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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 …
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 …