Carrefour, the leading French supermarket chain, has announced it has entered into an agreement with Spanish peer El Corte Ingles to acquire …
Latest Tweets
Loading tweets...
OUR BLOG
A Collection of Bits and Bytes that will make your day.
New articles will be posted every week.
Warning: Illegal string offset 'url' in /homepages/12/d490376909/htdocs/newgamaconsumer/gamaconsumer/wp-content/themes/pulse-child/template_blog.php on line 282
Warning: Illegal string offset 'url' in /homepages/12/d490376909/htdocs/newgamaconsumer/gamaconsumer/wp-content/themes/pulse-child/template_blog.php on line 282
Warning: Illegal string offset 'url' in /homepages/12/d490376909/htdocs/newgamaconsumer/gamaconsumer/wp-content/themes/pulse-child/template_blog.php on line 282
Warning: Illegal string offset 'url' in /homepages/12/d490376909/htdocs/newgamaconsumer/gamaconsumer/wp-content/themes/pulse-child/template_blog.php on line 282
Warning: Illegal string offset 'url' in /homepages/12/d490376909/htdocs/newgamaconsumer/gamaconsumer/wp-content/themes/pulse-child/template_blog.php on line 282
Warning: Illegal string offset 'url' in /homepages/12/d490376909/htdocs/newgamaconsumer/gamaconsumer/wp-content/themes/pulse-child/template_blog.php on line 282
Warning: Illegal string offset 'url' in /homepages/12/d490376909/htdocs/newgamaconsumer/gamaconsumer/wp-content/themes/pulse-child/template_blog.php on line 282
Warning: Illegal string offset 'url' in /homepages/12/d490376909/htdocs/newgamaconsumer/gamaconsumer/wp-content/themes/pulse-child/template_blog.php on line 282
Warning: Illegal string offset 'url' in /homepages/12/d490376909/htdocs/newgamaconsumer/gamaconsumer/wp-content/themes/pulse-child/template_blog.php on line 282
Warning: Illegal string offset 'url' in /homepages/12/d490376909/htdocs/newgamaconsumer/gamaconsumer/wp-content/themes/pulse-child/template_blog.php on line 282
- All
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- Financial
- Food
- Global
- Health & Beauty
- Household Care
- Innovations
- Insight
- Insight by Gama Compass
- Interviews
- Latin America
- Magazine
- Manufacture & Distribution
- Marketing
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Middle East & Africa
- News
- Non-Alcoholic Drinks
- North America
- Packaging
- Pet Care
- Press
- Products
- Regions
- Regulation
- Retail
- Tobacco
- Tradeshows
September 20, 2023
Albert Heijn, the leading Dutch supermarket chain, has announced the launch of a new plant-based line comprising 200 products under the brand …
September 19, 2023
Britvic, the UK-based non-alcoholic drinks firm, has announced plans to invest £6 million ($6.84 million) to expand production capacity at its Ballygowan …
September 18, 2023
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced plans to invest 778 crore INR ($105 million) to set up a manufacturing …
September 15, 2023
Kroger and Albertsons have announced plans to divest 413 stores to retail supply firm C&S Wholesale Grocers in connection with the proposed …
September 14, 2023
Swiss FMCG giant Nestle has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Brazilian chocolate manufacturer Grupo CRM from investment fund Advent …
September 13, 2023
JM Smucker, a US-based food and beverage company has announced the acquisition of Hostess Brands, a long-established US bakery firm, “to accelerate …
September 12, 2023
Kellogg, the leading cereal and snack maker, has moved a step closer to separating into two distinct business after the proposal was …
September 11, 2023
Fuchs, the German spices and seasoning specialist, has announced plans to invest in Romania to expand and upgrade its existing manufacturing assets. …
September 8, 2023
7-Eleven, the US convenience store chain, has announced a further expansion of its geographic footprint with the opening of its first store …
September 5, 2023
ITC, the Indian consumer goods giant, has announced plans to invest 1,500 crore INR ($181 million) to set up an integrated food …
September 5, 2023
Gama spoke to Nicola Woods, Event Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Speciality & Fine Food Fair. What are your …
September 4, 2023
Indian dairy giant Amul is planning to add 15 new milk processing plants in the 2024 financial year as it seeks to …
September 1, 2023
E.l.f. Beauty, the US cosmetics maker, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire drugstore skincare brand Naturium for $355 million …
August 31, 2023
PepsiCo, the global snacks firm, has broken ground on a new snacks plant in Cikarang, Indonesia, according to Reuters and Just Food …
Iceland, the UK frozen food retailer, has announced the launch of 500 new exclusive products in its Iceland and The Food Warehouse …
August 29, 2023
Lieken, the German manufacturer of bread and other baked goods, is scaling back its manufacturing operations with the closure of a production …
August 25, 2023
Wells Enterprises, the US ice cream maker, has announced plans to expand its Dunkirk, New York manufacturing plant, generating more than 200 …
August 24, 2023
Aldi, the Germany-based retail chain, has announced an expansion of its footprint in the US with the acquisition of the Winn-Dixie and …
August 23, 2023
Britvic, the UK soft drinks maker, has announced it is adding a sixth bottling line to its Beckton facility in East London via …
August 22, 2023
Asda, the UK grocery retailer, has announced the launch of a new line of cooking ingredients under the banner Cook By Asda. …
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has been given the green light to proceed with the expansion of a facility in Northern …
August 17, 2023
Multinational Dutch brewer Heineken has announced plans to invest R$80 million ($15.75 million) to expand production of Heineken 0.0 at the Araraquara …
Tilray Brands, a US pharmaceutical and FMCG firm, has announced it has acquired eight beer and energy drink brands from multinational brewer …
US-based multinational brewer Molson Coors is continuing to diversify beyond the beer space with the acquisition of Blue Run Spirits, a bourbon …
August 14, 2023
Campbell Soup, the US foods manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Sovos Brands, a fellow packaged food company, in a deal worth …
August 11, 2023
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your expectations …
Beam Suntory and Frucor Suntory have announced the launch of Suntory Oceania, a A$3 billion ($2 billion) partnership to manufacture and distribute …
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc has announced that, together with Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc., the companies have entered into a letter of intent …
Kommunity Brew, a Western Australian functional beverage company, has acquired Melbourne’s Cool Cool Beverage Company (CCBC). The acquisition will add the Sips …
Lactalis Canada, a subsidiary of French dairy giant Lactalis, has announced the acquisition of dessert manufacturer Marie Morin Canada for an undisclosed …
French multinational retail group Auchan has announced the acquisition of Grupo Dia’s operation in Portugal, where the company currently operates 489 stores. …
Plant-based company Livekindly Collective (LKC) has announced the acquisition of Alpha Foods a company specialized in frozen plant-based meals. The acquisition will …
August 1, 2023
Seviroli Foods, a US food processor owned by Mill Point Capital, has announced the acquisition of Mama Rosie’s, a family-owned manufacturer of …
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), the leading North American drinks company, has announced a strategic partnership with La Colombe which will see it …
July 28, 2023
Ferrara, the leading US sugar confectionery manufacturer and Ferrero subsidiary, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Dori Alimentos, a …
Private equity firm Brynwood Partners has announced the acquisition of the Marie’s and Dean’s Dip brands from Ventura Foods via its newly-formed …
July 26, 2023
US infant formula firm Bobbie has announced the acquisition of Nature’s One, a paediatric nutrition company from the state of Ohio,. “The …
Wide Open Agriculture (WOA), a regenerative food and agriculture company, has announced plans to open a production facility to manufacture oat milk …
July 24, 2023
Iceland, the UK frozen food retailer, has announced plans to close its five-strong Swift convenience store chain, according to an article in …
Vida Veg, a Brazilian producer of plant-based foods, has announced that the company is investing R$10 million ($2 million) to expand an …
Theo Chocolate, a US chocolate maker, has announced it is planning to merge with confectionery firm American Licorice Co in order to …
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced a €25 million ($28 million) investment in a new facility at its St James’s Gate site …
US food giant Kraft Heinz has announced plans to invest $400 million to build one of the largest automated consumer goods distribution …
FMCG major Unilever is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in Colombia with the launch of a new facility for its Fruco and Del Huerto …
Global retail giant Carrefour has entered into an agreement to acquire the Cora and Match banners in France from Louis Delhaize. Cora …
July 13, 2023
Chemicals giant Ineos is foraying into the UK retail household care industry with a range of cleaning detergents and other products launching …
July 12, 2023
Mars, the leading food multinational, has signed an agreement to acquire Kevin’s Natural Foods, a manufacturer of sous-vide meals, sides and sauces, …
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, is investing $2.6 million to expand production in Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to a Food Business Africa …
July 10, 2023
Emmi, the leading multinational dairy firm, has announced it is selling Glaserne Molkerei, a producer of organic dairy products from north-eastern Germany, …
July 7, 2023
Monster, the leading US energy drinks company, has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Vital Pharmaceuticals, owner of the Bang …
Gourmet Italian Food, a diversified food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Firma Italia, an Italian producer of dried ready meals. Firma …
Royal Unibrew, the Danish brewing and beverage company, has signed an agreement to acquire non-alcoholic drinks firm Vrumona from Heineken in a …
Comvita, a New Zealand based manufacturer of honey has announced the acquisition of HoneyWorld, Singapore’s largest manuka honey retailer for 8.5 million …
Procter & Gamble, the US multinational, has announced a 2,000 crore INR ($163.99 million) investment to set up an export hub in …
Indian instant coffee maker CCL Products has announced plans to build a new 400 crore INR ($304 million) manufacturing plant in Kuvvakolli, …
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), a global leader in retail pharmacy, has announced the closure of 300 Boots stores in the UK and …
Nature’s Path, an organic breakfast and snack food company, has announced the acquisition of Love Child Organics, a Canadian organic baby food …
Coca-Cola HBC, the Swiss-based soft drinks bottler, has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire to acquire Brown-Forman Finland, owner of …
ITG Brands, a subsidiary of global tobacco and nicotine business Imperial Brands, has announced the acquisition of a nicotine pouch range from …
Grupo Apex, a leader in the Spanish snacks market, has announced the acquisition of Patatas Fritas Santo Reino, a manufacturer and distributor …
Multinational tobacco firm British American Tobacco has announced the opening of a new innovation hub in the Italian city of Trieste focusing …
June 23, 2023
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced that the company has reached an agreement to acquire Yasso, a US frozen greek …
MANCHESTER – 22nd June 2023: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, has …
Leading Danish brewer Carlsberg has announced that the company is investing 1.5 billion UAH ($44 million) in its Ukraine operations in 2023. …
June 21, 2023
Sofina Foods, a Canada-based supplier of pork and seafood products, has announced plans to close its Young’s plant on Marsden Road in …
Monogram Foods, a manufacturer and marketer of packaged value-added foods, has announced it is investing $8 million to expand an existing plant …
Sunderstorm, the US consumer cannabis company, has announced the acquisition of Abide Brands, a Nevada-based e-cigarette specialist, for an undisclosed sum. Abide …
Food giant Kellogg has announced plans to invest R$250 million ($40.9 million) to increase production capacity for potato snacks in Brazil. According …
June 15, 2023
Italian food producer Barilla has announced that the company is investing €1 billion ($1.09 billion) in a bid to expand both domestically …
Corby, the Canadian affiliate of wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 90% …
June 13, 2023
Mars, the leading food multinational, has announced an investment of $112.6 million ($76.3 million) in its pet food facility in Wodonga, in Australia’s …
Indian instant coffee maker CCL Products has acquired the Percol, Rocket Fuel, Plantation Wharf, The London Blend, Perk Up and Percol Fusion brands …
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced an investment of £58 million ($67.3 million) to scale its long-standing facility in …
Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), an Indian conglomerate, has announced the acquisition of The Good Stuff, owner of confectionery brand LuvIt, for …
Paramount Retail Group (PRG), a UK owner of pet care and food brands, is acquiring all the assets of upscale chocolate maker …
E & J Gallo Winery, a US producer of wine, spirits and flavoured alcoholic beverages, has announced the acquisition of Bev, a …
Heartland, a specialist in low-calorie sweeteners, coffee creamers and water enhancers, has announced the launch of a new zero-calorie drink mix under …
Flagstone Foods, one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of private label snacks and trail mixes in the US, has announced the …
June 1, 2023
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced a partnership with General Mills, the US …
German dairy firm Muller has announced plans to close its dairy plant in Cologne, Germany with the reported loss of up to …
May 30, 2023
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in …
Greenyard, the leading Belgian fruit and vegetable processor, has announced it has acquired Gigi Gelato, a start-up firm based in the Netherlands …
Global FMCG giant Nestle has announced an expansion to its plant-based range with the launch of new frozen dessert under the Haagen-Dazs brand …
May 24, 2023
Warsteiner, the leading German brewing company, has announced a €20 million ($21.6 million) investment in its factory in Herford, Rhineland-Palatinate, according to …
Food giant Kellogg and sports nutrition firm Iovate Health Sciences have collaborated on the launch of new whey protein powders whose flavours …
May 22, 2023
MGP Ingredients, a leading provider of distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredient solutions, has announced that its subsidiary Luxco has reached …
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are …
French retailer Auchan has announced the opening of it first store in Algeria, with doors expected to open in Q4 of this …
Multinational beverage firm Coca-Cola has announced plans to build a new facility in upstate New York to produce Fairlife branded products. In …
ITC, the leading Indian conglomerate, has announced the debut of Fruits ‘N Bits, a line of fruit beverages that are claimed to …
Multinational Dutch brewer Heineken has announced that the company is to invest R$1.5 billion ($243 million) to expand its premium beer operations …
Italian firm Sofidel, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of household paper products, has announced the acquisition of German peer Hakle for …
May 11, 2023
Dutch convenience retailer Spar has announced its first foray into the Latin American market with the opening of an outlet located in …
Japanese brewer Kirin has announced the acquisition of Blackmores, an Australian vitamin and supplement producer, in a deal worth $1.2 billion. According …
May 9, 2023
FMCG giant Mondelez has announced that the company is planning to invest R$1 billion ($200 million) in Brazil, a 70% increase on …
Brazilian household care firm Ype has announced the opening of a new manufacturing plant and distribution centre located in Itapissuma, Pernambuco state, …
FMCG giant Mondelez has announced the opening of its new global research & development (R&D) innovation centre in the US state of …
May 1, 2023
This April, thousands of delegates descended on the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, as stakeholders from across the hospitality, manufacturing, grocery …
US-based food and beverage company JM Smucker has announced the closing of a transaction to sell several pet food brands to Post …
April 25, 2023
US retailer Coborn’s has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Sullivan’s Foods grocery stores and other retail units in Illinois, …
April 24, 2023
Scandinavian Tobacco Group, the leading tobacco firm, has announced the acquisition of XQS International, a maker of tobacco alternative products. The transaction …
London’s ExCel exhibition centre played host to yet another showcase of global innovation in mid April, as Natural & Organic Products Europe …
US confectionery firm Hershey has announced the acquisition of two manufacturing facilities from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, a leader in popcorn production. In …
German retailer Tegut has announced the acquisition of organic supermarket chain Basic after the latter reportedly ran into financial difficulties. Headquarted in …
Uber Eats, the food courier company, is partnering with retailer Coles to establish a grocery delivery service across Australia, according to a report …
Potato and frozen food producer McCain has announced the acquisition of a further 51% stake in Brazilian pao de queijo (‘cheese bread’) …
French dairy firm Savencia Fromage & Dairy has announced the acquisition of Sucesores de Alfredo Williner, one of the major players in …
Edrington, a UK-based spirit producer has announced the acquisition of an additional stake in US firm Wyoming Whiskey, increasing its shareholding from …
April 11, 2023
Gama spoke to Giorgio Rigali, Head of Communications, ahead of the latest edition of Food & Drink Expo. What are your …
April 11, 2023
Zur Muhlen Gruppe, a leading European business in the meat industry, is set to acquire Eberswalder, a manufacturer of sausage products based in …
April 6, 2023
FMCG giant Kraft Heinz has reached an agreement to sell its baby food business in Russia to Chernogolovka, a domestic food and …
Blady Gros, the holding company behind fish processor Blady Tuna Market, has reached a deal to acquire a majority stake in Grupo Cerdeimar, a …
Dr. Oetker, the leading food manufacturer, has announced its intention to acquire Galileo, a maker of frozen pizza snacks based in the …
March 31, 2023
Global food manufacturer Kerry Group has announced the opening of its Southern Europe Innovation Centre in Barcelona, Spain to create new food …
US craft brewer New Belgium Brewing has announced that the company has reached an agreement to purchase a manufacturing brewery in Daleville …
March 29, 2023
FMCG giant Mars has announced plans to discontinue its rice brands Uncle Ben’s and Raris in Brazil, with products being gradually withdrawn …
Carrefour, the leading French supermarket chain, is planning to open up to 18 local stores under the Potager City banner by the …
Staged alongside IFE Manufacturing and Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the 2023 edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event welcomed more …
March 24, 2023
Dole, the leading fruit processor, has announced the launch of Good Crunch, a dried fruit snack that promises “an ultra-craveable crunch”. Available as …
March 23, 2023
Sainsbury’s, the UK grocery retailer, has announced what it claims is a UK first, with the launch of a new line of …
March 23, 2023
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director of ISM, ahead of the latest edition of the confectionery and snacks tradeshow. What are your expectations …
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has announced that the company has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Skrewball, …
Farmer-owned dairy co-operative Tillamook has announced plans to open a new ice cream manufacturing facility in Decatur (IL), in 2024. Tillamook currently …
March 20, 2023
French frozen food retailer Picard has announced plans to open 20 new franchise stores in 2023, incorporating the “Bienvenue en cuisine” (“Welcome …
Canada-based potato processor McCain has announced an investment of C$600 million (approx. $436.73 million) to double the size and workforce of its processing …
March 16, 2023
BWG Foods, the Irish retail and consumer goods congolmerate, has announced plans to open 60 new Spar and Eurospar stores in Ireland …
FMCG giant Nestle has announced plans to launch a new plant-based milk alternative in the US made from a blend of oat …
March 10, 2023
US-based retailer Amazon has announced that the company is closing eight of its Amazon Go physical convenience stores, according to a report …
March 9, 2023
Spanish dairy firm Pascual has set up its first manufacturing unit in Africa, producing and marketing milk for the Angolan market. According …
March 8, 2023
Gama spoke to Philippa Christer, event director, ahead of the latest edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event. What are your expectations …
March 7, 2023
Altria, the multinational tobacco firm, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire e-cigarette company NJOY Holding for about $2.75 billion in cash. …
March 6, 2023
Sweet Harvest Foods, the self-proclaimed leader in the US natural sweetener industry, has announced the acquisition of Sweet River Honey, a honey …
March 3, 2023
UK-based dairy firm Pembrokeshire Creamery has announced that the company is investing in its first manufacturing facility, a milk processing site in …
FMCG giant Danone has announced plans to invest up to $65 million over the next two years to create a new bottle …
Muller, the leading Germany dairy firm, is to divest the Tuffi brand of milk and cheese products to a third party dairy company. The sale …
February 28, 2023
Fazer, the leading Finnish food group, has announced it will be ceasing dairy production at the Koria factory in southern Finland by …
Saudi Arabia based dairy firm Almarai has recently announced the purchase of a 48% stake in International Dairy and Juice from FMCG …
February 27, 2023
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 27th February 2023: This month, Gama turns its gaze towards continued advances in on-the-go …
February 24, 2023
US multinational food firm Tyson Foods has announced that the company has signed an agreement to purchase Williams Sausage Company, a producer …
February 23, 2023
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Unilever’s Indian subsidiary, has announced it has sold its atta and salt business under the Annapurna and Capital …
February 22, 2023
Spanish retailer Dia is exploring the possibility of selling its business in Portugal, where it operates under the Minipreco banner, according to …
February 21, 2023
Mexican tequila distillery Casa Maestri is to acquire Bellagave Infused Tequila, a 100% blue agave tequila brand, for an undisclosed sum, according …
February 20, 2023
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced an investment of over €40 million ($43 million) in a new production line at its factory …
February 17, 2023
Plant-based firm V2food has announced that it plans to close its manufacturing facility in Wodonga Australia, with production transitioning to other facilities …
February 15, 2023
Morinaga Nutritional Foods, a US-based manufacturer of soya and dairy products, has announced the acquisition of the Tofurky and Moocho plant-based brands …
February 14, 2023
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced the opening of a new distribution centre in the city of Extrema in Brazil’s Minais Gerais …
February 13, 2023
UK confectionery firm Serious Sweets Company has announced the acquisition of Mallow & Marsh, a producer of handmade marshmallow products. Serious Sweets …
February 13, 2023
Gama spoke to Danila Brunner, Director of Biofach / Vivaness, ahead of the latest edition of the organic consumer goods tradeshow. What …
February 13, 2023
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 13th February 2023: Plant-based claims have overtaken vegetarian claims in new food and drink launches for the …
February 10, 2023
Gama spoke to Marina Calheiros, Coordinating Manager, ahead of the inaugural edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What is the rationale and the …
February 10, 2023
FMCG multinational Unilever has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in the state of Nuevo Leon, in North Mexico. According …
February 9, 2023
Burts Snacks, the firm behind the Burts brand of upscale crisps, has been acquired by Europe Snacks, the self-proclaimed leading pan-European private-label …
Danone, the French consumer goods giant, has inaugurated its new Daniel Carasso Research & Innovation Center in Paris with the aim of creating …
February 7, 2023
CVS Pharmacy, the US personal care and drugstore chain, has announced the launch of over 200 own brand “self care staples” under …
Philip Morris International (PMI), the leading tobacco firm, has announced it will be continuing its partnership with South Korean tobacco and nicotine …
February 3, 2023
Dole, a global leader in fresh produce, has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its fresh vegetables division to …
February 2, 2023
Milo’s, an Alabama-based firm that manufactures, distributes, markets and sells ice teas and lemonades throughout the USA, has announced plans to build …
February 1, 2023
Danone, the French consumer goods giant, has announced it is exploring strategic options, including a potential sale, for its organic dairy activity in …
January 31, 2023
Grupo Bimbo has reached an agreement to acquire Romania’s largest bakery firm Vel Pitar, thus adding a new market to its portfolio, …
January 31, 2023
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 31st January 2023: This month’s Innovation Insight spotlights a new launch aiming to ally the …
January 30, 2023
German meat producers Radeberger Fleisch- und Wurstwaren Korch (Korch) and Hermann Wein have announced the two businesses are to combine, according to a …
January 27, 2023
Toujust, a new French grocery retailer, is planning to make its debut in the first quarter of this year, promising prices that …
January 26, 2023
UK based supermarket retailer Sainsbury’s has signed a partnership agreement with takeaway food app Just Eat for rapid grocery deliveries. According to …
January 25, 2023
German chewing gum manufacturer AsCom Confection has taken over confectionery producer Bodeta after the latter had filed for insolvency, according to a …
January 24, 2023
Latteria Soresina, the leading Italian dairy cooperative, has announced the acquisition of Fratelli Oioli, a dairy company specialising in the production of …
January 23, 2023
MANCHESTER – 23rd January 2023: Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) suppliers, retailers, and other industry stakeholders are today being invited to connect with like-minded …
January 23, 2023
Bakery firm Bimbo has announced it plans to invest C$15 million ($11.2 million) in a new tortilla production line in Hamilton, in …
January 20, 2023
US food giant General Mills has announced that the company will close its manufacturing facility in Cambara, in Brazil’s Parana state. According …
January 19, 2023
Procter & Gamble (P&G), the global personal and homecare firm, has announced the acquisition of Mielle Organics, a US haircare brand that …
January 18, 2023
ITC, the leading Indian conglomerate, has announced the acquisition of Sproutlife Foods, the company behind the Yoga Bar brand of cereal and …
January 18, 2023
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks company, has reached an agreement to acquire Don Papa Rum, a super-premium, dark rum from the Philippines. …
January 17, 2023
Endeavour Group, which claims to be Australia’s leading retail drinks and hospitality business, has announced it has reached an agreement with global …
Global food manufacturer Kerry Group has entered into exclusive negotiations to sell its Sweet Ingredients Portfolio to INCA, an international leader in …
January 13, 2023
Russian retailer Magnit is reportedly planning to open a new discount supermarket chain, according to an article on the Kommersant newspaper. Sources …
January 12, 2023
E-cigarette brand, known for its disposable vape devices, Geek Bar has made an investment of $146 million in a new production facility …
January 11, 2023
Bavaria, local AB InBev brewer, has announced the investment of $413 million in the construction of a new brewery in the municipality …
January 10, 2023
US-based consumer-packaged food company Sovos Brands has announced that it has completed the divestiture of the pancake & waffle mix brand Birch …
January 9, 2023
Fishermen owned company Silver Bay Seafoods has announced the acquisition of food processing company Orca Bay Foods. Both companies formed a joint …
Reliance Consumer Products has announced the acquisition of 50% equity stake in carbonated soft drink company Sosyo Hajoori Beverages Private. Founded in …
Brewing and beverage company Royal Unibrew has expand its portfolio with the acquisition of the Danish microbrewery Norrebro Bryghus. “We have found …
January 4, 2023
Food tech company Benson Hill has announced the sales of the assets related to its Fresh business in a two-part transaction to …
Global independent beverage solutions provider Refresco has acquired Avandis, a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages, from cocktails spirits companies Lucas Bols N.V. and …
December 30, 2022
The October – December 2022 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Innovation Insight: Soupologie Souper Cubes o Gama Innovation Conference & …
Kellogg Co has announced the divestment of its Russian operation to local snacks and drink maker Chernogolovka, joining the list of Western …
December 29, 2022
Orkla Confectionery & Snacks has acquired confectionery company Bubs Godis. Founded in 1992, Bubs Godis is a manufacturer of vegan sugar confectionery …
December 28, 2022
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in start-up Cockorico, a French brand specialising in …
December 23, 2022
Global leader in confectionery, snacking, food, and pet care products and services Mars, Incorporated, has acquired whole-fruit snack brand Tru Fru. Founded …
Snack and confectionery multinational Mondelez International has announced that has agreed to sell its gum business in the USA, Canada and Europe …
December 21, 2022
Leading Italian food company Barilla Group has announced the acquisition of the bakery brand Back To Nature from B&G Foods. The acquisition …
December 20, 2022
Global bakery manufacturer and distributor Dawn Foods has announced the sale of its frozen bakery manufacturing business Africa, the Middle East, Europe, …
December 19, 2022
Dairy firm Fonterra and FMCG multinational Nestle have agreed to sell Dairy Partners Americas (DPA) Brazil joint venture to French dairy company …
Rema 100 Denmark, part of Reitan Retail, has agreed to acquire the majority of German discount grocer Aldi’s grocery store network in …
December 15, 2022
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), a subsidiary of the multinational consumer goods giant Unilever, has entered the health & wellbeing category through strategic investments …
December 14, 2022
Confectionery firm Ferrero Group has announced the acquisition of US ice maker Wells Enterprises as part as Ferrero’s strategy to growth in …
December 13, 2022
US-based food and beverage company The J.M. Smucker Co has announced plans to build a new R&D facility in its Orrville campus …
December 12, 2022
Italian cheese producer Auricchio Group has announced the acquisition of 3B Latte, a manufacturer of goat, buffalo and cow’s milk cheese. According …
British supermarket chain Asda has announced plans to open 300 Asda Express convenience store and create 10,000 new jobs by the end …
December 8, 2022
Dairy family-owner cooperative in California, California Dairies Inc. (CDI) has acquired DairyAmerica a globally recognised supplier of quality and sustainable dairy ingredients. …
December 7, 2022
Campari Group and Moët Hennessy has acquired, through their 50-50 joint venture, full ownership of online wine and spirits company Tannico. Founded …
December 6, 2022
Soft drink manufacturer A.G. Barr has announced the acquisition of the functional energy drink brand Boost for an initial consideration of £20 …
Philip Morris International (PMI) has become the majority shareholder of the leading oral nicotine company Swedish Match. PMI has acquired 93 percent …
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has entered into a joint venture with Two Sons Imports, owners of Cantera Negra Tequila to acquire …
December 2, 2022
Belgian-Swiss cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, Barry Callebaut, has announced the construction of its third chocolate and compound facility in India. The …
French dairy producer Bel Group has entered into a joint venture with Britannia Industries to develop, manufacture and sell cheese products in …
November 30, 2022
New spirits group Magellan & Cheers has announced the acquisition of Spanish vermouth brand Perucchi. The new group is founded and led …
November 29, 2022
Italian coffee producer Lavazza has reportedly made a binding offer to acquire the French firm MaxiCoffee, owned by the company founder Christophe …
FMCG multinational Nestle has announce the investment of SAR 7 billion (1.86 billion) over the next decade to support business growth. The …
November 25, 2022
Denmark-based meat processor Danish Crown has announced the investment in a new bacon factory in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, UK. According to the …
November 24, 2022
Dairy firm Fonterra has announced the divestment of its Chilean Soprole business. According to the company’s press release, the business was sold …
November 23, 2022
Japanese drinks giant Asahi Beverages has announced that the company is going to cease operations in its Dark Star brewery in Partridge …
November 22, 2022
Multination tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced the launch of Bonds by Iqos, its latest heat-not-burn tobacco system to be …
November 21, 2022
Leading beverage company in North America, Keurig Dr Pepper, has announced an investment in Athletic Brewing Company, America’s leading non-alcoholic craft beer …
November 18, 2022
German retailer Aldi Nord has announced the acquisition of some companies from the beverage firm Altmuehltaler Mineralbrunnen Group. According to Aldi’s press …
November 17, 2022
US-based firm American Beverage Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harvest Hill Beverage Company, has announced the acquisition of Poppilu, a lemonade brand …
November 16, 2022
Multinational tobacco manufacturer British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced a c.£48.2 million investment in Charlotte’s Web Holdings, a producer of hemp extract …
November 15, 2022
Multinational Mexican bakery Grupo Bimbo has announced an investment of $630 million to build two new facilities in Georgia and Ohio in …
November 14, 2022
Juul Labs has secured an investment from some of its early investors to keep the e-cigarette business operations avoiding the bankruptcy. Juul …
November 11, 2022
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has announced plans to sell the Eagle Brewery to its long-term partner, S.A. Damm. Damm is a …
November 10, 2022
Lancashire based cheesemaker Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses has announced the purchase of Parlick, a brand from dairy firm Singletons & Co. According to …
November 9, 2022
Global sweet-packaged foods firm Ferrero Group has announced that the company broke ground on its new facility in Bloomington, Illinois. The new …
November 8, 2022
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced the acquisition of leading Texas premium whisky distiller, Balcones Distilling. Balcones Distilling is a craft distiller …
Herdes del Fuerte, a joint venture between Grupo Herdez and Mexican conglomerate Grupo Ku, has announced the acquisition of Interdeli and Deli, …
November 4, 2022
Leading international tobacco company Japan Tobacco has announced a joint venture between the JT Group, through its subsidiary JTI, and the leading …
November 3, 2022
British supermarket chain Morrisons has announced the closure of 132 McColl’s convenience stores so that the retailer can make a profit in …
November 2, 2022
Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo has announced the acquisition of the UK based bakery St. Pierre Groupe. The deal is expected to …
Italian spirit group Campari has reached an agreement to acquire an initial 70% stake in Wilderness Trail Distillery for $420 million, strengthening …
October 31, 2022
Spanish snacking firm Grupo Apex has announced the acquisition of popcorn brand Pop Up from Grupo Bimbo for an undisclosed sum. Grupo …
October 26, 2022
Asda, one of Britain’s leading retailers, has announced the launch of convenience stores under the banner Asda Express. According to the company’s …
October 25, 2022
Remy Cointreau, the leading French spirits firm, has announced the launch of a ‘luxurious’ perfume house called Maison Psyche. According to a company …
Philip Morris International (PMI) has reached an agreement with Altria Group (Altria) to end the companies’ commercial covering IQOS in the USA. …
October 24, 2022
Minerva Foods Australia has announced the acquisition of Australian Lamb Company, an Australian meat firm. Minerva Foods Australia, a joint venture of …
October 20, 2022
Global meat firm JBS has decided to discontinue its US plant-based foods unit Planterra Foods, according to a FoodBev report. The firm …
October 19, 2022
Australian cereal and snacks producer Carman’s has announced the acquisition of family-owned snacks and breakfast foods producer Fruit Wise. According to a …
October 18, 2022
US retail chains Kroger and Albertsons, currently ranked No. 1 and No. 2 largest supermarket retailers in the country, have announced that …
October 17, 2022
Florida-based Primo Water Corporation has announced the acquisition of all the assets of fellow bottled water producer Crystal Spring Water Company, which …
October 13, 2022
Constellation Brands, the leading international beer, wine and spirits firm, has announced that it is divesting part of its mainstream premium wine …
October 12, 2022
Goat milk manufacturer Bubs Australia has announced that it has made an agreement with Heilongjiang Ubeite Dairy Group (HUG) to produce and …
October 11, 2022
Japanese drinks giant Asahi has announced the acquisition of Australian soft drinks firm StrangeLove. According to sources, StrangeLove offers a range of …
October 7, 2022
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced the acquisition of Mr Black, a premium cold brew coffee liqueur from Australia. In a statement, …
October 6, 2022
US based Hilmar Cheese has recently announced that it has broken ground on its new cheese and whey production facility in Dodge …
October 5, 2022
Tequila producer Cazcabel Tequila has announced plans to open a new $37 million distillery in Mexico in 2023. Located in the Jalisco …
October 4, 2022
FMCG giant Nestle has announced that it is investing €100 million ($98 million) in a coffee plant in Girona, Spain. According to …
October 3, 2022
FMCG giant PepsiCo has launched a limited-edition range of S’mores inspired flavours for its Pepsi cola line in the US. Released on …
September 30, 2022
Diageo’s Aviation American Gin subsidiary has announced the opening of a new Aviation American Gin Distillery and Visitor Center in Portland, USA. According …
September 28, 2022
Multinational tobacco company British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced the acquisition of a non-controlling minority stake in Sanity Group. Founded in 2018, …
September 28, 2022
Australian retailer Coles Group has announced the sale of its fuel and convenience store business to fuel firm Viva Energy. According to …
September 26, 2022
Spanish retailer Mercadona has made an investment of €60 million ($58.5 million) in its logistics platform in Riba-Roja del Turia, Valencia. According …
September 23, 2022
House Foods Holding USA, a subsidiary of Japan-based House Foods Group, has announced the acquisition of US based Keystone Natural Holdings, described …
September 22, 2022
AG Olives (Aceitunas Guadalquivir), described as one of the world’s premier olive companies, has announced the purchase of US peer Bell-Carter Foods …
September 20, 2022
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola is partnering with Japanese beverage firm Kirin to develop functional drinks, according to a Nikkei Asia report. The …
September 16, 2022
Food giant Kellogg has announced the launch of Kellogg’s Insta-bowls, a cereal presented in bowls that can be prepared simply by adding …
September 14, 2022
Baker & Baker, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of bakery products, has announced the acquisition of Peipen, a pastel de nata (Portuguese …
September 12, 2022
US online grocer Misfits Market has announced the purchase of fellow e-commerce firm Imperfect Foods. According to sources, the companies are intended to …
September 7, 2022
Irish Distillers, a subsidiary of the French drinks conglomerate Pernod Ricard, has announced plans to build a €250 million ($247.7 million) whiskey …
September 5, 2022
FMCG giant Danone has announced it is ceasing production of Bonafont bottled waters in Brazil, including all of its activities in the Jacutinga …
September 1, 2022
Austrian retailer Billa, a subsidiary of the Rewe Group, has announced the opening of a store with a plant-based concept called Billa …
August 30, 2022
Polish branch of supermarket chain Netto has announced this week that it is moving its headquarters to Harmony Office Center II in …
August 25, 2022
FMCG giant PepsiCo has agreed to sell a set of biscuit assets to the Brazilian manufacturer Camil Alimentos, according to a Just …
August 24, 2022
Australian alcoholic drinks retailer and hospitality business Endeavour Group has announced the acquisition of Shingleback Wine from McLaren Vale, South Australia. According …
August 23, 2022
Good Drinks Australia, an independent Australian brewer, has announced the acquisition of Victorian-based brewery Stomping Ground for A$11.5 million ($7.7 million). According …
August 22, 2022
Spanish-based snacks company Grupo Apex has acquired Spanish Viube Foods, a manufacturer of vegetable crisps. Viube Foods is based in Girona and …
August 19, 2022
Eli’s Cheesecake, a Chicago-based cheesecake and dessert maker, has announced that it is expanding its facility in northwest Chicago by 42,000 sq …
Treehouse Foods, a leading manufacturer and distributor of private label foods and beverages, has announced that it has come to an agreement …
August 17, 2022
Coca-Cola has announced Dreamworld, the latest offering within its Coca-Cola Creations concept. According to a company press release, Coca-Cola Dreamworld, which also comes …
August 16, 2022
Hispanic food business V&V Supremo Foods has announced the acquisition of family-owned cheese producer Mill Creek Cheese. V&V Supremo Foods was founded in …
August 11, 2022
Del Monte Foods, the US food company, has announced the acquisition of cooking aids firm Kitchen Basics from McCormick. Kitchen Basics was …
August 10, 2022
Belgian biscuit and cake manufacturer Lotus Bakeries has announced an expansion in Thailand, with a new manufacturing plant for the Biscoff brand. …
FMCG giant Colgate-Palmolive has announced plans to acquire three dry pet food manufacturing plants in the US from Red Collar Pet Foods …
August 8, 2022
Kroger, one of US’s largest grocery retailers, has announced that they are opening a new Customer Fulfilment Centre in Dallas, Texas, powered …
French dairy producer Bel Group has announced the acquisition of 70% shares of the Chinese cheesemaker Shandong Junjun Cheese. As well as …
August 4, 2022
PepsiCo, the leading US consumer goods firm, has announced a distribution agreement and the acquisition of $550 million stake in energy drink …
August 3, 2022
Carolina Foods, a bakery and pastry manufacturer, has announced it is building a new manufacturing facility in Pineville, NC. According to sources, the new …
Swiss dairy firm Emmi has announced the sale of its 25% stake in cheese business Ambrosi in order to focus on “profitable …
August 1, 2022
Agrial, a French agricultural and agrifood co-operative, has announced the acquisition of dry charcuterie producer Rochebillard et Blein. Rochebillard et Blein has …
Chilean FMCG manufacturer Empresas Carozzi has entered an agreement to acquire ice cream firm Lecherias Loncomilla. Lecherias Loncomilla, owner of the San …
July 28, 2022
UK food manufacturer Premier Foods Plc has announced the acquisition of 100% of The Spice Tailor, a maker of Indian and South East …
Granola company Rollagranola has bought Primrose’s Kitchen, the UK-based breakfast cereal business that went into liquidation in December 2021. Founded in 2014, …
July 26, 2022
FMCG giant PepsiCo has announced the acquisition of 152 acres of land in the Denver Development Area that will be used for …
US-based food and beverage company JM Smucker has announced it has sold its breakfast cereal line Red River Cereal to Ontario-based firm …
Yili Group has opened the Global Smart Manufacturing Industrial Park and Health Valley in the world in Hohhot, China, including the Chilechuan …
Multinational tobacco manufacturer British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced the launch of its latest innovation, a state-of-the-art heated tobacco product in Japan. …
July 21, 2022
Denmark-based brewing and beverage firm Royal Unibrew has announced that it came into an agreement to acquire the entirety of the Toronto-based …
July 20, 2022
US multinational food firm Tyson Foods has announced that the expansion of its Forest, Mississippi plant is now complete. According to sources, …
Confectionery firm Ferrero North America has announced plans to open a 45,000 sq ft Innovation Centre with Strategic R&D Lab in Chicago’s …
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced plans to invest €200 million ($202 million) in Ireland’s first purpose-built carbon neutral brewery in Kildare. …
July 15, 2022
Flower Foods, one of the main producers of packaged bakery foods in the US, has announced an investment in Base Culture, a …
July 14, 2022
Sperlari Group, the Italian leader in the candy and nougat industry that belongs to the German group Katjes International, has announced the …
July 13, 2022
German supermarket chain Kaufland has announced that they’re investing on sourcing produce from Germany all year round and thus the firm is …
July 12, 2022
Laumont, a company that produced truffles and mushrooms, has announced the construction of a new 4,000 sq. mt facility centre in Tarrega, …
Splash Beverage Group, owner of leading beverage brands, announced the acquisition of 80% of Pulpoloco Sangria, giving the group control over the …
Tyson Foods and Tanmiah Food have signed a strategic partnership in which Tyson Foods will acquire 15% of stakes in Tanmiah subsidiary …
July 7, 2022
Arabian Food Industries (Domty) has announced that an offer has been submitted for 90% of the Egypt-based food business by Expedition Investments …
Japanese snacks business Calbee has acquired a 75% stake in Greenday, a Thailand Based snack maker, for an undisclosed sum. According to …
Privately-owned Cooke Inc. (‘Cooke’), parent company of Cooke Aquaculture Inc. has upped its stake proposal to purchase the Tasmanian salmon farmer Tassal …
July 4, 2022
FMCG giant Danone has announced that they are looking for a buyer for its factory in the north west of Spain, since …
July 1, 2022
Lotus Bakeries announced the complete acquisition of UK based Peter’s Yard artisanal sourdough business. Peter’s Yard produces a wide range of healthy …
June 30, 2022
Cheese producer Maytag Dairy Farms has been sold to AgCertain Industries, which is owned by private equity firm Midwest Growth Partners since …
Keurig Dr Pepper have recently announced the acquisition of the non-alcoholic cocktail brand Atypique from Station Agro-Biotech. The agreement made for the …
Jeronimo Martins Group has acquired 10.1% (16.8 million euros) of the Norwegian company Andfjord Salmon for sustainable salmon production. “Just a few …
June 27, 2022
Coca Cola Canada Bottling has announced its plans to invest nearly CAD$42 million ($32 million) into the Lower Mainland region’s operations due …
Food giant The Kellogg Company has recently announced plans to restructure the company by splitting it into three companies in the US. …
June 23, 2022
FMCG giant Mondelez has announced plans to buy Clif Bar & Company for $2.9 billion (€2.75 billion), paying additional amounts to the …
June 22, 2022
US firm Athletic Brewing Company has officially started production at its 50,000 square foot new facility in Milford, Connecticut. Athletic Brewing is …
Dutch dairy multinational FrieslandCampina has announced that they will sell some of their brands and factories in Germany to their local peer …
June 20, 2022
Spain-based meat processor Grupo Vall Companys has closed a deal to buy 75% of local poultry firm Grupo Sada from Netherlands agri-food …
Uk based Oat-milk business Minor Figures has received a minority investment from Danone Manifesto Ventures (DMV) and Green Monday Group, a plant-based …
June 16, 2022
Brazilian food manufacturer M. Dias Branco has agreed to acquire the Brazilian division Jasmine Alimentos of French dietary food specialist Nutrition & …
New Berlin Beverage, a recently founded holding company with a focus on emerging and innovative beverages, has announced the acquisition of Minna, …
Malaysian food and beverage manufacturer Fraser and Neave Holdings is prepared to make moves towards obtaining full ownership of a local peer …
June 13, 2022
US based company Atlas Holdings, owner of manufacturing and distribution businesses operating in various sectors, has announced the completion of the acquisition of Foster …
Les Grands Chais de France (GFC) has closed two deals in Chile, marking the French wine group’s entry into South America. According …
Germany confectionery company Katjes Group has acquired the UK gluten-free bakery Genius Foods through its venture-capital arm Katjes Greenfood. Founded in 2009, …
June 8, 2022
Specialty cheesemaker Dairyfood USA has been acquired by Borgman Capital, a private-equity company, that will merge the business with Gilman Cheese, an …
Food and beverage business, PepsiCo India, has announced plans to invest INR 186 crore ($24 million) to expand its manufacturing facility in …
UK seafood provider Northcoast Seafoods has been sold to a Dutch company Seafood Connection, a subsidiary of Japan’s Maruha Nichiro, for an …
Grupa Sokolow, one of the largest meat producers in Central and Eastern Europe, has opened a new meat processing plant in Sokolow …
Iceland Foods has signed an agreement to supply its range of frozen food products through the Chinese retailer JD.com. JD.com is one …
Starbucks and Bolthouse Farms have entered into a definitive agreement for Bolthouse Farms to acquire brand and business of Evolution Fresh. Evolution …
US giant food General Mills has entered into an agreement with Eagle Foods to sell Helper and Suddenly Salad businesses for a …
Nestle Health Science agreed to acquire the Brazilian organic, natural, plant-based nutrition and health lifestyle food maker Puravida. The fast-growing brand Puravida …
Canadian plant-based food supplier, Above Food, has acquired a local quinoa products supplier Northern Quinoa Production Corp. (NorQuin). NorQuin, is the leading …
May 24, 2022
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has confirmed the acquisition of Australia-based yogurt maker Jalna Dairy Foods together with a yogurt production facility …
Aspiag Service, Spar’s regional operator for three Northeastern regions in Italy, has opened a new 18,000 square-metre distribution centre in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. …
E-commerce platform Hairydog Group has purchased the wholesaler S&P Liquor Group, which includes the retailer Liquor Emporium, for an undisclosed sum. According …
Vital Farms, a Certificated B Corporation with an offering of ethically produced food, has announced the expansion of Egg Central Station, its …
US food giant General Mills has announced the acquisition of TNT Crust, a manufacturer of high-quality frozen pizza crusts for pizza chains, …
May 17, 2022
Italian company Campari Group, owner of Aperol, has acquired the French aperitif Picon from Diageo for €119 million ($125.5 million). Created in …
May 16, 2022
Mondelez International, snack and confectionery multinational, announced the divestment of its market gum, and global Halls business. According to sources, included in …
Cheese maker Sargento Foods has acquired the Wisconsin-based Baker Cheese Factory, due to the increasing demand for more convenient on-the-go dairy products. …
Irish nutrition company Kerry Group, has recently announced the opening of the largest and most advanced taste manufacturing plant the group has …
May 11, 2022
British supermarket chain Morrisons, owned by the US private equity group Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, was selected ahead of Asda owners’ in …
FMCG giant Danone has announced the sale of its 25% remaining stakes in Yashili to Mengniu and the 20% of its holds …
German discounter Aldi invested €60 million ($63.2 million) in the opening of a 57,000-square-metre distribution centre located in Moita, Portugal. According to …
India based food firm, Adani Wilmar, has announced the acquisition of the rice brand Kohinoor from McCormick Switzerland GMBH. According to sources, …
May 4, 2022
Belgian-Swiss cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, Barry Callebaut, announced plans to build a new specialty factory in Ontario, Canada. According to the …
US based salted snack manufacturer Utz Brands has announced that they have purchased a brand-new manufacturing facility in North Carolina from Benestar …
US based meat snack company Jack Link’s has announced plans to expand with a new manufacturing plant in Perry, Georgia. According to …
April 29, 2022
Mondelez International, snack and confectionery multinational, has agreed to pay US$1.3bn for the Mexican confectionery business Ricolino from bakery firm Grupo Bimbo. …
April 28, 2022
Global confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has announced new investment for an approximately $40 million research and development hub that will be adjacent …
April 27, 2022
Plant Based and holistic wellness firm Simply Better Brands Corp. and Jones Soda Co, manufacturer and distributor of premium craft beverages, have …
April 26, 2022
US firm Patriot Pickle, a company by private equity firm Swander Pace Capital, has announced the acquisition of the pickle business from …
US multinational food firm Tyson Foods is investing $208 million in a new facility in Hanceville, Alabama, closed to the company’s last …
April 22, 2022
Netherlands based firm Machandel has sold its 40% share in the business to UK based food firm Windmill Organics, which has owned …
April 21, 2022
Nestle has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the German innovative spice mixes maker Ankerkraut, as the European private-equity firm …
April 20, 2022
Northern Irish food manufacturer Kestrel Foods has announced the acquisition of non-HFSS granola brand, Just Live a Little Granola. Just Live a …
Constellation Brands, a leading beverage alcohol company has acquired the remaining interest in ready-to-drink cocktail company, Austin Cocktails, from Austin, Texas. The …
April 18, 2022
Leading North American producer of salads and healthy fresh foods, Taylor Farms, has announced the opening of a new facility in Toronto, …
Global confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has announced the investment of $175 million in the expansion of its chocolate manufacturing facility in Kansas. …
April 13, 2022
UK-based Post Holdings, Weetabix breakfast cereal maker, has acquired UFit protein shakes brand owner Lacka Foods. Founded in 2012, Lacka Foods manufactures …
April 12, 2022
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced the acquisition of 21Seeds, a rapidly growing flavoured tequila infused with real fruit juice brand. According …
April 11, 2022
French dairy company Lactalis has entered into an agreement to acquire dairy businesses and brands of German company Bayerische Milchindustrie eG (BMI). …
Proper Crisps, a New Zealand crisps brand, has announced the opening of a new manufacturing plant in Yarra Valley, near Melbourne, to …
April 7, 2022
Maruha Nichiro, a seafood processor, has announced that it has invested in US based frozen-food business Happi Foodi. Happi Foodi, which was …
April 6, 2022
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has announced the launch of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Bite, the second drink from Coca-Cola Creations and the first …
April 5, 2022
UK based biscuit companies Fox’s Biscuits and Burton’s Biscuits, owned by Ferrero, are merging into a single business called Fox’s Burton’s Companies …
German discount retailer Lidl has announced that it is opening a distribution centre in Luton, UK. The construction of the new 1.2million …
UK based multinational firm Diageo, producer of alcoholic beverages, has announced the agreement to sell its premium Scotch whisky brand, Windsor, to …
South African consumer goods firm Tiger Brands has announced the investment in Herbivore Earthfoods, a producer of plant-based and vegan products. According …
March 30, 2022
US based Indoor farming company Local Bounti has announced that it is acquiring the rival indoor farming company Hollandia Produce Group for …
March 29, 2022
UK chicken giant 2 Sisters Food Group has recently acquired British poultry producer Banham Poultry. According to sources, the Competition and Markets …
March 28, 2022
Consumer goods firm PZ Cussons has announced the acquisition of Childs Farm, the UK’s leading baby and children’s personal care brand. According …
March 25, 2022
US-based retailer Walmart Canada is investing over $118 million to build a high-tech fulfillment centre in Alberta, Canada. According to sources, the …
March 24, 2022
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has announced an investment of €30 million ($32 million) to create a new production line in its manufacturing facility …
March 23, 2022
Private equity firm Goode Partners has announced a minority investment of $30 million in Jocko Fuel a provider of premium sport and …
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 …