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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 …
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks company, has announced the opening of a CAD$245 million ($194million) carbon neutral distillery in Ontario to support the …
Digital grocery specialist Ocado has announced its partnership with Auchan Poland to help the retailer develop the online business using the Ocado …
Nestle USA has announced an investment of $675 million to build a new factory in Glendale Arizona to meet the growing demand …
March 21, 2022
Global food company LT Foods through its subsidiary LT Foods Americas has acquired a 51% controlling stake in Golden Star Trading Inc. …
March 18, 2022
New Zealand dairy firm Fonterra and Indian food-led FMCG company Future Consumer have agreed to end their dairy joint venture in India. …
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced the investment of $260 million in its manufacturing facility in the city of …
March 16, 2022
The market-leading provider of premium artisanal meat products, Group of Butchers, has announced the acquisition of Menken Keuken. The acquisition will allow …
March 15, 2022
Real Drinks Group, known for bringing its innovative drinks to the market, has acquired the UK beer specialist distributor Beer Britannia for …
Little Moons company, a family-run ice cream premium company, has sold a significant minority shareholding to private-equity firm L Catterton, for an …
Global retail giant Carrefour has announced a partnership with Electra Consumer Products and its subsidiary Yenot Bitan as part of its expansion …
Kroger, the leading US grocery retailer, has announced a partnership with plant-based food developer Impossible Foods to expand Kroger’s meat-free offering under …
Fermented Food Holdings, a recently-established specialist food company that aspires to become a category leader, has announced it has acquired the Californian …
The North American subsidiary of alcoholic drinks multinational Diageo has invested $110 million in a new 25,000 sq ft facility for canned …
Rowdy Energy, a US-based manufacturer of energy drinks, has announced the launch of Power Burn, a new product that is claimed to …
March 4, 2022
Leading Finnish food firm Valio has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Gold&Green, known for the Pulled Oats plant …
US-based alcoholic drinks firm Breakthru Beverage Group has announced it has signed an agreement with beer distributor JJ Taylor to acquire and …
Heineken, the multinational Dutch brewer, has announced the investment of €73 million in Italy to modernise and expand its brewery in Assemiri, …
Leading Spanish company Ebro Foods through its American subsidiary Riviana Foods has reached an agreement to purchase the assets of InHasvest for …
February 28, 2022
FMCG multinational Nestle has announced plans to invest over BRL$1.8 billion ($352.9 million) in Brazil this year. According to sources, 40% of …
February 25, 2022
German household and personal care giant Henkel has announced the merger of its Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care businesses into …
February 24, 2022
Multinational FMCG firm, The Kraft Heinz Company, has announced a joint venture with food tech start-up TheNotCompany in order to accelerate plant-based …
February 23, 2022
Multinational drinks company, The Coca-Cola Company, has announced the launch of a space-inspired drink, under the Coca-Cola Starlight brand name. According to …
February 22, 2022
German retailer, Rewe Group has announced its plan to invest €5 billion between 2021 and 2025 to expand its international business. According …
February 21, 2022
Golden Grail, a fast-growing company in the beverage sector, has announced the acquisition of Tickle Water, an innovative, premium sparkling water created …
Mondelez International, the snack and confectionery multinational, has announced it has completed a $23 million expansion of its Oreo facility in Indonesia. …
February 17, 2022
Peak Rock Capital affiliate has announced the acquisition of Ziyad Brothers, a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food distributor. Peak Rock Capital is …
February 16, 2022
Global Food and Ingredients (GFI) has announced the acquisition of Your Fitness Dish, a premium plant-based milk, and snack food company operating …
February 15, 2022
International bakery company Aryzta has doubled its manufacturing capacity in Malaysia by acquiring the bakery, equipment, and the corresponding land of co-manufacturer …
February 14, 2022
Ornua, the Irish dairy cooperative, has announced plans to expand its product offering into the Middle East and Africa. The company has …
February 11, 2022
Dagrofa Group, the parent company of Spar Denmark, has announced the investment of DKK 450 million ($68.35 million) over the next three …
February 10, 2022
Canadian plant-based company Above Food, has announced the acquisition of Sonic Milling Systems, a food technology company focused on developing processing techniques …
February 9, 2022
Azelis, a leading provider of food and chemical ingredients, has announced the acquisition of Tunckaya, a distributor of food ingredients and additives …
February 8, 2022
FrieslandCampina Engro (FCE) has announced the launch of the Pakistan-Netherlands Dairy Development Centre in collaboration with the University of Veterinary and Animal …
February 7, 2022
Heaven Hill, a large, independent, family-owned, and operated distilled spirits supplier, has acquired Samson & Surrey a premium spirits company, owner of …
Nestle Health Science, a business unit of Nestle SA, has acquired the majority stake in Orgain, a leading company in the plant-based …
February 3, 2022
Leading salty snacks company with operations across the US and Mexico, Benestar Brands, has announced the acquisition of pork rind producer 4505 …
February 2, 2022
Healthways Dairy & Food products, one of India’s emerging dairy companies, has opened a new dairy facility in Gorakhpur to meet the …
February 1, 2022
UK-based supermarket chain Tesco has announced the closure of seven of its 13 Jack’s discount stores, while the other six remaining outlets …
January 31, 2022
Mexican leading poultry processor, Industrias Bachoco has announced the acquisition of RYC Alimentos, a multi-protein meat processor, and distributor. The deal includes …
January 28, 2022
Canada-based cookies, crackers, and bars manufacturer Leclerc Foods has announced the acquisition of a 790,197 square-foot production facility in Brockville, Ontario. The …
January 27, 2022
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant has announced it will cut 1,500 management jobs globally as part of the changes in its …
January 26, 2022
Global food manufacturer Kerry Group has expanded operations in Saudi Arabia with the opening of a new 21,500-square-foot facility at the Jeddah …
January 25, 2022
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks company, has entered into an agreement to sell its Ethiopian brewery Meta Abo Brewery to BGI, a subsidiary …
January 24, 2022
Eat Beyond Global, an investment issuer focused on innovative food tech as well as plant-based and alternative food products, has entered into …
January 21, 2022
Branded and private label food multinational C.H. Guenther has announced the acquisition of Baldinger-Sons bakeries for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition of …
January 20, 2022
Winery company Vintage Wine Estates has announced the acquisition of Meier’s Wine Cellars, doing business as Meier’s Beverage Group. Founded in 1895, …
Israeli-based food tech company DouxMatok has partnered with Blommer Chocolate to produce and sell a portfolio of chocolate products made with significantly …
January 18, 2022
German discount retail giant Aldi has opened its first Shop&Go store in London which uses state-of-the-art technology to allow customers to shop …
Planting Hope Company, a manufacturer of plant-based food and beverages, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Betterer Foods, the producer …
January 14, 2022
Global food manufacturer Welch Foods has announced plans to invest $26.3 million to expand its facility in Michigan. As part of the …
January 13, 2022
American leading beverage company has announced that it has formed a joint venture to acquire independent craft brewer Uinta Brewing for an …
January 12, 2022
Simmons Foods has announced its plans to invest $100 million in the expansion of its prepared food facility in Arkansas. The expansion …
January 11, 2022
Yorkshire-based food company Regal Food Products Group has announced the acquisition of premium dessert manufacturer Just Desserts for an undisclosed sum. Founded …
January 10, 2022
Canadian leading distributors of global candy and chocolate confectionery brands Regal Confections has acquired local ice lolly firm Kisko Products for an …
January 7, 2022
Private equity firm MidOcean Partners has announced the acquisition of Casper’s Ice Cream, a manufacturer and distributor of frozen novelty and ice …
Leading beverage alcohol company Constellation Brands has entered into an agreement with The Coca-Cola Company in the United States to bring the …
AB InBev-owned beer company Corona is launching Corona Sunbrew an innovative non-alcoholic beer which vitamin D. The ‘innovative, first-of-its-kind, non-alcoholic beer’ is …
January 4, 2022
Dutch family business of meat and alternative products, Schouten Europe, has announced the acquisition of Nijland Food from Goor, which recently declared …
December 31, 2021
The October – December 2021 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Innovation Insight: Dug Potato-Based Milk o Gama Innovation Conference & Awards …
December 21, 2021
US food and beverages manufacturer JM Smucker has entered into an agreement to sell its natural and organic beverage and grains businesses …
December 20, 2021
Perfect Day a subsidiary of The Urgent Company has announced the acquisition of US-based ice cream maker Coolhaus and announced plans to …
December 17, 2021
Fazer, the leading Finnish bakery and confectionery firm, has announced the acquisition of the Swedish plant-based drink producer Trensums Food from Profuragruppen …
December 16, 2021
Hain Celestial, a North American organic and natural products company, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire That’s …
December 16, 2021
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 16th December 2021: This month’s Innovation Insight shines a spotlight on a launch looking …
December 15, 2021
Global protein-based food company, JBS, has entered into an agreement to acquire King’s Group by its subsidiary Rigamonti. The deal will help …
December 14, 2021
Asian dairy producer has opened a $139 million ice cream facility which will become the country’s largest ice cream factory in Indonesia. …
December 13, 2021
Multinational food company The Kraft Heinz Company has announced the acquisition of an 85% stake in German-based company Just Spices for an …
December 10, 2021
Constellation Brands, the leading international beer, wine and spirits firm, has announced plans to build a brewery in southeastern Mexico with an …
December 9, 2021
Potato and frozen food specialist McCain Foods has announced the investment of $55 million for a minority stake in Strong Roots, a …
Brothers Drinks Co has reached an agreement with Accolate Wines to reacquire the sparkling perry brand Babycham. Launched in 1953 and invented …
December 7, 2021
British soft drink maker AG Barr has entered into an agreement to acquire a 60% majority stake in plant-based milk manufacturer Moma …
German health and beauty company Beiersdorf has introduced a more climate-friendly aerosol valve system for its Nivea Ecodeo products as well as a …
JBS owned Planterra Foods has announced the opening of a new 189,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Denver. The new facility will increase Planterra’s …
December 2, 2021
Italian confectionery group Ferrero has announced the acquisition of remaining shares of the Ice Cream Factory Comaker and relevant group companies (ICFC). …
December 1, 2021
Supermarket chain Tesco Ireland has announced the acquisition of ten Joyce’s supermarkets based in Galway for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is …
November 30, 2021
Keto-friendly sauce and dressing company, Hungry Squirrel, has announced the opening of a new facility in Texas. The new facility will help …
November 29, 2021
Philippines-based food and drink company Universal Robina Corporation (URC) has announced the acquisition of Munchy Food Industries for MYR 1.93 billion (approx. …
November 26, 2021
Gama spoke to Saeed Al Mansoori, Executive Director of Capital Events LLC at ADNEC Group, ahead of the 2021 edition of SIAL …
November 26, 2021
US food giant General Mills has agreed to sell its European dough business to Cérélia, a global leader in ready-to-bake dough solutions. The …
November 25, 2021
Natural spring water company BlueTriton Brands has announced the completion of the acquisition of certain assets of Saratoga Spring Water Company (SSWC). …
November 24, 2021
Mondelez International, the snack and confectionery multinational, has announced an investment of $122.5 million to expand supply chain operations during the next …
Australian global winemaking and distribution business Treasury Wine Estates has reached an agreement to acquire wine business Frank Family Vineyards for $315 …
November 22, 2021
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant has announced the sale of its global tea business Ekaterra to CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII …
November 19, 2021
The J.M. Smucker has announced the investment of $1.1 billion in a new facility and distribution centre in Alabama to meet the …
November 18, 2021
Multinational brewer Heineken has announced its plans to acquire Distell Group Holdings and Namibia Breweries to form a southern African drinks group …
November 17, 2021
Danone, the food and beverage multinational, has announced the sale of its water and beverage business in Denmark, to Royal Unibrew, a …
November 16, 2021
PlantPlus Foods a provider of plant-based protein products has entered into an agreement to acquire Sol Cuisine and DEW Drink Eat Well. …
November 15, 2021
Julia Stamberger, CEO and co-founder, Planting Hope Company Planting Hope Company, a manufacturer of plant-based food and drinks, has announced plans to …
November 15, 2021
The Hershey Company has announced the acquisition of two pretzel companies, Dot’s Pretzels LLC and Pretzels Inc for approximately $1.2 billion. Founded …
November 12, 2021
Glanbia plc and Glanbia Co-op have today announced they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for the sale of 40 per …
November 11, 2021
Spanish-based foods business Grupo Palacios has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Rhokett, a chilled dessert supplier, for an undisclosed …
November 10, 2021
Nature’s Path, an organic breakfast and snack food company, has acquired a majority stake in Anita’s Organic Mill, a producer of organic …
November 9, 2021
Food investment specialist group BiaVest has partnered with Development Capital to acquire Nomadic Dairy from Donegal Investment Group for an upfront consideration …
November 8, 2021
US snack maker Bobo’s has announced it is investing $10 million in a new facility in Colorado. The investment will help Bobo’s to consolidate …
MANCHESTER – 5th November 2021: Last Thursday (28th October), over 250 senior professionals from the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) community came together for an afternoon …
November 5, 2021
Utz Brands, the US savoury snack company, has announced the acquisition of crisp maker RW Garcia for $56 million. Founded in 1982, …
November 4, 2021
Phillips Distilling, a US spirits brands, has announced the acquisition of the Leroux and Kamora brands from Beam Suntory for an undisclosed sum. …
November 3, 2021
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the construction of a $$75 million whisky distillery in China. The Diageo Eryuan Malt …
November 2, 2021
Coca-Cola, the multinational drinks company, has announced the acquisition of the remaining stake in BodyArmor, a US sports drink, for $5.6 billion. …
November 1, 2021
Multinational Mexican bakery firm Grupo Bimbo has acquired Popcornopolis from private equity firm NexPhase Capital through its Barcel USA subsidiary for an …
George Weston has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Weston Foods fresh and frozen business to affiliated entities …
October 27, 2021
Granarolo, an Italian dairy company based in Bologna, has announced the acquisition of 100% of Calabro Cheese, a US fresh cheese distributor. …
October 25, 2021
Biscuit International, a leading player in the private label biscuit market in Europe, has announced the acquisition of Continental Bakeries from its …
October 20, 2021
Lark Distilling, Australia’s leading single malt whisky distillery, has announced the acquisition of Kernke Family Shene Estate, in an A$40 million ($29 million) …
October 18, 2021
Swift Prepared Foods, a subsidiary of global meat firm JBS, has reached an agreement to acquire Sunnyvalley Smoked Meats for $90 million. Founded …
Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s), a food and drink company based in Asia, has announced an investment of 20 million MYR ($4.8 million) …
October 13, 2021
Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest meat firms, has announced an investment of $61 million in its poultry facility in Vicksburg, …
Savencia Fromage & Dairy has announced the acquisition of Hope Foods, a US producer of plant-based products, for an undisclosed sum. Hope …
October 8, 2021
US private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has won an auction to acquire the Morrisons supermarket chain with an offer …
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced its plans to invest more than $500 million to expand its tequila manufacturing footprint …
October 6, 2021
Britvic, the UK-based non-alcoholic drinks firm, has announced that it is investing £26.9 million ($36.2 million) in its Rugby factory, creating 20 new jobs. …
October 5, 2021
Dr. Oetker, the leading food multinational, has announced the acquisition of India-based start-up Kuppies, marking its debut in the ready-to-eat cakes and desserts …
October 4, 2021
US-based condiments, seasonings, and spices producer Sauer Brands has entered into an agreement to acquire Mateo’s Gourmet Salsa a shelf-stable salsa maker …
October 1, 2021
Nomad Foods, Europe’s leading frozen food company, has announced the acquisition of east European frozen foods business Fortenova Group for a purchase price …
September 30, 2021
International poultry processor Koch Foods has announced an investment of $220 million to expand its existing poultry processing facility in Fairfield, OH, according …
September 29, 2021
Calbee, the UK crisp and snack manufacturer, has completed a £5 million ($6.6 million) investment in two manufacturing facilities to meet increasing …
September 28, 2021
Leading Italian food company Barilla and consumer goods multinational Unilever have entered into a strategic agreement to sell ice cream and snacks …
September 27, 2021
German discount retailer Aldi has announced an investment of £1.3 billion ($1.8 billion) in the UK over the next two years to …
September 24, 2021
Dr. Schar USA has announced a 42,000 square foot expansion of its manufacturing facility in Logan Township to meet increasing demand for …
September 23, 2021
Kraft Heinz, the multinational food firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Brazilian sauces and condiments company Hemmer. Founded in …
September 22, 2021
Private holding company HumanCo has acquired a majority stake in grain-free foods maker Against the Grain, according to a Food Business News …
September 21, 2021
Private investment house Ardian has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Florida Food Products (FFP) from MidOcean Partners for an …
September 20, 2021
Thai Union, a leading seafood company, has announced a 10% strategic investment in food ingredients company R&B Food Supply (RBF) valued at around …
September 17, 2021
BelGioioso, a US-based manufacturer of Italian cheeses, has entered into an agreement to acquire Polly-O from Kraft Heinz and Lactalis, according to a Deli …
September 16, 2021
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the creation of a new research and development (R&D) centre in Shanghai to develop …
September 14, 2021
Full Sail IP Partners has announced the acquisition of juice and smoothie brand Odwalla from Coca-Cola for an undisclosed sum, according to …
September 13, 2021
Spanish-based snacks company Grupo Apex has acquired nut and seeds producer Emilio Arias Lizano for an undisclosed sum. Located in Ciudad Real, Productos Emilio …
September 10, 2021
Arla, the Danish dairy firm, has announced an investment of 300 million SEK (approximately $35 million) in its dairy facility in Gotene, …
September 9, 2021
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced an investment of £24 million ($31.7 million) to upgrade its facility located in …
September 8, 2021
Retail and telecoms conglomerate Sonae has announced the acquisition of 95.4% of the share capital and voting rights in Claybell, owner of …
September 7, 2021
Emmi Roth, a subsidiary of Switzerland-based Emmi Group, has announced the acquisition of Athenos, a Mediterranean-style food brand, from Lactalis Group. Athenos, …
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced an investment of $64 million to expand its drinks concentrates factory in Uruguay. …
September 3, 2021
Saputo, the Canadian dairy giant, has announced the acquisition of the Carolina Aseptic and Carolina Dairy businesses from AmeriQual Group for $118 …
September 2, 2021
Agthia, the leading Middle East food and drinks firm, has announced that it has acquired a 100% stake in BMB Group for …
September 1, 2021
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced plans to build a 1 billion PLN ($245 million) facility in Poland to …
August 31, 2021
B&G Foods, a manufacturer of branded shelf stable and frozen products, has announced the sale of its Portland facility to the Institute …
August 27, 2021
Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest meat firms, has announced an investment of $300 million to construct a new plant in Virginia. …
August 26, 2021
McCain has signed an agreement to sell its Australian Sara Lee baked foods business to New Zealand-based group South Island Office (SIO) …
August 25, 2021
Canada-based Indian snack food manufacturer Surati Sweet Mart has established its first manufacturing and distributing site for specialty snacks and baked foods …
August 24, 2021
Planterra Foods, a JBS subsidiary specialising in plant-based foods, has announced the opening of a new R&D innovation centre in Lafayette, Colorado. …
August 23, 2021
UK-based baby milk company Kendamil has released what it describes as the world’s first’ ice cream made with infant formula. The limited-edition …
Aryzta, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of bakery products, has announced the sale of its Brazil business to Mexican Grupo Bimbo, according to a …
August 18, 2021
US drinks business First Bev has announced it has acquired a controlling stake in the California-based kombucha firm Health-Ade. Founded in 2012, …
Coca-Cola HBC, the Swiss-based international bottling company, has announced the acquisition of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Egypt (CCBCE) for $427 million. The …
August 13, 2021
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of Mexican Mezcal Union through beverage producer Casa UM for an undisclosed …
Coca-Cola, the soft drinks multinational, has announced plans to shut down operations in facilities located in American Canyon (CA) and Northampton (MA), …
August 11, 2021
US-based Mizkan America (MA), a sauces and seasonings business, has announced the acquisition of Born Simple, an American organic barbecue sauce and …
August 10, 2021
Diversified Irish food business Valeo Foods has announced the acquisition of New World Foods Europe (NWFE), a British meat snack producer. Valeo …
August 9, 2021
Brazilian meat firm JBS has entered into an agreement to acquire Australian trout and salmon business Huon Aquaculture for A$425 million ($312.5 million), …
PAI Partners, a French private equity firm, has announced an agreement to acquire Tropicana, Naked and other juices brands from US food …
August 5, 2021
Zoglo’s Incredible Food (Zoglo’s), a Canadian plant-based food company has announced it has acquired 50.5% interest in British Monday Swiss. Monday Swiss …
August 4, 2021
Heineken, the multinational Dutch brewer, has announced the acquisition of United Breweries Limited (UBL) the India-based brewing company. The movement comes after …
August 3, 2021
Grupo Bimbo, the Mexican bakery company has announced the acquisition of Emmy’s Organics, a US-based organic cookie producer. According to Grupo Bimbo, …
Flagship Food Group has acquired a majority stake in Tortilla King, the US tortilla and tortilla chips producer. Flagship, majority owned by …
July 30, 2021
Nestle has announced an investment of $70 million in its Burlington factory to start manufacturing Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough. According …
July 29, 2021
Rio Branco Alimentos, owner of Pif Paf and other brands such as Fricasa, and Ladell, has announced the acquisition of Uniaves, the …
July 28, 2021
British investment firm, S-Ventures has acquired Pulsin, a plant-based nutrition company for £7.5 million ($9.99 million). Pulsin produces plant-based products such as …
July 27, 2021
German company Henkel has announced the acquisition of Swania SAS, a household care supplier based in France. The acquisition will allow Henkel …
July 26, 2021
Spanish food company Ebro Foods has announced the sale of part of its Panzani unit to French private equity firm CVC Capital …
Canadian plant-based company Above Food has announced the acquisition of two plant-based brands Only Oats and Culcherd. Only Oats is a premium …
July 22, 2021
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant has announced a strategic partnership with Arzeda, the industry-leading Protein Design Company. Arzeda is a synthetic …
July 21, 2021
British dairy firms Medina Dairy and Freshways Dairy have announced a merger agreement to create a more sustainable and progressive dairy business. …
Japanese-American world leader in premium spirits firm Beam Suntory has announced that it has formed a long-term strategic partnership with The Boston …
Portuguese brand of sauces and seasonings Paladin, owned by Mendes Goncalves, has announced the launch of a new product: a piri piri …
Savola Group, a Saudi food conglomerate, has signed an agreement to acquire Bayara, a UAE-based manufacturer of nuts, spices, grains, pulses, dates …
Global retailer Spar has announced a partnership with Guizhou Heli Supermarket Group, a retailer that operates over 100 supermarkets, shopping centres, and …
Multinational tobacco firm Altria Group Inc has announced that its subsidiary, UST LLC, has entered an agreement to sell the Ste Michelle …
July 13, 2021
Independent drinks bottler Refresco has announced that set to acquire the Germany-based beverage company Hansa-Heeman. Hansa-Heeman, which employs around 800 people, manufactures …
South Africa-based food business Rhodes Food Group (RFG) has announced the acquisition of the frozen food business of domestic peer Pioneer Foods …
Danish beverage firm Royal Unibrew has signed an agreement to acquire French energy drink business MC Energy, owner of the Crazy Tiger …
July 8, 2021
UK supermarket chain Morrisons has agreed on a takeover offer from a consortium led by US-based Fortress Investment Group in a deal …
KDV Group, the Russia snacks, and confectionery firm, has agreed on a deal to become a leading shareholder in Hak, the Dutch …
July 6, 2021
Mutandis, a Morocco based “brand accelerator” for the consumer goods industry, is set to acquire Season, described as the US brand leader …
French dairy multinational Danone has announced it has acquired a majority stake in Harmless Harvest, a US business offering coconut-based drinks and …
Australian wine business Accolade Wines has announced the acquisition of the Lambrini perry brand from Halewood Artisanal Spirits for an undisclosed sum. …
Swiss Barry Callebaut Group, manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has signed an agreement to acquire Europe Chocolate Company (ECC), a …
June 30, 2021
Once Upon a Farm, a US children’s nutrition business, has announced the acquisition of Raised Real, an organic, plant-rich baby food meal …
June 29, 2021
Italian Wine Brands (IWB), an Italian winery, has announced the acquisition of 100% of its peer Enoitalia for an equity value of …
June 29, 2021
New Zealand dairy firm Fonterra, has agreed to sell off its two joint-venture farms in China to Singapore-based AustAsia Investment Holdings for …
June 28, 2021
Danone, the food and beverage multinational, has announced the sale of its plant-based nutritional products brand Vega to WM Partners, a private …
June 25, 2021
US firm Brand Holdings LLC, has announced that it has acquired a plant-based protein powder brand, Healthy Skoop, from Seurat Investment Group. …
June 24, 2021
US pork firm Wholestone Farms has announced plans to build a new hog slaughtering and processing facility in Sioux Falls, SD at …
June 23, 2021
Brazilian retailer GPA SA is reportedly considering a spin off of its Colombian unit Almacenes Exito, in an operation that would deliver …
June 22, 2021
GenTech Holdings, emerging leader in the high-end premium coffee and functional foods has announced the acquisition of protein bar brand NxtBar. According …
June 21, 2021
BRF, the Brazilian meat and poultry firm announced that the company will invest R$70 million ($13 million) to build a distribution centre …
June 18, 2021
US wine firm E&J Gallo has announced plans to build a new $423 million production facility and distribution centre site in Chester …
Australian craft drinks firm Mighty Craft is set to add the Adelaide Hills Distillery, Mismatch Brewing, and Hills Cider brands to its …
Kraft Heinz, the leading US food and drinks multinational, has announced an agreement to purchase Turkish sauces business Assan Foods for approximately …
Livekindly Collective, described as an activist network focused on meat-free foods, is set to acquire The Dutch Weed Burger, a Netherlands-based company …
Flowers Foods, a producer of baked foods known for brands such as Nature’s Own, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wonder, and Canyon Bakehouse, has …
US-based Hispanic foods manufacturer Cacique has announced that the company is building an $88 million dairy processing facility in Amarillo, Texas, USA. …
US food giant General Mills has announced that the company is restructuring and plans to cut up to 1400 jobs worldwide. According …
Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo and leading snack manufacturer has announced it is to invest $200 million on its Rosenberg, Texas, site. The …
British retailer Tesco and French retailer Carrefour have announced that their purchasing alliance will not be extended. The global purchasing alliance was …
British consumer goods multinational, Reckitt Benckiser has signed an agreement to sell its infant formula and child nutrition business in China to …
North American leading manufacturer and distributor of private label packaged foods and beverages TreeHouse Foods, has simultaneously signed a definitive agreement and …
June 3, 2021
US foods giant Kraft Heinz has announced its plans to invest £140m ($199m) in its Kitt Green food manufacturing facility located in …
June 2, 2021
Ferrero-relative company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Burton’s Biscuit from Ontario Teachers’ for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will …
Mondelez International, the snack and confectionery multinational, has announced the acquisition of Greek snacking company Chipita for approximately $2 billion. Chipita is …
Canadian dairy company Saputo has strengthened its presence in the non-dairy cheese and value-added ingredients sector with two acquisitions for CAD187 million …
Supermarket chain Continente, part of Portuguese retail and telecoms conglomerate Sonae, has announced the opening of a new store concept, Continente Labs. …
May 26, 2021
Brazilian beef producer Marfrig Global Foods has acquired 24.23 percent of chicken and pork producer BRF in the stock exchange, becoming the …
May 25, 2021
Gama spoke to Shahid Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Al Islami Foods. What key trends do you expect to shape food innovation as …
International seafood leader Thai Union Group PCL has announced the acquisition of the remaining 49 percent shares of the German shelf-stable seafood …
Nestle Indonesia, a subsidiary of multinational food and drinks giant Nestle, has started the construction of a US$ 200million facility in Central …
Hershey, the US confectionery, and snacks firm has entered into an agreement to acquire Lily’s, the high-growth, better-for-you (BFY) confectionery brand. Lily’s …
Brazilian protein giant has announced the investment of BRL 1.85 billion (approximately $351.5 million) to expand its production capacity in Parana, southern …
Exponent Private Equity has signed an agreement to acquire indulgent, premium dessert brand Gu from Noble Foods for an undisclosed sum. Founded …
Japanese-American world leader in premium spirits firm Beam Suntory and Scotland-based ultra-premium spirits company Edrington have closed an agreement for an equity …
US food giant General Mills has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Tyson Foods’ pet treats business. According to …
Above food has announced the acquisition of Farmer Direct Farmer Organic Foods (FDO), a 100% certified organic specialty legume proteins and grains …
Ready-to-drink cocktail company Canteen Spirits has signed a distribution agreement with American leading brewer Anheuser-Busch and investment from the company’s investment and …
US manufacturer of branded salty snacks, Utz Brands, has entered into an agreement with Great Lakes Festida Holdings to acquire all assets …
May 11, 2021
US based specialised growth venture fund Stage has announced the acquisition of Haystack Mountain Creamery, a cheese maker from Longmont, Colorado, USA. …
Global retail giant Carrefour International Partnership has announced that the company has signed an agreement to form a commercial partnership with Nordic …
Scandinavian consumer goods giant, Orkla, has announced the full acquisition of the Icelandic chocolate and confectionery company Noi-Sirius for an undisclosed sum. …
House Foods America, a subsidiary of Japan-based House Foods Group, has announced the investment of $146.3 million in a new tofu facility …
Laird Superfood, a maker of plant-based packaged beverage products, has entered into an agreement to acquire Picky Bars for $12 million in …
Global soft drinks giant Britvic has announced the acquisition of the UK plant-based drink business Plenish, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in …
April 30, 2021
Tony’s Chocolonely has announced the acquisition of its Belgian chocolate bars manufacturer Althaea-De Laet Int for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will …
April 29, 2021
Green Hygienics Holdings Inc, a company that focuses on the high standard cultivation and processing of industrial hemp and manufacturing of pharmaceutical …
April 28, 2021
Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant, has announced that the company has reached an agreement to acquire Onnit, a holistic wellness and …
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners VII has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Greek …
Multinational food and drinks giant, Nestle has announced that it is in discussions to buy all or part of The Bountiful Company. …
Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest meat firms, announced the investment of $48 million in the expansion of a poultry facility …
UK-based Real Good Food has announced the sale of its snack bar subsidiary Brighter Foods to The Hug Group for £43 million. …
Taste and nutrition company, Kerry, has announced the investment of €30 million in the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Karawang, …
April 20, 2021
Brazilian protein giant has entered into an agreement to acquire plant-based protein producer Vivera for €341 million. Headquartered in The Netherlands, Vivera …
SunOpta has announced the acquisition of plant-based beverages brands Dream and WestSoy from Haim Celestial for $33 million. The acquisition will allow …
April 16, 2021
Leading North America alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced the acquisition of Loyal 9 Cocktails, a spirits-based ready to drink brand from …
April 15, 2021
US-based multinational Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced the acquisition of the Australian brand Voost Vitamins. The Melbourne-based firm, Voost, is claimed …
April 14, 2021
Hemp-infused beverage company, Good Hemp, has closed the acquisition of Diamond Creek Group a manufacturer of ionised high alkaline natural spring water. …
April 13, 2021
North American company, Riviana Foods, has announced an investment of $15 million in the expansion and improvement of its Memphis rice facility. …
April 12, 2021
Producer and distributor of South Asian food in the UK, Vibrant Foods, has announced the acquisition of Fudco a producer of Asian …
American international food corporation, Tyson foods has invested $425 million in a new poultry complex in Tennessee. Located in Gibson County, the …
April 8, 2021
UAE-based food and beverages company, Agthia, has acquired a majority stake in Egyptian producer of frozen processed chicken and beef products and …
April 7, 2021
Private equity firm Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. has announced the acquisition of De Wafelbakkers from The Oklahoma Publishing Company, a subsidiary of …
April 6, 2021
Paris-based Ardian-backed firm Cerelia has announced the acquisition of US Waffle and that the company has received a strategic equity investment from …
March 31, 2021
The January – March 2021 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Innovation Insight: GoodSport Sports Drink o Industry Insight: Shahid Khan, …
March 31, 2021
CapVest Partners has entered into an agreement with Sofina Foods to sell Eight Fifty Food Group, a producer of seafood and pork …
8th Avenue Foods & Provisions, an affiliate of Post Holdings, has entered into an agreement to acquire Ronzoni dry pasta from Riviana …
March 29, 2021
Global retail giant Carrefour has reached an agreement with Advent International to acquire the third-largest retailer in Brazil Grupo BIG, for about …
March 26, 2021
Spanish chocolate producer, Chocolates Valor, has announced the acquisition of Portuguese firm Imperial Produtos Alimentares, the major chocolate manufacturer of Portugal. Imperial, …
March 25, 2021
General Mills, the US food giant, has announced a deal to sell its 51% controlling interest in European Yoplait S.A.S. to French …
March 24, 2021
Snack and confectionery multinational Mondelez has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in sports nutrition firm Grenade for an undisclosed sum. …
March 23, 2021
Australian pie and pastry firm Patties Foods has announced the acquisition of the ready meal business Fitness Outcomes. According to Inside FMCG, …
Dutch dairy multinational FrieslandCampina has announced that the company has signed a joint venture agreement with Arabian Food Industries (Domty) to export …
March 19, 2021
Leading North America alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint and install two high-speed can lines at …
March 18, 2021
Leading US cereal and snacks firm Kellogg has announced plans to invest nearly $35,7 million in its Pringles snacks brand factory in …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 18th March 2021: This month’s Innovation Insight focuses on a new functional beverage promising …
March 17, 2021
UK based Vibrant Foods, parent company of South-East Asian food brands has acquired paneer maker Everest Dairies, aiming to expand its portfolio. …
Brazilian retailer Grupo Mateus has announced plans to open a distribution centre in Ceara and 59 new stores in a period of …
March 15, 2021
Multinational food and drinks giant, Nestle has announced the acquisition of Essentia Water, a premium functional water brand based in Washington. Worthing …
March 12, 2021
Oatly, the Swedish firm behind the namesake dairy-alternative milk, has announced plans to open its first UK factory at the beginning of …
Mondelez International, the snack and confectionery multinational, has announced the acquisition of Gourmet Food, a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium entertaining …
March 10, 2021
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of beverage producer Far West Spirits, for an undisclosed amount. Far West …
March 9, 2021
Siniora Food Industries, a subsidiary of Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) and a leading regional meat processing company, announced the acquisition of …
Brazilian retailer Enxuto Supermercados has announced its plans for 2021, revealing that 11 new stores will open and a new private label …
March 5, 2021
Brazilian firm Pastificio Selmi has announced the acquisition of Todeschini, a brand of pasta and biscuits. The Todeschini brand joins the company’s …
March 4, 2021
Food and drink giant Nestle has entered into an agreement deal to acquire British producer of recipe kits SimplyCook for an undisclosed …
American multinational beverage Coca-Cola company has revealed intentions to acquire a controlling stake in Bodyarmor, a functional drinks business. Bodyarmor’s portfolio includes …
February 26, 2021
Danone, the food and beverage multinational, has announced a partnership with plant-based foods producer Earth Island to acquire 100% of its shares …
February 25, 2021
Dutch retailer Ahold Delhaize has announced that it has reached an agreement with Deen to acquire a number of stores to be …
Darco Capital, via the newly-formed 1776 Spirits Company, has announced it has acquired the spirit brands American Harvest Vodka and Beach Whiskey. …
February 23, 2021
Supermarket chain Lidl has announced that it plans to open 23 new stores in Belgium by the end of February 2022. According …
February 22, 2021
Dole Food Company, a North American manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of fruit and snacks, and Irish Total Produce, a fresh produce firm, …
February 19, 2021
Finnish firm Atria has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Russian food subsidiary Pit-Product. In a press …
February 18, 2021
Brazilian retailers Grupo Super Nosso and Carrefour have opened their first joint store, which is located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. …
February 17, 2021
Multinational food and drinks giant Nestle has reached an agreement to sell its Nestle Water North America business to One Rock Capital …
February 16, 2021
Global branded food company Hormel Foods has announced the acquisition of the Planters brand from Kraft Heinz for $3.35 billion. The acquisition …
February 12, 2021
UK-based cheesemaker Wyke Farms has announced the opening of an export “centre of excellence” with increased maturing and dispatch storing space and an …
February 11, 2021
Italian discount retailer In’s Mercato is planning to open 30 new stores this year, aiming to expand its footprint and consolidate its brand. …
February 10, 2021
Aymore, a biscuits firm owned by the Arcor Group, has announced an investment of over BRL$10 million ($1.8 million) in its factory …
Snacks and confectionery multinational Mondelez has announced plans to invest £15 million ($21 million) into a new production line at its Bournville …
Biscuit International, the France-based bakery firm, has reached an agreement to acquire Dan Cake, a Portuguese manufacturer and distributor of biscuits and …
February 5, 2021
Natural food company Chickapea has announced the launch of +Greens, described as a new “veggioe packed” organic pasta line with 24g of …
February 4, 2021
Global food manufacturer Kerry Group has reached an agreement to acquire Chinese flavour and seasoning company Jining Nature Group for an undisclosed …
February 3, 2021
Leading Italian food company Barilla has acquired the Capelli dry pasta company in Canada from Spanish firm Ebro Foods for C$165 million …
February 2, 2021
Multinational brewer Heineken has announced the full acquisition of Brixton Brewery for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition comes three years after Heineken …
February 1, 2021
Gama spoke to Mark Napier, Show Director, Gulfood, ahead of the 2021 edition of the Middle East tradeshow. What are your expectations …
January 29, 2021
Flagship Food Group, a food company majority-owned by CREO Capital Partners which manufactures, sells, and distributes a wide portfolio of brands, has invested …
January 28, 2021
Scandinavian retail chain Coop has announced the launch of its first unmanned store located at Satrahojden in Gavle, Sweden The store, part of …
January 27, 2021
Japanese-American firm Beam Suntory, the world’s third largest manufacturer of spirits, behind Diageo and Pernod Ricard, has closed an agreement with Ambev, …
January 26, 2021
Gama spoke to Julia Stamberger, Founder, Spinning Wheel Brands. What have been the biggest impacts of the health and economic crisis on …
Thai Union Group, a world-leading seafood company, has announced an investment in BlueNalu, a cell-based seafood start-up. Founded in 2018, BlueNalu has developed …
January 25, 2021
UK baby food firm Kendamil has launched two new baby cereal products, according to a FoodBev report. Suitable for babies from four …
January 22, 2021
Italian pasta and sauce company Barilla has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Pasta Evangelists, a startup that delivers fresh …
Babasucco, an Italian consumer goods company, has launched a new drink called Energy Estratto which is claimed to harness all the properties of …
January 20, 2021
Agthia, the leading Middle East food and drinks firm, has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Nabil Foods, a …
January 19, 2021
Swiss-based food company Hero has announced the acquisition of Canadian organic baby food firm Baby Gourmet. According to a company press release, …
January 18, 2021
Global soft drinks company Coca-Cola Company has sold the Zico coconut water brand back to its original owner, through the equity firm …
January 15, 2021
Maple Leaf Foods has announced that its subsidiary Greenleaf Foods, a leader in plant protein products, has acquired a food processing plant in Indianapolis, …
January 14, 2021
Savoury snacks US firm Utz Brands has announced that its subsidiary Utz Quality Foods has reached an agreement to acquire the Vitner’s …
January 13, 2021
Brazilian frozen potato chips firm Bem Brasil has recently announced plans to invest R$700 million ($132 million) to increase its production capacity. …
January 12, 2021
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s, a subsidiary of FMCG multinational Unilever, has entered into the pet food market with Doggie Desserts, …
January 7, 2021
US-based manufacturer of branded and private label biscuits Jimmy’s Cookies has entered into an agreement to acquire artisan bread brand Ecce Panis …
January 6, 2021
Snack and confectionery multinational Mondelez has announced the acquisition of Hu Master Holding, a US-based snack company. In 2019, Mondelez made a minority …
January 5, 2021
Global institutional investor Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec (CDPQ) has invested $200 million in the US beverage producer Zevia. Zevia …
January 4, 2021
Brazilian firm Maricota Alimentos has announced that it has invested R$50 million ($9 million) in a new factory in Luz, Minas Gerais as …
December 31, 2020
UK food manufacturer Baxters Food Group has acquired US-based contract manufacturer Truitt Bros for an undisclosed sum. Truitt Bros is a manufacturer …
December 31, 2020
The October – December 2020 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Insight By Gama Compass: The Covid-19 food and …
December 30, 2020
IK Investment Partners has announced the sale of Signature Foods to Pamplona Capital Management for an undisclosed sum. Headquartered in the Netherlands, …
December 29, 2020
Lactalis Canada, a subsidiary of French dairy giant Lactalis, has announced the acquisition of yoghurt and fresh dairy firm Ultima Foods from …
December 24, 2020
Plant-based food firm Whole Earth Brands has entered into an agreement to acquire Wholesome Sweeteners for an initial price of $180 million. …
December 23, 2020
Food and drink giant Nestle has announced that it is introducing the plant-based brand Harvest Gourmet in China. According to a company’s press …
December 22, 2020
Investment firm Norwest Equity Partners has acquired Red Monkey Foods from San Francisco Equity Partners. Red Monkey Foods is a manufacturer of …
December 21, 2020
Global potato company McCain has announced a $200 million investment to construct a second potato processing facility in China. In a statement, the company …
December 18, 2020
Brazilian biscuits manufacturer Marilan has announced the acquisition of Casa Suica, a company that produces cakes. According to sources, Casa Suica has …
Indonesian agri-food and poultry manufacturing business group Japfa has entered into an agreement to sell 80% of South-east Asia branded dairy business Greenfields …
December 16, 2020
Nigerian Breweries has announced opened a new 5.1 billion NGN ($13.3 million) “ultra-modern” automated PET bottling line at its Ijebu Ode brewery …
December 15, 2020
Dutch dairy multinational FrieslandCampina has announced the closure of its Yoko Cheese packaging facility in Genk, Belgium by the end of 2021. …
December 14, 2020
US pretzels and extruded snacks company Pretzels Inc has announced the construction of a “state-of-the-art” production facility in Kansas. The new 150,000 sq ft …
December 11, 2020
US agricultural cooperative Ocean Spray has announced a partnership with ingredients firm Amai Proteins to develop protein-sweetened reduced sugar cranberry juice. Founded in …