, and will mainly produce tortillas. …
Multinational food and drinks giant Nestle has announced investments of R$762 million ($135 million) in its Brazilian operations over the course of this year. The investment is earmarked for both creating new manufacturing lines and modernizing existing ones in the company’s facilities in Sao Paulo, Espirito Santo, Bahia, and Minas Gerais. The investment will be also used to increase production efficiency and develop technical skills. According to the company, Nestle will …
Leading US cereal and snacks firm Kellogg has announced plans to invest US$43 million in its MorningStar Farms manufacturing facility in Ohio, USA Founded in 1974, MorningStar Farms is a producer of “better-for-you and better-for-the-planet” plant-based foods such as burgers, nuggets, and hot dogs. Last year, the company launched an imitation meat line called Incogmeato. According to sources, the company will invest $25 million to upgrade equipment, with the remaining …
Global soft drinks giant Coca-Cola and its bottling partners have announced plans to invest $75.3 million on new production lines and a factory in China, according to a FoodBev report. Swire Coca-Cola China, one of Coca-Cola’s bottling partners, is said to be investing $36.2 million in six new production lines, creating an estimated output of $246 million worth of soft drinks per year, while COFCO Coca-Cola Beverages, another bottling partner, …
Branded packaged meat company Plumrose, a subsidiary of JBS, has announced plans to invest $200 million to build a state-of-the-art Italian meat and charcuterie facility. Although the location of the new factory is yet to be revealed, it will reportedly be strategically located to efficiently access raw material and leverage synergies with existing corporate assets. Construction of the new facility – the company’s seventh – is described a being in …
UK-based vegan producer Gosh! Food has announced its plans to invest £5 million to build its second production site in the country. The new 17,000 sq ft factory is expected to be opened in 2021 creating 25 new jobs. According to sources, the new site will allow the company to meet the current demand for plant-based food and expand its offering into new categories. Jane Rayner, Gosh! Food CEO said: …
Food and drinks multinational Danone has announced the launch of a new Oikos yoghurt with Bola de Berlim (Custard Doughnut) flavour, a typical Portuguese summer pastry. Ludovic Reysset, CEO of Danone Portugal, said: “The yoghurt category suffered in Portugal because it is considered a snack and, as a general rule, it is more used at work, or on-the-go”. Three weeks ago, the company launched Pastel de Nata (Custard Tart) flavoured …
Swiss retailer Migros has announced the launch of a new dairy-free yoghurt range made with chickpea protein from InnovoPro. InnovoPro is a food tech company based in Israel, which creates chickpea protein concentrates claiming to be the first company in the world to launch a 70% chickpea protein concentrate (CP Pro 70) being suitable for “wide range of applications, spanning the dairy alternatives, meat analogues, bakery and sports nutrition categories”. …
UK retailer Asda has announced the launch of a 100% recyclable crisp tube, moving its entire Snax brand range into cardboard packaging. With this new packaging, the company will be able to cut 98.2 tonnes of non-recyclable materials, the equivalent of 2.34 million crisp tubes. The retailer has the commitment to reduce own-brand plastic packaging by 15% by 2021 and reach 30% recycled content in its plastic packaging by the …
Spanish meat producer Noel Alimentaria has announced the investment of €25 million on a new producing facility in Olot, Girona. The new facility, which is scheduled to be finished by June 2021, will have an area of 15,000 square-metres, 200 new jobs providing a “great boost for fresh produce division”, cutting, packaging, and freezing pig meat. Noel Alimentaria commented: “Thanks to this action, the company will be able to promote …
Liviko, an Estonia-based distiller, has announced the launch of the dual-purpose vodka Travel Safe bio, a drinking vodka that can be used as a disinfectant. Founded in 1898, Liviko is a well-known exporter of brands such as Vana Tallinn Liqueur, Crafter’s London Dry Gin, and Crafter’s Aromatic Flower Gin. Made from 100% organic grains, this new vodka is sold in travel-friendly bottles of 100ml and have an ABV of 60%, …
Frito-Lay, the snacking division of PepsiCo, has announced the investment of $200 million to expand its production facility in Perry, Georgia. With more than 1,000 employees, this production facility is the largest factory of the company operating in the US. According to the sources, the investment will add two production lines to the factory, creating 120 new jobs. A strategic space will be also created, for a future manufacturing line …
Nespresso, an operating unit of the Nestle Group, has announced the investment of CHF 160 million (£135 million) to expand production centre in Romont, Switzerland. Opened in 2015, this facility is the main producer of Nespresso Vertuo capsules and machines, distributed worldwide. With this investment, the company will augment its capacity in 10 new production lines, creating 300 new jobs over the next 10 years. The first production line is …
Hershey, the US confectionery and snacks firm, has announced the investment of $135 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Augusta County, Virginia. With 30 years of operations, the facility currently employees more than 1,000 workers, being the second largest company’s plant in the US. According to sources, with the investment, the company will expand its facility by 90,000 square feet, creating 110 new jobs. Last year, Hershey invested $104 …
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced an investment of $112 million to expand its ice cream production facility in Taicang, China. Built in 1996 and expanded in 2003 and 2013, this new expansion will cover an area of 66,000 square metres including factory lines, warehouses, offices, and will produce 150,000 tones of ice cream per year. According to Unilever, this investment “marks one of the biggest expansion efforts …
Leading US multinational Cargill has announced the launch of its first production facility in Asia, partnering with a local manufacturer in western India. According to sources, the manufacturing facility will open in 2021, with an initial production of 10,000 tons of chocolate compounds, and a workforce of 100 jobs. This investment is part of the Cargill’s plan to “become the leading supplier and trusted partner for our bakery, ice cream …
Upfield Group, the Netherlands-based manufacturer of plant margarines, spreads and cheeses, has announced its plans to invest €50 million on the creation of a new food science centre in the country. According to company’s press release, the investment is a commitment to the development of great-tasting food made from plants and sustainable packaging solutions. David Haines, CEO of Upfield Group, said: “The announcement today demonstrates our commitment to ambitious and …
US multinational food and beverage company PepsiCo, has announced its plans to invest $100 million in Egypt this year, to expand its activities in the country. This investment is part of a 4-year commitment to invest a total of $515 million in the Egyptian market. As part of the investment, the company will expand the production lines of two of its subsidiaries from the food industry, Pepsi Cola Egypt and …
Turkey Hill, the US-based food and drink company, has announced the acquisition of an ice cream production facility in Arkansas from Yarnell Ice Cream, a subsidiary of Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company. Owned by an affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, Turkey Hill is a manufacturer of branded ice cream and refrigerated drinks in the United States. According to sources, the 100,000 square foot facility will expand the company’s production capacity, …
Multinational food and drinks giant Nestle, has announced an investment of $103.58 million to build the first plant-based food facility in China. The investment will include the expansion of the existing pet food plant, an upgrade of the production line of confectionary business, the fist plant-based production facility in Asia and will also further develop its Tianjin Nestle Quality Assurance Centre. The company sees this trend as “a significant opportunity” …
Thai enterprise TCP Group has announced its plans to invest ¥1.06 billion ($149.3 million) to expand its presence in the Chinese market, over the next three years. This investment intends to support its local partnerships, establish a new representative office, in-country team, and manufacture centers as well as support the launch of new Red Bull products and other products from the company’s portfolio. According to sources, the company expects this …
Saudi Arabian food and drink company Almarai, has announced its plans to expand its current poultry production and manufacturing facilities with an investment of 275 million riyals ($73.33 million). Based in Riyadh, Almarai produces bakery, juices, dairy and baby nutrition products that are distributed across the Middle East and Africa, through retailers and foodservice channels. According to sources, the company’s board of directors also agreed to proceed with a study …
Futura Foods, the UK-based dairy company, has announced the opening of a new cheese cutting and packaging factory in Minffordd, Wales. The new 5,574 sq metre factory acquired in October 2019, will have the capability to produce 20,000 tons of cheese per year, creating 22 jobs and increasing the company’s operations. Hans Christiansen, managing director of Futura Foods, said: “I am immensely proud of the team who have worked extremely …
German discount retailer Lidl, has announced the opening of the new regional headquarters and distribution centre in Cecil, Maryland with a cost of $100 million. With 700,000 square-foot, the facility will create 200 new full-time jobs and it will supply Lidl stores in 5 states. CEO of Lidl US, Johannes Fieber said, “The facility will allow us to efficiently deliver our award-winning products to thousands of customers from Maryland to …
Mercadona, the Spain-based supermarket chain, has announced its intention to invest €1.8 billion in 2020 on a “transformation plan”. The plan will mainly consist of opening new 69 stores in Spain and 10 in Portugal. Similarly, Mercadona will renovate 160 supermarkets, install ready-to-eat food counters in 460 stores, build new logistics facilities and continue to develop its “global fresh” project. With a supermarket network of 1,636 stores and a workforce …
VkusVill, a Russian-based supermarket chain, is planning to expand and open a store in the Netherlands in the coming weeks, according to a Reuters report. Having started one decade ago selling fresh dairy products from local producers, the company positions itself as a neighbourhood distributor of affordable fresh food through supermarkets and self-checkout micro markets. VkusVill, which can be translated to “Taste Town”, is one of the fastest growing retailers …
Carrefour, the global retail giant, has announced Mobimart, said to be the first mobile “grocery bus” in Dubai, via its partnership with UAE-based conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim. Developed by the UAE-based startup Bespoke Trailers, Mobimart is designed to bring shopping to “underserved” communities, offering fresh food and daily groceries six days a week. The bus will visit various residential areas in Dubai with designated time stops, parking near to customers’ …
Mondelez International, the snack and confectionery multinational, has announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Give & Go, a US-based in-store bakery company. Give & Go, which owns the brands Two-bite and Create-A-Treat, produces fully finished sweet baked goods that are sold across North America. The firm is said to have a leading position in brownies, cupcakes, pastries and muffins, and reported net revenues of $500 million in …
Lucozade Ribena Suntory, the UK subsidiary of Japanese food and drinks giant Suntory, has inaugurated a new £13 million ($16.9 million) production line at the firm’s factory in Coleford, Gloucestershire. The new high-speed line fills 55,000 bottles an hour, enabling Lucozade Ribena Suntory to keep up with the demand for its expanding range of low-sugar drinks, the company said. It also uses heat and pressurised air instead of water to clean …
Hormel, the leading US food manufacturer, is expanding its manufacturing operations to Nebraska with the opening of a new factory in Omaha, according to a Food Business News report. The building, said to be a former distribution centre for the now defunct Shopko retail chain, is set to undergo $60 million of renovations with a view to opening in November of this year. The new factory will reportedly employ around …
Lulu, the Middle East grocery retailer, has announced its intention to add 20 new hypermarkets to its store network over the next two years, according to a report in Arabian business. The new stores will reportedly be spread across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, including in Khalifa City, Al Falah, and Riyadh City in Abu Dhabi, Silicon Oasis and Dubai South Mall in Dubai, and Muwaila, Saja, and Umm Al Tarafa …
DMK, the leading Germany dairy cooperative, has announced plans to sell its ice cream plant in Waldfeucht-Haaren, North Rhine-Westphalia to retail giant Schwarz Gruppe, which operates the Lidl and Kaufland businesses, for an undisclosed sum. Describing the move as being part of plans to “streamline its production network in the ice cream business unit”, DMK said the transfer of the factory ownership, together with its 200 staff, would take place …
Tyson Foods, the US firm predominantly active in the meat sector, is said to be investing $27 million to increase capacity at a factory in Caseyville, IL, USA that makes processed foods. The investment will see 100 new jobs created and three new production lines added, enabling Tyson Foods to increase capacity by 16 million pounds (around 7,250 tonnes) per year. The Landshire Sandwiches plant was acquired by Tyson Foods in …
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced it is undertaking a review of its washing powder factory in Warrington, UK in light of falling sales of powder detergents. The future of the plant, which manufactures Persil and Surf laundry powder and employs 123 staff, will be decided by the end of February, Unilever said. “Unilever has made considerable efforts to address the site’s challenges in recent years, from investing in …
Schwarz Group, the retail giant behind the Lidl and Kaufland store chains, has announced it is abandoning plans, first reported in 2016, to open Kaufland stores in Australia. “After careful and thorough consideration, Kaufland has decided to undertake an orderly withdrawal from the Australian market”, Kaufland said in a statement, adding that it would be “concentrating its business on its European core markets in the foreseeable future”. Inside Retail reports …
The Mexican arm of food and drink multinational Nestle has announced plans to invest $700 million to upgrade its 17 manufacturing plants to increase productivity, improve processes and expand production capacity. The investment includes $200 million, announced in November last year, for the first phase of a new coffee factory in Veracruz, which will process 20,000 tons of coffee per year from Mexican coffee growers, and which is expected to begin operations in the …
Chocolate giant Lindt & Sprungli is to close a manufacturing plant operated by its subsidiary Russell Stover in Montrose, CO, with the loss of up to 400 jobs. The move is said to form part of changes to the company’s production, retail and distribution networks, which will also see the expansion of plants in Corsicana, TX as well as Abilene and Iola, KS where around 300 new jobs will be created. …
Coca-Cola, the global soft drinks giant, has announced plans to invest up to €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in France over the next five years in support of “sustainable development” and a broadening of its product portfolio. The firm said that, together with Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), its primary French bottling partner, it planned to make a significant investment into innovation and the introduction of new products, as well as the expansion …
Fazer, the Finnish dairy and confectionery firm, is considering closing a production facility for its Yosa brand of oat-based products, according to a FoodBev report. The plant in Kaarina, south-west Finland, is reportedly being shut as part of an efficiency drive, with production moving to another manufacturing site in the town of Koria. While noting that non-dairy oat-based products were playing a “key role” in the development of the business, Heli …
Molson Coors, the North American brewer, has announced it is planning to close its factory in Irwindale, CA, with production scheduled to cease by September. The firm said the move followed its recently-announced plans “to revitalize and restructure the business to get back on track”. Molson Coors added that it had entered into an agreement with rival brewer Pabst, giving them an option to purchase the facility for around $150 million. The Los Angeles Times …
Danone, the global dairy and beverages business, is shutting two plants in Brazil that produce bottled mineral water, according to a report in NewTrade. The production sites, which are located in Jundiai (Sao Paulo state) and Nova Iguacu (Rio de Janeiro state) produce bottled water for Bonafont, a major Latin American water brand that has a leading position on the Mexican market. Over 200 jobs are described as being impacted by the …
Quimica Amparo, the household goods firm behind the Ype brand, has announced plans to construct a new factory and distribution centre in Pernambuco in a bid to bolster its presence in Brazil’s North East region, according to a report in New Trade. The new plant will start by manufacturing the firm’s line of liquid detergents, but will ultimately be able to produce the entire Ype product portfolio of products including …
Innis & Gunn, the Scotland-based beermaker, has unveiled plans to build a new brewery at Heriot-Watt University’s Research Park, west of Edinburgh, UK at a cost of around £20 million ($26 million). Described as the first major brewery to be built in Edinburgh for 150 years, the new plant is also claimed to be the UK’s first major collaboration between a full-scale brewery and a university and will create a centre …
Nuova Castelli, the Italian cheese maker soon to be owned by Lactalis, is closing its lone manufacturing facility in the USA, according to a Just Food report. Closure of the facility, which is located in Blockville, NY, could lead to up to 67 job losses, US media outlets say. The company has only been operating the factory, which was previously the Empire Specialty Cheese manufacturing plant, for three years, having acquired …
Danone, the food and drinks multinational, has announced it is investing “tens of millions” of euros to upgrade its dairy processing plant in Ochsenfurt, Germany, in order to expand production and improve efficiencies. The investment is primarily geared towards allowing the plant to manufacture ambient dairy products and also plant-based foods, alongside its existing yoghurt and dairy dessert production lines for brands such as Activia and Dany. The upgrade, which will …
Varun Beverages, the Indian soft drinks firm, is expanding production capacity in Africa with the inauguration of the second phase of its bottling plant in the Zimbabwean capital Harare, according to a report in Food Businesss Africa. The expanded plant, a franchise bottling operation for PepsiCo, now features three further production lines, in addition to the first PET line opened in 2018. Commenting on the investment, Varun Beverages chairman Ravi Jaipuria said: “The additional …
Arla, the Danish milk processor, is to shut its Gefleortens business in Sweden, according to a FoodBev report, in a further sign of the pressures facing the global dairy sector. Gefleortens, which Arla acquired in 2017, is based in Gavle, north of Stockholm, and produces a range of dairy products including milk, cream and yoghurt. Arla reportedly cited increased competition as a reason for its decision, in addition to increased …
M. Dias Branco, the leading Brazilian biscuit and pasta firm, has announced it has abandoned plans to construct a new factory in Juiz de Fora in Minas Gerais state, according to a report in New Trade. The company had originally announced the R$305.6 million ($72 million) scheme in 2014, with the intention of using the plant to produce both pasta and biscuit products. However, as a result of its acquisition of …
Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch FMCG firm, has announced it is consolidating production of Weis ice creams in Australia at its site in Minto, New South Wales, meaning the long-standing Weis factory in Toowoomba, Queensland will close. “The ice cream market – in terms of costs, competition and distribution channels – has changed very quickly and pressure on our business has significantly increased”, Unilever Australia & New Zealand CEO Clive Stiff said. Unilever …
Yasar, the Turkish firm behind the Pinar brand, is to set up a dairy plant in the Khalifa Industrial Zone in Abu Dhabi, UAE with an initial investment of approximately $27 million, according to a report in Arabian Business. The plant, reportedly the first processed cheese factory to be established in the UAE, will act as a manufacturing hub for Yasar in the MENA region. Commenting on the move, Arda Cenk Tokbas, …
McCain, the leading potato processor, has announced it is investing C$80 million ($60 million) to increase capacity for formed potato specialities in Canada, to meet growing demand from retail and foodservice customers. The firm said the creation of the new high-speed formed potato speciality line at its Grand Falls plant in New Brunswick would strengthen its potato processing presence both in Canada and North America. The new production line will be operational by early …
Riviana Foods, a leading US rice and pasta firm, has announced it has expanded its production capacity for microwaveable rice products under the Minute rice brand via a $27 million investment. The firm, which claims to be the largest processor, marketer and distributor of branded and private label rice products in the US, said the investment would double current operational output, adding that it was the second time in three years that …
Bang Energy, a US manufacturer of energy drinks and sports nutrition products, has announced it has spent $52 million to acquire a new 400,000 sq ft manufacturing and distribution facility in Phoenix, AZ in order to expand capacity. The new factory will manufacture products for a range of brands in the Bang Energy portfolio, including Stoked, Bang Keto Coffee, Redline, as well as its latest launch Bang Miami Cola. Bang Energy CEO & CSO …
Carrefour, the global retail giant, has announced its first foray into central Asia with the opening of new stores in Uzbekistan via its partnership with UAE-based conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim. Carrefour said it was planning to open three supermarkets and one hypermarket in the Uzbek capital Tashkent in 2020, followed by another two supermarkets and one hypermarket in 2021. Commenting on the move, Patrick Lasfargues, Carrefour executive director for international partnerships, said: “We are delighted …
Consumer goods giant Nestle has announced it has opened a plant in Shuangcheng District, Harbin City, in the Heilongjiang province of China, which is said to be the company’s first Chinese factory dedicated to the production of Gerber Nutripuff infant cereal snacks. The factory, built at a cost of around 100 million CYN ($14 million), will produce organic and regular Gerber NutriPuffs in a total of eight flavours. The products will be packed …
Mondelez, the global snacks and confectionery firm, has invested C$4o million ($30 million) to upgrade a confectionery facility in Hamilton, Canada to increase capacity, according to a report in Canadian Grocer. The investment is reportedly being spent on a new line that will make 11 million pieces of Maynards jelly sweets a day for distribution across Canada and the USA. The new production line in Hamilton is part of a wider commitment to manufacturing …
BRF, the Brazilian meat and poultry firm, is investing $120 million to open a chicken processing plant in Saudi Arabia to strengthen its Middle East presence, according to a Reuters report. The investment underlines BRF’s goal to remain a leading supplier to countries of the Gulf, BRF chief financial officer Carlos Moura is quoted as saying. The company currently operates a facility in Abu Dhabi (UAE) serving the region, in addition to …
Heineken, the Dutch beer giant, has announced plans to double its manufacturing capacity in Brazil to meet rising demand, according to a New Trade report quoting Valor Economico. The company is said to be investing R$985 million ($247 million) to expand capacity at its Araraquara, Itu and Jacarei sites in Sao Paulo, as well as factories at Alagoinhas in Bahia and Ponta Grossa in Parana. The move reportedly follows double-digit growth …
Arla, the Danish dairy co-operative, has announced plans to invest $55 million in its factory in Manama, Bahrain, with a view to making the plant its key strategic manufacturing hub in the Middle East & North Africa. The dairy giant took over the plant as part of its acquisition of the Mondelez branded cheese business in the Middle East. The majority of Arla’s products sold in the region will now be …
Tulip, the meat processor and branded food maker, has announced it is considering closing its meat processing site in Bodmin, Cornwall, UK, with the loss of up to 270 jobs. “The site has been operating at a significant loss for several years and while it remains a well-invested site with industry-leading capabilities, it is unsustainable to maintain operations under the existing business model”, the company said, while adding: “Closure is …
Frito-Lay, the snacking division of food and drinks giant PepsiCo, is investing $70 million to upgrade a prodjction facility in Frankfort, IN, according to a report in Inside Indiana Business. The investment is reportedly to be used to install a new snack production line as well as to expand an existing warehouse. 45 jobs are expected to be created as a result of the upgrade. News of the expansion follows a …
Coca-Cola European Partners, the Coca-Cola bottler, has announced the opening of a new canning production line at its factory in Sidcup, UK at a cost of £16 million ($20 million). The firm said the new line was part of a £55 million($68 milliuon) investment into its Sidcup operations and would be dedicated to making CCEP’s latest lightweight cans, which range from in size from 330ml to 500ml. In addition to the …
Fraser and Neave, the Singapore-based brewing firm, has announced it is returning to Myanmar with the start of commercial operations at its new Emerald Brewery in Hlegu Township, Yangon. The $70 million facility will brew and market Chang Lager beer, as well as building distribution across Myanmar. Annual beer capacity at the site will be 500,000 hectolitres. Commenting on the investment, Fraser and Neave CEO Edmond Neo said: “Our ambition is to …
Mars, the global confectionery firm, has officially inaugurated a new facility in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state that will be dedicated to the manufacture of Snickers bars, according to a report in New Trade. The new plant, in the town of Gurararema, is said to have been built as part of a R$500 million ($120 millon) investment in Mars Wrigley Brazil, and will create 125 new jobs. The additional capacity reportedly …
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), a leading coffee and soft drinks firm based in the USA, has announced plans to develop a new production and warehouse facility in Allentown, PA with an investment of around $200 million. The company said the new facility provides it with additional, highly efficient capacity for existing and new brands, and would also help it optimize its logistics footprint in the Northeast. “KDP is focused on …
Aviko, one of Europe’s biggest producers of fresh, frozen, dried and specialty potato products, has announced plans to expand production capacity at its plant in Poperinge, Belgium, including the establishment of an entirely new production facility for frozen French fries and potato flakes. The new plant will have a capacity of 175,000 tonnes for frozen chips (fries) and 11,000 tons for flakes annually includes waste water treatment, a 40 metre …
Wells, described as the largest privately held, family-owned ice cream manufacturer in the USA, has announced it has acquired the Halo Top brand from Eden Creamery. The purchase expands Wells’ current portfolio to five distinct brands, the company said. Advertised as “light ice cream that actually tastes like ice cream” and as having fewer calories, less sugar, and more protein than traditional ice cream, Halo Top range is touted as having created …
Oatly, the Scandinavian firm behind the namesake dairy-alternative milk, is opening its first new factory outside Sweden with an investment in a new plant in Vlissingen, Netherlands, according to a report in AD. The factory, which is designed to meet increased demand for the company’s oat-based goods, will employ 15 staff and produce 120 million litres of Oatly products per year. Commenting on the launch, Oatly spokesperson Fredrik Gustavsson said: “We have seen …
Canada-based potato processor McCain has announced plans to further invest C$12 million ($9 million) at its facility in Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada, adding capacity to the existing line that produces chips (fries) for the company’s food service and retail business. The extra capacity will require an additional 400 hectares of potatoes from local growers, McCain said in a statement. The project is to be completed in two phases, one which …
Diageo, the global spirits giant, has announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, in South Korea in around nine months’ time, according to a report in The Spirits Business. The firm is previously quoted as saying that the Scotch whisky sector is experiencing a slowdown as consumers switch to lower-alcohol alternatives. Per Diageo’s fiscal 2019 results, net sales in Korea declined 11% due to lower sales …
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has broken ground on a malt whisky distillery in Emeishan, China, as part of a $150 million investment by the company over the next 10 years, according to a report in Food Business Africa. The distillery, which will also house a visitor centre, will start production in 2021, with the first batch of whisky expected to be released in 2023. Commenting on the investment, …
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks multinational, has announced plans to invest R$100 million ($24 million) to construct a new facility for its Ypioca cachaca brand in north-eastern Brazil, according to a report in Giro News. Located in Itaitinga, in Ceara state, the new plant will bring together manufacturing and administrative operations for the Ypioca brand, which Diageo acquired at the end of 2012 for around $450 million. The new site …
Lulu, the Abu Dhabi based business conglomerate, has announced plans to invest 1.83 billion AED ($500 million) in the Egyptian market after reaching a series of agreements with authorities in the country, according to a report in Arabian Business. The firm’s expansion plans are said to include six new hypermarkets and four mini markets across the country. Lulu is also reportedly in talks to enter Egypt’s wholesale fruit and vegetable market, with a view to establishing a logistics …
Mayorga Organics, an independently owned and operated company specializing in organic coffee, has announced plans to open a new 33,000 sq ft facility in Miami, FL. The company said the new site would work in conjunction with an existing facility in Rockville, MD to provide distribution of coffee, chia, and other organic products across the East Coast Mayorga’s new plant will reportedly feature an open floor plan with a coffee …
Del Monte Pacific, a leading fruit and vegetable processor, has announced plans to divest production facilities of its US subsidiary Del Monte Foods, including the closure of two production facilities and the sale of another. The facilities to be closed are located at Sleepy Eye, MN and Mendota, IL, where production is set to cease at the end of the current pack season. A third plant in Cambria, WI, will …
Dina Farms, a Qalaa Holdings subsidiary and the largest private sector farm in Egypt, has announced an investment of $24.4 million in its dairy farm and related businesses over the coming three years in order to expand production, according to a report in Food Business Africa. The company’s plans are said to include the setting up of a new production line to double production capacity for yoghurt. Commenting on the …
The Malaysian division of Japanese seasoning firms Ajinomoto is set to invest 355 million MYR ($84.62 million) to build a new production plant for halal foods on a plot of land located in Seremban, in Negeri Sembilan, according to a report in The Edge Markets. The company is said to have recently acquired the freehold plot for 86.1 million MYR ($20.5 million). Commenting on the move, Ajiinomoto is quoted as …
MegaMex Foods, a Mexican food joint venture of Herdez and Hormel Foods, has announced a new licensing agreement with UTZ Quality Foods to manufacture, market and distribute Herdez branded tortilla chips and pork rinds to retailers in the US. According to the company, the partnership between MegaMex Foods and UTZ will speed up the entry of Hispanic snacks into the US market. The agreement will bring a number of varieties …
The Indian arm of Swiss consumer goods giant Nestle has announced plans to invest an initial sum of 700 crore INR ($98.6 million) over the next two years to set up a new plant for Maggi noodles. Located in Sanand, Gujarat, the factory will be Nestle’s ninth in India and the fourth dedicated facility for Maggi noodles. Commenting on the move, Suresh Narayanan, Nestle India chairman and managing director, said: …
PepsiCo, the US based drinks and snacks giant, is planning to invest 514 crore INR ($74.7 million) over the next three years to set up a snack manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh, northern India, according to a report in the Economic Times. The new plant is expected to create over 1,500 direct and indirect jobs, the company said in a statement. Commenting on the move, PepsiCo India president and CEO …
Muller, the UK’s largest milk supplier and distributor, has expanded its facility in Telford with the construction of a chilled yogurt manufacturing line, capable of producing 500 million pots each year. The expansion represents an investment of £50 million ($62 million), will create 65 new jobs in the area, and enable Muller to meet growing demand from consumers for branded and private label yogurts made with milk from British farms, the …
McCain, the leading frozen potato firm, has announced it is investing $100 million to construct its first factory manufacturing chips (french fries) in Brazil. Due to be opened in the first half of 2021, the facility will significantly increase McCain’s production capacity in Latin America, the company said. Located in the city of Araxa, in Minas Gerais state, the factory is also expected to generate 150 direct jobs and 450 …
Peroni, the Italian beer firm now owned by Asahi, has announced it has invested €13 million ($14.6 million) to open a new line at its bottling plant in the southern Italian city of Bari. The company said recent investments at the site had allowed it to surpass volumes of 1.8 million hectolitres in 2018, representing an increase of 5.7% on 2017. Commenting on the investment, Bari plant director Michele Cason …
Warburtons, the leading UK baking firm, has announced plans to close a plant at its Newburn bakery in Newcastle upon Tyne with the loss of up to 118 jobs, according to a report in the Evening Chronicle. Operational since 1989, the Newburn facility employs around 100 staff in its traditional bakery. It also has a separate ‘free from’ facility, which has made its gluten, dairy and milk free products for the last eight …
Nissin, the instant noodle maker, has announced its plans to invest 180 million CYN ($26.19 million) to build a new production plant in Zhuhai, southern China, for the manufacturing of packaging materials. The company said the investment would facilitate its business growth and development in Hong Kong and the rest of China. The plant is due for completion by 2021. Commenting on the move Nissin executive director, chairman of the …
Princes, the preserved foods firm, has announced it has completed the first part of a planned £80 million ($100 million) investment in its Long Sutton site in Lincolnshire, UK with the opening of a new pea processing plant. Long Sutton is described as Princes’ largest food production site in the UK, producing a range of canned products including peas, pulses, beans, bean meals, fruits and canned ready meals. Commenting on …
AMC, a Spanish manufacturer of juices and fresh foods, has announced it has opened a new plant-based production facility in Merseyside, according to reports in UK Investor Magazine and Asian Trader. The new purpose-built £11 million ($14 million) Skelmersdale factory will produce freshly squeezed juice and a variety of vegetable-based foods. According to Asian Trader, it is producing non-dairy yoghurt for Rebel Kitchen, and plant-based soups for brands including Bol. …
Muller, the leading dairy firm and the UK’s largest milk supplier and distributor, has confirmed that it is to close its production facility in Foston, Derbyshire, with the loss of 223 jobs. In a press release, the company said the decision followed a 45-day statutory review of the its dairy network which examined factory utilisation against a backdrop of declining consumption of fresh milk and “significant changes” in retailing. During …
Amy’s Kitchen, a maker of vegetarian foods based in Santa Rosa, CA, is set to open a new production facility in Goshen, NY, according to reports in Veg News and North Bay Business Journal. The current plans are for a 389,000 sq ft “environmentally efficient” facility that will create up to 680 jobs. It will produce items such as vegan pizzas, burritos, and pasta products, Veg News said. “We are …
Unilever, the consumer goods giant, is to close an ice-cream factory in Henderson, Nevada with the loss of 300 jobs, according to a Reuters report. The plant, which is due to cease production at the end of August, is said to manufacture ice cream and frozen novelties for Ben and Jerry’s, Breyers, Magnum, Popsicle, Good Humor and Klondike, among other brands. Unilever is set to finally close the plant during …
Kerry Foods, the Ireland-based food firm, has announced the official opening of a new €20 million ($23 million) production facility in Tumkur, India, 120km from Bangalore. The new 40,585 sq m plant will serve Kerry Taste & Nutrition’s global and regional customers in the South West Asia region, the company said. “Our Tumkur facility will enable Kerry to offer a broader range of technologies, and more comprehensive scientific research and …
Cedar’s Foods, a US producer and co-manufacturer of hummus, has announced it is completing a new 125,000 sq ft facility to produce Mediterranean foods at its base in Ward Hill, MA. The company said the new $100 million facility would enable it double its total annual production output to 208 million pounds. Commenting on the investment, Cedar’s Foods CFO Chris Gaudette said: “Cedar’s is dedicated to providing our customers with …
Kerry Foods, the Ireland-based food firm, has announced plans to close its factory in Burton-on-Trent with the loss of 900 jobs, according to a report in the Derby Telegraph and the BBC. The closure of the site, which manufactures ready meals for leading supermarket chains, reportedly came as the result of the loss of a major Tesco contract. Describing itself as a leading supplier of added-value branded and customer branded …
Coca-Cola, the US-based soft drinks giant, is planning to expand its presence in sub-Saharan Africa with a five-year, $300 million investment in Ethopia, according to a report in Food Business Africa. The additional investment forms part of an existing project through which the company will establish a new $70 million plant in Sebeta for the manufacture of soft drinks. Coca-Cola’s fourth and largest plant in Ethiopia, it will have a manufacturing …
Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), the Dubai-based conglomerate and Carrefour franchise operator in the UAE, is taking the French store brand to Uganda, according to a report in Food Business Africa. The firm is said to have already secured space at Oasis Mall in the Ugandan capital Kampala for a store selling packaged foods, drinks and household products, alongside other items. The store debut comes on the back of the first Carrefour …
Allied Bakeries, the UK bakery firm behind brands such as Kingsmill, Allison’s, Sunblest and Burgen, has announced plans to halt production at its site in Cardiff with the loss of up to 180 jobs, according to BBC and Wales Online reports. “Earlier this year Allied Bakeries announced the loss of a major own label bakery contract, following which we have undertaken a detailed review of our bakery network to optimise …
German discount retailer Lidl, which has 760 stores and 13 warehouses in the UK, has announced plans to expand in London with an investment of £500 million ($634 million), according to a story in the Retail Gazette. The sum will be invested in the next five years, including the opening of over 40 new stores in Alperton, East Acton, Hackbridge, Watford and other parts of Greater London. Plans also include …
Raisio, the Finnish firm behind brands such as Benecol, Elovena, Sunnuntai, Torino and Benella, has announced it is investing an estimated €45 million ($50.8 million) in a production facility for the development and manufacture of plant-based added-value products. Describing the investment as a response to the strong growth in demand for plant-based food, particularly in European markets, Raisio said it was continuing to invest in the growth of the cholesterol-lowering …
Spinneys, the Middle East grocery retailer, has announced plans to significantly expand its store presence in the UAE, with a new outlet just opened and eight more in the pipeline for 2019. In a statement, Spinneys said it planned to open eight new supermarkets in Jumeirah Golf Estate, Dubai, Damac Hills, Dubai, Dubai Creek Residences, Meydan, Dubai, and Al Maryah Central, Abu Dhabi before the end of the year. Measuring …
Dia, the Spanish supermarket chain, plans to close 219 outlets this month after a buyer for them failed to materialise, according to a report in El Pais. The retailer had previously announced up to 300 of its stores might have to shut after it closed its 2018 financial year with €352 million ($396 million) in losses and in a situation of technical bankruptcy. It is reported that, of the more …
Bonduelle, a company specializing in processed vegetables, has announced it has acquired the industrial assets of Shock LLC, a frozen vegetable company located in the Belgorod region in Russia. The French firm said the new site’s location in a temperate climate region with particularly fertile soils would accelerate the development of the Bonduelle frozen business in Russia and neighbouring states. Bonduelle has been commercially present in the Russian market through …
German discount retailer Aldi is planning to open two physical stores in China, according to reports in Retail Detail and the South China Morning Post. The stores are to be located be in the Shanghai region (in the Jing’an and Minhang districts), supplied by a new distribution centre also to be built in the locality. Aldi has been present in China as an online store since 2017 via Alibaba’s online …
JBS USA, a subsidiary of the Brazilian meat-packer and food processor JBS, has announced a $95 million expansion project at its beef production facility in Grand Island, NE. According to a company statement, the expansion of the 107,000 sq ft facility, which is expected to be completed in early 2021, will include new improved animal handling facilities, a state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled harvest floor and facility reconfiguration designed to improve team member …
Saint Jean, the specialist in fresh pasta and Italian ready meals, is spending €48 million ($54 million) to add a new plant at its production site in Romans-sur-Isere in the Drome department of south-western France, according to a report in Les Echos. The first phase of the project reportedly includes a 7,500 sq m manufacturing facility with six production lines, and a 6,000 sq m logistics operation, due to be operational by late 2020 …
Fonterra, the New Zealand based dairy giant, has announced it is to close its processing plant in Dennington, Australia due to overcapacity and constrained milk supply. The closure of the factory, which is located in the south west of the state of Victoria and currently produces “lower value” products, comes amid “significant changes, including a declining milk pool” in the Australian dairy industry, Fonterra said. Commenting on the news, Fonterra Australia …
Cofresh, which claims to be the UK leader in Indian-style snacks, is investing £20 million ($25. million) in a new factory and warehouse in Nuneaton, UK to keep pace with the expansion of the business, according to a report in the Leicester Mercury. The 18-month investment will allow Cofresh to complement its existing factory in Leicester, and thus split its snack production between two sites. The Leicester factory will continue …
Milo’s, an Alabama-based firm that manufactures, distributes, markets and sells fresh-brewed teas and lemonades in 45 states throughout the USA, has announced it plans to break ground on a new manufacturing and distribution centre in Tulsa, OK. The firm said it planned to invest $60 million in the construction of a 108,000 sq ft facility and in the installation of advanced manufacturing equipment to provide additional production capacity to support …
A new instant coffee plant built for Indian drinks conglomerate Tata has opened its doors in the Binh Duong province of Vietnam, the firm’s construction partner GEA has revealed. The plant, Tata’s first instant coffee factory outside of India, will reportedly produce 5,000 tonnes of instant coffee per annum. In a previous statement, Tata said: “We believe that Vietnam will not only open up new markets for us, but it …
Lidl, the discount retailer, has announced an ambition to open 100 stores in the USA by 2020, including a further 25 on the country’s east coast, as part of its expansion plans in the country. The German retailer, which already operates about 10,500 stores in 29 countries, plans to open stores in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia by the spring of 2020 and …
KraftHeinz, the US consumer goods giant, is said to be buying back a plant it previously owned in Utrecht, Netherlands, reportedly over fears the factory was headed for bankruptcy. According to an article in Levensmiddelenkrant (quoting ANP), a trade union leader familiar with the matter said expected growth at the plant had not materialized, and 90 jobs had been under threat. KraftHeinz sold its drinks, bread toppings and breakfast cereal facility in …
Hershey, the leading US confectionery firm, is investing $104 million to expand a production plant in Augusta County, VA, USA, according to a report in Area Development. Once expanded by 111,000 sq ft, the site will reportedly create 65 new jobs and be able to produce penuche (fudge-like confectionery) and peanut cream for distribution to other Hershey facilities on the US east coast. Commenting on the launch, Susanna Zhu, vice president, …
Tyson Fresh Meats, a subsidiary of meat firm Tyson Foods, is investing almost $300 million to build a new meat production plant in Utah, USA, according to media reports. The new unit, which is to be built in the Salt Lake City area, will reportedly be a 400,000-square-foot case-ready plant which will take large cuts of beef and pork and convert them into steaks, chops, roasts and ground meat for …
Savencia Fromage & Dairy, a specialist in cheese and value-added dairy ingredients, is set to close its production facility in Saint-Saviol with almost 100 jobs affected, according to reports in the French media. The factory, which Savencia Fromage & Dairy acquired from Lescure in 2013, will reportedly cease operations in October 2019. La Nouvelle Republique reports that the cheesemaker had invested up to €12.5 million ($14.0 million) in the plant …
PepsiCo, the global food and drinks giant, has announced plans to invest $4 billion in Mexico between 2019 and 2020, leading to the creation of an estimated 3,000 new jobs. The investment includes $109 million to build what PepsiCo said what would be its first new plant in Mexico in 20 years. The facility, to be located in Guanajato, is scheduled to be operational by 2025 and will strengthen PepsiCo’s …
McCain, the world’s largest producer of frozen potato products, has announced a $300 million investment in its potato processing facility in Othello, WA, USA, saying the move would significantly expand its North American production capacity. The 170,000 sq ft expansion will add another battered and conventional french fry processing line to its production capabilities in the USA and create an anticipated 180 new jobs, McCain said. The additional capacity will …
Kameda Seika, a Japanese snack firm, is forming a joint venture with LT Foods to produce its flagship crispy rice cracker in the northern Indian state of Haryana, according to a report in the Japan Times. LT Foods is described as a leading local food maker engaged in the milling, processing and marketing of branded and non-branded basmati rice, as well as the manufacturing of rice-based products for its domestic …
Cristal Union, the number two sugar firm in France, has announced plans to close two facilities in response to oversupply and falling prices in the sugar market. Usine Nouvelle reports the firm, which markets the Daddy brand, is to shutter its plants in Toury, Eure et Loir and Bourdon in Auvergne, with more than 300 jobs affected. It is also said to be considering reducing activities at its Erstein packaging site …
Fairlife, the dairy firm formed as a joint venture between Coca-Cola and Select Milk Partners, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing capacity by building a new production and distribution facility in Goodyear, AZ with a $200+ million investment. The firm said the 300,000 sq ft plant, which is set to begin operations in 2020, would enable increased production of all Fairlife products, including the different varieties of Fairlife ultra-filtered …
Maple Leaf Foods has revealed plans to build a plant-based protein food processing factory in Shelbyville, Indiana with a $310 million investment. At approximately 230,000 sq ft, the new plant will be the largest facility and investment of its kind in North America, the company said in a press release. Maple Leaf Foods added that the facility would produce plant-based tempeh, franks, sausages and raw foods, including the recently launched …
Tulip, the meat firm owned by Danish Crown, is set to invest £2.3 million ($3 million) to upgrade a production facility in Ruskington, UK in response to increased demand for its snack products, according to reports in FoodBev and the Sleaford Standard. Tulip said the investment would allow the creation of a new “specialist snacking site” for niche products and would also add capacity for higher-volume lines. It reported having …
Huercasa, a Spanish producer and trader of processed, ready-to-eat products, is planning to open a new factory in Romania to supply products to its operations in Germany, Poland and other Eastern Europe markets. The new plant is being built on a 200,000 sq m plot in Calarasi, in the Valaquia region, 150km from the Romanian capital Bucharest. According to Diario de Valladolid, the planned spend is in the order of …
The Canadian arm of drinks giant Coca-Cola has announced it is spending around C$20 million ($15 million) to upgrade its production lines at a plant in Brampton, Ontario to manufacture a new 250ml “mini bottle” for its Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Diet Coke and Sprite brands. In a statement, the firm said the bottle was the first of its kind in North America and featured a special coating to increase shelf …
Nestle, the Switzerland-based consumer goods giant, has announced an expansion of its research and technology activities in China with the inauguration of a new research & development centre in Beijing and a system technology hub in Shenzhen. In a statement, Nestle said the new R&D centre would enable it to accelerate trend-based innovation in China to meet fast-changing consumer demand. The site, accommodating over 40 R&D specialists with expertise in …
The Argentinian division of consumer goods giant Nestle has announced it has opened a new production line for the manufacture of “value added” milk products at a site in Planta de Villa Nueva, in the province of Cordoba. The 480 million ARS ($12 million) spend, part of 4-year, 5.2 billion ARS ($130 million) investment plan, will enable Nestle allows to manufacture 10 million litres of UHT milk products every year under the Nesquik, Nido and …
FrieslandCampina, the Dutch dairy producer, has announced that it is exploring options to build a “sustainable and innovative” dairy processing plant in the Netherlands. The company said the plant was intended for the manufacture of fresh dairy products and ingredients used for the production of early life and adult nutrition, as well as cheese, adding that it would be built “according to the latest insights in the area of technology and …
Portuguese retailer Jeronimo Martins is contemplating a further expansion in central or Eastern Europe, according to a Jornal Economico report. In an interview with the newspaper, Jeronimo Martins chief executive Pedro Soares dos Santos said that the company was now established in Poland and was considering expanding to nearby countries, in particular Romania, although this may not be in 2019. “We have reached a scale in Poland such that, in …
McCain, the Canada-based frozen potato firm, is expanding its french fry chip manufacturing site in Smithton, Australia through a A$40 million ($28.3 million) investment, according to Australian media reports. Tasmania Talks reports that, following the upgrade, Smithton will become McCain’s main french-fry production facility in Australia and New Zealand. As a result of the investment, McCain will be capable of manufacturing 25 new retail products and providing additional capacity across …
Lancashire Farm, a UK dairy firm, has invested £3.5 million ($4.6 million) in a new production plant at its site in Rochdale, UK to increase capacity for yoghurt products, according to a report in Rochdale Online. The investment has led to the creation of a 70,000 sq ft plant with increased capacity and capability in terms of milk intake, processing, filling and storage, and will reportedly increase the amount of …
7-Eleven, the world’s largest convenience retailer, has revealed it is entering the Indian market for the first time through a master franchise agreement with a subsidiary of Future Retail. The new master franchisee plans to build 7‑Eleven stores as well as convert some of its existing locations to the 7‑Eleven brand, with the first store set to open this year, the company said, adding that “internationally popular” products, beverages, snacks and …
Intersnack, the leading German snacking firm, is considering closing its Largo Foods popcorn factory in Barnsley, UK, operated by its UK subsidiary KP Snacks, according to a report in Insider Media. The move would see production transfer to the firm’s nearby Butterkist facility in Pontefract. KP Snacks managing director Mark Duffy said the decision to move production was due to over-capacity across the firm’s popcorn manufacturing base. “The Largo Foods UK …
Brazilian snack manufacturer Milho de Ouro has begun operations at a new plant in the city of Embu das Artes, in the metropolitan region of Sao Paulo, according to a report in Newtrade. The plant has been designed exclusively for the Tira Teima brand of flavoured wheat snacks, in a facility said to be equipped with state-of-the-art machinery. The new unit has the capacity to process almost 900 tons of …
General Mills, the US food giant, has announced it intends to close its yoghurt factory in Carson, CA, USA as part of a restructure of its manufacturing operations. In a filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, General Mills said the move formed part of “actions to drive efficiencies in targeted areas of our global supply chain by consolidating production and optimizing our labor, logistics and manufacturing platforms”. …
US based household paper firm Kimberly-Clark has announced its intention to close its plant in Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The closure is part of a restructuring plan announced in 2018. According to Jornal do Comercio, 260 direct and indirect jobs will be affected by the decision, which is linked to Kimberly-Clark’s three-year global restructuring program. The company is reported as saying that the production of sanitary …
Leading beef, pork and prepared foods firm JBS has announced a $20 million investment to expand its Plumrose facility in Ottumwa (IA) to meet growing demand for bacon among retail and foodservice customers. The expansion is said to also include bacon processing and equipment upgrades, including new state-of-the-art slicing equipment. Commenting on the investment, Plumrose USA president Tom Lopez said: “Today’s announcement demonstrates our continued commitment to the Ottumwa community …
Central Cervecera de Colombia (CCC), a joint venture aimed at tapping demand for beer and malted drinks in Colombia, has announced the launch of a new brand called Andina and has also revealed plans to start producing international beer brands in its new plant. The CCC joint venture was formed in 2014 by Chile’s Compania de las Cervecerias Unidas (CCU) and Postobon, with the intention of investing in a new …
Danone, the global dairy firm, has unveiled a new facility for the manufacture of plant-based foods at its site in Dubois, PA, USA, according to FoodBev and Food Business News reports. The multi-million dollar investment will see products under brands such as Silk, So Delicious and Vega manufactured in a dedicated facility. Danone has previously stated its intention to triple the size of its plant-based business by 2025, setting a …
Australian pie and pastry firm Patties Foods has acquired Simplot’s facility at Pakenham in Victoria, Australia, according to a Food and Drink Business report. The move follows Simplot’s exit from the frozen meals category last August leading to the closure of their Pakenham facility, where the company manufactured Nestle’s Lean Cuisine range. Patties Foods is also said to have closed a multi-year contract to produce Leggo’s pasta products for Simplot …
Kellogg, the leading US cereal and snacks firm, is investing in new manufacturing facilities to expand capacity for its Pringles snacks brand in Europe, according to reports in Portal Spozywczy and Just Food. The company is said to be investing nearly 314 million PLN ($83 million) in the upgrade, which will see a new building and production lines constructed at the firm’s Kutno site in central Poland. The investment is …
Fazer, the leading Finnish food group, has announced multiple changes to its manufacturing operations in its home market, with the opening of a new plant-based foods factory and the possible closure of another facility making pre-packaged bread. The firm is investing €40 million ($46 million) to construct a new plant-based foods plant in the city of Lahti, in a move Fazer said would strengthen its position “as a forerunner in …
Berain, a Saudi Arabia based mineral water firm, is partnering with developer ZonesCorp to construct a new bottling plant in the UAE, according to a report in Arabian Business. The $37 million plant, located in the food industry zone of Al Ain Industrial City, is set to begin operations in the first quarter of 2020 and will produce around 70,000 bottles per hour. The facility will also create 424 jobs in manufacturing, …
Tonnies, the German meat firm, is closing its Weimarer Wurstwaren manufacturing site in Nohra, Thuringia, with the plant due to be shuttered on 28th February. According to an MDR report, Tonnies cited a slowdown in investment and price pressures in the meat industry as factors in the closure. MDR also reports that in recent times the site had begun manufacturing vegetarian products as consumer preferences changed. Weimarer Wustwaren, most famous for producing Thuringia …
The German division of Danish dairy giant has announced it has sold its plant in Bad Worishofen to the Belgian cheesemaker Vache Bleue. Arla said it decided to take the step of seeling the plant as production and distribution of the speciality cheeses produced there were no longer in line with the strategic orientation of the stores it supplies in Germany and Europe. The transaction includes the sale of all shares in the French …
Global snacks and drinks giant PepsiCo has announced the closure of its factory in the Free Economic Zone of Manaus, reportedly after changes to taxes in the soft drinks sector. According to Exame, PepsiCo said that the decision to leave the region “was taken with the goal of efficiently managing our operations throughout Brazil and positioning the company for long-term growth, regardless of the recent change in the tax regime”. …
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has announced an investment of €27.9 million ($31.6 million) in its production facility in Ghent, Belgium to install a canned drinks line. The new can line will be added to the current production lines at the facility, which comprises one glass packaging line and two juice lines. Commenting on the investment, Bernard Santens, production director at Coca-Cola European Partners said: “The new can line will run …
Ajinomoto, the Japan-based seasonings and ready meals firm, has announced plans to construct a new plant to manufacture soup and other products at its Kawasaki site at a cost of 20 billion JPY ($180 million). The company said the new plant was part of a strategy that includes the restructuring of the value chain of its Japan Food Products business, and will achieve flexible production capabilities and high productivity (about double current levels) …
Ebro Foods, the multinational Spanish foods firm, is constructing a new factory in Spain to boost its production of convenience foods, according to a report in ABC De Sevilla. The new €70 million ($79 million) plant, to be located in the La Rinconanda municipality of Seville, is described as being the largest plant in the world for rice, ready meals and other convenience foods sold in pots. The factory will occupy …
Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced an investment of R$127 million ($32.8 million) to expand its facility in Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais, Brazil. According to an article in O Tempo, construction works are already in progress and operations are expected to start between April and May 2019. Unilever’s Pouso Alegre site currently produces stocks and soups for the Arisco and Knorr brands and soy-based drinks for the AdeS brand, as …
Maple Leaf Foods, the Canadian meat firm, has announced plans to construct “one of the most technologically advanced poultry-processing plants in the world” in London, ON, Canada with a C$660 million ($500 million) investment. Construction at the new 640,000 square feet facility is set to begin in the spring of 2019, with start-up planned to commence in the second quarter of 2021. As a result of the new plant being built, …
Consumer goods giant Nestle has announced it is spending 43 million CHF ($43 million) to create two new coffee capsule production lines at its site in Romont, Switzerland. The firm said the investment was to supply demand for its Nespresso Vertuo coffee system. “Nestlé has identified coffee as a strong growth driver and the coffee business has seen positive organic growth over the past years”, Nestle said in a statement. “The …
Griesson De Beukelaer, the Germany bakery firm behind the Prinzenrolle brand, is closing its factory in Kempen, North-Rhine Westphalia with up to 270 jobs affected, according to reports in the German media. The biscuit and cracker maker is said to be looking to close the factory by the end of 202o and consolidate manufacturing at the firm’s largest site in Kahla, Thuringia. The firm is reported to have said that upgrading the …
Mexican supermarket chain La Comer has announced plans to expand the chain to 100 new stores by 2022, according to a Forbes article. The announcement was made at a launch event for the chain’s C’est la Vie campaign, which will see more than 3,500 French products offered in the chain’s stores. Rogelio Garza, director of administration and finance of La Comer, said: “We are confident that Mexico has good potential. …
Global brewer Heineken is investing €28.9 million ($32.9 million) to boost production at its brewery at La Valentine, near Marseille, France, according to a Business Insider France report. The expansion works, which are set to begin at the start of 2019 and run for one year, will reportedly increase capacity at the site by 35% to 450,000 hectolitres. The upgrade will also enable production of the Desperados beer brand at …
Vitasoy, a manufacturer and distributor of plant-based food and beverages, has announced a 1.21 billion HKD ($154 million) investment to build a new manufacturing facility in Dongguan, China. 100,000 sq m in size, the Vitasoy facility will be the firm’s largest production facility in mainland China and it is expected to be operative by 2021. Winston Lo Vitasoy’s executive chairman commented, “Mainland China is now our biggest and fastest growing …
Pernod Ricard-owned Irish Distillers has announced an investment of €150 million (USD173.5 million) to expand and upgrade its sites in Cork and Dublin as response of the continued rise in demand for Irish whiskey. Out of the total investment, €130 million ($150.5 million) will be allocated for the firm’s Midleton distillery, and maturation site in Dungourney, Co Cork, expanding capacity with the construction of eight new maturation warehouses, each holding 16,800 …
Meat-processing company Smithfield Foods has announced an investment of $ 1.2 million to expand its meat production site in Grayson, KY, USA. The Grayson facility, which produces Smithfield brand sliced hams ,will increase production capacity by 20% to meet the growing necessities of the site, the company said. “In the last several years, our growth has allowed us to invest in our facilities and create new opportunities for those living in the …
Miami-based Hispanic retailer Sodano’s has announced the launch of a so-called “robotic supermarket”, after partnering with e-grocery solution Takeoff Technologies. The launch of the “the world’s first robotic supermarket” will occur next month, and will reportedly use cutting-edge technology to allow customers to place orders on an online app and then have the order fulfilled by Takeoff’s automated micro-fulfillment centre, assisted by Sedano’s associates. According to sources, the artificial intelligence robots will be …
US retailer Target announced the launch of Smartly, a new lower-priced private label brand of personal and household care productsd, with most products retailing at less than $2. According to a Target press release , the line consists of more than 70 “budget-friendly, effective and well-designed” everyday products, such as hand soap, body lotion, household cleaners and razors. Mark Tritton, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer at Target, said: …
Nestle’s Malaysia arm is to invest over 100 million MYR ($24 million) to expand its Chembong Milo production facility, investing in what the company describes as a “key manufacturing hub”. According to Nestle, the Chembong facility expansion will establish the world’s biggest Milo manufacturing centre, with capacity to better meet growing local and export demand. “This move is an investment to further strengthen our Nestle presence in Malaysia”, commented Alois Hofbauer, CEO of Nestle …
Coca-Cola Amatil is to invest A$ 165 million ($118.9 million) to expand a bottling and warehouse facility in Richlands, Australia. The new plant, which will have capacity to produce more than 90 million-unit cases of drinks per year, will produce sparkling and still beverages, juices, teas, alcohol and dairy drinks. It will also include a new “state-of-the-art” 30,000 sq m distribution centre with capacity for 45,000 pallets. According to a company …
UK-based retailer Tesco has announced the launch of Jack’s, a new store concept that promises to offer customers great tasting food at the lowest possible prices. According to a press release, the launch is part of Tesco’s centenary celebrations and the stores are named after the company’s founder Jack Cohen. Besides offering low prices, Jack’s stores will feature well-known as well as own brands, a range of merchandise on a “when …
Leading brewer Carlsberg has announced a series of changes that aim to reduce plastic waste by more than 1,200 tonnes a year. The main improvement is a new “Snap Pack” for its beer multipacks that replaces plastic wrap with a technology that glues the cans together. The new technique is said to have taken three years to achieve and will reduce the amount of plastic used in multi-packs by 76%, the …
Vietnamese dairy producer TH Milk has broken ground on a new milk facility in Borovsk as part of its planned investment in Russia. The facility, which will have a capacity of 1,500 tonnes of raw milk per day, results from an investment of more than $630 million. The project is claimed to provide innovative solutions for increasing the productivity of milking herd and modern technological solutions, including automatic feeding and …
FrieslandCampina, the Dutch dairy giant, has announced that will invest €23 million ($26.6 million) in an evaporated milk and ready-to-drink milk factory in Nigeria. The new facility is part of the FrieslandCampina Dairy Development Programme (DDP), an initiative that aims to use knowledge and training to improve farming infrastructures . The initiative is focused on improving the quality of milk, increasing productivity per cow and securing access to market. Ben …
Stir Foods and Pacifica Foods (known as Stir-Pacifica), part of Chicago based company Wind Point Partners, has acquired sauce business Sabra Dipping Co. The deal includes the Santa Barbara and Chachies brands alongside with the Sabra brand. Founded in 2000, Stir-Pacifica manufactures soups, sauces, dressings and fresh sauces for both retail and food service customers. “I am delighted to welcome the Sabra salsa business and its employees to Stir-Pacifica”, said …
Arla Foods, the Danish dairy firm, will invest €36.3 million ($41.4 million) to build an innovation centre in Denmark focusing on research and development within whey and milk-based ingredients. The new facility will be part of Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI), an Arla subsidiary, and will “discover and deliver new ways of using milk and whey to serve the needs of the world’s growing population,” according to a company statement. “The …
Carlsberg, one of the leading global brewers, has announced plans to invest up to €100 million ($117 million) to upgrade its Kronenbourg brewery in Obernai, France. “Today, Carlsberg’s rich heritage and close ties to France are perfectly united with our ambitions to invest further in our successful French business,” said Carlsberg CEO, Cees’t Hart. “We are proud of our position as the leading French brewer and of the impressive growth …
Kraft Heinz, one of the world’s largest food and beverage firms, has announced an investment of £20 million ($26 million) in its facility in Kitts Green near Wigan in the UK. According to sources, the investment will be spent on modernising the filling and packaging operations, including a high-speed production line capable of filling 1,200 cans of soup and beans per minute, a high-speed weigh filling line and a triple-pack …
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant Nestle, has announced that it is “considering alternative options” for its Lean Cuisine brand in Australia. The announcement comes after Simplot revealed that it will not renew the licence agreement that it signed in 2009 to manufacture and market Lean Cuisine under licence in Australia. The decision was taken as part of Simplot’s strategy to exit the frozen meals category and focus on its …
Multinational Mexican bakery company Grupo Bimbo will invest $20.1 million to boost production at the Argentinian plant of San Fernando, to supply neighbouring countries. Four new lines will be added to the existing lines of white and wholegrain bread products to produce pre-cooked frozen baguettes. “Since 1995, we have been betting on this great province, where our first factory was installed in the province of Pilar”, said Diego Bustos, general manager …
US supermarket retailer Kroger has announced a pilot project which will see it partnering with China’s Alibaba’s Tmall platform to sell Kroger’s own brands internationally. Kroger’s new online store will begin by selling selected products from the Simple Truth brand, which is said to be America’s largest natural and organic brand. The company added that the move was in accordance with its plan to “redefine the grocery customer experience by …
Global food and drinks giant PepsiCo has announced the investment of over $28.7 million to expand its Mar Del Plata plant in Argentina. According to a statement released by PepsiCo, the investments made between 2017 and 2018 were used to improve the plant at a technical and structural level, adding a total of 7,490 sq m to the site footprint and creating six new production lines. PepsiCo said the new …
Russian discount retailer Svetofor has announced plans expand to Romania with the opening of a network of stores under the Mere banner. According to an article in ZF Companii, the retailer plans to open 100 stores in the next two years, the first opening this September in Snagov, about 40km north of Bucharest, and the second opening in the same month in the city of Brasov. At an average size …
Portuguese food manufacturer Cerealis has announced plans to expand production lines at its facility in Trofa in the north of Portugal. According to Distribuicao Hoje, in addition to expanding the plant, the €7 million ($8 million) investment will enable the company to modernise its packaging lines through automation, as well as enabling the creation of a new line of cereal bars. Through the investment, Cerealis plans to develop a new …
Frito-Lay, the snacks division of global food and drinks giant PepsiCo, is set to expand a production facility in the city of Frankfort, IN, USA, according to a report in Inside Indiana Business. The firm is said to be investing $159 million in the upgrade to its Clinton County operations, which will see two new production lines and extra warehousing capacity added and the creation of 50 new jobs. Frito-Lay …
PepsiCo, the global food and drinks giant, is to invest $100 million upgrading a facility located in Shanghai, China, according to a FoodBev report. The company said it was installing a new production line as well as adding advanced packaging and warehousing operations at the plant in Sonjiang. The investment will enable PepsiCo to meet demand for crisps from Chinese consumers. Commenting on the move, Ram Krishnan, president and CEO …
Sabra, the joint venture between PepsiCo and Strauss that markets hummus and other dips and spreads in North America, has broken ground on the latest expansion to its production facility located in Chesterfield County, VA. The firm said that the 40,000 sq ft expansion at the site – described as the world’s largest factory dedicated to the manufacture of hummus – would enable it to expedite product delivery to retail …
Britannia, the Indian food manufacturer, has announced plans to open a new manufacturing site in Assam, India, according to a report in the Economic Times. Located in the town of Rampur, the new site will reportedly manufacture a broad range of Britannia products to meet demand in north-eastern states. The unit will increase Britannia’s production capacity in Assam, where the firm already has two sites, from 30,000 to 90,000 tonnes annually. …
Bega Cheese, the Australian cheese firm, is to acquire a manufacturing facility in the state of Victoria, Australia from Canadian dairy giant Saputo, according to an ABC report. Saputo was required to sell the plant by Australian competition regulators as a result of its acquisition of dairy firm Murray Goulburn. Located in the town of Koroit, the plant is described as being one of the largest milk drying facilities in …
Calu, a Brazilian agricultural cooperative, has announced the sale of its plant in Uberlandia’s industrial district in Minas Gerais to dairy firm Polenghi, part of the French Savencia group. The deal follows suspension of construction at the site in 2015, with 90% of the works completed, due to the economic situation in Brazil. According to sources, Polenghi plans to restart construction works soon and expects production to begin in January …
Coffee firm Tchibo has announced an investment of €20 million ($23 million) to improve facilities at its roastery in Hamburg, Germany. The multi-year upgrade programme will see “the most up-to-date” drum roasting and hot air roasting technologies installed at the site, with work scheduled to be completed by 2020. Commenting on the investment, Tchibo CEO Thomas Linemyr said: “With this wide-ranging upgrade of our roasting facilities we are underlining the significance of …
Consumer goods powerhouse Nestle is expanding its hot drinks capacity in Vietnam with the launch of a new production line to manufacture Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee capsules. The new line is claimed to use Vietnamese coffee beans, “providing premium coffee products for domestic consumption and export”. It is initially expected to process 2,500 tons of coffee per year (equivalent to 130 million capsules), with volumes planned to be increased over …
Lindt & Sprungli, the global chocolate firm, has unveiled plans to enhance its production site in Stratham, NH, USA via a 200 million CHF ($202 million) investment. Announcing the move alongside its financial results for the first half of 2018, the Swiss firm said that the money would be invested in the construction of new high-tech production lines for cocoa and chocolate mass within the next three to four years “to …
Kwality, the leading Indian dairy firm, is pulling the plug on its operations in Dubai, UAE in the face of falling milk prices, according to a report in Arabian Business. Kwality Dairy Products DZE is located in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone and is a 100% subsidiary of the Indian firm. A slump in the global prices of skimmed milk powder and anhydrous milk fat is said to be behind the decision …
Dean Foods, the leading US dairy processor, is to close a bottling facility in Huntley, IL according to media reports. The move is the latest in a string of closures for the firm as it seeks to consolidate its operations in the face of falling consumer demand for milk products. Earlier this month, Dean Foods filed a notice of its intention to close a dairy plant in Louisville, KY, with …
Bel, the leading cheese firm, has announced the construction of its first plant in Canada fully dedicated to the production of Mini Babybel cheese. The facility, which is scheduled to begin commercial production in early 2020, represents an investment of $66.1 million and will create 170 jobs. Located in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, the new plant is said to be aligned with Bel’s strategy of prioritizing local manufacturing to bolster growth in …
Galdisa, a maker of snack and peanut based products, has opened its first processing plant in the USA in Conroe Park North Industrial Park, in the north of Houston, Texas. Based in Mexico, Galdisa markets a range of nuts and other seeds and beans under brands such as Gold Fritz and Golden. According to sources, the plant was officially opened on the 6th July through the firm’s subsidiary Galdisa USA …
Century Pacific, a seafood processor, is setting up a new plant in General Santos City to cater for growing demand for tuna, according to a report in the Philippine Star. The firm, which enjoys a market leading position in canned fish in its domestic market, said the move was in line with its efforts to grow its business by 10 to 15% over the next 10 years. Funding from the project …
Arcor, the Argentinian confectionery giant, is to establish a new factory in Angola in order to further its footprint in African markets. The manufacturer is said to be forming a joint venture with construction firm Webcor in order to build the new facility, which will be the company’s first outside Latin America. The total investment is described as being $45 million, of which Arcor is said to be contributing half. …
Ananda Dairy, an Indian milk processor, is to step up its presence in its domestic market with plans for hundreds of new stores and a new manufacturing plant, according to a report in the Economic Times. The new processing facility is earmarked for the northern state of Uttar Pradesh and is expected to have capacity for 4 – 500,000 litres of milk per day. The plant would join existing facilities Bulandshahr, …
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola, together with local partner Swire, has announced the opening of a new production plant in Yunnan province, China. Described as the largest Coca-Cola production plant south of the Yangtze River in China, the new facility is said to have achieved a gold certification of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). “The investment is another example of the Coca-Cola system’s commitment to investing and growing in China”, Coca-Cola said …
Spanish rice, pasta and sauce manufacturer Ebro Foods has announced plans to build a new factory to manufacture products under the Vegetalia banner, according to a report in Just Food. The new organic food production facility will be Ebro Food’s fourth and is set to be located in Barcelona, with works to start in the autumn of 2019. Ebro Foods acquired the Spanish organic food manufacturer Vegetalia for €15 million …
Scandinavian food giant Orkla has announced that it plans to build a new biscuit factory, which is to be located in the Latvian capital Riga. In a press release, the company said that the decision was part of the group’s strategy of consolidating production in fewer but more efficient plants and investing in new, modern technology and concentrating production in one facility. Commenting on the decision, Ann-Beth Freuchen, executive vice …
The German arm of Swiss FMCG giant Nestle has announced the closure of its Caro hot drinks factory in Ludwigsburg, according to a report in the Stuttgarter Zeitung. Sales of Caro coffee alternatives, which are based on grains such as rye, barley, malt and chicory and have been produced at the Ludwigsburg site for over 150 years, have reportedly been falling as consumers switch instead to coffee and coffee mixes. …
Italian pasta and sauce company Barilla has announced plans to spend €1 billion ($1.18 billion) over the next five years in production, innovation and geographic expansion. The company said that 60% of the newly announced investment would be geared towards boosting competitiveness and sustainability by improving processes and technologies, while the remainder would support innovation and international expansion. Among specific projects, Barilla said it intended to invest in its facility …
Mexican Coca-Cola bottler Arca Continental has announced that it will build a new production and distribution facility in Houston, TX, USA, through its subsidiary Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. In a statement, the company said that the $250 million facility would be the first Coca-Cola production plant built in the US in a decade. Manuel L Barragan Morales, chairman of the board of directors of Arca Continental, said: “This significant investment confirms …
Frozen foods retailer Iceland has opened its first two stores in Norway and is now looking for new sites in the country in which to expand, the company has announced. The UK-based chain, which already has a moderate presence in international markets, opened its first store in Norway at the end of May, located in a 280 sq m unit in Asker. Containing a total of 33 freezer cabinets, the …