Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has signed an agreement with Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) to construct a food manufacturing plant via a 270 million SAR ($72.9 million) investment. The new plant will cover a site of 117,000 sq m in Jeddah and will fulfil local demand, as well as producing goods for export to other markets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). …
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Discount retailer Lidl has announced that the company is investing €70 million ($77 million) to open a regional headquarters in Sardinia that will also host the companys’s 12th logistics centre in Italy. In a press release, Lidl sai the new facility, which is located in Assemini in the Cagliari region, will shorten the distance goods need to travel to supply the retailer’s 23 stores on the island, providing environmental and …
French retailer Carrefour has just teamed up with UAE-based retail firm Apparel Group to open retail stores on the Indian market, according to a Business Standard report. Carrefour has formed the strategic franchise partnership in order to open hypermarkets, supermarkets and gourmet stores across India, with sizes ranging from 8,000 to 30,000 sq ft. Although a nationwide expansion is envisioned, the retailer will enter North India in a first stage, …
German retail giant Aldi has announced an investment of £800 million ($1 billion) to expand its presence in the UK. In a press release, the retailer descrbed the sum as its “largest ever package of annual investment”, and said it plannedto open 23 new stores before the end of the year, including Muswell Hill in London and Mere Green in Birmingham. The company is also planning to refurbish 100 stores, …
Meiji, the Japanese food and pharmaceutical firm, has announced plans to reorganise its production network by building a new plant in Atsugi, Kanagawa and closing three of its existing yoghurt factories. The new plant, covering 17,271 square metres, will be constructed with an investment of ¥40 billion (£279 million). It will produce both plain yoghurt and yoghurt drinks and is projected to generate an annual production value of around ¥35 …
French based dairy major Lactalis has announced plans to invest R$100 million ($17 million) in 2025 to expand operations in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state. In a statement, the company said the investment would be split among its facilities in Teutonia, Tapera, Tres de Maio, Santa Rosa and Ijui. In Santa Rosa, the firm plans to use the investment to expand production of processed cheese, while in Teutonia and …
Dairy firm Saputo Dairy Australia has announced it is closing down the King Island Dairy cheese production facility and retiring the brand in mid-2025. In a statement, Saputo Dairy Australia said the decision had been taken following an intensive ten-month review of all commercial and financial alternatives for the Dairy, including a potential sale to a third party. Commenting on the decision, Leanne Cutts, president of Saputo Dairy Australia said: …
Lantmannen, a Swedish agricultural cooperative and food manufacturer, has announced an investment of 1.2 billion SEK ($116.4 million) in a new facility in Lidkoping for the manufacture of plant-based proteins. The new facility will process 35,000 tonnes of peas and 5,000 tonnes of faba beans (broad beans) into 7,000 tonnes of concentrated plant-based protein, also known as protein isolate, annually. Commenting on the news, Magnus Kagevik, group president and CEO …
Supermarket chain Waitrose, a subsidiary of the John Lewis Partnership, has announced plans to invest £1 billion ($1.31 billion) over the next five years to open 100 convenience stores and refurbish 150 existing outlets. The store upgrades will feature revamped service counters and expanded space for on-demand grocery orders, as well as branded concessions such as Crosstown doughnuts and Sushi Daily. Commenting on the move, Waitrose executive director James Bailey …
Philip Morris International (PMI), the leading tobacco firm, has announced plans to invest $232 million to expand production capacity for Zyn nicotine pouches at its Owensboro facility in Kentucky, creating 450 direct and 410 indirect jobs. This investment will be made by PMI’s Swedish Match affiliates, following a $600 million investment in July to set up another nicotine pouch production facility in Aurora, Colorado. The Aurora facility and Kentucky expansion …
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced an investment of €30 million (£25.4 million) to increase capacity for hot cereal drinks production at its Avanca factory in Portugal. The investment will be used to install advanced machinery to improve operational efficiency and help meet the growing demand for nutritious beverages. The Avanca plant, situated in the north-eastern region of Portugal, is decribed as Nestle’s sole cereal drinks production site …
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling, the Canadian bottler of carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, energy drinks, ice teas and related products, has announced the opening of a new facility in Richmond, British Columbia. According to a report in Canadian Grocer, the $18 million facility contains a sales department, warehouse and distribution centre. Spread over 230 sq ft, the plant is the company’s largest in Canada and its distribution centre will reportedly to …
Conagra Brands, the leading US food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Sweetwood Smoke & Co, the manufacturer of the Fatty brand of smoked meat sticks. Founded in 2010, Sweetwood Smoke & Co makes ready-to-eat meat sticks from pork and beef, smoked with hickory wood. Commenting on the acquisition, Conagra Brands president and chief executive officer Sean Connolly said: “The acquisition of FATTY Smoked Meat Sticks is another step in …
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), the UK-based Coca-Cola bottler. has announced an additional investment of A$105.5 million ($69.63 million) to create a new warmfill line at its Moorabbin plant in Victoria, Australia. In a statement, CCEP said the investment would be used to develop a 4,200 sq m manufacturing hall, install a high-speed 640 bpm Nitro-Warmfill line, and upgrade the existing infrastructure. The investment will support the company in producing Powerade …
Lassonde, a producer of fruit and vegetable drinks, has announced it has completed a $53 million expansion at its facility in Hendersonville (NC). The site expansion includes a new single-serve aseptic production line offering 10oz and 16oz beverages in 6, 12, and 24-pack formats and a 104,000 sq ft distribution centre. Commenting on the expansion, Lassonde Industries president and chief operating officer Vince Timpano said: “The expansion and improvements at …
WK Kellogg, the US breakfast cereal manufacturer that was spun off from Kellogg’s (now Kellanova) last year, has announced plans to modernize its supply chain with a $450 to $500 million investment and the closure of a manufacturing plant in Omaha (NE) in 2026. The company intends to invest in new infrastructure, equipment, technology, and capabilities at its facilities in Battle Creek (MI) and Lancaster (PA), as well as Bellville, …
Les Mousquetaires, the French retail company that operates the Intermarche, Bricomarche and Netto banners, has announced an investment of €100 million ($109 million) to establish 80 new stores in Portugal within the next five years. The focus of the strategy will reportedly be smaller and medium-sized Intermarche stores ranging in size from 1,000 to 2,500 sq mt. The company plans to launch roughly 15 new stores each year, investing between …
Quimica Amparo, a Brazilian producer of household cleaning and hygiene products, has announced it is investing in expand its distribution centre and add production lines at its existing facility Pernambuco. The expansion of the Pernambuco facility, which opened in 2023, is part of a further planned investment of R$220 million ($39.2 million) at the site by 2026, taking total spending on the facility to R$670 million ($119.5 million). Jorge Beira, …
Australian grocery retailer Coles has announced the opening of a new distribution centre in Western Sydney, the company’s second to function using automated technology. In a press release, the company said the new distribution centre was part of an investment of more than $1 billion ($655 million) in technology led innovation. The 187,000 sq mt Kemps Creek site has been created to provide better availability for customers and to create …
Multinational bakery firm Grupo Bimbo has announced plans to close manufacturing plants in Auburn and Olean (NY), and a third in San Antonio (TX), as part of ongoing restructuring efforts. The closure of the two plants in New York will reduce the company’s presence in the state to just two facilities, both in Albany. The latest closures follow announcements earlier this year that facilities in Nebraska, as well as New …
Valeo Foods, the Irish food firm, has announced the acquisition of Appalaches Nature, a Canadian maple syrup business, marking its second acquisition both in North America and in the maple syrup sector. Founded in 2018, Appalaches Nature is a supplier of maple syrup to European, Canadian, and U.S. markets, operating from a 100,000 sq ft facility in Thetford Mines, Quebec. Valeo Foods also acquired Les Industries Bernard & Fils in …
Muller, the German dairy giant, has announced plans to build a 4,500 sq m production facility in Aretsried, Germany for the manufacture of Landliebe yoghurt, specialising in reusable glass jars. The new facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art machinery for filling, sorting, and cleaning the jars, and will increase overall yoghurt production capacity at the site. Commenting on the move, Muller Germany managing director Cornelia Heiser said: “This investment is …
Japanese confectionery firm Morinaga has announced plans to invest $130 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Mebane (NC). Spanning an area of 132,633 sq ft, the new facility will become the company’s second in North America and is projected to create 200 jobs. The new facility is intended to boost production capacity for Hi-Chew products to meet growing demand. The existing North Carolina plant, operational since 2015, manufactures …
Kruger Group, a manufacturer of branded and private label consumer products, has announced the acquisition of Switzerland-based Hermes Sussstoff, a maker of tabletop sweeteners, from pharmaceutical company Klosterfrau. Through the acquisition, Kruger Group will add the Assugrin, Hermesetas and SteviaSweet brands. Assugrin is a popular brand in Switzerland, while Hermesetas leads the Northern European market and has a significant presence in Australia, the UK and Ireland, as well as other …
US food firm Smithfield Foods has announced the closure of a facility in Altoona (IA) that carries out ham boning. In a press release, the firm said it planned to consolidate production volume at other locations to improve the efficiency of its manufacturing operations. The facility’s 314 employees will be provided with transition assistance, including severance, financial incentives and alternative opportunities at the firm. Production will be moved to existing …
Home Market Foods (HMF), a leading US food manufacturer, has announced that it has acquired a former pasta production plant in South Windsor (CT) for an undisclosed sum, with the intention of turning it into a state-of-the-art meat processing facility. HMF said it planned to invest $70 million to upgrade the site and equip it with advanced technology. The project is expected to generate 210 jobs by the end of …
Brazilian beverage producer Ambev has announced an investment in order to increase production capacity for its Corona lager brand in Rio de Janiero state. According to sources, the new production line started operating on the 24th June at Ambev’s plant in Campo Grande. The investment of R$61 million ($10.8 million) will cater to increased demand for Corona, which saw a 70% increase in sales volume in Q1 2024 compared to …
SunOpta, a multi-national food and drinks company, has announced it has completed a $26 million expansion at its Modesto, California facility to increase annual production of oat milk by more than 60%. The company stated that its Modesto oat extraction production line was launched in May, employing proprietary enzymatic processes to break down whole oats into a liquid base to produce oat milk, plant-based yogurt and ice cream. SunOpta offers …
Consumer goods manufacturer Britannia has announced plans to close a factory in Taratala, Kolkata that manufactures biscuits, according to Times Now and Just Food report. Founded in 1947, the Taratala factory is described as Britannia’s second-oldest manufacturing site in India. It occupies 11 acres of leasehold land and supports a workforce of approximately 150. This decision follows the closure of other Britannia manufacturing plants in Chennai and Mumbai. In a …
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has started construction om a new €25 million (US$26.8 million) distillery for its high-end Japanese gin brand Ki No Bi in Kameoka City, according to a FoodBev report. The new facility will be powered by renewables an is expected to increase production capacity for Ki No Bi at least fivefold. Commenting on the move, The Kyoto Distillery managing director Antonio Sanchez Villareal said: “This …
PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), has opened a new 115,000 sq ft distribution facility in Colorado Springs, USA. The new plant will reportedly quadruple the company’s inventory capacity for soft drinks, allowing it to distribute popular brands such as Pepsi, Gatorade, Celsius, and Rockstar to Colorado residents and consumers across the US. The new facility is said to incorporate cutting-edge technologies like solar power for charging delivery fleet pallet jacks, …
US-based consumer goods giant PepsiCo has announced plans to build a new savoury snack plant in Almaty, in southeast Kazakhstan, according to a report in The Times of Central Asia. With an initial investment of $160 million, the plant is expected to be the largest of its kind in Central Asia and to produce products such as Lay’s potato crisps. According to David Manzini, president of PepsiCo in Central Asia, …
Kerry, a leading food and food ingredients company, has announced the opening of a new facility in Charleville, Ireland for the manufacture of Cheestrings cheese snacks. The state-of-the-art facility will increase production capacity by 50% and generate 60 jobs in the local community. Commenting on the news, Kerry Group CEO Edmond Scanlon said: “Cheestrings has been a fantastic success story over the past 30 years and a great example of …
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced plans to close a factory in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania, which it acquired through its 2016 acquisition of local milk processor Covalact. The company stated its aim was to consolidate its investments in its remaining four significant factories in Oiejdea, Sfantu Gheorghe, Campulung Moldovenesc, and Tunari. Production from the Miercurea Ciuc site will be transferred to the other factories to maintain supply and availability. …
Kikkoman, a leading manufacturer of soy sauce and related condiments, has started construction on a new production facility in Jefferson County (WI). The new $560 million factory will be the company’s second in Wisconsin and third in the US, situated close to its existing plant in Walworth. It is intended to be a sustainable next-generation production facility, offering flexibility alongside production efficiency and scalability for multi-production of a variety of …
Saputo, the Canadian dairy giant, has announced plans to close facilities in Lancaster (WI), Big Stone City (SD), Green Bay (WI), and South Gate (CA), as part of a revamp of its cheese manufacturing networl. At the same time the company is expanding operations at the new automated cut-and-wrap facility in Franklin (WI). Commenting on the move, Lino A. Saputo, chair of the board, president and CEO at Saputo, said: …
Leading UK food manufacturer Pilgrim’s Pride has announced plans to close a facility in West London that specialises in producing meat snacks for the UK retail market. The shuttering of the Spurway facility, which is expected to affect up to 270 staff, follows the mooted closure of another Pilgrim’s Pride factory in Southall. Both sites were acquired when Pilgrim’s Pride bought the Consumer Foods’ Meats and Meals business of Kerry …
Leading Brazilian honey producer Baldoni has announced it is investing R$5 million ($923,000) in a plant to manufacture jams and preserves as it looks to diversify beyond its core category. The firm reportedly entered the new segment last September with the launch of jams sweetened with honey instead of sugar. Presently the range is being produced by manufacturing partners, but the company is now said to be keen to bring …
US based household paper firm Kimberly-Clark has announced the closure of its nappy factory in Ikorodu, Lagos, and with it the company’s exit from Nigeria, Trend Type reports. According to sources, the factory is shutting its doors just two years after opening, having been operating at below capacity since 2023. Kimblerly-Clark is said to have struggled to make the plant profitable in the face of the high cost of energy …
Ruiz Foods, a Mexican food firm, has announced plans to close its manufacturing plant in Tulare, California. The affected factory commenced operations in 2004 as an extension of the Dinuba plant, initially planned as a short-term supplementary capacity solution. In a statement, Ruiz Foods said the facility was too small and would need significant capital investment to meet manufacturing requirements and remain a viable part of the company’s network. The …
US meat producer Smithfield Foods has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire a dry sausage facility in Nashville, TN from commodities giant Cargill. The new facility will manufacture goods for Smithfield Foods’ dry sausage brands such us Margherita, Carando and Armour to cater to increased demand, the company said. “This transaction is a testament to our continued focus on growing our packaged meats business by staying ahead …
Yakult, the Japanese probiotic dairy drink manufacturer has announced the opening of its second production facility in the Philippines. Built at a cost of 2 billion PHP ($34 million), and located in El Salvador, Mindanao, the new facility sits on a site of roughly 42,000 sq m, and will produce drinks under the Yakult brand and later also Yakult Light. “Yakult Philippines Plant 2 will respond to an increase in …
Schwan’s, a leading US based food company and CJ Foods subsidiary, has announced it has purchased a 142-acre site in Sioux Falls, SD to accommodate its new facility for the production of Korean-style foods under the Bibigo brand. The new plant is set to manufacture a variety of Asian-inspired dishes, accompaniments, canapes, and starters. The company also announced it would open a regional office in the centre of Sioux Falls to support …
Haribo, the world’s leading manufacturer of licorice and gummy sweets, has announced it is investing €300 million ($326 million ) in a new production plant in Neuss, in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia region. The company said it was planning to acquire 14 hectares of land for the new plant at the Neuss-Holzheim industrial park. This new facility will function alongside the existing Julicher Landstrasse site until 2030, when the latter will …
US based food and beverage manufacturer Campbell Soup Company has announced an “optimisation plan to fuel growth” that includes the closure of a manufacturing plant in Oregon and supply chain investments elsewhere. In a press release, the company said the plan would enable improved return on capital, enhanced effectiveness and efficiency of both its manufacturing and distribution networks. Commenting on the move, Dan Poland, Campbell’s chief supply chain officer said: …
Weaver Popcorn, a leading US popcorn producer, has announced an investment of $22 million to upgrade its manufacturing plant in Van Buren (IN). Founded in 1928, Weaver Holdings is described as the leading independent popcorn producer in the United States, offering popping corn, microwave popcorn, and ready-to-eat popcorn under the Pop Weaver brand. The investment will reportedly facilitate the addition of new food processing technology, innovative packaging lines and new …
Swedish hygiene and health firm Essity has announced that it is investing in a new research and development centre in France’s Alsace region. In a press release, the company said the state-of-the-art centre will focus on tissue products in order to meet evolving demand of branded tissue in both the Consumer and Professional Hygiene markets. Commenting on the decision, Magnus Groth, President and CEO of Essity, said: “Essity’s research and …
Herr Foods, a US based snack manufacturer, has announced an investment of $31 million to add a new manufacturing plant in Jackson and upgrade a facility in Chillicothe (OH). Founded in 1946, Herr Foods has a portfolio of more than 340 snack products, including crisps, cheese curls, pretzels, and popcorn, with a workforce of 1,400. According to the company, it has purchased the Jackson Industrial Rail Site, including a 50,000 …
Potato and frozen food specialist McCain has announced an investment of €350 million ($378 million) to bolster its production facilities in France. The investment is set to increase production in the country from 600,000 tonnes of finished products to roughly 750,000 tonnes. The company’s Harnes site is set to receive the bulk of the funds, but €30 million ($33.3 million) is also earmarked for the Bethune site’s new potato specialities …
Bimbo Canada, a subsidiary of Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo, has announced plans to shutter its manufacturing plant in Levis, Quebec province. The decision comes against a decline in production and strategic efforts to improve efficiency, increase capacity utilization and reduce overall costs, the company said in a statement. Bimbo’s portfolio in Canada includes brands such as Dempster’s, Stonemill, Villaggio, Natural Bakery, POM, Vachon, Little Bites and Takis. Commenting on …
Our Home, a US-based snack company, has announced the acquisition of Sonoma Creamery, a cheese snack maker based in California. Founded in 1931, Sonoma Creamery has a portfolio that includes Cheese Crisps and Cheese O’s, both of which are described as gluten-free and high in protein. As a result of the acquisition, Our Home will add a production facility and warehouse in Sonoma, expanding its network of manufacturing facilities to …
Fraser and Neave, the Singapore-based brewing firm, has announced plans to invest 179.5 million MYR ($37.5 million) to build a dairy plant in Cambodia, with a focus on canned milk production. In a statement, the firm said it intended to lease 32,200 sq m of land, build the facility, and procure machinery for the production of sweetened beverage creamer. The “strategic move” aligns with the organic evolution of the business, …
Barney & Co, the number two almond butter producer in the US, has announced it has invested in a second manufacturing plant in Fresno, California, as part of a plan to diversify its product line, starting with peanut butter. The new manufacturing site claimed to feature cutting-edge equipment and strict quality controls to ensure a consistently smooth texture and product homogeneity. Commenting on the move, Barney & Co CEO Dawn …
Lancaster Colony, a manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products, has announced it is ceasing production of baked goods under its Flatout and Angelic Bakehouse brands, including the closure of facilities in Saline (MI) and Cudahy (WI). The company acquired Angelic Bakehouse in 2016, and Flatout in 2015. In a statement, the firm said the decision was part of its plans to focus toward the continued growth of its retail …
Killer Brownie, a maker of single-serve and assorted brownies, has announced plans to invest up to $1 million to expand its manufacturing plant in Miamisburg, OH. According to sources, the company is planning to add a 10,500 sq ft facility adjacent to its existing 27,000 sq ft plant, adding both office space and an R&D centre. Commenting on the move, Killer Brownie chief operating officer Matt Ross said: “We need …
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, a baker of bread and roll products, has announced plans to invest $123.2 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Chambersburg, Franklin County (PA), generating at least 127 jobs over the next five years. Established in 1955, Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe is known for producing bread, potato bread, swirl potato bread, potato rolls, hoagie rolls, and Potatobred soft cubed stuffing. The expansion will add roughly 295,000 …
Dale Farm, a Northern Ireland dairy cooperative, has announced an investment of £70 million ($87.5 million) to expand its cheddar processing facility in Tyrone. The expansion will involve installing a new high-speed automated cheese slicing line, expanding the warehouse footprint, and investing in the development of new patented products and processes, the company said. It will also boost cheese production by 20,000 tonnes per year. Commenting on the investment, Dale …
Spinneys, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) based retail chain, has announced plans to open its first stores in Saudi Arabia as it seeks to expand its presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Spinneys is an operator of premium grocery retail supermarkets under the Spinneys, Waitrose and Al Fair brands, and presently has stores in Egypt, Qatar, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan and Afghanistan as well as the UAE. The new …
Palermo Villa, a leading US manufacturer of branded and private label frozen pizza, has announced plans to build a 200,000 sq ft production facility in West Milwaukee, WI. Founded in 1964, Palermo Villa has a brand portfolio that includes Palermo’s Pizza, Screamin’ Sicilian, Urban Pie Pizza Co., Surfer Boy, Connie’s Pizza, and Funky Fresh Spring Rolls. Commenting on the move, Palermo chief executive officer Giacomo Fallucca said: “Our priority is …
Nigerian Breweries, Nigeria’s leading beermaker and subsidiary of global brewing giant Heineken, has announced plans to temporarily pause operations at two of its nine breweries and optimise production capacity at the other seven breweries, as part of a Business Recovery Plan. In a statement, the firm said the move, which also includes a Rights Issue, was essential to improve its operational efficiency and financial stability and enable a return of …
Canadian meat supplier Olymel has announced plans to close a plant in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec province that manufactures pork and poultry products. This decision comes against a backdrop of falling production volumes, which has led the plant to operate at only 40% of its operational capacity, the company said in a statement. Olymel, which markets products under brands such as Olymel, Lafleur, Flamingo, La Fernandiere, Pinty’s, Tour Eiffel and F. Menard, …
Daisy Brand, a leading manufacturer of dairy-based products, has announced plans to invest $627 million to build a new processing plant in Boone, IA to meet increased demand. Spanning an area of 750,000 square feet, the facility will be the company’s fourth and is expected to create 255 jobs for the region once fully operational. The company also has manufacturing sites in Garland (TX), Casa Grande (AZ) and Wooster (OH). …
Mission Foods, a subsidiary of bakery firm Gruma, has announced plans to spend M$792 million ($46.3 million) over the next five years to build a new plant in Puebla and expand its existing Huejotzingo plant that makes tortilla, toast and fried food. The company said the investment would meet increasing demand in Mexico’s Central, Bajio, and Southern regions. The plant will have capacity for 70,200 tonnes and create 440 direct …
Cafe Spice, a leading US processor of Indian meals, has opened a new 70,000 sq ft processing plant in Beacon, NY to boost production capacity and improve efficiency. The state-of-the-art plant reportedly features advanced batch cooking kettles and a continuous chilling and stabilization process utilising spiral chillers. Commenting on the news, Cafe Spice CEO and co-founder Sameer Malhotra said: “This is a momentous achievement for Cafe Spice that we’re very …
South African consumer goods firm Tiger Brands has announced the opening of a 300 million ZAR ($15.8 million) peanut butter manufacturing facility in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. The company described the move as one of its largest capital investments for a single project. The new facility aims to modernise operations, providing increased in-house flexibility for faster innovation and new product launches. Black Cat is claimed to be one …
Leading supermarket chain Rewe has announced it has opened Voll Pflanzlich, its first store entirely dedicated to vegan and plant-based products, located in the Friedrichshain district of the German capital Berlin. Claimed to offer over 2,700 products – twice as many as a typical Rewe supermarket, the new 212 sq m concept store lists 300 different brands, including the own label Rewe Bio + vegan, Rewe Bio, Rewe Beste Wahl …
PepsiCo, the US-based food and drinks business, has announced the closure of the Quaker facility it operates in Danville, in the US state of Illinois. The decision is said to follow a recall of granola-based snacks made at the factory due to potential salmonella contamination. “After a detailed review, we determined that meeting our future manufacturing needs would require an extended closure for enhancements and modernisation”, a PepsiCo spokesperson is …
Innohas, a South Korean food maker, has announced the opening of a manufacturing site which is claimed to be the largest fully plant-based food facility anywhere in the world. Sited in Jecheon, South Korea, the new facility will reportedly produce Korean-style plant-based foods under Innohas’s Sunlit Foods brand to cater to increased demand for Korean cuisine. Established in 2001, Innohas operates under a namesake brand in Asia, but the Sunlit …
North American rice and pasta specialist Riviana Foods has announced it has completed the first phase of a $80.6 million investment in a start-of-the-art processing and packaging plant in Memphis, Tennessee. In a press release, the Ebro Foods subsidiary said the first phase of the project upgraded approximately 20,000 sq ft of the facility to double capacity for Minute ready-to-serve rice cups. Commenting on the investment, Riviana Foods president and …
Uncle Matt’s Organic, a producer of organic beverages, has opened a new 75,000 sq ft manufacturing plant in the US state of Texas, to the west of Dallas and Fort Worth. The facility will reportedly take charge of 100% of Uncle Matt’s chilled juice production. Commenting on the move, Uncle Matt’s Organic founder and chief executive officer Matt McLean said: “Having doubled in size since acquiring the brand back in …
True North Seafood, a subsidiary of Canadian seafood specialist Cooke, has announced plans to close a facility located in New Bedford, in the US state of Massachusetts. True North Seafood, which acquired the New Bedford site as part of the 2020 acquisition of Mariner Seafood, said it would shift operations to its sister plant at Wanchese Fish Company in Virginia. According to sources, the decision was taken to optimize capacity …
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced plans to invest 1,266 crore INR ($154 million) to set up a flavour manufacturing facility for beverages in Ujjain, in India’s Madhya Pradesh state. The plant, spanning an area of approximately 22 acres, is expected to enhance PepsiCo’s beverage production capacity and create more employment opportunities, the company said in a statement. The company added it would enable them to manufacture …
Brazilian dairy firm Tirolez has announced the opening of a new manufacturing plant in Santa Catarina, Brazil. According to sources, the company invested R$150 million ($30.1 million) in the manufacturing unit in Caxambu do Sul, with the aim of expanding production capacity and strengthening its product portfolio. The unit will have the capacity to process up to 1.2 million litres of milk per day and increase production of mozzarella to …
FMCG giant Mars has announced a $70 million investment in R&D and food manufacturing at its site in Hackettstown, New Jersey. In a press release, Mars said the upgraded New Jersey site would include a new prototyping kitchen, packaging lab, and collaboration space with the intent of increasing innovation and development to meet consumer preferences. The capabilities in the Innovation Studio will support the production of Mars Wrigley products produced …
Valeo Foods, the diversified food company, has announced plans to close a facility in the UK city of Liverpool that manufactures confectionery products. First acquired by the company in 2018, the factory employs 100 staff and is dedicated to the manufacture of the Taveners brand range of products, which includes traditional sweets such as caramels, mallows, gums and jelly. Valeo Foods UK supply chain director Lee Nicholls is reported as …
Spanish retailer Dia has announced plans to close 343 stores and three warehouses in Brazil as part of a strategic review of its business in the country, according to an ESM report. The closures would affect more than half of the roughly 600 stores Dia operates in the country. In a statement, the company said it planned to concentrate its efforts the Sao Paulo region, where its store count is …
Indian dairy giant Mother Dairy has announced plans to invest 750 crore INR ($90.36 million) to enhance dairy, fruit, and vegetable processing capacity across key locations. In a statement, the company said the investment would be used to establish a dairy plant in Nagpur, Maharashtra, with an investment of around 525 crore INR ($63.25 million), and the development of a new fruit processing plant in Karnataka. Commenting on the move, …
Dollar Tree, the largest discount retailer in the US, has announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores, following a “a store portfolio review”. The retailer said it intended to initially close 600 Family Dollar stores, with a further 370 Family Dollar outlets and 30 Dollar Tree stores also expected to be shuttered over the coming years at the end of their lease term. “During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, …
Japanese brewer Asahi has announced plans to close a brewery in Greenwich, London that produces the Meantime and Dark Star beer ranges, with production transferred to the Fuller’s site in west London. According to reports, the Greenwich site will be retained but converted into a “standalone” consumer retail experience. In 2022, Asahi closed the Dark Star brewery in West Sussex, moving production to the Meantime site in Greenwich. “Asahi UK …
Leading household paper firm Kimberly-Clark has announced an expansion of its operational capability in Australia with the opening of a “state-of-the-art” distribution centre in Ravenhall, Victoria. According to sources, the 23,000 sq m facility is the company’s second largest in Australia and the first of several investments planned to offer faster and more efficient services to customers. The centre will reportedly double the company’s storage capacity and also enable a …
Multinational tobacco and nicotine products manufacturer British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced the opening of a £30 million ($38 million) “state-of-the-art” innovation centre in Southampton, on the UK’s south coast, to accelerate development of smokeless products. In a press release, the firm said it was committed to investing £300 million ($384 million) yearly in the development of new non-combustible products with a view to becoming a “smokeless” business by 2035. …
Tyson Foods, the leading US meat firm, has announced the closure of a pork processing plant in Perry, IA. According to sources, the decision to permanently shutter the facility follows a number of other optimisations to its manufacturing network, including the closure of six chicken plants, in 2023. Reuters reports that the firm had recently been facing slowing demand for a number of its products. “While this decision was not …
Aldi, the German retail giant, has announced it plans to add 800 new stores to its US network by 2028 through a combination of new store openings and store conversions. The retailer is aiming to increase its presence in the Northeast and Midwest, adding nearly 300 stores in both regions by end of 2028. In the West region, it is looking to increase its store count in Southern California and …
Muller, the German dairy giant, has announced the closure of two further factories that it acquired as part of its 2022 deal for the FrieslandCampina portfolio in Germany. The Heilbronn and Schefflenz sites, which manufacture products for the Landliebe brand, will be gradually shut down by summer 2026, impacting around 400 employees. In a statement, Muller blamed cost pressure, investment requirements and the “highly competitive” dairy category for the plant’s …
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced a partnership with Elephant House, a leading Sri Lankan beverage company, to manufacture, market, distribute and sell beverages under its namesake brand in India. In a statement, the company said this association would strengthen RCPL’s expanding beverage range that includes brands such as Campa, Sosyo, and Raskik. Elephant House, which is owned by Ceylon Cold …
Consumer goods major Unilever has announced plans to invest $80 million to expand its facility in Jefferson City, MO for the manufacture of the functional powder mix Liquid IV. Liquid IV was acquired by Unilever in 2020 with the aim of strengthening the company’s presence in the health and wellness category, and is said to be now four times larger than it was in the period near acquisition. The range …
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced an investment of A$32 million ($20.8 million) to upgrade its manufacturing line for powdered drink concentrates in Smithtown, Australia, bringing total investment in the site to A$80 million ($52.7 million) over the last decade. In a statement, the company said the investment would be used to introduce state-of-the-art manufacturing technology to the factory and support increased production capacity. Operating since 1921, the …
Del Monte Foods, a subsidiary of consumer goods major Del Monte Pacific, has announced plans to close a green bean manufacturing plant in Markesan, WI and a tinned sweetcorn and peas plant in Toppenish, WA, according to reports in Just Food and Food Business News. The closures are said to be expected by the end of the company’s fiscal year in April, with around 220 jobs reportedly affected. Commenting on …
Conagra Brands, a leading US food manufacturer, has announced that its subsidiary has entered into an agreement with funds advised by Convergent Finance and Samara Capital to divest its 51.8% ownership stake in Agro Tech Foods, a food company based in Mumbai, India. Agro Tech Foods is a manufacturer of ready-to-cook snacks, ready-to-eat snacks, spreads & dips, breakfast cereals and chocolate confectionery. Commenting on the move, Convergent Finance managing partner …
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), Coca-Cola’s Indian subsidiary, has announced plans to invest 350 crore INR ($42.52 million) to set up two manufacturing lines at its plant in Rajgarh, in India’s Maharashtra state. In a statement, HCCB reportedly revealed the new lines will produce low-cost small sparkling packs (ASSPs) and juice cartons. Commenting on the move, HCCB chief public affairs, communications and sustainability officer Himanshu Priyadarshi said: “This investment is a …
Coca‑Cola HBC, the leading Coca-Cola bottler in Italy, has announced plans to invest €42 million ($45 million) to add two canning lines at its Oricola facility in Abruzzo. According to the company, It is the first time in the plant’s history that it will produce cans, as it has previously focused on recycled plastic products (RPET). The expected investment is set to double the plant’s capacity, with one line specifically …
Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced an investment of R$80 million ($16.2 million) to expand production of Hellmann’s mayonnaise at its factory in Pouso Alegre, in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state. Established in 1974, the Pouso Alegre facility manufactures over 200 SKUs including Hellmann’s mayonnaise and Knorr stock cubes, and has around 800 employees. According to sources, the investment will be used to add a new production line, enabling a “double-digit” …
Bega, the Australian dairy firm, has announced it plans to close its plant in Burnie, Tasmania, traditionally a manufacturing site for the Betta Milk and Pyengana Dairy brands, and transfer production to another factory in Hobart. Bega acquired the Burnie facility last year when it bought Betta Milk and Meander Valley Dairy, as well as a royalty-free license to use the Pyengana Dairy brand, from TasFoods in a A$11 million …
US non-alcoholic drinks giant Coca-Cola has announced plans to invest R$4 billion ($809 million) to strengthen its operations in Brazil in 2024. According to sources, the investment will be used to modernise and expand the company’s manufacturing structure and logistics network, in addition to deepening its relationship with small and medium-sized retailers through an enhanced sales structure. The investment will be spread throughout the entire Coca-Cola System of bottlers and …
Finland-based food company Paulig has announced plans to invest €42 million ($45 million) to construct a new facility in Spain to strengthen its presence in the Tex-Mex and snacking categories in Europe. Founded in 1876, Paulig is described as a family-owned producer of coffee, snacks, plant-based products and spices, with operations in 13 countries. It has production facilities in Sweden, Estonia, UK, Spain and Belgium as well as Finland. Commenting …
Flagship Food Group, a food company majority-owned by CREO Capital Partners which manufactures and distributes a wide portfolio of brands, has announced plans to close the production site for its La Tortilla Factory brand in Santa Rosa, CA. Founded in 1977, La Tortilla Factory is a leading maker of wraps and tortillas, including low-carbohydrate, grain-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, and added-protein products. Flagship reportedly cited both cost considerations and fact it did …
Consumer goods major Nestle has announced the commissioning of a new Purina pet food plant at its existing site in Buk in north-western Hungary. According to the company, the factory, which is the result of a 55 billion HUF ($152.3 million) investment, will add two additional automated production lines, increase capacity by over 50,000 tons a year and create 130 jobs. The new lines, which should be fully operational from …
Brazilian beverage firm Fruki Bebidas has announced the opening of a new plant in Paverama, in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. According to sources, the Paverama plant was the result of a R$178 million ($35.7 million) investment and combines high technology with sustainability. The facility is claimed to have capacity to produce 52,000 PET bottles of 500ml per hour or 30,000 2-litre bottles per hour. The technology …
Danone, the French consumer goods giant, has inaugurated a plant-based beverage facility for its Alpro brand in Villecomtal-sur-Arros, southwestern France. According to the company, it invested millions of euros over two years turning the site into its sole French oat flour to oat juice site for Alpro. Once fully operational, the plant will have capacity to output over 300,000 litres of beverages per day for distribution both domestically and throughout …
Global FMCG giant Nestle has announced plans to close a dairy plant in Nicaragua due to “current global dynamics for efficient and productive operations”. Located in the northern part of Nicaragua, the Matagalpa facility specializes in the production of dairy products under the Prolacsa brand. In a statement, Juan Gabriel Reyes, CEO and president of Nestle Central America, said: “To continue offering our consumers accessible and highest quality products, we …
Lidl, the German retail giant, has announced the opening of a new bottling plant in Derby, UK with capacity to produce 380 million bottles per year. The plant will be known as MEG Derby. MEG is one of Germany’s leading mineral water and soft drinks manufacturers, and the facility will be its first UK venture. The new factory is reportedly intended to simplify Lidl’s transport logistics, improving the company’s carbon …
Italpizza, the Italian frozen pizza firm, has completed the acquisition of a Nestle pizza facility in Caudry, northern France. The company is said to be planning to invest more than €12 million ($13 million) as part of a comprehensive modernization of the facility, which was closed down after an E. coli outbreak in 2022 reportedly led to a sharp decline in sales. Presently operating in over 50 countries, Italpizza is said …
Confectionery giant Lotte Wellfood has announced plans to invest 200 crore INR ($27.37 million) to set up a new line for the production of its chocolate-coated biscuit product Lotte Pepero in the northern Indian state of Haryana. The new facility, benefitting from automated equipment, is designed to meet global export demand, introduce Original and Crunchy Pepero to the Indian market, and establish Lotte Pepero as a premium brand locally. Commenting …
Gruma, the Mexican bakery firm, has announced plans to spend M$1.5 billion ($87.3 million) over the next six to eight years to build a new plant in Hunucma, Yucatan for the manufacture of tortillas, tostadas and packaged snacks. Reportedly intended to address escalating demand in the southeastern region of Mexico, the US and the Caribbean, the plant will integrate local supply chains in Yucatan state for the sourcing of raw materials, packaging …
Lidl, the German retail giant, has announced it will invest €140 million ($152 million) to construct its largest logistics hub to date in Spain. Set for completion by mid-2024 and due to open in 2025, the new warehouse will be built in Martorell, near Barcelona, on a 126,000 square metre plot, complementing the retailer’s existing Catalonia distribution centre in Montcada I Reixac. The project is part of a broader expansion …
Henkel, the Germany-based personal and household care giant, has officially inaugurated a new research & development (R&D) centre in Shanghai, China to serve the Asian market. The facility will draw on insights from 11 markets and aims to facilitate flexible product innovation for brands such as Schwarzkopf and Syoss. Covering an area of more than 2,500 sq m, the hub includes functions such as consumer insights, technology research, product formulation development, packaging design, …
Tyson Foods, the leading US meat firm, has announced the opening of a $355 million facility in Bowling Green, KY to support the expansion of its bacon production capabilities. The 400,000 sq ft factory is expected to manufacture 2 million pounds of Jimmy Dean and Wright Brand bacon products for retail and food service every week. Commenting on the move, Tyson Foods president and CEO Donnie King said: “Our innovative new …
German discount retailer Aldi has announced plans to expand in Spain in 2024 via 50 new store openings and two new distribution centres. According to sources, the retailer plans to inaugurate a new distribution centre in Sagunto in the Valencia region this February. The expansion will be focused mostly in the regions of Valencia, Catalonia and Madrid, where Spain’s three largest cities are located. Commenting on the investment, Aldi managing …
Bimbo, the Mexican bakery giant, has announced plans to close its baking plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico by April. Launched in 1945 in Mexico City, Bimbo is a leading player in the US bakery market, operating 59 plants, employing approximately 20,000 associates and running over 700 sales centers. Its brands include Thomas, Sara Lee, Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Entenmann’s and Stroehmann. In a statement, Bimbo is said to have cited volume …
FMCG giant Danone has announced plans to close its yoghurt factory in Parets del Valls, Spain to enhance “the competitiveness of brands” and bolster “industrial efficiency”. “From this moment on, Danone Spain will work together with the legal representation of the workers to offer the best possible solutions, and minimise the impact on the employees of the plant”, the company said in a statement. The closure will reportedly affect 157 …
UK poultry producer Bernard Matthews has announced plans to close a factory in Great Witchingham, Norfolk that makes cooked meats, with up to 600 jobs potentially affected, according to reports in Food Manufacture and Eastern Daily Press The company has reportedly already ceased production at the plant, having concluded it is no longer commercially viable due to rising costs, despite investment in recent years. It also cited lower consumer demand …
Global FMCG giant Nestle has announced an investment of $100 million to expand its Tri An coffee facility in the southern Vietnamese province of Dong Nai. According to the company, the investment will help to meet growing local and international consumer demand for high-quality coffee. The Nestle Tri An factory exports coffee products from brands such as Nescafe, Nescafe Dolce Gusto and Starbucks to more than 29 countries all over …
Mars, the global confectionery giant, has announced it is establishing a 339,000 sq ft baking facility for the Nature’s Bakery snack bar brand in Salt Lake City (UT) via a $237 million investment. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Nature’s Bakery has reportedly become the US’s eighth best-selling and fastest-growing granola and snack bar brand. Touted as plant-based, dairy-free, nut-free, and Non-GMO Project Verified, Nature’s Bakery products are sold in …
Arla Foods, the Danish dairy cooperative, is making an investment in Finland to boost its manufacturing capacity in the country. The firm has now fully acquired Massby Facility and Service, a property management company that services a dairy in Sipoo, near Helsinki, enabling it to take over production and office premises previously used by Unilever. Arla is also planning to invest €11 million ($12 million) in a new snack production …
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced plans to build $90 million snack facility in Vietnam to supply both the Vietnamese and Cambodian markets. The new 80,000 sq m facility will be built in Dong Van I Expanded Industrial Park in the Ha Nam province and is expected to produce over 23,000 tonnes of goods each year. Commenting on the move, Nguyen Viet Ha, general manager of PepsiCo …
Los Angeles-based bakery firm King’s Hawaiian has announced plans to invest $200 million to build a manufacturing facility in Taylorsville, IN. According to a report in Food Business News, the company has purchased 88 acres and plans a 300,000-square-foot facility to be built in phases, with the first phase creating 125 to 150 jobs. “We are faced with a wonderful problem of capacity limitation”, said Joe Leonardo, senior vice president of …
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the Indian Coca-Cola subsidiary, has announced an investment of 3,000 crore INR ($368 million) to set up a new plant in Rajkot, in India’s Gujarat state, to manufacture juice and aerated beverages. “The investment is expected to create a considerable industrial footprint, fostering substantial economic and social growth in the region”, HCCB said in a statement. “The Government of Gujarat, in turn, has assured comprehensive support …
Haigh’s Chocolates, an Australian confectionery company, has announced an investment of A$130 million ($87 million) to develop a manufacturing facility in Salisbury South, Adelaide. The project, which will span an area of 36,000 sq m, will accommodate 9,000 sq m for production facilities and 6,000 sq m for warehousing. A$36 million ($24 million) from the overall investment will be utilized for the purchase of manufacturing equipment sourced from Europe. Commenting …
Krishna’s Herbal and Ayurveda, a leading manufacturer & supplier of ayurvedic medicines, has announced an investment of 5 crore INR ($600,000) to develop a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Jodhpur, India. The company is said to be best known for juices with natural and ayurvedic ingredients, and its portfolio is said to encompass products for diabetics, as well as aloe vera, amla, and more. The new 6,000 sq m facility will …
Consumer goods major Nestle is planning to spend over $1.2 billion to bolster its capabilities in Brazil between 2023 and 2025, consolidating the country as Nestle’s third most important market globally. In a statement, Nestle said money would be earmarked for the adoption of new technologies and manufacturing facilities, more sustainable practices, and product innovation. Specific investments include coffee, supplements, chocolate and biscuits, with a new KitKat production line planned …
Breakfast cereal maker Post Holdings has announced plans to close a manufacturing facility located in Lancaster, in the US state of Ohio to reduce capacity in its manufacturing network. The Lancaster plant was acquired by Post Holdings in June 2021 as part of the company’s wider acquisition of TreeHouse Foods’ breakfast cereal business. The decision will affect around 200 employees, with production to other the company’s other manufacturing sites. Commenting …
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the Indian Coca-Cola subsidiary, has announced plans to invest 1,387 crore INR ($166 million) to set up a new bottling plant in Ratnagiri, in India’s Maharashtra state, according to a report in the Economic Times. The facility will reportedly be spread across an 88-acre site in the Lote Parshuram Industrial area and draw water for its operations from the Vashishthi river. The plant is set to create 350 …
French retailer Casino Group has announced the opening of a new store in Belgium under the convenience store banner Monoprix, the first one in the country. According to sources, the new store will be located in the centre of Waterloo, where Transversale – the firm’s master franchisee – has already collected a permit from local authorities to open the business. The new store is planned to operate in a 3285 …
Lagoon Seafood, a fresh and frozen seafood company, has completed the construction of its 63,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility in Granby, Quebec. The new production and packaging facility elevates the company’s operations, supporting the production of Blue Tide branded and private-label products. Commenting on the news, Lagoon Seafood business resource manager Michael Cheaib said: “The completion of this project propels us forward in ways we could only dream of a …
Leading Spanish-based snacks company Grupo Apex has announced the acquisition of a frying facility in Aleson, in Spain’s La Rioja region, as it seeks to bolster its manufacturing capability. According to a FoodBev report, the facility had been closed since 2021 but was previously operated by Patatas Lahera. Grupo Apex plans to produce crisps and other savoury snacks in the new plant, which includes a continuous production line, two industrial …
Dabur, a diversified FMCG manufacturer specialised in ayurvedic products, has announced plans to set up a new factory in the south of India within a year, with a view to expanding its portfolio with products tailored to the needs of local consumers. The move reportedly aligns with the company’s overall strategy to enhance manufacturing capacity and diversify production lines, catering to growing demand in the retail sector. Commenting on the …
FMCG giant PepsiCo has announced it is investing 200 million SAR ($53.3million) to upgrade a snacks facility in Saudi Arabia. According to sources, the facility is located in the Eastern city of Dammam and the investment will enable an increase in production capacity to meet growing demand on both local and export markets. On its website, PepsiCo Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) describes itself as major export hub for PepsiCo …
Cargill, the global food and agribusiness firm, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art Cocoa Development Centre in Gresik, Indonesia. In a press release, the company said the facility was the first of its kind in Asia-Pacific and “the most advanced”. The centre is located in the same site of Cargill’s cocoa processing plant and is aimed to boost consumer-driven innovation. Francesca Kleemans, managing director, food solutions Southeast Asia at …
Mondelez International, the global snacking and confectionery giant, has announced a A$13 million ($8.4 million) investment in a state-of-the-art automated packaging line at its Gourmet Food manufacturing facility at Dandenong, Victoria, according to an article in Food & Drink Business. The investment is part of a wider A$25 million ($16.2 million) investment that the company has made since acquiring Gourmet Food in 2021. In a statement, the company said the …
Nissin Foods, an instant noodle manufacturer, has announced an investment of $228 million to develop a third U.S. manufacturing facility in Greenville County, South Carolina. The 640,000 sq ft facility will produce a range of products from the Nissin Foods lineup, including Top Ramen, Cup Noodles, and Hot & Spicy Fire Wok, with the ability for future expansion as required. Commenting on the move, Nissin Foods USA CEO and president …
Good Earth Dairy, an Australia commercial camel milk producer, has secured a government grant to support construction of a fresh and powdered camel milk processing facility in Perth, according to a report in Business News Australia. The A$20 million ($14.2 million) project aims to establishing Australia’s first dairy facility exclusively for camel milk products, generating over 90 new jobs upon full asset utilization. Commenting on the move, Good Earth Dairy …
Hero, the Swiss preserves, snacks, and infant nutrition manufacturer, has announced plans to close its jam-making factory in Lenzburg, Switzerland, where the firm also has its headquarters. The decision was taken by the board after employee proposals submitted during the consultation period did not provide a viable alternative, the company said in a statement. The plant was opened in 2011 but never managed to reach adequate capacity utilization, a situation further …
Ornua, the Irish dairy cooperative, has announced a €40 million ($44 million) development at Kerrygold Park, its butter production facility in Mitchelstown, Ireland. This investment will increase Kerrygold Park’s annual processing capacity to 80,000 tonnes of butter, equivalent to over 1 million packs daily. Commenting on the move, Ornua co-operative chair Aidan O’Driscoll said: “We are […] passionate about growing the brand’s global status further and focused on safeguarding the …
Keurig Dr Pepper, the soft drinks and coffee firm, has announced plans to invest $100 million to expand its coffee roasting facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, generating more than 250 new jobs by 2027. The facility, which was opened two years ago with an initial $380 million investment, is focused on roasting and packaging coffee for K-Cup pods designed for Keurig brewers. Commenting on the move, Keurig Dr Pepper …
Global spirits firm Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has announced plans to invest €35 million ($35.9 million) in a new distillery for its Walsh whiskey business in Dunleckney, Ireland. The new facility will become the home for the premium brand Writers’ Tears and The Irishman, and is expected to reach a production capacity of 4 million litres of pure alcohol annually. Commenting on the investment, ABG CEO Jekaterina Stuge said: “This …
Ruiz Foods, a Mexican food firm, has announced the acquisition of two facilities in Vernon, CA to expand its overall manufacturing space by approximately 150,000 sq ft. Ruiz Foods subsidiary RG1 Holding Co acquired both of the buildings in October 2022. The expansion is intended boost the company’s manufacturing capacity on the US west coast. Commenting on the news, Ruiz Food Products chief operating officer Kimberli Carroll said: “This additional …
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has opened a new €80 million ($78.4 million) factory in the Philippines to increase production of its personal care ranges in the country by 15%. Located in the province of Cavite, the factory will manufacture Sunsilk and Creamsilk haircare products, as well as deodorant ranges from Rexona and Dove. Commenting on the new facility, Unilever Philippines chairman and CEO Benjie Yap said: “Our investment …
PepsiCo, the global snacks giant, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operation in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, north-eastern Brazil, with a new production line, creating over 300 jobs. The new line will boost production capacity by 30% and allow the manufacture of products under the Torcida brand, as well as for the Cheetos, Cebolitos and Fandangos brands. Commenting on the move, PepsiCo Brazil director of operations Marcelo Zanetti said: …
Netherlands-based commodities firm Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and Polish private label coffee manufacturer Instanta have announced the opening of a new plant in Binh Duong province, Vietnam, for the manufacture of freeze-dried coffee. The joint venture facility, which will have an annual production capacity of 5,600 tonnes, was established to meet rising global demand for instant coffee, particularly more premium freeze-dried coffee. The facility’s product offering is tailored to meet the preferences of …
Little Moons, the UK maker of mochi desserts, has announced plans to open a new 50,000 sq ft production facility in Kettering in the first half of 2024, according to reports in The Manufacturer and Grocery Gazete. The move comes after the company reportedly nearly doubled its turnover to £68.5 million into the 18 months to December 2022, thanks to expanding distribution in UK grocery retail and a growing international …
Utz Brands, the US snack maker, has announced plans to rationalise its manufacturing network, including divesting a plant in Bluffton (IN), closing another in Hanover (PA), and listing for sale two further plants in Louisiana and Alabama. The company said the move was intended to streamline its operating structure by consolidating volume into a smaller number of facilities. In addition, Utz Brands said it had signed a built-to-suit agreement for a …
JBS, the Brazilian meat firm, has started construction of what it claims is the first research & development centre in Brazil for cultivated protein. Located in Florianopolis, in the state of Santa Catarina, the new facility is planned to be built in three phases via an estimated investment of $62 million, with the aim of making the production of cell-cultured meat more affordable, efficient, and scalable. The hub will be …
Jeronimo Martins, the Portuguese retail chain, has announced the further expansion of its Ara banner in Colombia, with its network of stores projected to reach 1,300 by the end of 2023, up from fewer than 1,100 the year before. Staff headcount is set to increase to 14,500, with the company also expecting to operate 17 distribution centres by the end of the year. A decade ago, Jeronimo Martins operated just 21 stores …
Beiersdorf, the German health & beauty group, has announced the official opening of its new €300 million manufacturing plant in the German city of Leipzig. Three lines are currently in operation at the factory, with two more set to follow shortly. The plant is expected to produce up to 450 million products each year, in particular deodorants, hair sprays and shaving foams for both the European and export markets. Commenting on the …
Britvic, the UK-based non-alcoholic drinks firm, has announced plans to invest £6 million ($6.84 million) to expand production capacity at its Ballygowan facility in Newcastle West, Ireland, creating 28 new jobs. The investment is intended to expand the site’s production capacity by over 20% to meet increasing demand for Ballygowan mineral water. It will also provide additional bottling capacity for 50 million recycled and recyclable 500ml bottles. Commenting on the …
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced plans to invest 778 crore INR ($105 million) to set up a manufacturing plant for the Lay’s crisp brand in Nalbari, in India’s Assam state. The project, which will span an area of approximately 44.2 acres, is set to become operational in 2025, with expectations of generating more than 500 direct and indirect job opportunities, the company said in a statement. …
Fuchs, the German spices and seasoning specialist, has announced plans to invest in Romania to expand and upgrade its existing manufacturing assets. In a statement, the company said the investment of more than €14 million ($15 million) would go towards the construction of a new production building with state-of-the-art facilities. The move is intended to “accelerate [the company’s] ambitious growth targets in the branded and private label business in the …
7-Eleven, the US convenience store chain, has announced a further expansion of its geographic footprint with the opening of its first store in the Southeast Asian country Laos. Located in the capital Vientiane, the outlet is described as featuring 7-Eleven’s “signature retail environment” and as serving a variety of internationally-popular products and beverages including bean-to-cup coffee and Slurpee and Big Gulp drinks. CP ALL Laos, the master franchisee of 7-Eleven who will operate the …
ITC, the Indian consumer goods giant, has announced plans to invest 1,500 crore INR ($181 million) to set up an integrated food manufacturing and logistics facility and a sustainable packaging manufacturing plant at Sehore in Madhya Pradesh. According to sources, the two projects will span an area of approximately 57 acres. Commenting on the new investment, ITC chairman Sanjiv Puri said: “In line with our commitment to contribute to the …
Indian dairy giant Amul is planning to add 15 new milk processing plants in the 2024 financial year as it seeks to capitalize on the move from own-label to branded products. The company has reportedly lined up an investment of $40-53.33 million for capacity expansion and new initiatives. It currently has installed capacity of 47 million litres per day and expects to expand this by 3-4 million litres per day …
PepsiCo, the global snacks firm, has broken ground on a new snacks plant in Cikarang, Indonesia, according to Reuters and Just Food reports. The investment is said to mark the company’s return to manufacturing operations in Indonesia after ending a joint venture with an Indofood subsidiary in 2021. The venture had produced the brands Lay’s, Cheetos and Doritos for the local market The new facility is described as being part of …
Lieken, the German manufacturer of bread and other baked goods, is scaling back its manufacturing operations with the closure of a production line at its factory in Ludersdorf, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The closure, which will reportedly affect around 80 jobs, is said to be part of a strategic decision to refocus the business on its core categories of sandwich loaves and other sliced bread. According to a report in Lebensmittel Praxis, the …
Wells Enterprises, the US ice cream maker, has announced plans to expand its Dunkirk, New York manufacturing plant, generating more than 200 jobs. The company, which was acquired by Ferrero in December 2022 but continues to operate independently, said the investment was key to boosting production for brands like Blue Bunny, Blue Ribbon Classics, Bomb Pop, and Halo Top. Commenting on the move, Wells Enterprises CEO Liam Killeen said: “The …
Britvic, the UK soft drinks maker, has announced it is adding a sixth bottling line to its Beckton facility in East London via a £22.5 million ($28.6 million) investment. The expansion is designed to help support Britvic’s long-term growth ambitions in Britain, increasing production capacity at the site by nearly 30%, the company said. The new line will produce carbonated soft drinks under brands such as Tango and Pepsi Max, with the first …
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has been given the green light to proceed with the expansion of a facility in Northern Island that acts as a primary manufacturing site for the firm’s Baileys brand of cream liqueur. According to reports in the Irish Times and Food Manufacture, the £26 million ($33 million) expansion of the firm’s Mallusk site in Country Antrim has now been approved by planning authorities, around …
Multinational Dutch brewer Heineken has announced plans to invest R$80 million ($15.75 million) to expand production of Heineken 0.0 at the Araraquara brewer in Sao Paulo, Brazil, according to a report in Industria News. The news comes a few months after the company unveiled an investment of R$1.5 billion ($243 million) to expand its premium beer operations in Brazil’s Northeast region, focusing on the Amstel and Devassa brands. In 2021, …
Beam Suntory and Frucor Suntory have announced the launch of Suntory Oceania, a A$3 billion ($2 billion) partnership to manufacture and distribute premium spirits and alcohol-free drinks in Australia and New Zealand. Suntory Oceania will market 40 leading alcoholic drinks brands including Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Hibiki Whisky, and Canadian Club, with the non-alcoholic drinks portfolio including Orangina, Lucozade, Ribena, BOSS coffee, Iyemon green tea, and Suntory Tennensui water. Commenting …
Wide Open Agriculture (WOA), a regenerative food and agriculture company, has announced plans to open a production facility to manufacture oat milk products in Western Australia. The production facility, backed by a A$5 million ($3.3 million) grant and located near an existing pilot plant, will produce-ready to-drink oat milk using WOA’s lupin-based “Buntine Protein”. WOA said it intended to compete globally with conventional dairy through a combination of high protein …
Vida Veg, a Brazilian producer of plant-based foods, has announced that the company is investing R$10 million ($2 million) to expand an existing plant in Lavras, Minas Gerais state. According to sources, the firm is tripling the size of the factory and looking to increase production capacity five-fold, with the aim of establishing capability for 1,000 tons of manufactured goods per month. The project is said to take into investment …
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced a €25 million ($28 million) investment in a new facility at its St James’s Gate site in Dublin, Ireland to boost production of alcohol-free stout under the Guinness 0.0 brand. The production facility comprises six 500,000-hectolitre vessels with a total capacity of 90 million pints. The two-storey building houses a cold filtration system that removes the alcohol. Commenting on the investment, Diageo Ireland managing …
US food giant Kraft Heinz has announced plans to invest $400 million to build one of the largest automated consumer goods distribution centres in North America. The company stated that the 775,000 sq ft facility in DeKalb (IL) will feature national railway access and a “24/7 automated storage and retrieval system. Commenting on the investment, Kraft Heinz EVP and president of North America Carlos Abrams-Rivera said: “As we continue on …
FMCG major Unilever is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in Colombia with the launch of a new facility for its Fruco and Del Huerto brands. According to a Just Food report, the new plant is sited at the company’s existing production complex in Palmira. Said to be the fourth-largest Unilever production centre in the Latin America region, the Palmira facility employs 1,200 staff and supplies products to a total of 16 countries. “By centralising our operations …
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, is investing $2.6 million to expand production in Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to a Food Business Africa report. In a statement, the firm said the 788 sq m facility was expected to increase milk manufacturing capacity by 16%, allowing it to bolster production of its Dukat and Alpsko Mleko brands. Lactalis’s Bosnia and Herzegovina subsidiary reportedly processes over 45 million litres of milk per year, with half of the …
Procter & Gamble, the US multinational, has announced a 2,000 crore INR ($163.99 million) investment to set up an export hub in India, according to a Times of India report. The new 50,000 sq m facility in Sanand, near Ahmedabad will reportedly use state-of-the-art technology to manufacture digestive wellness products, fully automated in line with Industry 4.0 principles. It will extend P&G’s existing presence in the state of Gujarat, where …
Indian instant coffee maker CCL Products has announced plans to build a new 400 crore INR ($304 million) manufacturing plant in Kuvvakolli, in India’s Andhra Pradesh state, according to an Economic Times report. The facility, which is to be built on a 22-acre site, will include a plant with an annual capacity of 16,000 metric tonnes for the manufacture of spray-dried instant coffee. At a press conference, CCL Products founder …
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), a global leader in retail pharmacy, has announced the closure of 300 Boots stores in the UK and a further 150 Walgreens branches in the US, according to BBC and Financial Times reports. Speaking in a conference call to announce its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2023, the retail group reportedly claimed the move would allow it to “concentrate its team members where …
Multinational tobacco firm British American Tobacco has announced the opening of a new innovation hub in the Italian city of Trieste focusing on “new category” products such as e-cigarettes, novel oral nicotine and heated tobacco. In a press release, BAT said the hub would include laboratories, production offices, technical rooms, 12 production lines for new category products, a digital boutique and innovation lab, and was aligned with its efforts to …
Leading Danish brewer Carlsberg has announced that the company is investing 1.5 billion UAH ($44 million) in its Ukraine operations in 2023. In a press release, the company said the investment would be used to install a new production line to increase capacity for canned products. Oleh Khaidakin, managing director of Carlsberg Ukraine, said: “This line will optimize operations, meet consumer demand for canned products, and increase the manufacture of …
Sofina Foods, a Canada-based supplier of pork and seafood products, has announced plans to close its Young’s plant on Marsden Road in Grimsby, UK. According to a FoodBev report, Sofina Foods had determined the Marsden Road site was no longer viable, and now planned to transfer white fish processing operations to the Humberstone Road site in the town, and smoked operations to an existing site in Fraserburgh, Scotland. “If the …
Monogram Foods, a manufacturer and marketer of packaged value-added foods, has announced it is investing $8 million to expand an existing plant in Martinsville, VA. The company said it intended to use the investment to increase production capacity by 80% to meet rising demand for its ready-to-eat jerky and meat stick snacks. The investment will create 156 new jobs, taking Monogram Foods’ total headcount at the site to around 686. …
Food giant Kellogg has announced plans to invest R$250 million ($40.9 million) to increase production capacity for potato snacks in Brazil. According to an article in Pipeline Valor, the investment will enable Kellogg to double production capacity for the Pringles brand, just five years after it started producing the snacks locally. The brand has reportedly seen sales increase five-fold in the intervening period, meaning existing capacity at the Sao Lourenco …
Italian food producer Barilla has announced that the company is investing €1 billion ($1.09 billion) in a bid to expand both domestically and internationally. According to an article in Corriere Della Sera, the company is intending to allocate half of the total to its Italian business, boosting its competitive position and assisting efforts at internationalization. In addition, Barilla is claimed to be planning a new base in the Netherlands from …
Mars, the leading food multinational, has announced an investment of $112.6 million ($76.3 million) in its pet food facility in Wodonga, in Australia’s Victoria state. According to a report in Inside FMCG, the upgraded 7,800 sq m facility will mostly be dedicated to producing single-serve pouches for the company’s Whiskas, Advance, Optimum and Dine brands, adding a a combined annual capacity of 25 kilotonnes. Commenting on the move, Craig Sargeant, GM at Mars Petcare …
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced an investment of £58 million ($67.3 million) to scale its long-standing facility in the UK city of Leicester. In a statement, the company said the investment would be used to increase production capacity, replace gas-fired ovens with ones runing on renewable electricity, installing compact packaging equipment to decrease plastic usage in snack multipacks, and invest in the development of additional ranges …
German dairy firm Muller has announced plans to close its dairy plant in Cologne, Germany with the reported loss of up to 220 jobs. The company blamed a decision by regulators to require it to divest the Tuffi brand as part of its wider acquisition of FrieslandCampina’s portfolio in Germany. “Conditions imposed by the Bundeskartellamt prevent continued economic operation [of the factory]”, Muller said in a statement. The plant is expected to …
Warsteiner, the leading German brewing company, has announced a €20 million ($21.6 million) investment in its factory in Herford, Rhineland-Palatinate, according to a report in LebensmittelPraxis. The money will predominantly go towards a new bottling line, but funds have also been earmarked for logistics and marketing. The production line, which is expected to be operational in the summer of 2024, will allow the Herford site to expand into new product categories, …
French retailer Auchan has announced the opening of it first store in Algeria, with doors expected to open in Q4 of this year. In a press release, Auchan said the expansion to Algeria, which is the third country that the group has entered in Africa after Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire, has been made possible through a global partnership with the Great Way Group, a major player in the retail sector …
Multinational Dutch brewer Heineken has announced that the company is to invest R$1.5 billion ($243 million) to expand its premium beer operations in Brazil’s Northeast region. According to an article in Exame, the group is planning to allocate the investment to its Igarassu (Pernambuco) and Alagoinhas (Bahia) plants. The investment will enable the Igarassu plant to triple production capacity for the Amstel and Devassa brands, in addition to increasing production …
Dutch convenience retailer Spar has announced its first foray into the Latin American market with the opening of an outlet located in Paraguaian city of Luque. In a statement, Spar said the new store, which opened on 5th May, is operated by Amiria Group, which has been granted a license to operate the brand in the market. Amiria Group already operates a local retail business under the banners Los Jardines and …
FMCG giant Mondelez has announced that the company is planning to invest R$1 billion ($200 million) in Brazil, a 70% increase on the amount invested last year. According to an article in Mercado & Consumo, the investment will be used to develop new products, implement sustainability initiatives, and increase production capacity in the country. In particular, Mondelez plans to expand the company’s facilities in Curitiba, Parana, and Vitoria de Santo …
Brazilian household care firm Ype has announced the opening of a new manufacturing plant and distribution centre located in Itapissuma, Pernambuco state, according to a report in Superhiper. The new plant will be located on a 400,000 sq m site and include a manufacturing area, administrative buildings and a distribution centre. Waldir Beira Junior, executive president of Ype, said: “This inauguration is part of our growth strategy and is an …
FMCG giant Mondelez has announced the opening of its new global research & development (R&D) innovation centre in the US state of New Jersey. The $50 million state-of-the-art facility includes a pilot and scale-up facility for biscuits, crackers and confectionery, focusing on brands including Ritz, Oreo and Sour Patch Kids. “This strategic investment in our new Global Innovation Center will enable us to pilot exciting new snacking breakthroughs and bring …
Uber Eats, the food courier company, is partnering with retailer Coles to establish a grocery delivery service across Australia, according to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald. The new service, which has already launched with 40 stores in Melbourne, is set to cover 500 outlets nationwide, and will reportedly offer groceries delivered on the Uber Eats delivered within the hour. According to reports, couriers will be responsible for both picking …
Global food manufacturer Kerry Group has announced the opening of its Southern Europe Innovation Centre in Barcelona, Spain to create new food and beverage solutions for the Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French markets. In a press release, the company said the new facility would combine an existing office with a customer suite and applications labs, and would work with Kerry’s existing technology centres in Vigo and Granada and global taste …
US craft brewer New Belgium Brewing has announced that the company has reached an agreement to purchase a manufacturing brewery in Daleville (VA) that is currently owned by Constellation Brands. In a press release, New Belgium Brewing claimed additional product capacity was needed to meet growing demand for its craft beer, which includes America’s number one IPA brand Voodoo Ranger. The agreement guarantees the employment of all plant employees, the company …
FMCG giant Mars has announced plans to discontinue its rice brands Uncle Ben’s and Raris in Brazil, with products being gradually withdrawn from sale over the course of the year, according to an article in Giro News. The two brands offer a range of rice products in pouches, including both white and wholegrain options. The decision will not affect the company’s employees as the plants currently used to produce rice …
Carrefour, the leading French supermarket chain, is planning to open up to 18 local stores under the Potager City banner by the end of the autumn, according to a report in LSA. An addition to the firm’s Carrefour Proximite portfolio of convenience stores, Potager City aims to cater to the essential food needs of city-dwellers with a range of high-quality fresh produce, and is in addition to to the range of fruit …
Farmer-owned dairy co-operative Tillamook has announced plans to open a new ice cream manufacturing facility in Decatur (IL), in 2024. Tillamook currently operates two facilities in Oregon, mainly dedicated to the production of cheese. The new facility will be the first to focus exclusively on ice cream manufacture. Mike Bever, executive vice president of operations at Tillamook, said: “Consumer demand for Tillamook Ice Cream has grown exponentially over the past …
French frozen food retailer Picard has announced plans to open 20 new franchise stores in 2023, incorporating the “Bienvenue en cuisine” (“Welcome to the kitchen”) concept unveiled by the retailer at the end of 2022. Picard’s “Bienvenue en cuisine” format is described as featuring a new reception and “entertainment island”, focusing not only on frozen products, but also other bulk products and kitchen accessories, and more diverse product lines encompassing …
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 …
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 …
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: …