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Portuguese retailer Jeronimo Martins has received approval from Colombia’s antitrust authority to acquire 75 Colsubsidio supermarkets to boost its presence in Colombia …
April 16, 2025
Muller, the UK’s largest milk supplier and distributor, has announced it has agreed to acquire kefir brand Biotiful Gut Health, as it …
April 15, 2025
US breakfast cereal maker Post Holdings has announced the closure of two if its Post Consumer Brands cereal manufacturing facilities in Cobourg, Canada and …
April 15, 2025
International dairy company Arla has announced its intention to merge with DMK Group, Germany’s largest dairy cooperative . The merger will create …
April 14, 2025
The 2025 UK Food & Drink Shows (Food & Drink Expo), held from 7th to 9th April at Birmingham’s NEC, once again …
USA based snack and confectionery group Mondelez, has announced an investment of 65 million CHF ($80 million) to upgrade its Toblerone chocolate facility …
April 14, 2025
Egg producer and distributor Cal-Maine Foods has signed an agreement to acquire breakfast food manufacturer Echo Lake Foods for approximately $258 million. …
The Indian arm of Swiss consumer goods giant Nestle has announced that it has laid the foundation stone for a new factory …
April 11, 2025
Italian egg producer Eurovo has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in UK-based liquid egg white brand Two Chicks for an …
April 10, 2025
Dairy giant Danone has announced that the company will be closing its dairy plant in Ochsenfurt, Germany, by Q4 2026. According to …
Alcoholic drinks giant Diageo has announced that the company has entered a strategic joint venture with investment and advisory firm Main Street …
April 9, 2025
Leading food multinational Mars Wrigley has announced an investment of A$6.5 million ($4.2 million) to increase production capacity for gums and mints at its …
April 9, 2025
The Hershey Company, the US confectionery and snacks firm, has announced that has entered into an agreement to acquire LesserEvil, a maker …
Anheuser-Busch, US subsidiary of world-leading brewer AB InBev, has announced the closure of production at its craft brewery in the US state …
Castillo Hermanos, a diversified multinational business group, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with private equity firm Brynwood …
Lactalis, the French-based dairy giant, has announced plans to invest a further €46.2 million ($50 million) to increase cheese and butter production …
April 7, 2025
Marquez Brothers, a leading Hispanic food producer, has announced that it reached an agreement to acquire Hato Potero Farms, the owner of …
April 4, 2025
Bonduelle, the French vegetable processor, has announced the sale of its packaged salad business in Germany to Taylor Farms, effective 31st March …
Chobani, the Greek yoghurt specialist, has announced plans to invest $500 million to expand its plant in the city of Twin Falls (ID). …
April 3, 2025
Dollar Tree, the largest discount retailer in the US, has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Family Dollar …
April 2, 2025
Walmart, the US supermarket giant, has announced an investment of over $6 billion in its Mexico operations for 2025. As part of this …
April 2, 2025
Nestle, the global consumer goods giant, has announced plans to close two plants in Germany as it looks to restructure its operations …
April 1, 2025
Global Eggs, a Luxembourg-based egg conglomerate, has reached an agreement to acquire US egg producer Hillandale Farms for $1.1 billion, according to a Reuters …
April 1, 2025
Conagra Brands, the leading US food manufacturer, has announced plans to close its pie filling plant in Fennville (MI), with the potential …
Bunge, the leading agri-commodities business, has entered into an agreement to sell its European margarines and spreads business to Vandemoortele, a leading …
March 31, 2025
The January-March 2025 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Mohammed Alrahji, Rio Food Industries Factory o Insight by Gama Compass: Botanicals …
Isigny Sainte Mere, a French dairy cooperative manufacturing products such as cream, butter, cheese and infant formula, has announced that it has …
French based dairy major Lactalis has announced plans to invest R$313 million ($55 million) to expand operations in Brazil’s Parana state. In …
March 27, 2025
Brazillian-based biscuit firm Bauducco Foods has announced that the company has broken ground on a new production and distribution facility in the US …
Nestle, the food and drink multinational, and South Korean food group Lotte Wellfood have agreed to end their Lotte-Nestle Korea joint venture …
March 26, 2025
Cereal Partners UK (CPUK), the Nestle and General Mills breakfast cereals joint venture, has announced plans to close its factory in Bromborough, UK …
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced that it has received a binding offer from plant-based company Vivera to acquire De …
Meiji, the diversified Japanese food business, has announced the launch of Meiji W Skin Care Yogurt, a new dairy yoghurt that has …
Belgian biscuit and cake manufacturer Lotus Bakeries has announced a licensing agreement with ice cream specialist Froneri to accelerate the growth of …
French retailer Carrefour has announced the opening of 45 stores in Paris metro stations under the new banner Carrefour Proximite. According to sources, …
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are your …
March 24, 2025
FMCG giant PepsiCo has announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, …
March 21, 2025
French-based brioche specialist Sicard has announced the sale of a factory in Saint-Jean-de-Beugne to bakery peer La Boulangere & Co. According to …
March 21, 2025
Gama spoke to Giovanna Flor, Chief Executive Officer, Bauer. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. …
March 21, 2025
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. Offering its 30,000 visitors the opportunity to “immerse themselves in food …
Australian importer and manufacturer Entyce Food Ingredients has announced the acquisition of Naked Rivals, an Australian startup that produces “innovative and sustainable” …
Gama spoke to Charlotte Tickle, Production Director at Global Insight Conferences, ahead of the latest edition of Food & Drink Trends & Innovations. …
Multinational FMCG firm Unilever has announced that the company is expanding its deodorant plant in Aguai, in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, via …
Gama spoke to Hannah Tovey, Head of London Wine Fair, ahead of the latest edition of the wine and spirits showcase. What …
March 18, 2025
SLMG Beverages, a subsidiary of Ladhani Group and the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola in India, has announced plans to invest INR …
Gama spoke to Mohammed Alrajhi, General Manager, Rio Food Industries Factory. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of …
March 17, 2025
Yeo Valley, a leading UK dairy firm, has announced plans to acquire New Zealand-based Epicurean Dairy and its brand The Collective to …
March 17, 2025
Gama spoke to Federico Bricolo, President of Veronafiere, ahead of the latest edition of Vinitaly. What are your expectations for this year’s …
March 14, 2025
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. March 2025 welcomed a fresh-faced entrant to the UK tradeshow scene, …
The Compleat Food Group, a diversified UK food business, has announced the acquisition of The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co, a leading supplier …
Swiss retailer Coop has announced the launch of Nice to Save Food, a new brand lineup featuring products made from food “byproducts”. Flagship …
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), the global pharmacy chain, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by …
Nestle, the consumer goods giant, has announced it is investing €15 million ($16 million) at a plant in Girona, Spain to begin …
The Spanish division of Kraft Heinz, a producer of cooking and table sauces, has announced the completion of a €70 million upgrade to …
March 10, 2025
Core Home, a manufacturer of housewares and lifestyle products, has announced the acquisition of Bubluv, an Asian boba tea brand, to mark …
Colavita, a leader in premium Italian specialty foods, has announced the acquisition of Vitelli Foods, the owner of the Luigi Vitelli brand …
Leading investment firm KKR has announced the sale of Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu to retail firm Trial Holding for ¥380 billion ($2.54 …
Denmark’s largest retailer Salling Group has acquired Rimi Baltic, a retail chain active in the Baltic States, from Swedish grocery retailer ICA …
March 7, 2025
India-based food firm Adani Wilmar has announced the acquisition of sauces and pickle maker GD Foods to expand its category footprint. Founded in …
Denmark-based meat processor Danish Crown has announced the closure of its operations in Pinghu, near Shanghai in China. Danish Crown opened the …
Gama spoke to Julien Bonvallet, Group Brand Director, Informa Markets, ahead of the latest edition of Vitafoods Europe. Vitafoods has a new …
March 6, 2025
The North American division of global snack firm Pladis has announced plans to close a facility in Mohnton (PA) as part of …
March 6, 2025
Boasting “30 editions of F&B legacy”, Gulfood’s latest outing was a further opportunity for food and drinks industry professionals from the United …
The West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd (WAMUL), trading as Purabi Dairy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the …
March 5, 2025
MNG Brands, a manufacturer of drinks, supplements and skincare products and subsidiary of MNG 2005 Inc, has announced it has acquired WellBeing …
March 4, 2025
Scan Sverige, a subsidiary of agrifood cooperative Lantmannen, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Lindvalls Chark, a company specialising …
Tom Parker Creamery, the UK dairy company, has announced the launch of a “category first” Bedtime Milk infused with natural botanicals to …
March 3, 2025
Polish retailer Biedronka has announced it is opening its first ever store in Slovakia this month, supported by a new distribution centre in Voderady. The …
Coca-Cola, the soft drinks multinational, is making its first foray into prebiotic sodas with the launch of Simply Pop, a new brand …
February 28, 2025
Dairy firm Arla has announced plans to invest £90 million ($113 million) at its Lockerbie site in Scotland and consequently close another plant in …
February 28, 2025
PepsiCo, the US-based food and drink business, has announced plans to close its PopCorners manufacturing plant in Liberty (NY), according to a …
February 27, 2025
Italian tea company Everton, owned by Clessidra Private Equity, has acquired the US-based firm Eastern Tea, known for producing tea under the …
February 27, 2025
Gama spoke to Jake Nixon, Director of Portfolio, QBE, ahead of the latest edition of TABEXPO. What are your expectations for …
February 27, 2025
Celsius Holdings, the global drinks firm, has announced it has finalised a definitive agreement to acquire functional brand Alani Nu for $1.8 …
February 26, 2025
FMCG giant Colgate-Palmolive has announced it has acquired Care TopCo, the owner of the Prime100 pet food brand, from private equity fund …
Plant-based private equity firm Ahimsa has acquired Blackbird Foods, a manufacturer of frozen vegan pizzas and wings, seitan and dairy-free cheese, according …
February 25, 2025
Suntory Spirits, the alcoholic unit of Suntory Group, has announced an investment of ¥6.5 billion yen ($42.8 million) in its production facility …
February 25, 2025
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced the acquisition of Uruguay-based dairy company Granja Pocha, according to Just Food and Todo Lecheria …
February 24, 2025
The Indian arm of global beer giant Carlsberg has announced plans to invest 350 crore ($42 million) in its Mysuru brewery in …
February 24, 2025
Valeo Foods, the Irish food company, has announced that it is acquiring the plant protein business of Finnish food business Raisio. The …
Lidl, the German retail giant, has announced that it will invest €600 million ($625 million) to open 35 new stores and a …
February 21, 2025
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has announced it has acquired Inverroche, a “luxury” gin brand hailing from South Africa, with distribution in …
February 20, 2025
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced the acquisition of personal care brand Velvette. …
February 20, 2025
Reina Group, the Spanish retail and foodservice conglomerate has announced the acquisition of sandwich-maker Vital Healthy Food for an undisclosed sum. Founded …
February 19, 2025
Bajaj Consumer Care, a leading Indian hair care manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Vishal Personal Care, which operates under the Banjara’s …
February 19, 2025
Ferrero, the global confectionery has launched Tic Tac Two, a twist on the brand’s traditional hard sweets and mints that feature dual flavour …
February 18, 2025
Aldi, the German retail giant, has announced the sale of 170 Winn-Dixie And Harveys supermarket stores in the US to C&S Wholesale …
February 18, 2025
Meatly, a UK-based cultivated meat company, has announced what it claims is the world’s first launch of cultivated pet food in collaboration …
February 18, 2025
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 18th February 2025: In this month’s Innovation Insight, our attention turns to the sports drinks …
Henkel, the Germany-based personal and household care giant, has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Retailer Brands business …
Brazilian wine cooperative Vinicola Aurora has announced that the company is investing R$25 million in 2025 ($4.3 million) to modernise its production …
February 14, 2025
Swedish confectionery firm Cloetta has announced it has shelved plans to build a new manufacturing plant in the Netherlands, citing “increased risk …
February 14, 2025
Jay&Joy, a French company specialising in plant-based cheese alternatives, has announced it has acquired its peer Les Nouveaux Affineurs, as well as securing …
February 13, 2025
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (Coca-Cola HBC), the Switzerland-based soft drinks bottler, has announced the opening of a new production line at its existing 82,000 …
February 13, 2025
Supermarket chain Walmart has just announced the investment of C$6.5 billion ($4.5 million) over the next five years to boost growth in …
February 13, 2025
Gama spoke to Enrico Zannini, General Manager, BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, ahead of the latest edition of the beauty tradeshow. What are your …
February 12, 2025
GCMMF, India’s biggest dairy cooperative, has announced plans to build the world’s largest curd manufacturing plant in Kolkata with an investment of …
February 12, 2025
ITC, the Indian conglomerate, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Prasuma, a leading player in frozen, chilled …
February 11, 2025
Migros, the leading Swiss retailer, has announced plans to sell its meat alternative brand SoFine to The New Originals Company, a leading …
US food and beverages manufacturer JM Smucker has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Cloverhill and Big …
February 10, 2025
Molson Coors, the US brewer, has announced it has secured exclusive rights to produce, market, sell, and distribute the Fever-Tree brand of tonics, …
February 10, 2025
UK-based bakery business Dean’s of Huntly has announced the acquisition of shortbread specialist Duncan’s of Deeside for an undisclosed sum, according to …
February 7, 2025
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced plans to close its ice cream facility in Bulgaria and move part of the production …
Alcoholic drinks giants Diageo has announced plans to open a new 360,000 sq ft manufacturing and warehousing facility in Montgomery, in the US …
February 6, 2025
Cargill, the global food and agribusiness firm, has announced the closure of its turkey processing plant in Springdale (AR), effective as of …
February 6, 2025
Diageo, the UK-based spirits farm, has announced it has sold its 80.4% shareholding in beermaker Guinness Ghana Breweries plc to French wine …
India-based food firm Adani Wilmar has started operations at its new food processing plant in Gohana, Haryana, with an initial shipment of …
February 5, 2025
South African consumer goods firm Tiger Brands has announced plans to sell its minority stake in Empresas Carozzi, a Chilean food and drinks …
February 4, 2025
SNCF Gares & Connexions, the French train station operator, has selected retail giant Carrefour and travel retail group Lagardere to open 150 …
February 4, 2025
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced plans to build a Quaker Oats production facility in China in collaboration with …
February 3, 2025
Global meat firm JBS has announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in egg specialist Mantiqueira, entering a new product category in …
February 3, 2025
Discount retailer Lidl has announced the opening of a new logistics hub in Ablis, southwest Paris, which is claimed to be the …
January 31, 2025
UK plant-based drink company Rebel Kitchen has announced the launch of what it claims to be the world’s first health shot made …
January 31, 2025
Confectionery firm Ferrero has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire protein snack company Power Crunch from Bio-Nutritional Research …
January 31, 2025
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 31st January 2025: Functional botanical ingredients such as flowers, berries and plant roots continue to blossom in the food …
January 30, 2025
Bramble Foods Group, a supplier of branded ambient foods, has announced the acquisition of Whitakers Chocolates, a confectionery firm based in the …
Diageo, the UK alcoholic beverages multinational, has announced it has finalized the sale of the rum brand Cacique to Bardinet, a major Spanish …
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced an investment of A$30 million ($18.9 million) in digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) at …
January 29, 2025
Hatsun Agro (HAP), a dairy products manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Indian peer Milk Mantra for 233 crore INR ($27.5 million). …
January 28, 2025
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), the Indian arm of Anglo-Dutch multinational Unilever, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 90.5% stake in …
January 28, 2025
German discount retailer Aldi has announced plans to open 40 new stores in Spain in 2025 as part of ongoing expansion plans. According …
January 27, 2025
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced the acquisition of SIL Foods, a packaged …
January 27, 2025
Beverage firm Coca-Cola FEMSA has announced the opening of a new distribution centre in Bauru, in Brazil’s Sao Paulo stated. According to …
January 24, 2025
VE Partners, a Dutch private equity firm, has reached an agreement to acquire all shares of Inproba, the Netherlands-based oriental sauces and …
January 24, 2025
Carrefour, the leading French supermarket chain, has ended operations in the Middle East state Oman after three decades operating in the country. …
January 23, 2025
Dr. Oetker, the Germany-based food multinational. has reportedly announced the closure of its sole manufacturing facility in the Czech Republic. In a …
January 23, 2025
Saputo UK, a division of Canadian dairy company Saputo, has announced the closure of its Kirkby Malzeard creamery in North Yorkshire with …
January 22, 2025
Edita, described as a leader in the Egyptian snack food market, has agreed to acquire a 49% staked in Tuama Jabur Abbas, a …
January 22, 2025
Wagh Bakri Tea, an Indian tea company, has announced plans to invest 100 crore INR ($12 million) in a new facility in …
January 21, 2025
The US subsidiary of Japan-based food major Calbee has announced the opening of a new R&D innovation centre in Madera (CA). “Planned to …
Allana Consumer Products Limited (ACPL) has announced an investment of 300 crore INR ($36 million) to set up facilities for the manufacture …
January 20, 2025
The Nutriment Company (TNC), a Swedish natural pet food firm, has announced the acquisition of The Dog’s Butcher, a UK-based raw dog …
January 20, 2025
Dairy group Piracanjuba has announced the investment of R$ 499 million ($81 million) in two factories in a dairy complex in Sao …
Varun Beverages, the PepsiCo bottler, has announced the investment of $48.2 million in its South African subsidiary BevCo. Varun Beverages finalised the …
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced plans to sell its Knorr pasta sauce brands Tomato al Gusto and Speciale al …
January 16, 2025
Safety Shot, a wellness and dietary supplement company, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Yerbae Brands, a …
January 16, 2025
BioSteel, a Canadian sports drink and nutrition firm, has announced the opening of its first dedicated manufacturing facility, located in Windsor, Ontario. Founded in …
January 15, 2025
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced the launch of Max Pro, a line of frozen pizza in the USA under …
Sensei, a global leader in autonomous retail technology, has announced the introduction of “the world’s largest autonomous supermarket”, in partnership with Portugal’s …
January 14, 2025
Midas Foods, a sauces and seasonings maker, has announced the acquisition of JM Exotic Foods, a leader in spices, seasonings, and specialty …
January 14, 2025
Nestle, the leading FMCG multinational, has announced it is increasing its portfolio in the US with the launch of a “liquid espresso …
January 13, 2025
Flower Foods, a US producer and marketer of packed bakery food, has announced the acquisition of Simple Mills, a bakery and snacks …
January 13, 2025
TreeHouse Foods, a leading manufacturer and distributor of private-label foods and beverages, has announced it has completed its acquisition of Harris Tea for …
January 10, 2025
Wellful, a supplements and weight-management business and a Kainos Capital portfolio company, has announced the acquisition of supplements firm Ancient Nutrition from …
Woolworths, the Australian supermarket chain, has filed for clearance with New Zealand’s Commerce Commission to acquire Beak & Johnston subsidiaries Beak & Johnston …
January 9, 2025
Mayfair, a UK investment company, has acquired Irish bakery brands Pat the Baker and Irish Pride, according to a report in Just Food. …
Honest to Goodness, an Australian health food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of the Pimp My Salad and Pimp My Snack snacking brands from …
January 8, 2025
Premium Brands, the speciality food business, has acquired meat companies NSP Quality Meats, Casa Di Bertacchi, and Italia Salami for a combined value …
January 6, 2025
Dutch retail conglomerate Ahold Delhaize has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Romanian supermarket Profi Rom Food (Profi) from private equity fund MidEuropa …
Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL). a holding company of the Adani conglomerate, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell …
January 3, 2025
Co-operative, the UK retail group, has announced plans to open 75 new stores in 2025 to expand its footprint in convenience retail. …
January 2, 2025
US natural and organic products company Hain Celestial has announced the opening of an Innovation Experience Center (IEC) in Hoboken, New Jersey in …
January 2, 2025
Ziyad Brothers, a provider of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean products and a portfolio company of Peak Rock Capital, has acquired Indo-European Foods (IEF), a …
December 31, 2024
The October-December 2024 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Simón Fusté, Sigmna o Insight by Gama Compass: Dairy turning away from …
December 27, 2024
Gama spoke to Tricia McNeilly, Founder, ötzibrew. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. What does …
December 23, 2024
Gama spoke to Leana Salamah, SVP Marketing & Communications, Specialty Food Association, ahead of the latest edition of the Winter Fancy Food Show. …
December 20, 2024
Coca-Cola, the soft drinks multinational, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Billson’s, an Australia-based brand of flavoured alcohol beverages (FABs). …
December 20, 2024
Gama spoke to Mark Napier, VP – Portfolio Growth Food & Hospitality, ahead of the latest edition of Gulfood. What are your expectations …
December 19, 2024
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced that it has received a binding offer from Dutch food company Zwanenberg Food Group …
December 19, 2024
Finland-based food company Paulig has announced that it is acquiring Asian foods brand Conimex from consumer goods giant Unilever to strengthen its …
December 19, 2024
Gama spoke to Federico Dellafiore, event manager, ahead of the latest edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event. What are your expectations …
December 18, 2024
Gama spoke to Marina Calheiros, Event Coordinator, ahead of the latest edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What are your expectations for Lisbon …
December 18, 2024
Oatly, the Swedish firm behind the namesake dairy-alternative milk, has announced the closure of a production facility in Singapore as it seeks …
December 18, 2024
Dutch dairy multinational FrieslandCampina and Belgian dairy cooperative Milcobel have announced their intention to merge with the aim of creating a leading …
December 17, 2024
Paine Schwartz Partners, a private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Promix, a nutrition and supplements business, Founded in 2014, Promix …
December 17, 2024
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 17th December 2024: For our latest Innovation Insight, we return to the omnipresent trend for …
December 17, 2024
Goyal Salt, a leader in natural salt production, has announced plans to invest 80 crore INR ($9.6 million) to set up a …
Belgian cheese businesses Vache Bleue and Flanders Food Production (FFP) have announced they are to merge to form European Dairy Company, a …
December 16, 2024
Furlani Foods, a leading US producer of garlic breads, has announced the acquisition of its domestic peer Cole’s Quality Foods. Founded in …
December 16, 2024
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director, ahead of the latest edition of ISM. What are your expectations for ISM 2025? We’re incredibly …
December 12, 2024
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced the sale of its New Zealand based Egmont Honey brand to Huatai International, a …
December 11, 2024
Monoprix, the French retailer owned by the Casino Group, has announced a partnership with convenience retailer TMT to enter the Egyptian market …
December 11, 2024
Surya Foods, the leading UK world foods importer and supplier, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Karma Bites, a …
December 10, 2024
Dagrofa Group, the parent company of Spar Denmark, has announced its Gro ’27 strategy, a three-year growth plan that includes a 1.3 …
December 10, 2024
Gama spoke to Simón Fusté, European Snacking Director, Sigma. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. How is …
December 10, 2024
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the Indian Coca-Cola subsidiary, has announced it has inaugurated a factory in Siddipet, in India’s Telangana state. The …
December 9, 2024
Tyson Foods, the leading US meat firm, has announced the closure of a beef and pork facility in Emporia (KS) with the …
December 9, 2024
SHS Group, the diversified consumer goods supplier, has announced the acquisition of Shandy Shack, a brand of “mid-strength” abv beer that specialises …
Leading alcoholic drinks company Constellation Brands has announced it has agreed to sell its Svedka vodka brand to peer Sazerac, with the …
December 6, 2024
Supreme plc, the diversified consumer goods supplier, has announced the acquisition of the Typhoo tea brand from administration in a £10.2 million …
December 5, 2024
Toms, the Danish confectionery group, has announced a nine-figure investment plan to consolidate chocolate production in Nowa Sol, Poland, and licorice and …
French based dairy major Lactalis has announced plans to invest R$250 million ($41.7 million) to expand operations in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state. …
Unilever, the leading FMCG firm, has announced it has completed a £40 million ($51 million), five-year investment at its food factory in …
December 4, 2024
Heineken, the leader global brewer, has agree a joint venture with consultancy firms Sirocco and Mercantile International to manufacture beer in the …
December 3, 2024
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced the company has invested 746 million ZAR ($41 million) to add a new state-of-the-art …
December 3, 2024
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 3rd December 2024: Low fat claims and formulations have been declining in new dairy products over recent years, the …
December 3, 2024
Prime Drink Group, a Canadian company that markets beer and spirits brands, has announced it has signed a letter of intent to …
December 2, 2024
Tesco, the UK’s leading supermarket retailer, has announced plans to expand its convenience store footprint with the opening of 150 new Tesco …
December 2, 2024
JBS, the global meat company, has announced plans to invest $2.5 billion in Nigeria over the next five years to built one pork, …
November 29, 2024
CJ CheilJedDang (CJCJ), the leading South Korean food firm, has announced plans to build a new food manufacturing facility in Europe via …
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), the UK-based Coca-Cola bottler, has announced an investment of £42.3 million ($53.1 million) in its facility in Wakefield, …
November 28, 2024
South African consumer goods firm Tiger Brands has announced the sale of its Baby Wellbeing business in a deal valued at 605 …
US food giant General Mills has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the Tiki Pets and Cloud Star food …
November 27, 2024
FMCG giant PepsiCo has reached an agreement to acquire the remaining 50% of Safra and Obela and take full ownership of both …
November 27, 2024
Food manufacturer Lancaster Colony has announced the acquisition of a sauce and dressing production facility in Atlanta from Winland Foods for an …
November 26, 2024
Electrolit, the Mexican sports drink firm, has announced plans to build a new $400 million manufacturing facility in the US state of …
November 26, 2024
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announce plans to spin-off its water and premium beverages business from 1st January 2025. “As …
November 25, 2024
Organic cocoa and guarana specialist Koawach has announced the launch of an energy drink which is claimed to be the world’s first …
November 25, 2024
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced an investment of $150 million to expand its frozen food facility in Gaffney, South …
November 22, 2024
Lolli & Pops, a portfolio company of private equity firm TerraMar Capital, has announced the acquisition of US-based confectionery producer Hammond’s Candies …
November 22, 2024
Arnott’s, the Australian biscuit and cracker firm, has announced the acquisition of New Zealand food brands Mother Earth, Flemings, and VP Brands …
November 21, 2024
SuperYou, a protein food and supplements brand, has announced the launch of what it claims is India’s first protein wafer bar. The …
November 21, 2024
Samworth Brothers, a leading UK supplier of chilled and ambient foods, is seeking a buyer for its Soreen cakes business, according to reports …
November 20, 2024
Agro Tech Foods (ATFL), a confectionery and snacks firm backed by private equity firm Samara Capital, has announced it has entered into …
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced plans to invest $55 million at a plant in Tulare (CA) to increase feta cheese …
November 19, 2024
Instacart, the US grocery technology company, and Coles, the Australian supermarket retailer, have announced a partnership to bring Caper Carts ‘smart trolleys’ to …
November 19, 2024
Heineken, the Dutch beermaker, has announced an investment of €45 million ($47 million) to build the Dr. H.P. Heineken Centre, a global research …
November 18, 2024
Lakeview Farms, a leading manufacturer of dips, desserts, and specialty products, has announced the acquisition of the Noosa yoghurt brand from Campbell …
November 18, 2024
Meiji, the Japanese food and pharmaceutical firm, has announced the launch of Well Cacao Spicy Crisp, sweet spiced biscuits made with the …
November 15, 2024
Kepak, the Irish supplier of foodservice solutions and ready-for-market convenience foods. has announced the acquisition of Summit Foods, a UK-based specialist in …
November 15, 2024
US confectionery firm Hershey has announced the expansion of its portfolio with the acquisition of Sour Strips, a brand of sour sweets …
November 14, 2024
Ocado, the specialist online UK grocery company, is to invest heavily in its private label range in 2025, with the launch of …
November 14, 2024
Kerry Group, the Irish dairy business, has entered into an agreement with Kerry Co-Operative Creameries to sell Kerry Dairy Holding (Ireland) for …
November 13, 2024
Intersnack, the European snacks multinational, has announced it has acquired organic and plant- based food manufacturer Whole Earth Foods from health foods …
November 13, 2024
JM Smucker, the diversified US food business has expanded production capacity for the Uncrustables brand with the opening of a new 900,000 …
November 12, 2024
Molson Coors, the US brewer, has announced it has taken a majority stake in Zoa Energy, an energy drink brand whose co-founders …
November 11, 2024
Multinational bakery firm Grupo Bimbo has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Slovenian-based bakery group Don Don. Founded …
November 8, 2024
1440 Foods, a leading sports and active nutrition business, has announced the acquisition of Fitcrunch, a protein snack firm, from celebrity chef …
November 7, 2024
Cheese processor Schuman Cheese has announced the acquisition of the Trugman-Nash business from dairy firm Allied Dairy to expand its cheese portfolio. …
November 6, 2024
Corn snack firm Pipcorn Heirloom Snacks and Spudsy, an upcycled sweet potato snack company, have announced a merger deal involving the sale …
Meiji, the Japanese food and pharmaceutical firm, has announced an investment of $28 million to expand production at its Santa Ana facility, …
November 4, 2024
Ditsch, a pretzel manufacturer and subsidiary of the Valora Group, has announced a $70 million investment in a new bakery in Cincinnati …
November 1, 2024
Leading brewer AB InBev has announced that the company has invested $8 million in its brewery in St. Louis (MS) via US …
October 31, 2024
Pure Ice Cream, a UAE-based ice cream manufacturer, has signed an agreement to build a new ice cream production facility at Dubai …
October 30, 2024
Gama with Nicolas Trentesaux, SIAL Network Managing Director The landmark 2024 edition of SIAL, the self-styled “must-attend” biennial event for the food …
October 30, 2024
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), the soft drinks and coffee firm, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ghost …
October 29, 2024
US-based food and beverage company JM Smucker has announced that the company is selling its Voortman biscuit brand to Second Nature Brands, …
October 29, 2024
MANCHESTER – 29th October 2024: Last Thursday (24th October), leading representatives of the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) community came together in The Bridgewater Hall, …
Shamrock Farms, a leading US dairy firm, has announced an investment of $59 million to expand its milk manufacturing facility in Augusta …
October 25, 2024
UK food manufacturer Kestrel Foods has announced the acquisition of savoury snack brand Indie Bay Snacks from peer Nurture Brands for an …
October 23, 2024
Belgian brewery Brouwerij Martens has announced the acquisition of United Dutch Breweries (UDB), a Netherlands-based brewing company, from European investment company Gimv. …
October 22, 2024
Brazilian food manufacturer Selmi has announced the expansion of a biscuit plant in Sumare, in the state Sao Paulo. According to sources, …
October 21, 2024
Heineken, the Dutch beermaker, has acquired Komari Beverage, an Ethiopian alcoholic drinks firm, according to a report in Capital Ethiopia. According to …
October 18, 2024
Leading European dairy company Arla has made a non-binding offer to acquire a majority stake in dairy company Arabian Food Industries, trading …
Private-equity investor Ahimsa has announced the acquisition of Simulate, the owner of US plant-based meat alternative brand Nuggs. Available since 2019, Nuggs …
October 16, 2024
Acqua Sant’Anna, the Italian mineral water firm, has announced the acquisition of French counterpart La Compagnie des Pyrenees (LCDP), owner of the …
Sanitarium, a health food company, has submitted a formal offer to acquire the Vita Brits breakfast cereal brand from food manufacturing giant …
Haleon, a consumer healthcare firm, has announced an investment of £130 million ($169 million) to build an innovation centre in Weybridge, UK. …
October 14, 2024
US food manufacturer Mart Frozen Foods has announced it has inaugurated a $65 million high-tech food manufacturing facility in Rupert (ID). The …
October 14, 2024
US based dairy firm Prairie Farms Dairy has announced the acquisition of domestic peer SmithFoods. According to sources, the deal is part …
October 11, 2024
Spanish food and beverage producer Angel Camacho has announced the acquisition of Macarico, a Portuguese firm that manufactures sauces and antipasti. In …
October 11, 2024
FMCG giant PepsiCo has announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Garza Food Ventures LLC, trading as …
The Original Juice Company (OJC), an Australian-based business that sells chilled fruit and vegetable juices, has announced plans to acquire SPC Global …
Kellanova, the leading US cereal and snacks firm, has announced an investment of £75 million ($98 million) to expand production at its …
October 8, 2024
Gama spoke to Yannick Verry, Brand Director, ahead of the latest edition of Fi Europe. What are your expectations for this year’s …
October 8, 2024
Saudi Arabia based dairy firm Almarai has announced the acquisition of Hammoudeh Food Industries, the food and beverage business of Jordanian conglomerate …
October 7, 2024
Natra, a vertically-integrated cocoa and chocolate manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Gudrun, a Belgian chocolate and truffle producer, from Down2Earth Capital. …
October 4, 2024
Nissin Foods, an instant noodle manufacturer, has announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the …
October 3, 2024
Global food manufacturer Flora Food Group (formerly Upfield) has announced the acquisition of a factory in Hugoton, in the US state of …
October 3, 2024
FMCG giant Nestle has recently announced that the company is investing £150 million ($199 million) to upgrade its Nestle Purina pet food …
October 2, 2024
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of spirit alternative business Ritual Zero Proof to strengthen its non-alcoholic spirits …
October 2, 2024
Multinational bakery firm Grupo Bimbo has announced the closure of a manufacturing facility located in San Cristobal, in the Spanish city of …
October 1, 2024
FMCG giant Danone has made a non-binding offer to acquire Lifeway Foods, a manufacturer of kefir and probiotic products, for $283 million …
October 1, 2024
CK Snacks, a manufacturer of own brand savoury snack foods, has announced the acquisition of its domestic peer Axium Foods. Founded in …
September 30, 2024
Edrington, a UK-based spirits producer, has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell the The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt …
September 30, 2024
Leading Australian dairy firm Beston Global Food has entered voluntary administration after failing to find a buyer, according to a report in …
September 30, 2024
The July-September 2024 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Heather Mills, VBites o Insight by Gama Compass: Honey getting …
September 27, 2024
Gama spoke to Cris Arcangeli, Chief Executive Officer, Beauty’in. Read this Industry Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. What changes …
September 25, 2024
Coca-Cola, in cooperation with its Nigeria bottling partners, has announced an investment of $1 billion to expand its investments in the country …
September 25, 2024
Gama spoke to Heather Mills, Founder, VBites. Read this Industry Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. What major trends do …
September 24, 2024
Platinum Equity, a global investment firm, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Polli, an Italian producer of pasta …
September 23, 2024
Gama with Altria A record 800 exhibitors and 14,500 exhibitors packed the halls and corridors of the Messe Dortmund showgrounds in Germany …
September 23, 2024
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 23rd September 2024: This month’s Innovation Insight lifts the lid on the continued evolution of high-protein …
September 23, 2024
Ricola, a leading manufacturer of cough drops, has announced plans to acquire a manufacturing plant in Lenzburg from Swiss-based baby food, snack …
September 20, 2024
Swiss-based baby food, snack bar and spreads firm Hero has announced the acquisition of British plant-based food brand Deliciously Ella for an …
September 19, 2024
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has signed an agreement with Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) to construct …
September 19, 2024
Discount retailer Lidl has announced that the company is investing €70 million ($77 million) to open a regional headquarters in Sardinia that …
September 18, 2024
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced plans to sell its Cremora business to the South African subsidiary of French dairy …
September 18, 2024
French retailer Carrefour has just teamed up with UAE-based retail firm Apparel Group to open retail stores on the Indian market, according …
September 17, 2024
US food giant General Mills has entered into an agreement to sell its North American yoghurt business to leading French dairy companies …
September 16, 2024
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 16th September 2024: Honey is hitting a sweet spot, the latest Insight by Gama Compass can reveal, with an …
September 16, 2024
Unilever Ventures, the venture capital arm of consumer goods giant Unilever, has led a $5 million funding round in US-based creatine supplement …
September 13, 2024
US egg producer Cal-Maine Foods has announced it has made a strategic investment in Crepini, establishing a new egg and prepared foods …
September 13, 2024
German retail giant Aldi has announced an investment of £800 million ($1 billion) to expand its presence in the UK. In a …
September 12, 2024
Kellanova, the leading US cereal and snacks firm, has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its majority stake in …
September 12, 2024
E-commerce giant Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon Saver, a new private label range of budget groceries for its US consumers. …
September 11, 2024
Meiji, the Japanese food and pharmaceutical firm, has announced plans to reorganise its production network by building a new plant in Atsugi, …
September 11, 2024
Valeo Foods, the Irish food firm, has announced the acquisition of IDC Holding, an independent producer of wafers, biscuits, and confectionery in …
September 11, 2024
Gama spoke to Nicolas Trentesaux, SIAL Network Managing Director, ahead of the latest edition of SIAL. SIAL is celebrating its 60th anniversary …
September 10, 2024
Hain Celestial, the natural foods firm, has announced that it has completed the sale of its ParmCrisps brand to Our Home, a …
September 10, 2024
French based dairy major Lactalis has announced plans to invest R$100 million ($17 million) in 2025 to expand operations in Brazil’s Rio …
September 9, 2024
Dairy firm Saputo Dairy Australia has announced it is closing down the King Island Dairy cheese production facility and retiring the brand …
Lantmannen, a Swedish agricultural cooperative and food manufacturer, has announced an investment of 1.2 billion SEK ($116.4 million) in a new facility …
September 4, 2024
Mexico-based multinational bakery firm Grupo Bimbo has reached an agreement to acquire its Brazilian peer Wickbold for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition …
September 3, 2024
Campbell Soup, a US producer of canned soups and other foods, has announced that it has sold its Pop Secret popcorn business …
September 2, 2024
Supermarket chain Waitrose, a subsidiary of the John Lewis Partnership, has announced plans to invest £1 billion ($1.31 billion) over the next …
August 30, 2024
Mount Franklin Foods, a leading manufacturer of branded, contract and private label confectionery, nuts and foodservice products, has announced the acquisition of …
Philip Morris International (PMI), the leading tobacco firm, has announced plans to invest $232 million to expand production capacity for Zyn nicotine …
August 28, 2024
Bikaji, an Indian snack food company, has announced the acquisition of a 55% equity stake in Ariba Foods, a diversified food company …
August 27, 2024
Gama spoke to Jeff Lenard, NACS Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, ahead of the latest edition of the NACS Show. …
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced an investment of €30 million (£25.4 million) to increase capacity for hot cereal drinks …
August 26, 2024
Saco Foods, a US manufacturer of shelf-stable products and a portfolio company of Fengate Private Equity and Weathervane Investment Corp, has announced …
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has announced plan to triple its revenue in India over the next decade by strengthening its …
August 21, 2024
Euricom, a world leader in the rice sector, has announced a binding agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Sonko, a …
August 20, 2024
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling, the Canadian bottler of carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, energy drinks, ice teas and related products, has announced the …
August 19, 2024
Wine and spirits group KWV has announced the acquisition of Red Heart Rum from spirits major Pernod Ricard for an undisclosed sum. …
August 16, 2024
Arla, the Danish dairy cooperative, has announced it is expanding further beyond the confines of the dairy category with the launch of …
August 16, 2024
Forbidden Foods, a health & wellness focused food company, has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Oat Milk Goodness …
August 15, 2024
Mars, the leading food multinational, has signed an agreement to acquire Kellanova, the breakfast foods and snacks major, in a deal valued …
US soft drinks multinational Coca-Cola has announced that the company is teaming up with Mondelez to launch a limited-edition drink and biscuit …
August 13, 2024
Conagra Brands, the leading US food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Sweetwood Smoke & Co, the manufacturer of the Fatty brand …
August 12, 2024
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 …
August 8, 2024
Lassonde, a producer of fruit and vegetable drinks, has announced it has completed a $53 million expansion at its facility in Hendersonville …
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), the Australian wine giant, has announced plans to divest its commercial brand portfolio, including Wolf Blass, Lindeman’s, Yellowglen …
August 7, 2024
WK Kellogg, the US breakfast cereal manufacturer that was spun off from Kellogg’s (now Kellanova) last year, has announced plans to modernize …
Les Mousquetaires, the French retail company that operates the Intermarche, Bricomarche and Netto banners, has announced an investment of €100 million ($109 …
August 6, 2024
Quimica Amparo, a Brazilian producer of household cleaning and hygiene products, has announced it is investing in expand its distribution centre and …
Australian grocery retailer Coles has announced the opening of a new distribution centre in Western Sydney, the company’s second to function using …
August 5, 2024
Multinational bakery firm Grupo Bimbo has announced plans to close manufacturing plants in Auburn and Olean (NY), and a third in San …
August 2, 2024
The UK arm of Spanish food manufacturer Cerealto has announced the acquisition of Hill Biscuits from LDC, a private equity firm. Founded …
FMCG major Emami has announced that it will acquire an additional 49.6% stake in men’s grooming brand The Man Company, taking full …
July 30, 2024
Italian food group Newlat has announced the acquisition of the entire share capital of Princes, the diversified UK food and drinks company. The …
CTH Invest, a Belgian holding company associated with Ferrero, has announced the acquisition of Nonni’s Bakery from Vestar Capital Partners, a leading …
July 26, 2024
GoodLife Foods, a manufacturer of frozen vegetables, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Pure Ingredients, a leading …
Valeo Foods, the Irish food firm, has announced the acquisition of Appalaches Nature, a Canadian maple syrup business, marking its second acquisition …
Fresh Hemp Foods, owner of the Manitoba Harvest brand and a leader in hemp-based foods, has announced the expansion of its wellness …
July 23, 2024
Muller, the German dairy giant, has announced plans to build a 4,500 sq m production facility in Aretsried, Germany for the manufacture …
July 22, 2024
Refresco, the independent drinks bottler, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Frias Nutrition, a leading manufacturer of …
Japanese confectionery firm Morinaga has announced plans to invest $130 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Mebane (NC). Spanning an …
July 19, 2024
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your expectations …
MANCHESTER – 18th July 2024: Manchester-based global insights specialist Gama is today pleased to reveal the finalists that have been shortlisted for …
July 17, 2024
Kruger Group, a manufacturer of branded and private label consumer products, has announced the acquisition of Switzerland-based Hermes Sussstoff, a maker of …
July 17, 2024
Regal Confections, a leading distributor of global confectionery brands, has announced the acquisition of fellow Canadian sweets brand Mondoux. Founded in 1967 …
Clessidra, an Italian private equity fund, has announced the acquisition of Molino Nicoli, a family-owned manufacturer of baked goods for an undisclosed …
Leading Swiss dairy company Emmi has announced it has entered into a put option agreement for the acquisition of French dessert firm …
July 15, 2024
US food firm Smithfield Foods has announced the closure of a facility in Altoona (IA) that carries out ham boning. In a …
Royal A-ware, a Dutch dairy conglomerate, has announced plans to The Dairy Food Group, a Belgian manufacturer of branded and private label …
Gama spoke to Nicola Woods, Event Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Speciality & Fine Food Fair. What are your …
UK alcoholic beverage multinational Diageo has announced it has agreed to sell its Safari spirits brand to Casa Redondo, a Portuguese alcoholic …
July 9, 2024
Carlsberg, the multinational brewer, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire UK-based soft drink business Britvic for £3.3 …
Home Market Foods (HMF), a leading US food manufacturer, has announced that it has acquired a former pasta production plant in South …
Carlsberg, the multinational brewer, has announced it has acquired a minority stake in local beermaker Brasserie Du Pays Flamand via its French …
Spanish beef supplier Grupo Miguel Vergara has announced the acquisition of its domestic peer Valles del from wine and beef specialist El …
Global snacks giant PepsiCo has announced it is diversifying its Walker’s snack bran Monster Munch and Wotsits with three new products made …
July 3, 2024
Sumuka Agro, an Indian consumer food brand, has announced that it has received approval from the Bombay Stock Exchange for its merger …
Salling Group, Denmark’s largest grocery chain, has announced the acquisition of 35 stores from Coop Denmark. In a press release, the company …
Brazilian beverage producer Ambev has announced an investment in order to increase production capacity for its Corona lager brand in Rio de …
Canadian plant-based food supplier Above Food has announced that it has acquired Brotalia, a subsidiary of Enhol that specializes in innovative food …
Haleon, a consumer healthcare firm, has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its nicotine replacement therapy business outside of …
July 1, 2024
Ehrmann, a German dairy firm, has announced the acquisition of Trewithen Dairy, a family-owned dairy processor based in Cornwall, as it seeks …
Gama spoke to Paula Amaral, Head of Sustainability, Innovation and Strategy at Groupe Bel. Read the full Industry Insight in the latest issue …
June 28, 2024
The April-June 2024 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Anna Bosch Güell, Noel Alimentaria o Insight by Gama Compass: ‘Food as …
June 28, 2024
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 28th June 2024: Fermentation and ‘non-animal dairy’ remain two of the hottest trends in the …
SunOpta, a multi-national food and drinks company, has announced it has completed a $26 million expansion at its Modesto, California facility to …
June 26, 2024
Consumer goods manufacturer Britannia has announced plans to close a factory in Taratala, Kolkata that manufactures biscuits, according to Times Now and …
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 …
June 25, 2024
Supreme plc, a diversified consumer goods supplier, has announced the acquisition of trade and assets of Clearly Drinks, a manufacturer of canned …
Lassonde, a producer of ready-to-drink fruit and vegetable juices and drinks, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Summer …
June 24, 2024
Idilia Foods, a diversified Spanish food and drinks firm. has announced the acquisition of 50% of dairy drinks maker Cacaolat from beermaker …
PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), has opened a new 115,000 sq ft distribution facility in Colorado Springs, USA. The new plant will …
June 21, 2024
Kirin, the leading Japanese drinks firm, has announced a ¥220 billion yen ($1.39 billion) tender offer to acquire the remaining shares in …
June 21, 2024
US-based consumer goods giant PepsiCo has announced plans to build a new savoury snack plant in Almaty, in southeast Kazakhstan, according to …
June 20, 2024
Kerry, a leading food and food ingredients company, has announced the opening of a new facility in Charleville, Ireland for the manufacture …
Global snacking and confectionery giant Mondelez International has announced it has partnered with Lotus Bakeries to expand its presence in India and …
Leading UK food and drinks supplier Bidcorp has announced it has acquired the trade and assets of ice cream manufacturer Northern Bloc. …
June 19, 2024
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced plans to close a factory in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania, which it acquired through its 2016 …
Venus Wafers, a US-based maker of crackers and flatbreads, is to be acquired by investment firm Circumspect Capital, according to a Food …
June 18, 2024
Leading European snacking producer Colussi has announced it has reached a deal to acquire a majority stake in German cracker firm Dr. …
Kikkoman, a leading manufacturer of soy sauce and related condiments, has started construction on a new production facility in Jefferson County (WI). …
June 17, 2024
DayDayCook (DDC), a self-proclaimed content-driven consumer food brand, has announced the acquisition of Asian food brand Omsom. Founded in 2020, Omsom is …
June 14, 2024
Saputo, the Canadian dairy giant, has announced plans to close facilities in Lancaster (WI), Big Stone City (SD), Green Bay (WI), and …
June 14, 2024
Leading UK food manufacturer Pilgrim’s Pride has announced plans to close a facility in West London that specialises in producing meat snacks …
UK alcoholic beverage multinational Diageo has announced the sale of its Guinness Nigeria business to the Tolaram Group, a diversified holding company …
June 13, 2024
Leading Brazilian honey producer Baldoni has announced it is investing R$5 million ($923,000) in a plant to manufacture jams and preserves as …
June 13, 2024
Some 100 exhibitors and around 5,000 exhibitors descended on Madrid’s Pabellon de Cristal at the beginning of June for the fifth outing …
June 12, 2024
US based household paper firm Kimberly-Clark has announced the closure of its nappy factory in Ikorodu, Lagos, and with it the company’s …
June 12, 2024
Ruiz Foods, a Mexican food firm, has announced plans to close its manufacturing plant in Tulare, California. The affected factory commenced operations …
June 12, 2024
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 12th June 2024: The notion of ‘food as fuel’ (especially via protein enhancement) is accelerating in consumer goods …
June 11, 2024
Cloetta, a leading northern European confectionery company, has announced a binding agreement to sell its Nutisal roasted nuts brand to Monchy Food, …
Leading European dairy company Arla has teamed up with international coffee chain to launch Starbucks Protein Drink with Coffee, a new health-oriented …
June 10, 2024
Nissin Foods, the Japanese instant noodle manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Korean snack company Gaemi Food for 48,000 million KRW ($35 …
US meat producer Smithfield Foods has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire a dry sausage facility in Nashville, TN …
Yakult, the Japanese probiotic dairy drink manufacturer has announced the opening of its second production facility in the Philippines. Built at a …
Leading European sweets and snacks producer Valeo Foods has announced it has reached a deal to acquire the assets of Dal Colle, …
Schwan’s, a leading US based food company and CJ Foods subsidiary, has announced it has purchased a 142-acre site in Sioux Falls, …
Haribo, the world’s leading manufacturer of licorice and gummy sweets, has announced it is investing €300 million ($326 million ) in a …
Multinational FMCG firm Kraft Heinz has announced the launch of “premium” shelf-stable, premium dressings and marinades brand Pure J.L. Kraft exclusively for …
May 29, 2024
Read more insights in the latest issue of Gama News Serving as a focal point for the wine industry in the UK, London Wine Fair …
US based food and beverage manufacturer Campbell Soup Company has announced an “optimisation plan to fuel growth” that includes the closure of …
Sabelli, a leading Italian manufacturer of fresh cheeses based in the Marche region, has announced a binding agreement to acquire local cheesemaker …
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of the health solutions company CVS Health, has announced the launch of Well Market, a private label …
Weaver Popcorn, a leading US popcorn producer, has announced an investment of $22 million to upgrade its manufacturing plant in Van Buren …
May 23, 2024
Swedish hygiene and health firm Essity has announced that it is investing in a new research and development centre in France’s Alsace …
Melitta, the German coffee and coffee accessories has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Caturra, a roastery located in the …
Good Meat, a US-based cultivated meat company, has announced what it claims is the world’s first launch of cell-based chicken in collaboration …
Herr Foods, a US based snack manufacturer, has announced an investment of $31 million to add a new manufacturing plant in Jackson …
Arcadia Biosciences, the US manufacturer of plant-based consumer products, has announced an agreement to sell the GoodWheat brand to Above Food for …
Dessert Holdings, a portfolio company of Bain Capital, has announced the acquisition of cream-based pies Kenny’s Great Pies from private equity firm …
Land O’Frost, the US manufacturer of ready-to-eat processed meats, has announced plans to close its manufacturing plant located in the Pullman neighbourhood …
Next In Natural, a private equity company focused on scaling natural food and drink brands, has announced the acquisition of Sound Brands, …
Panos Brands, a producer of branded consumer foods, has announced the acquisition of smoked salmon producer The Santa Barbara Smokehouse (SBS). Founded …
FMCG multinational PepsiCo has announced that the company is investing £8 million ($10 million) to upgrade a UK factory in Brigg that …
UK-based consumer healthcare firm Vector Consumer has announced it is strengthening in the supplement space with the acquisition of s Dose & …
May 16, 2024
Mid-May saw Birmingham’s NEC once again become a focal point for the newest developments in consumer goods, as the latest edition of …
Potato and frozen food specialist McCain has announced an investment of €350 million ($378 million) to bolster its production facilities in France. …
May 15, 2024
Bimbo Canada, a subsidiary of Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo, has announced plans to shutter its manufacturing plant in Levis, Quebec province. …
May 14, 2024
Our Home, a US-based snack company, has announced the acquisition of Sonoma Creamery, a cheese snack maker based in California. Founded in …
May 14, 2024
Gama with Heather Mills, Founder, VBITES Hailed as the “busiest” edition to date, the 2024 edition of Food & Drink Expo (and …
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 …
Gama spoke to Leana Salamah, SVP Marketing & Communications, Specialty Food Association, ahead of the latest edition of the Summer Fancy Food …
Barney & Co, the number two almond butter producer in the US, has announced it has invested in a second manufacturing plant …
Lancaster Colony, a manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products, has announced it is ceasing production of baked goods under its Flatout …
May 10, 2024
Pasture Brands, a portfolio company of Benford Capital Partners created in 2021 to buy Farmers Hen House Group and other natural, fresh …
Killer Brownie, a maker of single-serve and assorted brownies, has announced plans to invest up to $1 million to expand its manufacturing …
Consumer goods major Mondelez International has announced the first ever expansion of the market leading Nabsico Chips Ahoy! chocolate chip cookie brand …
Netherlands-based Lipton Teas and Infusions, the tea business divested by Unilever formerly known as Ekaterra, and Sri Lankan conglomerate Browns have agreed …
Gama spoke to Anna Bosch Güell, Director General at Noel Alimentaria. Read the full Industry Insight in the latest issue of Gama News What major …
Rubicon Bakers, a portfolio company of Trive Capital specialising in baked goods, has announced the acquisition of Lucky Spoon Bakery, a maker …
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, a baker of bread and roll products, has announced plans to invest $123.2 million to expand its manufacturing …
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are …
Dale Farm, a Northern Ireland dairy cooperative, has announced an investment of £70 million ($87.5 million) to expand its cheddar processing facility …
US retail giant Walmart has announced the launch of BetterGoods, a new brand that is claimed to mark the company’s largest private-brand …
Japanese drinks giant Asahi has announced the acquisition of South Australian spirits maker Never Never through its alcoholic beverages division, Carlton & …
US food giant General Mills has announced the acquisition of Edgard & Cooper, a Belgium-based company described as Europe’s leading independent premium …
Simply Good Foods, a US-based manufacturer and distributor of nutritional foods and snacks, has announced the acquisition of Only What You Need …
April 30, 2024
Greenyard, the leading Belgian fruit and vegetable processor, has announced the acquisition of Creme de la Creme, a plant-based ice cream and …
Mars affiliate company, Royal Canin, has announced the opening of India’s first and Asia’s second-largest packaging plant for pet food products in …
The Indian arm of consumer goods giant Nestle and Indian multinational pharmaceutical company Dr Reddy’s have formed a joint venture to offer …
April 25, 2024
Italian dairy firms Latteria Soresina and Zanetti have announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Saviola, an Italian manufacturer of …
April 25, 2024
William Jackson Food Group (WJFG), a leading UK food supplier, has announced the acquisition of Lottie Shaw’s, a Yorkshire-based bakery business, via …
April 24, 2024
Spinneys, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) based retail chain, has announced plans to open its first stores in Saudi Arabia as it …
April 24, 2024
Palermo Villa, a leading US manufacturer of branded and private label frozen pizza, has announced plans to build a 200,000 sq ft …
April 23, 2024
With sustainability continuing to embed itself as a mainstream concern within fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), London’s Natural & Organic Products Expo …
Nigerian Breweries, Nigeria’s leading beermaker and subsidiary of global brewing giant Heineken, has announced plans to temporarily pause operations at two of …
April 23, 2024
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 …
April 22, 2024
Daisy Brand, a leading manufacturer of dairy-based products, has announced plans to invest $627 million to build a new processing plant in …
Mission Foods, a subsidiary of bakery firm Gruma, has announced plans to spend M$792 million ($46.3 million) over the next five years …
April 19, 2024
MANCHESTER – 19th April 2024: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, …
April 19, 2024
Gama spoke to Andy Mather, Brand Director for Vitafoods Europe at Informa Markets, ahead of the latest edition of the leading ingredients …
Next Century Spirits, a US-based distilled spirits and marketing firm, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the brand assets …
April 18, 2024
UK food manufacturer Samworth Brothers has announced it has completed the acquisition of Real Wrap Co, a producer of ready-made sandwiches and …
Leading Swiss dairy company Emmi has announced the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Verde Campo, a Brazilian maker of yoghurt, milk …
April 16, 2024
Bridor, a bakery company owned by Le Duff, has announced the acquisition of Pandriks, a company that produces organic and artisan-inspired bakery …
April 16, 2024
Cafe Spice, a leading US processor of Indian meals, has opened a new 70,000 sq ft processing plant in Beacon, NY to …
April 15, 2024
South African consumer goods firm Tiger Brands has announced the opening of a 300 million ZAR ($15.8 million) peanut butter manufacturing facility …
April 15, 2024
Leading supermarket chain Rewe has announced it has opened Voll Pflanzlich, its first store entirely dedicated to vegan and plant-based products, located …
April 12, 2024
Potato and frozen food specialist McCain has announced it has bought the outstanding shares Strong Roots, a plant-based frozen food company based …
April 11, 2024
Molson Coors has announced an investment of £100 million ($124 million) in its UK business over the next five years. In a …
April 11, 2024
Brazilian personal hygiene, beauty and household care firm Flora has announced the opening of a new distribution centre in Bauru, Sao Paulo …
French dairy group Lactalis has announced plans to close a factory in Echuca, in the Australian state of Victoria, that manufactures milk …
Pladis, the global snacks firm, has announced it has completed the integration of chocolate firm Godiva Chocolatier into its product portfolio, alongside …
PepsiCo, the US-based food and drinks business, has announced the closure of the Quaker facility it operates in Danville, in the US …
American snack manufacturer J&J Snack Foods has announced the acquisition of the Thinsters biscuit brand from Hain Celestial, an organic and natural …
Innohas, a South Korean food maker, has announced the opening of a manufacturing site which is claimed to be the largest fully …
North American rice and pasta specialist Riviana Foods has announced it has completed the first phase of a $80.6 million investment in …
Uncle Matt’s Organic, a producer of organic beverages, has opened a new 75,000 sq ft manufacturing plant in the US state of …
April 4, 2024
St. Paul, a leading Dutch cheese processor, has announced the acquisition of Koninklijke ERU, an independent Dutch cheese dairy, to create an …
April 3, 2024
True North Seafood, a subsidiary of Canadian seafood specialist Cooke, has announced plans to close a facility located in New Bedford, in …
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced plans to invest 1,266 crore INR ($154 million) to set up a flavour …
Varun Beverages (VBL), the Indian bottler for PepsiCo, has completed the acquisition of BevCo, a South African beverage company, following approval from …
April 2, 2024
Netherlands-based commodities firm Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Cacique, a major Brazilian maker …
March 31, 2024
The January – March 2024 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Frank Mertens, Go Mate Drinks o Insight …
Gama spoke to Francisco López Bago, president of Grupo Gourmets, ahead of the latest edition of Salon Gourmets. What do you …
March 28, 2024
Australian company Vitality Brands has entered into an agreement to acquire Essano, a New Zealand-based beauty brand, for an undisclosed sum. This …
March 28, 2024
Semcap, a growth equity company, has announced an investment of $68 million to take a significant minority stake in Aloha, a plant-based …
March 27, 2024
Brazilian dairy firm Tirolez has announced the opening of a new manufacturing plant in Santa Catarina, Brazil. According to sources, the company …
March 27, 2024
IFE, International Food & Drink Event, the annual London-based get-together for the food and drink sector, returned for its latest outing this …
March 26, 2024
FMCG giant Mars has announced a $70 million investment in R&D and food manufacturing at its site in Hackettstown, New Jersey. In …
Global spirits company Sazerac has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire BuzzBallz, a US ready-to-drink cocktail brand, for an undisclosed …
March 25, 2024
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced plans to spin off its ice cream divison into a separate business entity as …
Valeo Foods, the diversified food company, has announced plans to close a facility in the UK city of Liverpool that manufactures confectionery …
March 25, 2024
Gama spoke to Mauricio García de Quevedo, Director General at Federación Española de Industrias de Alimentación y Bebidas (FIAB). What are FIAB’s …
March 22, 2024
For four days this March, Barcelona became the focus of attention for the global food and drink industry as the city’s Fira …
March 21, 2024
Kerry, a leading food and food ingredients company, has announced a “category-first” range of products made from a blend of oat milk …
Labatt Breweries, a leading Canadian drinks company, has announced the entry of the 7UP soft drinks brand into the alcoholic drinks space …
March 18, 2024
Spanish retailer Dia has announced plans to close 343 stores and three warehouses in Brazil as part of a strategic review of …
Indian dairy giant Mother Dairy has announced plans to invest 750 crore INR ($90.36 million) to enhance dairy, fruit, and vegetable processing …
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced plans to exit the dairy and juice sector in Ecuador through a deal with …
Dollar Tree, the largest discount retailer in the US, has announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores, following a “a store portfolio …
Australian poultry supplier Inghams Group has announced plans to buy Bostocks Brothers (BBL), a New Zealand producer of organic poultry, in a …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 14th March 2024: In this month’s Insight By Gama Compass, we turn our gaze towards the trend among FMCG …
March 14, 2024
Japanese brewer Asahi has announced plans to close a brewery in Greenwich, London that produces the Meantime and Dark Star beer ranges, …
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 …
March 13, 2024
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 …
March 12, 2024
Tyson Foods, the leading US meat firm, has announced the closure of a pork processing plant in Perry, IA. According to sources, …
Borough Broth, a UK-based bone broth manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of SpiceBox, a food brand inspired by Indian cuisine, for an …
March 12, 2024
Gama spoke to Karen Zafar, Founder & Director at Pure Global Trade. What are the key success factors in creating a new …
March 11, 2024
Aldi, the German retail giant, has announced the launch of what it claims to be the UK’s first supermarket own-brand wine sold …
March 11, 2024
Aldi, the German retail giant, has announced it plans to add 800 new stores to its US network by 2028 through a …
March 8, 2024
Sugar Foods, a manufacturer of toppings, croutons, beverage ingredients and pizza toppings owned by Pritzker Private Capital, has announced the acquisition of …
Muller, the German dairy giant, has announced the closure of two further factories that it acquired as part of its 2022 deal …
Kraft Heinz Not Company, the joint venture between Kraft Heinz and TheNotCompany, has announced the launch of NotHotDogs and NotSausages, the first …
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced a partnership with Elephant House, a leading …
March 7, 2024
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 7th March 2024: In this month’s Innovation Insight, we look at a technological …
March 6, 2024
Scandza, a diversified Norway-based food and drink firm, has announced it is selling Bisca, a Danish biscuit and cake manufacturer, to Danish …
Consumer goods major Unilever has announced plans to invest $80 million to expand its facility in Jefferson City, MO for the manufacture …
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced an investment of A$32 million ($20.8 million) to upgrade its manufacturing line for powdered …
Gama spoke to Frank Mertens, Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer at Go Mate Drinks. What are the key success factors in creating …
Del Monte Foods, a subsidiary of consumer goods major Del Monte Pacific, has announced plans to close a green bean manufacturing plant …
Conagra Brands, a leading US food manufacturer, has announced that its subsidiary has entered into an agreement with funds advised by Convergent …
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 …
February 29, 2024
Fauji Foods Limited (FFL), a Pakistani maker of dairy products, has announced the acquisition of the entire equity stake of its parent …
February 28, 2024
Vegan Food Group (previously known as VFC Foods) has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Tofutown, a German-based …
February 28, 2024
Coca‑Cola HBC, the leading Coca-Cola bottler in Italy, has announced plans to invest €42 million ($45 million) to add two canning lines …
February 27, 2024
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 …
February 27, 2024
Accolade Wines, one of the world’s largest wine companies, has entered into early merger discussions with peer Australian Vintage (AVG), the producer …
February 26, 2024
Lantmannen, a Swedish agricultural cooperative and food manufacturer, has announced the signing of an agreement to divest its Gooh ready meal brand …
February 26, 2024
Heritage Distilling Company (HDC), a craft distillery based in the US, has announced the acquisition of local peer Thinking Tree Spirits for …
February 23, 2024
Bega, the Australian dairy firm, has announced it plans to close its plant in Burnie, Tasmania, traditionally a manufacturing site for the …
February 23, 2024
US retailer Target has announced the launch of Dealworthy, a new private label range of home and personal care items that promises …
February 22, 2024
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. …
February 22, 2024
Finland-based food company Paulig has announced plans to invest €42 million ($45 million) to construct a new facility in Spain to strengthen …
Flagship Food Group, a food company majority-owned by CREO Capital Partners which manufactures and distributes a wide portfolio of brands, has announced …
February 21, 2024
Miami Beef, a US maker of fresh and frozen meat products, has announced the acquisition of Hofmann Sausage, a New York-based sausage …
February 20, 2024
Consumer goods major Nestle has announced the commissioning of a new Purina pet food plant at its existing site in Buk in …
February 20, 2024
Rind Snacks, a US maker of fruit-based snacks, has announced the acquisition of Small Batch Organics, a US supplier of granola breakfast …
Turkish bottler Coca-Cola Icecek (CCI) and its subsidiary CCI International Holland have announced the signing of an agreement to acquire peer Coca-Cola …
Cultivate Food and Beverage, a social enterprise backed by disability employer Bedford, has announced the acquisition of Adelaide Hills Foods, a bakery …
Windsong Global, a investment firm focused on consumer brands, has announced the acquisition of the hair care brand JVN and the skincare …
Leading Chilean wine firm Vina Concha y Toro has announced the acquisition of Malpaso, a key producer of the fermented grape-juice spirit …
February 15, 2024
Brazilian beverage firm Fruki Bebidas has announced the opening of a new plant in Paverama, in the southern state of Rio Grande …
February 15, 2024
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 …
February 14, 2024
Global FMCG giant Nestle has announced plans to close a dairy plant in Nicaragua due to “current global dynamics for efficient and …
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail, has announced the acquisition of trademarks, recipes and all …
February 13, 2024
Lidl, the German retail giant, has announced the opening of a new bottling plant in Derby, UK with capacity to produce 380 …
February 13, 2024
Coop, the Italian retail giant, has announced it is expanding its private label cat and dog food offering with the launch of …
February 12, 2024
Italpizza, the Italian frozen pizza firm, has completed the acquisition of a Nestle pizza facility in Caudry, northern France. The company is …
February 12, 2024
Kirin, the leading Japanese drinks firm, has announced it is buying the Healthya tea-catechin business from personal care company Kao to enhance its presence …
February 9, 2024
Beverage giant Coca-Cola has announced the launch of Spiced, a new flavour variety for the company’s cola lineup in the USA and …
February 9, 2024
Danone has announced the launch of a new range of Greek-style yoghurt alternatives made from pea protein, marketed under its Silk brand. …
February 8, 2024
Gelato d’Italia, an Italian manufacturer of branded and private label ice cream, has announced it has completed the acquisition of local peer …
February 8, 2024
Creations Foods, a maker of gluten-free, health-oriented snacks, is expanding its presence in biscuits and confectionery with the acquisition of HighKey, a …
February 7, 2024
Consumer goods giant Nestle has entered into exclusive negotiations with private equity fund FnB to sell its baby food brands in France, …
February 7, 2024
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director of ISM, following the latest edition of the confectionery and snacks tradeshow. How would you sum up this year’s …
Confectionery giant Lotte Wellfood has announced plans to invest 200 crore INR ($27.37 million) to set up a new line for the …
February 6, 2024
Trek One Capital, a US investment group, has announced the acquisition of organic chocolate brand Alter Eco Foods from fellow investors NextWorld …
February 6, 2024
Bansk Group, a private investment firm dedicated to building consumer brands, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in No Man’s …
February 5, 2024
Innovatus Drinks, the UK spirits company known for brands such as Horse Guards Gin, Barentsz Gin, Pedrino Spritz and Wing Walker Rum, …
February 5, 2024
Panos, a producer of branded consumer foods, has announced the acquisition of Tessemae’s, a specialist in refrigerated and shelf-stable organic salad dressings, …
February 2, 2024
Gama spoke to Marina Calheiros, Coordinating Manager, ahead of the 2024 edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What are your expectations for Lisbon …
February 2, 2024
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 …
European soft drinks bottler Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced it has received approval from Philippine anti-trust regulators to buy peer Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines …
February 1, 2024
Utz Brands, the US snacks company, has announced it is selling a number of brands and facilities to Our Home, an operating …
February 1, 2024
Lidl, the German retail giant, has announced it will invest €140 million ($152 million) to construct its largest logistics hub to date …
January 31, 2024
Henkel, the Germany-based personal and household care giant, has officially inaugurated a new research & development (R&D) centre in Shanghai, China to …
January 31, 2024
Germany confectionery firm Boettger Gruppe has announced the acquisition of Jahnke Susswaren, a specialist in liquorice sweets, from peer Ragolds Invest for …
January 30, 2024
Private equity fund Bridgepoint has announced it is acquiring the toiletries brand RoC Skincare from existing backer Gryphon Investors for an undisclosed …
January 30, 2024
Tyson Foods, the leading US meat firm, has announced the opening of a $355 million facility in Bowling Green, KY to support …
Casino, the leading French retail group, has announced it has reached an agreement to sell 288 stores and assoicated service stations to …
January 29, 2024
Prime Drink Group, a Quebec-based drinks company, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Triani, a manufacturer and distributor …
January 26, 2024
Oettinger, the German brewer, has announced it is acquiring JoyBrau, a brand of non-alcoholic beer known for its functional benefits. Launched in …
January 26, 2024
Yellow Wood Partners, a private equity firm based in Boston, USA, has announced that its portfolio company Suave Brands has signed a …
January 25, 2024
Italian bakery firm Galup has acquired Golosi di Salute, a manufacturer of cakes, biscuits, desserts and confectionery based in Monticello d’Alba, in …
January 25, 2024
German discount retailer Aldi has announced plans to expand in Spain in 2024 via 50 new store openings and two new distribution …
January 24, 2024
Fengate Private Equity, a division of investment fund Fengate Asset Management, has announced the acquisition of Saco Foods, a US manufacturer of …
January 24, 2024
Bimbo, the Mexican bakery giant, has announced plans to close its baking plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico by April. Launched in 1945 …
January 23, 2024
Morato Group, a leading Italian bakery firm, is continuing its strategic expansion by acquiring Massimo Zero, a company specialized in the manufacture …
January 23, 2024
MPearlRock, a partnership between Kroger’s venture capital arm PearlRock Partners and MidOcean Partners, a private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of …
DayDayCook (DDC), the specialist in ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat Asian foods, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire 51% of GL …
January 22, 2024
Sprecher Brewing, a brewer with German heritage situated in Glendale (WI), has announced the acquisition of energy drink brand Juvee from global …
January 19, 2024
FMCG giant Danone has announced plans to close its yoghurt factory in Parets del Valls, Spain to enhance “the competitiveness of brands” …
January 19, 2024
Candy Factory, a leading Italian confectionery manufacturing group, has acquired Monk’s, a historical brand of balsamic sweets produced by Akellas. Manufactured in …
Tata Consumer Products, the Indian FMCG conglomerate, has announced the acquisition of food and drinks businesses Capital Foods and Organic India for …
January 18, 2024
UK poultry producer Bernard Matthews has announced plans to close a factory in Great Witchingham, Norfolk that makes cooked meats, with up …
January 17, 2024
V2food, a plant-based food company, has announced the acquisition of ready-meal brand Soulara in order to broaden its portfolio, extending its reach …
PAG Private Equity, a global investment firm headquartered in Hong Kong, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Food Union Europe, …
January 16, 2024
North American brewing major Molson Coors has launched a limited-edition confectionery product that targets consumers cutting back on alcohol as part of …
Global FMCG giant Nestle has announced an investment of $100 million to expand its Tri An coffee facility in the southern Vietnamese …
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 …
January 15, 2024
Meditrina Beverages, a drinks company newly created by the Taliano family, is acquiring the assets of Warburn Estate, a winery located in …
January 12, 2024
Arla Foods, the Danish dairy cooperative, is making an investment in Finland to boost its manufacturing capacity in the country. The firm …
January 12, 2024
AUA Private Equity Partners, a private equity fund, has announced the acquisition of Weaver Holdings, a leading popcorn producer, for an undisclosed …
January 11, 2024
Wickles Pickles, an Alabama-based producer of pickles and spreads, has been acquired by Fenwick Food Group, a division of Fenwick Brands Inc that …
January 11, 2024
WK Kellogg, the US breakfast cereal manufacturer that was spun off from Kellogg’s (now Kellanova) last year, has announced its first major …
January 10, 2024
Systm Foods, a joint venture between brand accelerator Systm Brands and FMCG investment firm Ground Force Capital, has acquired drinks firm Humm …
January 10, 2024
Netherlands-based coffee and tea major JDE Peet’s has announced it has completed the acquisition of the tea and coffee business of Brazilian …
Danone, the French consumer goods giant, has signed an agreement to sell the Horizon Organic and Wallaby dairy brands to US-based investment …
January 9, 2024
Gama spoke to Josep Antoni Valls, director general, ahead of the latest edition of Alimentaria. Read the interview in the latest issue of Gama …
January 8, 2024
Unilever, the FMCG multinational, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire US haircare brand K18 for an undisclosed sum. …
L’Occitane, the premium French toiletries firm, has announced it is expanding its presence in home fragrance with the acquisition of Dr. Vranjes Firenze. …
January 4, 2024
DayDayCook (DDC), a self-proclaimed content-driven consumer food brand, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Yai’s Thai, a …
Clear Premium Water, an Indian manufacturer of bottled water, has acquired a 51% stake in Kelzai Volcanic Water, a brand of volcanic …
January 2, 2024
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced plans to build $90 million snack facility in Vietnam to supply both the …
December 31, 2023
The October – December 2023 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Ian Wright CBE o Tradeshow Insight: InterTabac 2023 …
December 22, 2023
Los Angeles-based bakery firm King’s Hawaiian has announced plans to invest $200 million to build a manufacturing facility in Taylorsville, IN. According …
December 21, 2023
Chobani, the leading US greek yoghurt firm, has announced the acquisition of La Colombe, an American coffee roaster, for $900 million. Founded …
December 20, 2023
Gama spoke to Valeria Krynetskaya, Head of Plant-Based Venture THRYVE at IFFCO Group. What are the drivers behind consumers’ dietary choices in …
December 20, 2023
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced it has received a binding offer from Yellow Wood Partners, a Boston-based private equity …
December 19, 2023
French spirits maker Pernod Ricard has announced it has finalized production of The Chuan Pure Malt Whisky, the initial release from its …
December 18, 2023
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 …
Haigh’s Chocolates, an Australian confectionery company, has announced an investment of A$130 million ($87 million) to develop a manufacturing facility in Salisbury …
December 14, 2023
Meiji, the Japanese food and pharmaceutical firm, has announced plans to invest ¥48 billion ($339 million) in the construction of a new …
Krishna’s Herbal and Ayurveda, a leading manufacturer & supplier of ayurvedic medicines, has announced an investment of 5 crore INR ($600,000) to …
December 12, 2023
Nourish You, the Indian “superfood” company, has announced the acquisition of dairy alternative specialist One Good for an undisclosed sum, expanding its …
CTH Invest, a Belgian holding company associated with confectionery major Ferrero, has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to fully …
December 10, 2023
Gama spoke to Ian Wright CBE, Co-Chair of the Food and Drink Export Council. What challenges are consumers facing and how should …
December 8, 2023
Gama spoke to Federico Dellafiore, event manager, ahead of the latest edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event. Read the interview in the …
Consumer goods major Nestle is planning to spend over $1.2 billion to bolster its capabilities in Brazil between 2023 and 2025, consolidating …
Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting, an Indian personal and household care manufacturer, has acquired soap brands Jo, Doy, and Bacter Shield from …
December 6, 2023
Breakfast cereal maker Post Holdings has announced plans to close a manufacturing facility located in Lancaster, in the US state of Ohio …
Pfeifer & Langen, a German sugar and snacks firm, has taken a majority stake in Rugenwalder Muhle, a manufacturer of meat and …
December 4, 2023
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 …
Italian tomato producer Casalasco has signed an agreement to acquire 70% of De Martino, a trading company specialised in distributing Italian canned …
Kofola, a Czech-based non-alcoholic beverages company, has announced the acquisition of Pivovary CZ Group, a producer of traditional beer brands such as …
November 28, 2023
French retailer Casino Group has announced the opening of a new store in Belgium under the convenience store banner Monoprix, the first …
November 27, 2023
Gama spoke to Yannick Verry, Brand Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Fi Europe. What are your expectations for this …
November 27, 2023
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. …
November 24, 2023
Leading Spanish-based snacks company Grupo Apex has announced the acquisition of a frying facility in Aleson, in Spain’s La Rioja region, as …
November 23, 2023
Dabur, a diversified FMCG manufacturer specialised in ayurvedic products, has announced plans to set up a new factory in the south of …
November 22, 2023
Hive Bidco, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of US confectionery firm Mars, has signed an agreement to acquire Hotel Chocolat, a UK chocolate …
November 21, 2023
LDC Group, the French poultry processing giant, is reportedly negotiating to acquire Indykpol Group, a Polish firm specialising in turkey meat. According …
November 20, 2023
FMCG giant PepsiCo has announced it is investing 200 million SAR ($53.3million) to upgrade a snacks facility in Saudi Arabia. According to …
November 17, 2023
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 …
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 …
Nissin Foods, an instant noodle manufacturer, has announced an investment of $228 million to develop a third U.S. manufacturing facility in Greenville …
B&G Foods, the US-based ambient and frozen foods firm, has announced that it has sold its Green Giant US shelf-stable vegetable product …
November 13, 2023
Australian Beer (ABCo), a brewing firm that is part of the Casella Family Brands group, has announced the acquisition of Ampersand Projects, …
November 10, 2023
Good Earth Dairy, an Australia commercial camel milk producer, has secured a government grant to support construction of a fresh and powdered …
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), the Australian wine giant, has reached an agreement to acquire DAOU Vineyards, a US luxury wine brand, for …
November 8, 2023
MANCHESTER – 7th November 2023: Inspiration and connection were once again to the fore as over 300 fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) professionals from all …
November 8, 2023
Hero, the Swiss preserves, snacks, and infant nutrition manufacturer, has announced plans to close its jam-making factory in Lenzburg, Switzerland, where the …
Ornua, the Irish dairy cooperative, has announced a €40 million ($44 million) development at Kerrygold Park, its butter production facility in Mitchelstown, …
November 6, 2023
UK food manufacturer Premier Foods has announced the acquisition of breakfast brand Fuel10K in a deal worth £34 million ($41.2 million). The …
Keurig Dr Pepper, the soft drinks and coffee firm, has announced plans to invest $100 million to expand its coffee roasting facility …
Global spirits firm Amber Beverage Group (ABG) has announced plans to invest €35 million ($35.9 million) in a new distillery for its …
October 25, 2023
Ferrara, the leading US sugar confectionery firm, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire peer Jelly Belly through its holding …
October 24, 2023
AG Barr, the UK-based soft drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of soft drinks brand Rio from independent brewer Hall and Woodhouse …
October 23, 2023
JM Smucker, the US-based food and beverage company, has announced that it has come to an agreement to sell its Bick’s pickles, …
October 20, 2023
Imiracle, the Hong Kong firm behind the leading Elf Bar e-cigarette brand, has announced it is foraying into the nicotine pouches category …
October 16, 2023
Gama with Tomás Fuertes, Chairman and Rafael Fuentes, CEO, ElPozo 140,000 food and drink professionals from over 200 countries packed the halls …
October 13, 2023
Ruiz Foods, a Mexican food firm, has announced the acquisition of two facilities in Vernon, CA to expand its overall manufacturing space …
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has opened a new €80 million ($78.4 million) factory in the Philippines to increase production of …
October 11, 2023
PepsiCo, the global snacks giant, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operation in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, north-eastern Brazil, with a …
October 10, 2023
Nolet, the leading Dutch distiller, has announced an agreement to buy its fellow spirits firm Lucas Bols in a deal worth approximately …
October 9, 2023
Kroger, the leading US grocery retailer, has announced the launch of Mercado, a Hispanic-inspired brand offering more than 50 products sold exclusively …
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 …
October 3, 2023
Little Moons, the UK maker of mochi desserts, has announced plans to open a new 50,000 sq ft production facility in Kettering …
October 2, 2023
Utz Brands, the US snack maker, has announced plans to rationalise its manufacturing network, including divesting a plant in Bluffton (IN), closing another …
October 2, 2023
Gama spoke to Jan Philipp Hartmann, Director, ahead of the latest edition of Anuga. What are your expectations for this year’s …
September 29, 2023
JBS, the Brazilian meat firm, has started construction of what it claims is the first research & development centre in Brazil for …
September 28, 2023
Second Nature Brands, a US snack and confectionery brand owner, has announced the acquisition of nut and fruit snack mix maker Sahale Snacks …
September 27, 2023
Jeronimo Martins, the Portuguese retail chain, has announced the further expansion of its Ara banner in Colombia, with its network of stores projected …
September 26, 2023
Beiersdorf, the German health & beauty group, has announced the official opening of its new €300 million manufacturing plant in the German …
September 22, 2023
Carrefour, the leading French supermarket chain, has announced it has entered into an agreement with Spanish peer El Corte Ingles to acquire …
September 20, 2023
Mid-September, and the attention of tobacco and nicotine businesses was once again drawn to the German city of Dortmund as the latest …
September 20, 2023
Albert Heijn, the leading Dutch supermarket chain, has announced the launch of a new plant-based line comprising 200 products under the brand …
September 19, 2023
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 …
September 18, 2023
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced plans to invest 778 crore INR ($105 million) to set up a manufacturing …
September 15, 2023
Kroger and Albertsons have announced plans to divest 413 stores to retail supply firm C&S Wholesale Grocers in connection with the proposed …
September 14, 2023
Swiss FMCG giant Nestle has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Brazilian chocolate manufacturer Grupo CRM from investment fund Advent …
September 13, 2023
JM Smucker, a US-based food and beverage company has announced the acquisition of Hostess Brands, a long-established US bakery firm, “to accelerate …
September 12, 2023
Kellogg, the leading cereal and snack maker, has moved a step closer to separating into two distinct business after the proposal was …
September 11, 2023
Fuchs, the German spices and seasoning specialist, has announced plans to invest in Romania to expand and upgrade its existing manufacturing assets. …
September 8, 2023
7-Eleven, the US convenience store chain, has announced a further expansion of its geographic footprint with the opening of its first store …
September 5, 2023
ITC, the Indian consumer goods giant, has announced plans to invest 1,500 crore INR ($181 million) to set up an integrated food …
September 5, 2023
Gama spoke to Nicola Woods, Event Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Speciality & Fine Food Fair. What are your …
September 4, 2023
Indian dairy giant Amul is planning to add 15 new milk processing plants in the 2024 financial year as it seeks to …
September 1, 2023
E.l.f. Beauty, the US cosmetics maker, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire drugstore skincare brand Naturium for $355 million …
August 31, 2023
PepsiCo, the global snacks firm, has broken ground on a new snacks plant in Cikarang, Indonesia, according to Reuters and Just Food …
Iceland, the UK frozen food retailer, has announced the launch of 500 new exclusive products in its Iceland and The Food Warehouse …
August 29, 2023
Lieken, the German manufacturer of bread and other baked goods, is scaling back its manufacturing operations with the closure of a production …
August 25, 2023
Wells Enterprises, the US ice cream maker, has announced plans to expand its Dunkirk, New York manufacturing plant, generating more than 200 …
August 24, 2023
Aldi, the Germany-based retail chain, has announced an expansion of its footprint in the US with the acquisition of the Winn-Dixie and …
August 23, 2023
Britvic, the UK soft drinks maker, has announced it is adding a sixth bottling line to its Beckton facility in East London via …
August 22, 2023
Asda, the UK grocery retailer, has announced the launch of a new line of cooking ingredients under the banner Cook By Asda. …
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has been given the green light to proceed with the expansion of a facility in Northern …
August 17, 2023
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 …
Tilray Brands, a US pharmaceutical and FMCG firm, has announced it has acquired eight beer and energy drink brands from multinational brewer …
US-based multinational brewer Molson Coors is continuing to diversify beyond the beer space with the acquisition of Blue Run Spirits, a bourbon …
August 14, 2023
Campbell Soup, the US foods manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Sovos Brands, a fellow packaged food company, in a deal worth …
August 11, 2023
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your expectations …
Beam Suntory and Frucor Suntory have announced the launch of Suntory Oceania, a A$3 billion ($2 billion) partnership to manufacture and distribute …
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc has announced that, together with Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc., the companies have entered into a letter of intent …
Kommunity Brew, a Western Australian functional beverage company, has acquired Melbourne’s Cool Cool Beverage Company (CCBC). The acquisition will add the Sips …
Lactalis Canada, a subsidiary of French dairy giant Lactalis, has announced the acquisition of dessert manufacturer Marie Morin Canada for an undisclosed …
French multinational retail group Auchan has announced the acquisition of Grupo Dia’s operation in Portugal, where the company currently operates 489 stores. …
Plant-based company Livekindly Collective (LKC) has announced the acquisition of Alpha Foods a company specialized in frozen plant-based meals. The acquisition will …
August 1, 2023
Seviroli Foods, a US food processor owned by Mill Point Capital, has announced the acquisition of Mama Rosie’s, a family-owned manufacturer of …
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), the leading North American drinks company, has announced a strategic partnership with La Colombe which will see it …
July 28, 2023
Ferrara, the leading US sugar confectionery manufacturer and Ferrero subsidiary, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Dori Alimentos, a …
Private equity firm Brynwood Partners has announced the acquisition of the Marie’s and Dean’s Dip brands from Ventura Foods via its newly-formed …
July 26, 2023
US infant formula firm Bobbie has announced the acquisition of Nature’s One, a paediatric nutrition company from the state of Ohio,. “The …
Wide Open Agriculture (WOA), a regenerative food and agriculture company, has announced plans to open a production facility to manufacture oat milk …
July 24, 2023
Iceland, the UK frozen food retailer, has announced plans to close its five-strong Swift convenience store chain, according to an article in …
Vida Veg, a Brazilian producer of plant-based foods, has announced that the company is investing R$10 million ($2 million) to expand an …
Theo Chocolate, a US chocolate maker, has announced it is planning to merge with confectionery firm American Licorice Co in order to …
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced a €25 million ($28 million) investment in a new facility at its St James’s Gate site …
US food giant Kraft Heinz has announced plans to invest $400 million to build one of the largest automated consumer goods distribution …
FMCG major Unilever is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in Colombia with the launch of a new facility for its Fruco and Del Huerto …
Global retail giant Carrefour has entered into an agreement to acquire the Cora and Match banners in France from Louis Delhaize. Cora …
July 13, 2023
Chemicals giant Ineos is foraying into the UK retail household care industry with a range of cleaning detergents and other products launching …
July 12, 2023
Mars, the leading food multinational, has signed an agreement to acquire Kevin’s Natural Foods, a manufacturer of sous-vide meals, sides and sauces, …
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, is investing $2.6 million to expand production in Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to a Food Business Africa …
July 10, 2023
Emmi, the leading multinational dairy firm, has announced it is selling Glaserne Molkerei, a producer of organic dairy products from north-eastern Germany, …
July 7, 2023
Monster, the leading US energy drinks company, has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Vital Pharmaceuticals, owner of the Bang …
Gourmet Italian Food, a diversified food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Firma Italia, an Italian producer of dried ready meals. Firma …
Royal Unibrew, the Danish brewing and beverage company, has signed an agreement to acquire non-alcoholic drinks firm Vrumona from Heineken in a …
Comvita, a New Zealand based manufacturer of honey has announced the acquisition of HoneyWorld, Singapore’s largest manuka honey retailer for 8.5 million …
Procter & Gamble, the US multinational, has announced a 2,000 crore INR ($163.99 million) investment to set up an export hub in …
Indian instant coffee maker CCL Products has announced plans to build a new 400 crore INR ($304 million) manufacturing plant in Kuvvakolli, …
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), a global leader in retail pharmacy, has announced the closure of 300 Boots stores in the UK and …
Nature’s Path, an organic breakfast and snack food company, has announced the acquisition of Love Child Organics, a Canadian organic baby food …
Coca-Cola HBC, the Swiss-based soft drinks bottler, has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire to acquire Brown-Forman Finland, owner of …
ITG Brands, a subsidiary of global tobacco and nicotine business Imperial Brands, has announced the acquisition of a nicotine pouch range from …
Grupo Apex, a leader in the Spanish snacks market, has announced the acquisition of Patatas Fritas Santo Reino, a manufacturer and distributor …
Multinational tobacco firm British American Tobacco has announced the opening of a new innovation hub in the Italian city of Trieste focusing …
June 23, 2023
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced that the company has reached an agreement to acquire Yasso, a US frozen greek …
MANCHESTER – 22nd June 2023: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, has …
Leading Danish brewer Carlsberg has announced that the company is investing 1.5 billion UAH ($44 million) in its Ukraine operations in 2023. …
June 21, 2023
Sofina Foods, a Canada-based supplier of pork and seafood products, has announced plans to close its Young’s plant on Marsden Road in …
Monogram Foods, a manufacturer and marketer of packaged value-added foods, has announced it is investing $8 million to expand an existing plant …
Sunderstorm, the US consumer cannabis company, has announced the acquisition of Abide Brands, a Nevada-based e-cigarette specialist, for an undisclosed sum. Abide …
Food giant Kellogg has announced plans to invest R$250 million ($40.9 million) to increase production capacity for potato snacks in Brazil. According …
June 15, 2023
Italian food producer Barilla has announced that the company is investing €1 billion ($1.09 billion) in a bid to expand both domestically …
Corby, the Canadian affiliate of wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 90% …
June 13, 2023
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 …
Indian instant coffee maker CCL Products has acquired the Percol, Rocket Fuel, Plantation Wharf, The London Blend, Perk Up and Percol Fusion brands …
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced an investment of £58 million ($67.3 million) to scale its long-standing facility in …
Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), an Indian conglomerate, has announced the acquisition of The Good Stuff, owner of confectionery brand LuvIt, for …
Paramount Retail Group (PRG), a UK owner of pet care and food brands, is acquiring all the assets of upscale chocolate maker …
E & J Gallo Winery, a US producer of wine, spirits and flavoured alcoholic beverages, has announced the acquisition of Bev, a …
Heartland, a specialist in low-calorie sweeteners, coffee creamers and water enhancers, has announced the launch of a new zero-calorie drink mix under …
Flagstone Foods, one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of private label snacks and trail mixes in the US, has announced the …
June 1, 2023
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced a partnership with General Mills, the US …
German dairy firm Muller has announced plans to close its dairy plant in Cologne, Germany with the reported loss of up to …
May 30, 2023
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in …
Greenyard, the leading Belgian fruit and vegetable processor, has announced it has acquired Gigi Gelato, a start-up firm based in the Netherlands …
Global FMCG giant Nestle has announced an expansion to its plant-based range with the launch of new frozen dessert under the Haagen-Dazs brand …
May 24, 2023
Warsteiner, the leading German brewing company, has announced a €20 million ($21.6 million) investment in its factory in Herford, Rhineland-Palatinate, according to …
Food giant Kellogg and sports nutrition firm Iovate Health Sciences have collaborated on the launch of new whey protein powders whose flavours …
May 22, 2023
MGP Ingredients, a leading provider of distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredient solutions, has announced that its subsidiary Luxco has reached …
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are …
French retailer Auchan has announced the opening of it first store in Algeria, with doors expected to open in Q4 of this …
Multinational beverage firm Coca-Cola has announced plans to build a new facility in upstate New York to produce Fairlife branded products. In …
ITC, the leading Indian conglomerate, has announced the debut of Fruits ‘N Bits, a line of fruit beverages that are claimed to …
Multinational Dutch brewer Heineken has announced that the company is to invest R$1.5 billion ($243 million) to expand its premium beer operations …
Italian firm Sofidel, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of household paper products, has announced the acquisition of German peer Hakle for …
May 11, 2023
Dutch convenience retailer Spar has announced its first foray into the Latin American market with the opening of an outlet located in …
Japanese brewer Kirin has announced the acquisition of Blackmores, an Australian vitamin and supplement producer, in a deal worth $1.2 billion. According …
May 9, 2023
FMCG giant Mondelez has announced that the company is planning to invest R$1 billion ($200 million) in Brazil, a 70% increase on …
Brazilian household care firm Ype has announced the opening of a new manufacturing plant and distribution centre located in Itapissuma, Pernambuco state, …
FMCG giant Mondelez has announced the opening of its new global research & development (R&D) innovation centre in the US state of …
May 1, 2023
This April, thousands of delegates descended on the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, as stakeholders from across the hospitality, manufacturing, grocery …
US-based food and beverage company JM Smucker has announced the closing of a transaction to sell several pet food brands to Post …
April 25, 2023
US retailer Coborn’s has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Sullivan’s Foods grocery stores and other retail units in Illinois, …
April 24, 2023
Scandinavian Tobacco Group, the leading tobacco firm, has announced the acquisition of XQS International, a maker of tobacco alternative products. The transaction …
London’s ExCel exhibition centre played host to yet another showcase of global innovation in mid April, as Natural & Organic Products Europe …
US confectionery firm Hershey has announced the acquisition of two manufacturing facilities from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, a leader in popcorn production. In …
German retailer Tegut has announced the acquisition of organic supermarket chain Basic after the latter reportedly ran into financial difficulties. Headquarted in …
Uber Eats, the food courier company, is partnering with retailer Coles to establish a grocery delivery service across Australia, according to a report …
Potato and frozen food producer McCain has announced the acquisition of a further 51% stake in Brazilian pao de queijo (‘cheese bread’) …
French dairy firm Savencia Fromage & Dairy has announced the acquisition of Sucesores de Alfredo Williner, one of the major players in …
Edrington, a UK-based spirit producer has announced the acquisition of an additional stake in US firm Wyoming Whiskey, increasing its shareholding from …
April 11, 2023
Gama spoke to Giorgio Rigali, Head of Communications, ahead of the latest edition of Food & Drink Expo. What are your …
April 11, 2023
Zur Muhlen Gruppe, a leading European business in the meat industry, is set to acquire Eberswalder, a manufacturer of sausage products based in …
April 6, 2023
FMCG giant Kraft Heinz has reached an agreement to sell its baby food business in Russia to Chernogolovka, a domestic food and …
Blady Gros, the holding company behind fish processor Blady Tuna Market, has reached a deal to acquire a majority stake in Grupo Cerdeimar, a …
Dr. Oetker, the leading food manufacturer, has announced its intention to acquire Galileo, a maker of frozen pizza snacks based in the …
March 31, 2023
Global food manufacturer Kerry Group has announced the opening of its Southern Europe Innovation Centre in Barcelona, Spain to create new food …
US craft brewer New Belgium Brewing has announced that the company has reached an agreement to purchase a manufacturing brewery in Daleville …
March 29, 2023
FMCG giant Mars has announced plans to discontinue its rice brands Uncle Ben’s and Raris in Brazil, with products being gradually withdrawn …
Carrefour, the leading French supermarket chain, is planning to open up to 18 local stores under the Potager City banner by the …
Staged alongside IFE Manufacturing and Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the 2023 edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event welcomed more …
March 24, 2023
Dole, the leading fruit processor, has announced the launch of Good Crunch, a dried fruit snack that promises “an ultra-craveable crunch”. Available as …
March 23, 2023
Sainsbury’s, the UK grocery retailer, has announced what it claims is a UK first, with the launch of a new line of …
March 23, 2023
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director of ISM, ahead of the latest edition of the confectionery and snacks tradeshow. What are your expectations …
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has announced that the company has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Skrewball, …
Farmer-owned dairy co-operative Tillamook has announced plans to open a new ice cream manufacturing facility in Decatur (IL), in 2024. Tillamook currently …
March 20, 2023
French frozen food retailer Picard has announced plans to open 20 new franchise stores in 2023, incorporating the “Bienvenue en cuisine” (“Welcome …
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 …
March 16, 2023
BWG Foods, the Irish retail and consumer goods congolmerate, has announced plans to open 60 new Spar and Eurospar stores in Ireland …
FMCG giant Nestle has announced plans to launch a new plant-based milk alternative in the US made from a blend of oat …
March 10, 2023
US-based retailer Amazon has announced that the company is closing eight of its Amazon Go physical convenience stores, according to a report …
March 9, 2023
Spanish dairy firm Pascual has set up its first manufacturing unit in Africa, producing and marketing milk for the Angolan market. According …
March 8, 2023
Gama spoke to Philippa Christer, event director, ahead of the latest edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event. What are your expectations …
March 7, 2023
Altria, the multinational tobacco firm, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire e-cigarette company NJOY Holding for about $2.75 billion in cash. …
March 6, 2023
Sweet Harvest Foods, the self-proclaimed leader in the US natural sweetener industry, has announced the acquisition of Sweet River Honey, a honey …
March 3, 2023
UK-based dairy firm Pembrokeshire Creamery has announced that the company is investing in its first manufacturing facility, a milk processing site in …
FMCG giant Danone has announced plans to invest up to $65 million over the next two years to create a new bottle …
Muller, the leading Germany dairy firm, is to divest the Tuffi brand of milk and cheese products to a third party dairy company. The sale …
February 28, 2023
Fazer, the leading Finnish food group, has announced it will be ceasing dairy production at the Koria factory in southern Finland by …
Saudi Arabia based dairy firm Almarai has recently announced the purchase of a 48% stake in International Dairy and Juice from FMCG …
February 27, 2023
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 27th February 2023: This month, Gama turns its gaze towards continued advances in on-the-go …
February 24, 2023
US multinational food firm Tyson Foods has announced that the company has signed an agreement to purchase Williams Sausage Company, a producer …
February 23, 2023
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Unilever’s Indian subsidiary, has announced it has sold its atta and salt business under the Annapurna and Capital …
February 22, 2023
Spanish retailer Dia is exploring the possibility of selling its business in Portugal, where it operates under the Minipreco banner, according to …
February 21, 2023
Mexican tequila distillery Casa Maestri is to acquire Bellagave Infused Tequila, a 100% blue agave tequila brand, for an undisclosed sum, according …
February 20, 2023
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced an investment of over €40 million ($43 million) in a new production line at its factory …
February 17, 2023
Plant-based firm V2food has announced that it plans to close its manufacturing facility in Wodonga Australia, with production transitioning to other facilities …
February 15, 2023
Morinaga Nutritional Foods, a US-based manufacturer of soya and dairy products, has announced the acquisition of the Tofurky and Moocho plant-based brands …
February 14, 2023
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced the opening of a new distribution centre in the city of Extrema in Brazil’s Minais Gerais …
February 13, 2023
UK confectionery firm Serious Sweets Company has announced the acquisition of Mallow & Marsh, a producer of handmade marshmallow products. Serious Sweets …
February 13, 2023
Gama spoke to Danila Brunner, Director of Biofach / Vivaness, ahead of the latest edition of the organic consumer goods tradeshow. What …
February 13, 2023
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 13th February 2023: Plant-based claims have overtaken vegetarian claims in new food and drink launches for the …
February 10, 2023
Gama spoke to Marina Calheiros, Coordinating Manager, ahead of the inaugural edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What is the rationale and the …
February 10, 2023
FMCG multinational Unilever has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in the state of Nuevo Leon, in North Mexico. According …
February 9, 2023
Burts Snacks, the firm behind the Burts brand of upscale crisps, has been acquired by Europe Snacks, the self-proclaimed leading pan-European private-label …
Danone, the French consumer goods giant, has inaugurated its new Daniel Carasso Research & Innovation Center in Paris with the aim of creating …
February 7, 2023
CVS Pharmacy, the US personal care and drugstore chain, has announced the launch of over 200 own brand “self care staples” under …
Philip Morris International (PMI), the leading tobacco firm, has announced it will be continuing its partnership with South Korean tobacco and nicotine …
February 3, 2023
Dole, a global leader in fresh produce, has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its fresh vegetables division to …
February 2, 2023
Milo’s, an Alabama-based firm that manufactures, distributes, markets and sells ice teas and lemonades throughout the USA, has announced plans to build …
February 1, 2023
Danone, the French consumer goods giant, has announced it is exploring strategic options, including a potential sale, for its organic dairy activity in …
January 31, 2023
Grupo Bimbo has reached an agreement to acquire Romania’s largest bakery firm Vel Pitar, thus adding a new market to its portfolio, …
January 31, 2023
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 31st January 2023: This month’s Innovation Insight spotlights a new launch aiming to ally the …
January 30, 2023
German meat producers Radeberger Fleisch- und Wurstwaren Korch (Korch) and Hermann Wein have announced the two businesses are to combine, according to a …
January 27, 2023
Toujust, a new French grocery retailer, is planning to make its debut in the first quarter of this year, promising prices that …
January 26, 2023
UK based supermarket retailer Sainsbury’s has signed a partnership agreement with takeaway food app Just Eat for rapid grocery deliveries. According to …
January 25, 2023
German chewing gum manufacturer AsCom Confection has taken over confectionery producer Bodeta after the latter had filed for insolvency, according to a …
January 24, 2023
Latteria Soresina, the leading Italian dairy cooperative, has announced the acquisition of Fratelli Oioli, a dairy company specialising in the production of …
January 23, 2023
MANCHESTER – 23rd January 2023: Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) suppliers, retailers, and other industry stakeholders are today being invited to connect with like-minded …
January 23, 2023
Bakery firm Bimbo has announced it plans to invest C$15 million ($11.2 million) in a new tortilla production line in Hamilton, in …
January 20, 2023
US food giant General Mills has announced that the company will close its manufacturing facility in Cambara, in Brazil’s Parana state. According …
January 19, 2023
Procter & Gamble (P&G), the global personal and homecare firm, has announced the acquisition of Mielle Organics, a US haircare brand that …
January 18, 2023
ITC, the leading Indian conglomerate, has announced the acquisition of Sproutlife Foods, the company behind the Yoga Bar brand of cereal and …
January 18, 2023
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks company, has reached an agreement to acquire Don Papa Rum, a super-premium, dark rum from the Philippines. …
January 17, 2023
Endeavour Group, which claims to be Australia’s leading retail drinks and hospitality business, has announced it has reached an agreement with global …
Global food manufacturer Kerry Group has entered into exclusive negotiations to sell its Sweet Ingredients Portfolio to INCA, an international leader in …
January 13, 2023
Russian retailer Magnit is reportedly planning to open a new discount supermarket chain, according to an article on the Kommersant newspaper. Sources …
January 12, 2023
E-cigarette brand, known for its disposable vape devices, Geek Bar has made an investment of $146 million in a new production facility …
January 11, 2023
Bavaria, local AB InBev brewer, has announced the investment of $413 million in the construction of a new brewery in the municipality …
January 10, 2023
US-based consumer-packaged food company Sovos Brands has announced that it has completed the divestiture of the pancake & waffle mix brand Birch …
January 9, 2023
Fishermen owned company Silver Bay Seafoods has announced the acquisition of food processing company Orca Bay Foods. Both companies formed a joint …
Reliance Consumer Products has announced the acquisition of 50% equity stake in carbonated soft drink company Sosyo Hajoori Beverages Private. Founded in …
Brewing and beverage company Royal Unibrew has expand its portfolio with the acquisition of the Danish microbrewery Norrebro Bryghus. “We have found …
January 4, 2023
Food tech company Benson Hill has announced the sales of the assets related to its Fresh business in a two-part transaction to …
Global independent beverage solutions provider Refresco has acquired Avandis, a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages, from cocktails spirits companies Lucas Bols N.V. and …
December 30, 2022
The October – December 2022 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Innovation Insight: Soupologie Souper Cubes o Gama Innovation Conference & …
Kellogg Co has announced the divestment of its Russian operation to local snacks and drink maker Chernogolovka, joining the list of Western …
December 29, 2022
Orkla Confectionery & Snacks has acquired confectionery company Bubs Godis. Founded in 1992, Bubs Godis is a manufacturer of vegan sugar confectionery …
December 28, 2022
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in start-up Cockorico, a French brand specialising in …
December 23, 2022
Global leader in confectionery, snacking, food, and pet care products and services Mars, Incorporated, has acquired whole-fruit snack brand Tru Fru. Founded …
Snack and confectionery multinational Mondelez International has announced that has agreed to sell its gum business in the USA, Canada and Europe …
December 21, 2022
Leading Italian food company Barilla Group has announced the acquisition of the bakery brand Back To Nature from B&G Foods. The acquisition …
December 20, 2022
Global bakery manufacturer and distributor Dawn Foods has announced the sale of its frozen bakery manufacturing business Africa, the Middle East, Europe, …
December 19, 2022
Dairy firm Fonterra and FMCG multinational Nestle have agreed to sell Dairy Partners Americas (DPA) Brazil joint venture to French dairy company …
Rema 100 Denmark, part of Reitan Retail, has agreed to acquire the majority of German discount grocer Aldi’s grocery store network in …
December 15, 2022
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), a subsidiary of the multinational consumer goods giant Unilever, has entered the health & wellbeing category through strategic investments …
December 14, 2022
Confectionery firm Ferrero Group has announced the acquisition of US ice maker Wells Enterprises as part as Ferrero’s strategy to growth in …
December 13, 2022
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 …
December 12, 2022
Italian cheese producer Auricchio Group has announced the acquisition of 3B Latte, a manufacturer of goat, buffalo and cow’s milk cheese. According …
British supermarket chain Asda has announced plans to open 300 Asda Express convenience store and create 10,000 new jobs by the end …
December 8, 2022
Dairy family-owner cooperative in California, California Dairies Inc. (CDI) has acquired DairyAmerica a globally recognised supplier of quality and sustainable dairy ingredients. …
December 7, 2022
Campari Group and Moët Hennessy has acquired, through their 50-50 joint venture, full ownership of online wine and spirits company Tannico. Founded …
December 6, 2022
Soft drink manufacturer A.G. Barr has announced the acquisition of the functional energy drink brand Boost for an initial consideration of £20 …
Philip Morris International (PMI) has become the majority shareholder of the leading oral nicotine company Swedish Match. PMI has acquired 93 percent …
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has entered into a joint venture with Two Sons Imports, owners of Cantera Negra Tequila to acquire …
December 2, 2022
Belgian-Swiss cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, Barry Callebaut, has announced the construction of its third chocolate and compound facility in India. The …
French dairy producer Bel Group has entered into a joint venture with Britannia Industries to develop, manufacture and sell cheese products in …
November 30, 2022
New spirits group Magellan & Cheers has announced the acquisition of Spanish vermouth brand Perucchi. The new group is founded and led …
November 29, 2022
Italian coffee producer Lavazza has reportedly made a binding offer to acquire the French firm MaxiCoffee, owned by the company founder Christophe …
FMCG multinational Nestle has announce the investment of SAR 7 billion (1.86 billion) over the next decade to support business growth. The …
November 25, 2022
Denmark-based meat processor Danish Crown has announced the investment in a new bacon factory in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, UK. According to the …
November 24, 2022
Dairy firm Fonterra has announced the divestment of its Chilean Soprole business. According to the company’s press release, the business was sold …
November 23, 2022
Japanese drinks giant Asahi Beverages has announced that the company is going to cease operations in its Dark Star brewery in Partridge …
November 22, 2022
Multination tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced the launch of Bonds by Iqos, its latest heat-not-burn tobacco system to be …
November 21, 2022
Leading beverage company in North America, Keurig Dr Pepper, has announced an investment in Athletic Brewing Company, America’s leading non-alcoholic craft beer …
November 18, 2022
German retailer Aldi Nord has announced the acquisition of some companies from the beverage firm Altmuehltaler Mineralbrunnen Group. According to Aldi’s press …
November 17, 2022
US-based firm American Beverage Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harvest Hill Beverage Company, has announced the acquisition of Poppilu, a lemonade brand …
November 16, 2022
Multinational tobacco manufacturer British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced a c.£48.2 million investment in Charlotte’s Web Holdings, a producer of hemp extract …
November 15, 2022
Multinational Mexican bakery Grupo Bimbo has announced an investment of $630 million to build two new facilities in Georgia and Ohio in …
November 14, 2022
Juul Labs has secured an investment from some of its early investors to keep the e-cigarette business operations avoiding the bankruptcy. Juul …
November 11, 2022
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has announced plans to sell the Eagle Brewery to its long-term partner, S.A. Damm. Damm is a …
November 10, 2022
Lancashire based cheesemaker Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses has announced the purchase of Parlick, a brand from dairy firm Singletons & Co. According to …
November 9, 2022
Global sweet-packaged foods firm Ferrero Group has announced that the company broke ground on its new facility in Bloomington, Illinois. The new …
November 8, 2022
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced the acquisition of leading Texas premium whisky distiller, Balcones Distilling. Balcones Distilling is a craft distiller …
Herdes del Fuerte, a joint venture between Grupo Herdez and Mexican conglomerate Grupo Ku, has announced the acquisition of Interdeli and Deli, …
November 4, 2022
Leading international tobacco company Japan Tobacco has announced a joint venture between the JT Group, through its subsidiary JTI, and the leading …
November 3, 2022
British supermarket chain Morrisons has announced the closure of 132 McColl’s convenience stores so that the retailer can make a profit in …
November 2, 2022
Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo has announced the acquisition of the UK based bakery St. Pierre Groupe. The deal is expected to …
Italian spirit group Campari has reached an agreement to acquire an initial 70% stake in Wilderness Trail Distillery for $420 million, strengthening …
October 31, 2022
Spanish snacking firm Grupo Apex has announced the acquisition of popcorn brand Pop Up from Grupo Bimbo for an undisclosed sum. Grupo …
October 26, 2022
Asda, one of Britain’s leading retailers, has announced the launch of convenience stores under the banner Asda Express. According to the company’s …
October 25, 2022
Remy Cointreau, the leading French spirits firm, has announced the launch of a ‘luxurious’ perfume house called Maison Psyche. According to a company …
Philip Morris International (PMI) has reached an agreement with Altria Group (Altria) to end the companies’ commercial covering IQOS in the USA. …
October 24, 2022
Minerva Foods Australia has announced the acquisition of Australian Lamb Company, an Australian meat firm. Minerva Foods Australia, a joint venture of …
October 20, 2022
Global meat firm JBS has decided to discontinue its US plant-based foods unit Planterra Foods, according to a FoodBev report. The firm …
October 19, 2022
Australian cereal and snacks producer Carman’s has announced the acquisition of family-owned snacks and breakfast foods producer Fruit Wise. According to a …
October 18, 2022
US retail chains Kroger and Albertsons, currently ranked No. 1 and No. 2 largest supermarket retailers in the country, have announced that …
October 17, 2022
Florida-based Primo Water Corporation has announced the acquisition of all the assets of fellow bottled water producer Crystal Spring Water Company, which …
October 13, 2022
Constellation Brands, the leading international beer, wine and spirits firm, has announced that it is divesting part of its mainstream premium wine …
October 12, 2022
Goat milk manufacturer Bubs Australia has announced that it has made an agreement with Heilongjiang Ubeite Dairy Group (HUG) to produce and …
October 11, 2022
Japanese drinks giant Asahi has announced the acquisition of Australian soft drinks firm StrangeLove. According to sources, StrangeLove offers a range of …
October 7, 2022
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced the acquisition of Mr Black, a premium cold brew coffee liqueur from Australia. In a statement, …
October 6, 2022
US based Hilmar Cheese has recently announced that it has broken ground on its new cheese and whey production facility in Dodge …
October 5, 2022
Tequila producer Cazcabel Tequila has announced plans to open a new $37 million distillery in Mexico in 2023. Located in the Jalisco …
October 4, 2022
FMCG giant Nestle has announced that it is investing €100 million ($98 million) in a coffee plant in Girona, Spain. According to …
October 3, 2022
FMCG giant PepsiCo has launched a limited-edition range of S’mores inspired flavours for its Pepsi cola line in the US. Released on …
September 30, 2022
Diageo’s Aviation American Gin subsidiary has announced the opening of a new Aviation American Gin Distillery and Visitor Center in Portland, USA. According …
September 28, 2022
Multinational tobacco company British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced the acquisition of a non-controlling minority stake in Sanity Group. Founded in 2018, …
September 28, 2022
Australian retailer Coles Group has announced the sale of its fuel and convenience store business to fuel firm Viva Energy. According to …
September 26, 2022
Spanish retailer Mercadona has made an investment of €60 million ($58.5 million) in its logistics platform in Riba-Roja del Turia, Valencia. According …
September 23, 2022
House Foods Holding USA, a subsidiary of Japan-based House Foods Group, has announced the acquisition of US based Keystone Natural Holdings, described …
September 22, 2022
AG Olives (Aceitunas Guadalquivir), described as one of the world’s premier olive companies, has announced the purchase of US peer Bell-Carter Foods …
September 20, 2022
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola is partnering with Japanese beverage firm Kirin to develop functional drinks, according to a Nikkei Asia report. The …
September 16, 2022
Food giant Kellogg has announced the launch of Kellogg’s Insta-bowls, a cereal presented in bowls that can be prepared simply by adding …
September 14, 2022
Baker & Baker, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of bakery products, has announced the acquisition of Peipen, a pastel de nata (Portuguese …
September 12, 2022
US online grocer Misfits Market has announced the purchase of fellow e-commerce firm Imperfect Foods. According to sources, the companies are intended to …
September 7, 2022
Irish Distillers, a subsidiary of the French drinks conglomerate Pernod Ricard, has announced plans to build a €250 million ($247.7 million) whiskey …
September 5, 2022
FMCG giant Danone has announced it is ceasing production of Bonafont bottled waters in Brazil, including all of its activities in the Jacutinga …
September 1, 2022
Austrian retailer Billa, a subsidiary of the Rewe Group, has announced the opening of a store with a plant-based concept called Billa …
August 30, 2022
Polish branch of supermarket chain Netto has announced this week that it is moving its headquarters to Harmony Office Center II in …
August 25, 2022
FMCG giant PepsiCo has agreed to sell a set of biscuit assets to the Brazilian manufacturer Camil Alimentos, according to a Just …
August 24, 2022
Australian alcoholic drinks retailer and hospitality business Endeavour Group has announced the acquisition of Shingleback Wine from McLaren Vale, South Australia. According …
August 23, 2022
Good Drinks Australia, an independent Australian brewer, has announced the acquisition of Victorian-based brewery Stomping Ground for A$11.5 million ($7.7 million). According …
August 22, 2022
Spanish-based snacks company Grupo Apex has acquired Spanish Viube Foods, a manufacturer of vegetable crisps. Viube Foods is based in Girona and …
August 19, 2022
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 …
Treehouse Foods, a leading manufacturer and distributor of private label foods and beverages, has announced that it has come to an agreement …
August 17, 2022
Coca-Cola has announced Dreamworld, the latest offering within its Coca-Cola Creations concept. According to a company press release, Coca-Cola Dreamworld, which also comes …
August 16, 2022
Hispanic food business V&V Supremo Foods has announced the acquisition of family-owned cheese producer Mill Creek Cheese. V&V Supremo Foods was founded in …
August 11, 2022
Del Monte Foods, the US food company, has announced the acquisition of cooking aids firm Kitchen Basics from McCormick. Kitchen Basics was …
August 10, 2022
Belgian biscuit and cake manufacturer Lotus Bakeries has announced an expansion in Thailand, with a new manufacturing plant for the Biscoff brand. …
FMCG giant Colgate-Palmolive has announced plans to acquire three dry pet food manufacturing plants in the US from Red Collar Pet Foods …
August 8, 2022
Kroger, one of US’s largest grocery retailers, has announced that they are opening a new Customer Fulfilment Centre in Dallas, Texas, powered …
French dairy producer Bel Group has announced the acquisition of 70% shares of the Chinese cheesemaker Shandong Junjun Cheese. As well as …
August 4, 2022
PepsiCo, the leading US consumer goods firm, has announced a distribution agreement and the acquisition of $550 million stake in energy drink …
August 3, 2022
Carolina Foods, a bakery and pastry manufacturer, has announced it is building a new manufacturing facility in Pineville, NC. According to sources, the new …
Swiss dairy firm Emmi has announced the sale of its 25% stake in cheese business Ambrosi in order to focus on “profitable …
August 1, 2022
Agrial, a French agricultural and agrifood co-operative, has announced the acquisition of dry charcuterie producer Rochebillard et Blein. Rochebillard et Blein has …
Chilean FMCG manufacturer Empresas Carozzi has entered an agreement to acquire ice cream firm Lecherias Loncomilla. Lecherias Loncomilla, owner of the San …
July 28, 2022
UK food manufacturer Premier Foods Plc has announced the acquisition of 100% of The Spice Tailor, a maker of Indian and South East …
Granola company Rollagranola has bought Primrose’s Kitchen, the UK-based breakfast cereal business that went into liquidation in December 2021. Founded in 2014, …
July 26, 2022
FMCG giant PepsiCo has announced the acquisition of 152 acres of land in the Denver Development Area that will be used for …
US-based food and beverage company JM Smucker has announced it has sold its breakfast cereal line Red River Cereal to Ontario-based firm …
Yili Group has opened the Global Smart Manufacturing Industrial Park and Health Valley in the world in Hohhot, China, including the Chilechuan …
July 21, 2022
Denmark-based brewing and beverage firm Royal Unibrew has announced that it came into an agreement to acquire the entirety of the Toronto-based …
July 20, 2022
US multinational food firm Tyson Foods has announced that the expansion of its Forest, Mississippi plant is now complete. According to sources, …
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 …
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced plans to invest €200 million ($202 million) in Ireland’s first purpose-built carbon neutral brewery in Kildare. …
July 15, 2022
Flower Foods, one of the main producers of packaged bakery foods in the US, has announced an investment in Base Culture, a …
July 14, 2022
Sperlari Group, the Italian leader in the candy and nougat industry that belongs to the German group Katjes International, has announced the …
July 13, 2022
German supermarket chain Kaufland has announced that they’re investing on sourcing produce from Germany all year round and thus the firm is …
July 12, 2022
Laumont, a company that produced truffles and mushrooms, has announced the construction of a new 4,000 sq. mt facility centre in Tarrega, …
Splash Beverage Group, owner of leading beverage brands, announced the acquisition of 80% of Pulpoloco Sangria, giving the group control over the …
Tyson Foods and Tanmiah Food have signed a strategic partnership in which Tyson Foods will acquire 15% of stakes in Tanmiah subsidiary …
July 7, 2022
Arabian Food Industries (Domty) has announced that an offer has been submitted for 90% of the Egypt-based food business by Expedition Investments …
Japanese snacks business Calbee has acquired a 75% stake in Greenday, a Thailand Based snack maker, for an undisclosed sum. According to …
Privately-owned Cooke Inc. (‘Cooke’), parent company of Cooke Aquaculture Inc. has upped its stake proposal to purchase the Tasmanian salmon farmer Tassal …
July 4, 2022
FMCG giant Danone has announced that they are looking for a buyer for its factory in the north west of Spain, since …
July 1, 2022
Lotus Bakeries announced the complete acquisition of UK based Peter’s Yard artisanal sourdough business. Peter’s Yard produces a wide range of healthy …
June 30, 2022
Cheese producer Maytag Dairy Farms has been sold to AgCertain Industries, which is owned by private equity firm Midwest Growth Partners since …
Keurig Dr Pepper have recently announced the acquisition of the non-alcoholic cocktail brand Atypique from Station Agro-Biotech. The agreement made for the …
Jeronimo Martins Group has acquired 10.1% (16.8 million euros) of the Norwegian company Andfjord Salmon for sustainable salmon production. “Just a few …
June 27, 2022
Coca Cola Canada Bottling has announced its plans to invest nearly CAD$42 million ($32 million) into the Lower Mainland region’s operations due …
Food giant The Kellogg Company has recently announced plans to restructure the company by splitting it into three companies in the US. …
June 23, 2022
FMCG giant Mondelez has announced plans to buy Clif Bar & Company for $2.9 billion (€2.75 billion), paying additional amounts to the …
June 22, 2022
US firm Athletic Brewing Company has officially started production at its 50,000 square foot new facility in Milford, Connecticut. Athletic Brewing is …
Dutch dairy multinational FrieslandCampina has announced that they will sell some of their brands and factories in Germany to their local peer …
June 20, 2022
Spain-based meat processor Grupo Vall Companys has closed a deal to buy 75% of local poultry firm Grupo Sada from Netherlands agri-food …
Uk based Oat-milk business Minor Figures has received a minority investment from Danone Manifesto Ventures (DMV) and Green Monday Group, a plant-based …
June 16, 2022
Brazilian food manufacturer M. Dias Branco has agreed to acquire the Brazilian division Jasmine Alimentos of French dietary food specialist Nutrition & …
New Berlin Beverage, a recently founded holding company with a focus on emerging and innovative beverages, has announced the acquisition of Minna, …
Malaysian food and beverage manufacturer Fraser and Neave Holdings is prepared to make moves towards obtaining full ownership of a local peer …
June 13, 2022
US based company Atlas Holdings, owner of manufacturing and distribution businesses operating in various sectors, has announced the completion of the acquisition of Foster …
Les Grands Chais de France (GFC) has closed two deals in Chile, marking the French wine group’s entry into South America. According …
Germany confectionery company Katjes Group has acquired the UK gluten-free bakery Genius Foods through its venture-capital arm Katjes Greenfood. Founded in 2009, …
June 8, 2022
Specialty cheesemaker Dairyfood USA has been acquired by Borgman Capital, a private-equity company, that will merge the business with Gilman Cheese, an …
Food and beverage business, PepsiCo India, has announced plans to invest INR 186 crore ($24 million) to expand its manufacturing facility in …
UK seafood provider Northcoast Seafoods has been sold to a Dutch company Seafood Connection, a subsidiary of Japan’s Maruha Nichiro, for an …
Grupa Sokolow, one of the largest meat producers in Central and Eastern Europe, has opened a new meat processing plant in Sokolow …
Iceland Foods has signed an agreement to supply its range of frozen food products through the Chinese retailer JD.com. JD.com is one …
Starbucks and Bolthouse Farms have entered into a definitive agreement for Bolthouse Farms to acquire brand and business of Evolution Fresh. Evolution …
US giant food General Mills has entered into an agreement with Eagle Foods to sell Helper and Suddenly Salad businesses for a …
Nestle Health Science agreed to acquire the Brazilian organic, natural, plant-based nutrition and health lifestyle food maker Puravida. The fast-growing brand Puravida …
Canadian plant-based food supplier, Above Food, has acquired a local quinoa products supplier Northern Quinoa Production Corp. (NorQuin). NorQuin, is the leading …
May 24, 2022
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has confirmed the acquisition of Australia-based yogurt maker Jalna Dairy Foods together with a yogurt production facility …
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. …
E-commerce platform Hairydog Group has purchased the wholesaler S&P Liquor Group, which includes the retailer Liquor Emporium, for an undisclosed sum. According …
Vital Farms, a Certificated B Corporation with an offering of ethically produced food, has announced the expansion of Egg Central Station, its …
US food giant General Mills has announced the acquisition of TNT Crust, a manufacturer of high-quality frozen pizza crusts for pizza chains, …
May 17, 2022
Italian company Campari Group, owner of Aperol, has acquired the French aperitif Picon from Diageo for €119 million ($125.5 million). Created in …
May 16, 2022
Mondelez International, snack and confectionery multinational, announced the divestment of its market gum, and global Halls business. According to sources, included in …
Cheese maker Sargento Foods has acquired the Wisconsin-based Baker Cheese Factory, due to the increasing demand for more convenient on-the-go dairy products. …
Irish nutrition company Kerry Group, has recently announced the opening of the largest and most advanced taste manufacturing plant the group has …
May 11, 2022
British supermarket chain Morrisons, owned by the US private equity group Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, was selected ahead of Asda owners’ in …
FMCG giant Danone has announced the sale of its 25% remaining stakes in Yashili to Mengniu and the 20% of its holds …
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 …
India based food firm, Adani Wilmar, has announced the acquisition of the rice brand Kohinoor from McCormick Switzerland GMBH. According to sources, …
May 4, 2022
Belgian-Swiss cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, Barry Callebaut, announced plans to build a new specialty factory in Ontario, Canada. According to the …
US based salted snack manufacturer Utz Brands has announced that they have purchased a brand-new manufacturing facility in North Carolina from Benestar …
US based meat snack company Jack Link’s has announced plans to expand with a new manufacturing plant in Perry, Georgia. According to …
April 29, 2022
Mondelez International, snack and confectionery multinational, has agreed to pay US$1.3bn for the Mexican confectionery business Ricolino from bakery firm Grupo Bimbo. …
April 28, 2022
Global confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has announced new investment for an approximately $40 million research and development hub that will be adjacent …
April 27, 2022
Plant Based and holistic wellness firm Simply Better Brands Corp. and Jones Soda Co, manufacturer and distributor of premium craft beverages, have …
April 26, 2022
US firm Patriot Pickle, a company by private equity firm Swander Pace Capital, has announced the acquisition of the pickle business from …
US multinational food firm Tyson Foods is investing $208 million in a new facility in Hanceville, Alabama, closed to the company’s last …
April 22, 2022
Netherlands based firm Machandel has sold its 40% share in the business to UK based food firm Windmill Organics, which has owned …
April 21, 2022
Nestle has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the German innovative spice mixes maker Ankerkraut, as the European private-equity firm …
April 20, 2022
Northern Irish food manufacturer Kestrel Foods has announced the acquisition of non-HFSS granola brand, Just Live a Little Granola. Just Live a …
Constellation Brands, a leading beverage alcohol company has acquired the remaining interest in ready-to-drink cocktail company, Austin Cocktails, from Austin, Texas. The …
April 18, 2022
Leading North American producer of salads and healthy fresh foods, Taylor Farms, has announced the opening of a new facility in Toronto, …
Global confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has announced the investment of $175 million in the expansion of its chocolate manufacturing facility in Kansas. …
April 13, 2022
UK-based Post Holdings, Weetabix breakfast cereal maker, has acquired UFit protein shakes brand owner Lacka Foods. Founded in 2012, Lacka Foods manufactures …
April 12, 2022
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced the acquisition of 21Seeds, a rapidly growing flavoured tequila infused with real fruit juice brand. According …
April 11, 2022
French dairy company Lactalis has entered into an agreement to acquire dairy businesses and brands of German company Bayerische Milchindustrie eG (BMI). …
Proper Crisps, a New Zealand crisps brand, has announced the opening of a new manufacturing plant in Yarra Valley, near Melbourne, to …
April 7, 2022
Maruha Nichiro, a seafood processor, has announced that it has invested in US based frozen-food business Happi Foodi. Happi Foodi, which was …
April 6, 2022
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has announced the launch of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Bite, the second drink from Coca-Cola Creations and the first …
April 5, 2022
UK based biscuit companies Fox’s Biscuits and Burton’s Biscuits, owned by Ferrero, are merging into a single business called Fox’s Burton’s Companies …
German discount retailer Lidl has announced that it is opening a distribution centre in Luton, UK. The construction of the new 1.2million …
UK based multinational firm Diageo, producer of alcoholic beverages, has announced the agreement to sell its premium Scotch whisky brand, Windsor, to …
South African consumer goods firm Tiger Brands has announced the investment in Herbivore Earthfoods, a producer of plant-based and vegan products. According …
March 30, 2022
US based Indoor farming company Local Bounti has announced that it is acquiring the rival indoor farming company Hollandia Produce Group for …
March 29, 2022
UK chicken giant 2 Sisters Food Group has recently acquired British poultry producer Banham Poultry. According to sources, the Competition and Markets …
March 28, 2022
Consumer goods firm PZ Cussons has announced the acquisition of Childs Farm, the UK’s leading baby and children’s personal care brand. According …
March 25, 2022
US-based retailer Walmart Canada is investing over $118 million to build a high-tech fulfillment centre in Alberta, Canada. According to sources, the …
March 24, 2022
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has announced an investment of €30 million ($32 million) to create a new production line in its manufacturing facility …
March 23, 2022
Private equity firm Goode Partners has announced a minority investment of $30 million in Jocko Fuel a provider of premium sport and …
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