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American international food corporation, Tyson foods has invested $425 million in a new poultry complex in Tennessee. Located in Gibson County, the …
April 8, 2021
UAE-based food and beverages company, Agthia, has acquired a majority stake in Egyptian producer of frozen processed chicken and beef products and …
April 7, 2021
Private equity firm Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. has announced the acquisition of De Wafelbakkers from The Oklahoma Publishing Company, a subsidiary of …
April 6, 2021
Paris-based Ardian-backed firm Cerelia has announced the acquisition of US Waffle and that the company has received a strategic equity investment from …
March 31, 2021
CapVest Partners has entered into an agreement with Sofina Foods to sell Eight Fifty Food Group, a producer of seafood and pork …
8th Avenue Foods & Provisions, an affiliate of Post Holdings, has entered into an agreement to acquire Ronzoni dry pasta from Riviana …
March 29, 2021
Global retail giant Carrefour has reached an agreement with Advent International to acquire the third-largest retailer in Brazil Grupo BIG, for about …
March 26, 2021
Spanish chocolate producer, Chocolates Valor, has announced the acquisition of Portuguese firm Imperial Produtos Alimentares, the major chocolate manufacturer of Portugal. Imperial, …
March 25, 2021
General Mills, the US food giant, has announced a deal to sell its 51% controlling interest in European Yoplait S.A.S. to French …
March 24, 2021
Snack and confectionery multinational Mondelez has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in sports nutrition firm Grenade for an undisclosed sum. …
March 23, 2021
Australian pie and pastry firm Patties Foods has announced the acquisition of the ready meal business Fitness Outcomes. According to Inside FMCG, …
Dutch dairy multinational FrieslandCampina has announced that the company has signed a joint venture agreement with Arabian Food Industries (Domty) to export …
March 19, 2021
Leading North America alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint and install two high-speed can lines at …
March 18, 2021
Leading US cereal and snacks firm Kellogg has announced plans to invest nearly $35,7 million in its Pringles snacks brand factory in …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 18th March 2021: This month’s Innovation Insight focuses on a new functional beverage promising …
March 17, 2021
UK based Vibrant Foods, parent company of South-East Asian food brands has acquired paneer maker Everest Dairies, aiming to expand its portfolio. …
Brazilian retailer Grupo Mateus has announced plans to open a distribution centre in Ceara and 59 new stores in a period of …
March 15, 2021
Multinational food and drinks giant, Nestle has announced the acquisition of Essentia Water, a premium functional water brand based in Washington. Worthing …
March 12, 2021
Oatly, the Swedish firm behind the namesake dairy-alternative milk, has announced plans to open its first UK factory at the beginning of …
Mondelez International, the snack and confectionery multinational, has announced the acquisition of Gourmet Food, a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium entertaining …
March 10, 2021
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of beverage producer Far West Spirits, for an undisclosed amount. Far West …
March 9, 2021
Siniora Food Industries, a subsidiary of Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) and a leading regional meat processing company, announced the acquisition of …
Brazilian retailer Enxuto Supermercados has announced its plans for 2021, revealing that 11 new stores will open and a new private label …
March 5, 2021
Brazilian firm Pastificio Selmi has announced the acquisition of Todeschini, a brand of pasta and biscuits. The Todeschini brand joins the company’s …
March 4, 2021
Food and drink giant Nestle has entered into an agreement deal to acquire British producer of recipe kits SimplyCook for an undisclosed …
American multinational beverage Coca-Cola company has revealed intentions to acquire a controlling stake in Bodyarmor, a functional drinks business. Bodyarmor’s portfolio includes …
February 26, 2021
Danone, the food and beverage multinational company, has announced a partnership with plant-based foods producer Earth Island to acquire 100% of its …
February 25, 2021
Dutch retailer Ahold Delhaize has announced that it has reached an agreement with Deen to acquire 39 stores to be converted into …
Entrepreneur and investor, David Adelman, has announced that his family office Darco Capital, has acquired the spirit brands American Harvest Vodka and …
February 23, 2021
Supermarket chain Lidl Belgium has announced that it plans to open 23 new stores in the country by the end of February …
February 22, 2021
Dole Food Company, a North American manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of fruit and healthy snacks, and Irish Total Produce, a leading fresh …
February 19, 2021
Finnish firm Atria Plc Company has just announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Russian subsidiary OOO Pit-Product. …
February 18, 2021
Brazilian retailer Grupo Super Nosso and Carrefour have opened their first joint store in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. According to Newtrade, …
February 17, 2021
Multinational food and drinks giant Nestle, has reached an agreement to sell its Nestle Water North America business to One Rock Capital …
February 16, 2021
Global branded food company Hormel Foods has announced the acquisition of the Planters brand from the Kraft Heinz Co. for $3.35 billion. …
February 12, 2021
Somerset based British cheesemaker Wyke Farms has announced the opening of an export ‘centre of excellence’ with increased maturing and dispatch storing …
February 11, 2021
Italian discount retailer In’s Mercato is planning to open 30 new stores this year, aiming to expand market penetration and to consolidate …
February 10, 2021
Aymore, a biscuits firm by the Arcor Group has announced the investment of over BRL$10 million ($1.8 million) in its factory located …
February 9, 2021
Snacks and confectionery multinational Mondelez has announced plans to invest £15 million into a new production line in its Bournville facility. According …
February 8, 2021
Biscuit International, the France-based bakery firm, has reached an agreement to acquire Dan Cake, a Portuguese manufacturer, and distributor of biscuits and …
Natural food company Chickapea has launched +Greens, a new organic pasta line with 24g of plant-based protein per serving. +Greens is organic, …
February 4, 2021
Global food manufacturer Kerry Group has reached an agreement to acquire Chinese flavour and seasoning company Jining Nature Group for an undisclosed …
February 3, 2021
Family-owned leading Italian food company Barilla, has acquired the Capelli dry pasta company in Canada from Spanish firm Ebro Foods for C$165 …
February 2, 2021
Multinational brewer Heineken has announced the full acquisition of Brixton Brewery for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition comes three years after Heineken …
February 1, 2021
Gama spoke to Mark Napier, Show Director, Gulfood, ahead of the 2021 edition of the Middle East tradeshow. What are your expectations …
January 29, 2021
Flagship Food Group has invested in La Tortilla Factory becoming the majority stakeholder of the company. With the investment, Flagship Food Group, …
January 28, 2021
Scandinavian retail chain Coop Sweden has announced the launch of the first unmanned store located at Satrahojden in Gavle. The store, which …
January 27, 2021
Japanese-American Beam Suntory, the world’s third largest manufacturer of spirits, behind Diageo and Pernod Ricard, has closed an agreement with Ambev, Brazil’s …
January 26, 2021
Gama spoke to Julia Stamberger, Founder, Spinning Wheel Brands. What have been the biggest impacts of the health and economic crisis on …
Thai Union Group, a world’s seafood leader company, has announced the investment in BlueNalu, a cell-based seafood products start-up. Founded in 2018, …
January 25, 2021
British baby food brand Kendamil has launched two new baby cereal, including its first savoury flavour. Suitable for babies from four months, …
January 22, 2021
Italian pasta and sauce company Barilla has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Pasta Evangelists, a startup that delivers fresh …
January 21, 2021
Babasucco, a healthy living orientated Italian company, has launched a new Energy Estratto beverage with the avocado properties. Babasucco introduced the “cold-pressed …
January 20, 2021
Agthia Group, the leading Middle East food and beverage firm, has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Nabil Foods, …
January 19, 2021
Swiss-based Hero Group has announced the acquisition of Canadian organic baby food firm Baby Gourmet. According to the group’s press release, the …
January 18, 2021
PowerPlant Ventures, an equity investor, has announced the acquisition of ZICO coconut water from The Coca-Cola Company for an undisclosed sum. Founded …
January 15, 2021
Maple Leaf Foods has announced that its subsidiary Greenleaf Foods, a leader in plant protein products, has acquired a food processing plant in Indianapolis, …
January 14, 2021
Savoury snacks US firm Utz Brands has announced that its subsidiary Utz Quality Foods has reached an agreement to acquire Vitner’s brand …
January 13, 2021
Brazilian frozen potato chips firm Bem Brasil has recently announced its plan to invest BRL$700 million ($132 million) to increase its production …
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s, a subsidiary of FMCG multinational Unilever, has entered into the pet food market with Doggie Desserts, …
January 11, 2021
UK-based dairy exporter Somerdale International has announced the acquisition of the blended cheese business of Abergavenny Fine Foods (AFF) for an undisclosed …
US-based manufacturer of branded and private label cookies Jimmy’s Cookies has entered into an agreement to acquire artisan bread brand Ecce Panis …
January 6, 2021
Snack and confectionery multinational Mondelez has announced the acquisition of Hu Master Holding, a fast-growing US-based snacking company. In 2019, Mondelez made …
January 5, 2021
Global institutional investor Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ) has invested $200 million in the US beverage producer Zevia. Zevia …
January 4, 2021
Brazilian firm Maricota Alimentos has announced that it has invested BRL$ 50 million ($9 million) in a new factory and estimates its …
December 31, 2020
UK food manufacturer Baxters Food Group has acquired US-based contract manufacturer Truitt Bros for an undisclosed sum. According to sources, the acquisition …
December 31, 2020
The October – December 2020 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Insight By Gama Compass: The Covid-19 food and …
December 30, 2020
IK Investment Partners has announced the acquisition of Signature Foods from Pamplona Capital Management for an undisclosed sum. Headquartered in the Netherlands, …
December 29, 2020
Lactalis Canada, a subsidiary of French dairy giant Lactalis Groupe, has announced the acquisition of Ultima Foods from Agropur Group. According to …
December 24, 2020
Global food company Whole Earth Brands has entered into an agreement to acquire Wholesome Sweeteners for an initial price of $180 million. …
Food and drink giant Nestle has announced that it is introducing its plant-based brand Harvest Gourmet in China and investing in renewable …
December 22, 2020
Leading US middle-market investment firm Norwest Equity Partners has acquired Red Monkey Foods from San Francisco Equity Partners. Red Monkey Foods is …
December 21, 2020
Global food company McCain has announced the investment of US $200million in the construction of a second potato processing facility in China. …
December 18, 2020
Brazilian biscuits manufacturer Marilan has announced the acquisition of Casa Suica, a company that produces cakes. According to sources, Casa Suica has …
The Indonesian agri-food, poultry manufacturing business group Japfa has entered into an agreement to sell 80% of Greenfields to TPG and Northstar …
Nigerian Breweries has opened a new N5.1 billion (US$13.3m) ultra-modern automated PET line at the Ijebu Ode brewery. The PET line, which …
December 15, 2020
Dutch dairy multinational FrieslandCampina has announced the closure of its Yoko Cheese packaging facility in Genk, Belgium by the end of 2021. …
December 14, 2020
American leading manufacturer of pretzels and extruded snacks company, Pretzels, has announced the construction of a state-of-the-art production facility in Kansas. The …
December 11, 2020
American agricultural cooperative, Ocean Spray, has announced a partnership with producer of protein ingredients Amai Proteins to develop protein-sweetened reduced sugar cranberry …
December 10, 2020
American online grocery platform has announced a partnership with Meijer a Midwest chain of stores to deliver groceries and goods to customers …
December 9, 2020
American food and beverages manufacturer The J.M. Smucker has entered into an agreement to sell its premium pet food business Natural Balance …
Minnesota-based beverages firm Prestige Beverage Group has acquired Windsor Canadian Whisky brand from global drinks group Beam Suntory. According to sources, Windsor …
French family-owned business group Remy Cointreau has announced the sale of its shares in the Passoa SAS joint venture to Lucas Bols …
December 4, 2020
Mexican dairy company Grupo Lala has announced that it will close operations in Costa Rica to focus on its key markets, increase …
December 3, 2020
Healthy snacking business Kind has entered into an agreement to acquire snacking company Nature’s Bakery where terms of the deal were not …
December 2, 2020
Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant, has announced the completion of the unification of its group legal structure under a single parent …
November 30, 2020
Cheese firm Bega has entered into an agreement to acquire Australian company Lion Dairy & Drinks for AUD 560 million (USD 412 …
November 27, 2020
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based vitamin, mineral, and supplement company SmartyPants Vitamins. Founded …
November 26, 2020
Multinational food and drinks giant Nestle has announced the sale of its Yinlu peanut milk and canned rice porridge business in China …
November 25, 2020
McCormick, the US spice and seasoning firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire Cholula Hot Sauce from L Catterton for $800 …
November 24, 2020
Ocean Spray, a US-based agricultural cooperative, has unveiled the B1U brand, described as “a line of functional beverages to support a holistic …
November 23, 2020
Global beauty company Coty has announced it is expanding a deodorant factory in Brazil which it first opened in 2012. According to Newtrade, the R$20 million …
November 20, 2020
Prepared foods manufacturer Oscar Mayer has announced that it is acquiring the David Wood Foods’ factory in Flint, UK to produce meat alternative …
November 19, 2020
Confectionery wholesaler B.A.Sweetie Candy Company has acquired Campbell’s Sweets Factory, a popcorn and sweets maker, according to a FoodBev report. According to …
November 18, 2020
European private equity firm PAI Partners has announced the acquisition of the UK chilled food businesses Addo Food Group and Winterbotham Darby, as …
November 17, 2020
Brazilian manufacturer Grupo GSA has announced the acquisition of LA Food, a producer of snacks described as being made from “healthy” ingredients. …
November 16, 2020
Wessanen, the European manufacturer of natural food and drinks, has announced that it is changing its name to Ecotone and relocating its …
November 13, 2020
US-based retailer Walmart has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its business in Argentina to Grupo de Narvaez. Walmart …
November 12, 2020
Global food manufacturer Kerry Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Bio-K Plus International, a Canada-based firm that develops, manufactures, and distributes “clinically supported” …
November 11, 2020
Coffee chain Pret A Manger has launched a line of coffee products for retail for the first time in the UK. Launched …
November 10, 2020
MANCHESTER– 10th November 2020: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in innovation and international trade, can today announce that …
November 10, 2020
Leading frozen foods company Nomad Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Findus Switzerland from Froneri, and intellectual property from an …
November 9, 2020
Consumer goods major Nestle has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Mindful Chef, a meal kit company, in a bid to …
November 6, 2020
Snack producer Benestar Brands has acquired Miller Baking Company, the manufacturer of Pretzilla branded soft pretzel bites and buns, according to a …
November 5, 2020
Bacardi, the world’s largest privately-held spirits company, has announced the launch of Twistails cocktails pods, designed to provide bar-quality cocktails at home. …
November 4, 2020
US-based food manufacturer The Fillo Factory has acquired GeeFree Foods, a manufacturer of gluten-free frozen products, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in …
November 3, 2020
Dairy firm Ornua has announced an investment of £3 million ($4 million) in “state-of-the-art” cutting and packaging equipment at its facility in …
November 3, 2020
MANCHESTER – 3rd November 2020: Last Thursday (29th October), over 200 leading representatives of the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) community came together …
November 3, 2020
Gama spoke to Nasma Al Ameri, Head of Marketing (Events) at ADNEC, ahead of the F&B Networking Hub 2020. What are your …
October 30, 2020
Private equity firm TPG Growth has acquired a majority stake in SmartSweets, a Canadian sweets brand, for an undisclosed sum. SmartSweets manufactures …
October 29, 2020
Leading alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced the acquisition of Chase Distillery, a firm specialising in products such as gin and potato …
October 28, 2020
European bottler Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), has made an offer to buy Australian Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) for A$9.28 billion ($6.62 billion). According to …
October 27, 2020
US food firm JM Smucker has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell the Crisco oils and shortening business to …
October 26, 2020
Bacardi has announced plans to launch a 100% biodegradable spirits bottle to replace its existing packaging made from petroleum-based plastics. The new “eco-friendly …
October 23, 2020
UK meat producer Finnebrogue Artisan has announced plans to build a new facility to produce plant-based food in County Down. According to …
October 22, 2020
JCCoimbra Group, a leading Portuguese olive oil firm, has recently acquired Purcen’s Vianeza brand range of mayonnaise and sauces. JCCoimbra Group specializes in supplying olive …
October 21, 2020
Banza, a US producer of chickpea-based products such as pasta and rice, has entered a new category with the introduction of a …
October 19, 2020
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in grocery retailer Sun Art from Auchan for approximately $3.6 billion. …
October 14, 2020
Swiss dairy firm Emmi has announced the acquisition of the US dessert business Indulge Desserts from AUA Private Equity for an undisclosed …
October 13, 2020
Leading Danish brewer Carlsberg has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Wernesgruner brewery from Bitburger Braugruppe. According to …
October 12, 2020
Australian agribusiness firm SPC has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in The Kuisine Company, an Australian manufacturer of frozen ready …
CTH Invest, a Belgian holding company associated with Ferrero, has entered into an agreement to acquire part of Fox’s biscuit business from 2 …
October 5, 2020
Supermarket giant Walmart has entered into an agreement to sell UK grocery chain Asda to Issa Brothers and TDR Capital for £6.8 …
September 30, 2020
Finnish alcoholic drinks manufacturer and distributor Altia has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire its Norwegian competitor Arcus, forming …
September 29, 2020
Plant-based manufacturer Meatless Farm has raised $31 million to support expansion plans in the UK, Europe, the US, and Asia, according to …
September 28, 2020
Leading US multinational Cargill has announced plans to build a new chocolate complex at its site in Mouscron, Belgium. According to a …
September 25, 2020
US food and beverage company PepsiCo has announced the launch of Driftwell, a new relaxation drink that contains l-theanine. According to Beverage …
September 24, 2020
Plant-based foods company Vivera has announced an investment of €30 million ($36 million) to expand its Dutch facility and meat alternative production, …
September 22, 2020
Rede Polo, a retailer based in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil is reportedly acquiring 57 stores from Spanish supermarket chain Dia. …
September 18, 2020
Kraft Heinz, the leading US food and drink firm, has entered into an agreement to sell its natural, grated, cultured, and specialty …
September 15, 2020
The Australian division of New Zealand dairy firm Fonterra has announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase cheese processing firm …
September 14, 2020
Plant-based meat producer Beyond Meat has announced plans to build two production facilities located in Jiaxing, China The firm said the investment …
September 11, 2020
US retail giant Walmart has announced that it has begun testing the delivery of grocery and household products from its stores using …
September 9, 2020
Diversified food firm Verus International has announced the acquisition of nut butter company Eliot’s for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2013 in Portland, …
September 8, 2020
US-based household firm Kimberly-Clark has announced the acquisition of personal care manufacturer Softex Indonesia for $1.2 billion. Present in Indonesia since 1976, Softex …
September 7, 2020
Scandinavian consumer goods giant Orkla has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in India spice exporter Eastern Condiments for an undisclosed …
September 4, 2020
Finland-based food company Paulig has announced plans to invest €45 million ($54 million) in the construction of a new facility to produce …
September 3, 2020
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced the acquisition of Liquid IV, a California-based drinks concentrate company. Liquid IV is described …
Swedish ingredient group Bayn Europe has announced it has completed its acquisition of Tweek, a reduced-sugar candy manufacturer, for 45 million SEK …
August 28, 2020
Global retail giant Carrefour has announced the acquisition of 172 convenience stores and supermarkets from the Spanish retail chain Supersol. The French …
Kirin and Mengniu have announced that they will not complete their planned million transfer deal for tLion Dairy & Drinks, which was …
Canada-based cheese and butter producer Fromagerie L’Ancetre has announced the acquisition of Fromagerie Le Baluchon, a local cheese producer, for an undisclosed …
Multinational food and drinks giant Nestle has announced investments of R$762 million ($135 million) in its Brazilian operations over the course of …
August 24, 2020
Sporting goods firm United Sports Brands has announced the acquisition of Glukos Energy, a manufacturer of energy supplements. Glukos Energy provides the …
August 21, 2020
A consortium led by Flexis Capital has announced the acquisition of Waterloo Sparkling Water for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2017, Waterloo …
Leading US cereal and snacks firm Kellogg has announced plans to invest US$43 million in its MorningStar Farms manufacturing facility in Ohio, …
Global soft drinks giant Coca-Cola and its bottling partners have announced plans to invest $75.3 million on new production lines and a …
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of gin brand Aviation American Gin, and its owner Davos Brands, for …
August 14, 2020
Independent UK food and drink wholesaler Bestway has announced the sale of 37 outlets across the country, in line with its strategy …
Branded packaged meat company Plumrose, a subsidiary of JBS, has announced plans to invest $200 million to build a state-of-the-art Italian meat …
US retailer 7-Eleven has announced the acquisition of 3,900 Speedway stores from Marathon Petroleum Corp for $21 billion. Located in 35 states …
August 11, 2020
Cosmetic giant Edgewell has announced the acquisition of Cremo, a Men’s grooming company for US$235 million. Founded in 2005, Cremo is one …
Danish food company Hanegal has announced the acquisition of Fairdig, a plant-based ready-meals producer for an undisclosed sum. Based in Ega, Denmark, …
Spanish pasta manufacturer, Pastas Gallo, has announced the acquisition of Ta-Tung, a producer of Asian fresh ready-meals for an undisclosed sum. Founded …
American private equity firm Acon has announced the acquisition of Alsur, a Spanish-based producer and distributor of preserved and canned vegetables. Founded …
August 4, 2020
Italian private-equity firm Aksia has announced the acquisition of a majority stake at Valpizza, a local pizza maker for an undisclosed sum. …
August 3, 2020
Snack food manufacturer TruFood has announced the acquisition of Simply Natural Foods for an undisclosed sum. With 200 employees, Simply Natural Foods …
German household and personal care giant Henkel has announced the acquisition of 75% stake of Invincible Brands Holding for an undisclosed sum. …
July 30, 2020
UK-based vegan producer Gosh! Food has announced its plans to invest £5 million to build its second production site in the country. …
Beverage USA Holdings has announced the acquisition of Nerd, a Texas-based mental acuity beverage company for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2006, …
Food and drinks multinational Danone has announced the launch of a new Oikos yoghurt with Bola de Berlim (Custard Doughnut) flavour, a …
Family-owned wine importer Quintessential has announced the acquisition of US-produced wine portfolio of Accolade Wines for an undisclosed sum. With this deal, …
UK distributor of food and drink, Euro Food Brands, has announced the acquisition of The Food Doctor brand from William Jackson Food …
Swiss retailer Migros has announced the launch of a new dairy-free yoghurt range made with chickpea protein from InnovoPro. InnovoPro is a …
July 21, 2020
UK retailer Asda has announced the launch of a 100% recyclable crisp tube, moving its entire Snax brand range into cardboard packaging. …
Canadian meat firm Maple Leaf Food has announced the sale of its poultry plant in Drummondville, Quebec to Giannone Poultry. Founded in …
US holding company HumanCo has announced the acquisition of majority stake at Coconut Bliss, a plant-based ice cream producer for an undisclosed …
July 15, 2020
Spanish meat producer Noel Alimentaria has announced the investment of €25 million on a new producing facility in Olot, Girona. The new …
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the creation of what is says is the world’s first 100% plastic-free and paper-based …
Liviko, an Estonia-based distiller, has announced the launch of the dual-purpose vodka Travel Safe bio, a drinking vodka that can be used …
Frito-Lay, the snacking division of PepsiCo, has announced the investment of $200 million to expand its production facility in Perry, Georgia. With …
Tia Lupita, a Mexican food brand, has announced the launch of an upcycled tortilla, through a partnership with Renewal Mill, expanding its …
Nespresso, an operating unit of the Nestle Group, has announced the investment of CHF 160 million (£135 million) to expand production centre …
Hershey, the US confectionery and snacks firm, has announced the investment of $135 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Augusta County, …
July 6, 2020
Food company Vibrant Foods has announced the acquisition of Cofresh Snack Foods, a UK-based producer of healthy Indian snacks for an undisclosed …
Nestle Waters, a subsidiary of multinational giant Nestle, has announced the sale of its Canadian bottled water business Pure Life to Ice …
Covid-19 caused unprecedented disruption to the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, and raised vital questions about the ability of the food and …
Bell Food Group, the Swiss meat processor and convenience food specialist, has announced the sale of two production plants in France and …
Kellogg has announced the launch of Kashi by Kids Super Loops breakfast cereal in the United States. Super Loop cereals are made …
Swedish leader in organic and health foods and self-care Midsona has announced the acquisition of the sports nutrition brand Gainomax from the …
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced an investment of $112 million to expand its ice cream production facility in Taicang, …
Leading US multinational Cargill has announced the launch of its first production facility in Asia, partnering with a local manufacturer in western …
The eSports company Faze Clan has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in meal replacement CRTL, a start-up for an undisclosed …
Sanpellegrino Group, a Nestle subsidiary, has announced the sale of Nestle Vera water brand to Acqua Vera Spa for an undisclosed sum. …
British retailer Tesco has announced the sale of its business in Poland to Danish retailer Salling Group, for PLN 900 million (£181 …
Brand collective LiveKindly Co. has announced the acquisition of the Swedish plant-based meat brand Oumph for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2015 …
Orkla, the Scandinavian consumer goods giant, has announced the sale of Vestlandslefsa, its potato flatbread brand to Baxt Lierne a Norwegian bakery …
Upfield Group, the Netherlands-based manufacturer of plant margarines, spreads and cheeses, has announced its plans to invest €50 million on the creation …
Nestle Health Science has announced the acquisition of majority skate in Vital Proteins, a producer of supplements, vitamin, food, and beverage products. …
Indofood CBP, an Indonesian-based noodle company, has announced its plan to acquire Pinehill Group, an instant noodle producer for $3 billion. With …
June 10, 2020
Multinational food and drinks giant Nestle, has announced the sale of its pasta brand Buitoni to private equity firm Brynwood Partners for …
US multinational food and beverage company PepsiCo, has announced its plans to invest $100 million in Egypt this year, to expand its …
Spanish-based perfume and fashion company Puig has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in makeup brand Charlotte Tilbury. Launched in 2013 …
Turkey Hill, the US-based food and drink company, has announced the acquisition of an ice cream production facility in Arkansas from Yarnell …
AB InBev, the giant brewer, has completed the sale of Carlton & United Breweries (CUB), its Australian subsidiary, to Asahi Group for …
Orkla, the Scandinavian consumer goods giant, has announced the acquisition of Havrefras Brand, a breakfast cereal brand from PepsiCo, for an undisclosed …
Kennemervis Groep, Netherlands-based fish processing company, has announced the acquisition of Bobeldijk Food Group, for an undisclosed sum. Based in Netherlands, Bobeldijk …
SCB Global Java, a holding company specialised on investments in the coffee market, has announced the acquisition of White Tale Coffee, for …
Cocoa processor Barry Callebaut Group has announced the acquisition of GKC Foods, a chocolate producer, for an undisclosed sum. Based in Melbourne, …
Carlsberg, the Danish beer giant, has announced a 60:40 joint venture in the UK with Marston’s with a combined value of £780 …
Multinational food and drinks giant Nestle, has announced an investment of $103.58 million to build the first plant-based food facility in China. …
Thai enterprise TCP Group has announced its plans to invest ¥1.06 billion ($149.3 million) to expand its presence in the Chinese market, …
Indian company, Tata Consumer has announced the acquisition of PepsiCo’s stake in NourishCo Beverages for an undisclosed sum. Created in 2010 by …
Spanish company, Dacsa Group has completed the acquisition of the 100% company stake of Dacsa Atlantic, in which, had been 50% shareholder. …
Dean Foods, the food and beverages company, has announced the sale of Uncle Matt’s Organic Brand to Harmoni. Founded in 1999 by …
The global beauty company Coty has announced the sale of the majority stake of its Professional Beauty and Retail Hair Businesses for …
Italian meat processor Costa Foods Group has acquired 50% stake of Aviserrano Group, entering the poultry sector. Based in Spain, Aviserrano Group …
Panapesca, an Italian seafood processor, has announced the acquisition of 65% stake of Italian ready-to-eat company Il Faro Quality Fish, for an …
US-based condiments manufacturer Sauer Brands has announced the acquisition of Chicago Custom Foods from private investment firm Highlander Partners for an undisclosed …
US-based pasta company, Philadelphia Macaron, has announced the acquisition of A. Zerengas’s Sons, for an undisclosed sum. Having opened its first factory …
Sonoma Brands, a California-based private equity investor has announced the acquisition of Krave Pure Foods brand from The Hershey Company for an …
Multinational food and drinks giant Nestle has launched NesQino, a customisable functional beverage product on the market in China. NesQino offers a …
Natural energy drink brand Tenzing, has launched a plant-based energy drink containing anti-oxidising berries and vegan BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids). The new …
April 28, 2020
Kinnerton, a British-based chocolate confectionery, has announced the launch of a nut-free hazelnut flavour chocolate bar under the Nomo brand name. The …
Tobacco enterprise Imperial Brands has announced the sale of its worldwide premium cigar business to investment consortia of individual investors for €1,225 …
Sealaska has announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Barnacle Foods for an undisclosed sum. Based in Juneau, Alaska, Barnacle Foods …
April 22, 2020
Leading household and personal care firm P&G has announced the launch of a plastic-free format for its deodorant brands Old Spice and …
Kofola, a Czech-based beverage company, has announced the acquisition of two mineral water brands, Karlovarska Korunní and Ondrasovka for an undisclosed sum. …
April 20, 2020
Brazilian cheese manufacture Ultracheese, owned by the private equity fund Aqua Capital, has announced the acquisition of Bufalo Dourado for an undisclosed …
April 17, 2020
The Singaporean agri-food company Japfa, has announced the sale of 25% stake of AustAsia Investment Holding to the Japan-based group Meiji, for …
April 16, 2020
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced the launch of Doritos Stax, in a triangular-shaped canister for its tortilla chip …
April 15, 2020
The American-based private equity firm Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”) has announced the merge between Kronos Foods, one of its portfolio companies and …
Saudi Arabian food and drink company Almarai, has announced its plans to expand its current poultry production and manufacturing facilities with an …
April 9, 2020
Futura Foods, the UK-based dairy company, has announced the opening of a new cheese cutting and packaging factory in Minffordd, Wales. The …
Napolina, the Italian cooking brand, has announced the launch of its drained canned quinoa, “the first of its kind on the UK …
Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant, has announced the completion of the merge between GSK Consumer Healthcare (GSK India) and its Indian …
April 3, 2020
Nurture Brands, a UK-based food company, has announced the acquisition of the healthy snack bar brand The Primal Pantry, for an undisclosed …
German discount retailer Lidl, has announced the opening of the new regional headquarters and distribution centre in Cecil, Maryland with a cost …
Grays Peak Capital, a private-equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Nosh Foods, a US-based organic baby food manufacturer for an undisclosed …
Pernod Ricard, the French producer of wines and spirits, has announced the acquisition of the remaining stake of the German gin …
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has announced that the previously-announced $425 million deal to purchase the Dean Foods business and assets …
Coles, the leading Australian retailer, has announced the acquisition of Jewel Fine Foods, following approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission …
Italian food group Newlat has announced that it intends to buy a majority stake in Centrale del Latte d’Italia, an Italian-based dairy …
March 24, 2020
Mondias Natural Products, a Canadian-based company specialised in natural health products, has announced the acquisition of Erablier for an enterprise value of …
March 23, 2020
French-based retailer Casino Group has announced the agreement to sell 567 Leader Price stores and 3 warehouses to Aldi in France for …
March 20, 2020
Myprotein, UK-based sports nutrition brand, developed a clear plant-based protein shake that will be introduced on the US market, to meet the …
PZ Cussons, a leading consumer products group, has announced the sale of its Polish care brand Luksja and its plans to sell …
March 18, 2020
Puration, the US-based CBD infused products company, has announced the acquisition of Kaly’s Hemp4mula CBD Confections business for an undisclosed sum. Focused …
March 17, 2020
Bel Group, the multinational cheese firm, has announced the acquisition of the French start-up All In Foods for an undisclosed sum. Founded …
March 16, 2020
Mercadona, the Spain-based supermarket chain, has announced its intention to invest €1.8 billion in 2020 on a “transformation plan”. The plan will …
March 13, 2020
PepsiCo, the US based drinks and snacks giant, has announced the acquisition of Rockstar Energy Beverages for $3.85 billion. Founded in 2001, …
Toast Ale, a UK-based brewing company, has announced the launch what is said to be the first beer created from leftover crumpets, …
March 11, 2020
Tesco, the UK-based multinational supermarket chain, has announced its intention to sell its business in Malaysia and Thailand to a conglomerate of …
March 10, 2020
VkusVill, a Russian-based supermarket chain, is planning to expand and open a store in the Netherlands in the coming weeks, according to …
ProviCo, an Australian-based animal nutrition company, has announced the acquisition of the Dennington milk processing plant to Fonterra Australia. Described as one …
Carrefour, the global retail giant, has announced Mobimart, said to be the first mobile “grocery bus” in Dubai, via its partnership with …
Megmilk Snow Brand, a Japan-based dairy company, has launched what is said to be the first yoghurt drink that can reduce nose and …
March 4, 2020
Mondelez International, the snack and confectionery multinational, has announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Give & Go, a US-based …
March 3, 2020
Brothers Desserts, a US company behind brands such as Natural Choice, Absolute Fruit Sorbet and Brothers Ice Cream, has announced the acquisition …
February 28, 2020
Danone, the food and drinks multinational, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Harrogate Water, a UK-based bottled water company, …
February 26, 2020
PepsiCo, the US multinational food and beverage maker, has announced the acquisition of snack brand Be & Cheery from the Chinese company …
February 25, 2020
B&G Foods, the US company behind brands such as Back to Nature, Green Giant and Cream of Wheat, has announced the acquisition …
February 20, 2020
Kind, the snack firm in which Mars has a minority interest, has announced a major NPD push that will take the company …
February 19, 2020
Lucozade Ribena Suntory, the UK subsidiary of Japanese food and drinks giant Suntory, has inaugurated a new £13 million ($16.9 million) production …
February 18, 2020
Agthia, the leading Middle East food and beverage firm, has unveiled what is said to be the region’s first drinks bottle made …
February 18, 2020
Hormel, the leading US food manufacturer, is expanding its manufacturing operations to Nebraska with the opening of a new factory in Omaha, …
February 17, 2020
Lulu, the Middle East grocery retailer, has announced its intention to add 20 new hypermarkets to its store network over the next …
February 12, 2020
DMK, the leading Germany dairy cooperative, has announced plans to sell its ice cream plant in Waldfeucht-Haaren, North Rhine-Westphalia to retail giant …
February 11, 2020
The Good Bean, a California, US based maker of organic chickpea snacks, has acquired rival snack firm Beanitos, according to a report …
February 7, 2020
Unilever, the FMCG multinational, is considering the sale of its tea division in light of declining sales. Speaking during a conference call …
February 6, 2020
Tyson Foods, the US firm predominantly active in the meat sector, is said to be investing $27 million to increase capacity at …
February 5, 2020
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced it is undertaking a review of its washing powder factory in Warrington, UK in …
January 31, 2020
Keurig Dr Pepper, the soft drinks and coffee firm, has acquired the caffeinated sparkling water brand Limitless for an undisclosed sum, according …
January 30, 2020
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 30th January 2020: Snack manufacturers around the world are beginning to respond to heightened concern over salt (sodium) …
January 29, 2020
Schwarz Group, the retail giant behind the Lidl and Kaufland store chains, has announced it is abandoning plans, first reported in 2016, …
January 28, 2020
The Mexican arm of food and drink multinational Nestle has announced plans to invest $700 million to upgrade its 17 manufacturing plants to …
Chocolate giant Lindt & Sprungli is to close a manufacturing plant operated by its subsidiary Russell Stover in Montrose, CO, with the …
January 24, 2020
Coca-Cola, the global soft drinks giant, has announced plans to invest up to €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in France over the next five …
January 23, 2020
Quinoa Corporation, a business trading as Ancient Harvest, has acquired US gluten-free peer Pamela’s, according to a statement from the former’s private …
January 22, 2020
Gama spoke to Anne Schumacher, Vice President Food & Food Technology of Koelnmesse GmbH, ahead of the 50th anniversary edition of ISM. What …
January 21, 2020
Fazer, the Finnish dairy and confectionery firm, is considering closing a production facility for its Yosa brand of oat-based products, according to …
A factory in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA that manufactured products under the Golden Island Jerky brand is set to close following the sale of …
January 17, 2020
‘Big Four’ UK supermarket chain Asda has announced plans to address the challenge of reducing plastic waste by opening a “test and learn …
January 17, 2020
Gama spoke to Mark Napier, Show Director, Gulfood, ahead of the landmark 25th edition of the Middle East tradeshow. What are …
January 16, 2020
Hershey, the US confectionery and snacks firm, has announced it is moving Krave, the meat jerky firm it acquired in 2015, into the …
January 15, 2020
Molson Coors, the North American brewer, has announced it is planning to close its factory in Irwindale, CA, with production scheduled to …
January 14, 2020
Danone, the global dairy and beverages business, is shutting two plants in Brazil that produce bottled mineral water, according to a report in …
Diageo, the leading alcholic drinks firm, has announced it has made a minority investment in the spirit alternative business Ritual via its …
January 10, 2020
Bimbo, the Mexican bakery giant, has acquired the Lender’s Bagels business from US food firm Conagra Brands via its subsidiary Bimbo Bakeries …
January 9, 2020
DUBAI – 9th January 2020: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in innovation and international trade, can today announce …
January 9, 2020
PepsiCo, the US-based snack foods firm, has taken a significant stake in the Ethiopian crisp firm Senselet. Veris Investments, the private equity …
Riedel, the leader in the Netherlands for fruit drinks, is acquiring Healthy People, a local juice and snack maker, for an undisclosed …
January 7, 2020
Coca-Cola, the soft drinks giant, has announced it has taken full control of the Fairlife dairy brand after agreeing a deal for the remaining …
January 6, 2020
Quimica Amparo, the household goods firm behind the Ype brand, has announced plans to construct a new factory and distribution centre in …
January 3, 2020
Utz Quality Foods (Utz), the US snack firm, has announced it has acquired Illinois-based crisp maker Kitchen Cooked for an undisclosed sum. …
January 2, 2020
Bunge, the leading agri-commodities business, has announced it has reached a deal to sell its margarine and mayonnaise assets in Brazil to JBS subsidiary Seara …
December 31, 2019
The October – December 2019 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Insight By Gama Compass: Low salt trending in …
December 31, 2019
Jacob’s Douwe Egberts, the leading coffee firm (formed from the merger of the Mondelez International and D.E Master Blenders 1753 businesses in 2014), …
December 30, 2019
Multinational food and drinks giant Nestle has announced it is to sell a 60% stake in its Herta division to Casa Taradellas, …
December 20, 2019
Innis & Gunn, the Scotland-based beermaker, has unveiled plans to build a new brewery at Heriot-Watt University’s Research Park, west of Edinburgh, …
MANCHESTER – 20th December 2019: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in product innovation and international trade, is …
December 19, 2019
Hailed as its biggest edition yet, SIAL Middle East returned to the Abu Dhabi Business Centre, United Arab Emirates (UAE) earlier this month …
December 18, 2019
Nuova Castelli, the Italian cheese maker soon to be owned by Lactalis, is closing its lone manufacturing facility in the USA, according …
December 17, 2019
Danone, the food and drinks multinational, has announced it is investing “tens of millions” of euros to upgrade its dairy processing plant …
December 16, 2019
Gama spoke to Jacek Plewa, General Manager, Global Food Industries. What overarching trends do you expect to shape frozen food innovation in …
December 13, 2019
Froneri, the UK-based ice cream firm, has announced it is expanding into North America with the acquisition of the Nestle USA ice …
December 12, 2019
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 12th December 2019: Highlighting continued interest in on-the-go breakfast options, this month’s Innovation Insight …
December 11, 2019
Varun Beverages, the Indian soft drinks firm, is expanding production capacity in Africa with the inauguration of the second phase of its bottling …
December 10, 2019
AB InBev subsidiary Carlton & United Breweries has announced the acquisition of Balter Brewing, a craft brewer based in Gold Coast, Australia, …
December 9, 2019
Kroger, the leading US grocery retailer, has announced it has divested its stake in Lucky’s Market, a Colorado-based chain of food stores …
General Mills, the US food and drinks firm, is expanding its Oui By Yoplait yoghurt line with the introduction of a new …
December 4, 2019
Bauli, the Italian bakery firm, is expanding into the sports nutrition market with the acquisition of a majority stake in Slovakian supplement firm …
December 3, 2019
PepsiCo, the leading food and drinks multinational, has announced it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire BFY Brands, the makers of the …
December 2, 2019
Hostess Brands, the US bakery firm, has announced it has acquired Voortman Cookies, a “rapidly growing” manufacturer of wafers, sugar-free and specialty …
November 29, 2019
Arla, the Danish milk processor, is to shut its Gefleortens business in Sweden, according to a FoodBev report, in a further sign …
November 28, 2019
Lion Australia, the Kirin-owned Australian food and drinks manufacturer, has announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Dairy & Drinks business …
November 27, 2019
M. Dias Branco, the leading Brazilian biscuit and pasta firm, has announced it has abandoned plans to construct a new factory in …
November 26, 2019
Pif Paf Alimentos, a leading meat and poultry processor, has announced it has acquired Brazilian peer Fricasa, a pork specialist, for an …
November 25, 2019
Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant, has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell part of its laundry detergent business …
November 22, 2019
Bumble Bee Foods, the US manufacturer of preserved fish and chicken products, has filed for bankruptcy and agreed a deal to sell …
November 21, 2019
Lion Australia, the Kirin-owned drinks firm, has announced it has stepped up its presence in craft beer with the acquisition of independent …
November 20, 2019
Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch FMCG firm, has announced it is consolidating production of Weis ice creams in Australia at its site in Minto, New …
November 19, 2019
Coty, the global fragrance and cosmetics firm, has announced it has taken a 51% stake in Kylie Cosmetics, the beauty brand owned …
November 18, 2019
Chobani, the second-largest yoghurt maker in the US, has announced the launch of a new oat-based range as it expands its offering …
November 15, 2019
Dean Foods, the troubled US dairy firm, has announced it has filed for bankruptcy protection amid financial difficulties. The firm, which is the …
November 14, 2019
Yasar, the Turkish firm behind the Pinar brand, is to set up a dairy plant in the Khalifa Industrial Zone in Abu …
November 14, 2019
Gama spoke to Saeed Al Mansoori, IDEX Executive Director at ADNEC, ahead of the 2019 edition of SIAL Middle East. What are your …
November 13, 2019
Mars, the global confectionery giant, is rolling out a range of vegan-labelled milk chocolate bars in the UK, according to a report …
November 12, 2019
McCain, the leading potato processor, has announced it is investing C$80 million ($60 million) to increase capacity for formed potato specialities in …
November 11, 2019
Riviana Foods, a leading US rice and pasta firm, has announced it has expanded its production capacity for microwaveable rice products under …
November 8, 2019
Zwanenberg, the diversified food brands firm, has submitted a deal to acquire Struik, the Dutch soup manufacturer, to competition regulators in the …
November 7, 2019
JBS, the Brazilian meat firm, has acquired beef and pork products maker Marba, via its subsidiary Seara Alimentos, for an undisclosed sum, …
MANCHESTER– 7th November 2019: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in innovation and international trade, can today announce that …
November 6, 2019
Bang Energy, a US manufacturer of energy drinks and sports nutrition products, has announced it has spent $52 million to acquire a new …
November 5, 2019
Lassonde, the Canadian agri-food firm, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Sun-Rype, a fruit-based snack and drinks maker, for …
Carrefour, the global retail giant, has announced its first foray into central Asia with the opening of new stores in Uzbekistan via …
November 1, 2019
Consumer goods giant Nestle has announced it has opened a plant in Shuangcheng District, Harbin City, in the Heilongjiang province of China, …
October 31, 2019
Mondelez, the global snacks and confectionery firm, has invested C$4o million ($30 million) to upgrade a confectionery facility in Hamilton, Canada to …
October 30, 2019
BRF, the Brazilian meat and poultry firm, is investing $120 million to open a chicken processing plant in Saudi Arabia to strengthen …
October 29, 2019
Horizon Organic, an organic dairy firm and Danone subsidiary, has announced the launch of a new milk formulated to meet the nutritional …
October 28, 2019
Heineken, the Dutch beer giant, has announced plans to double its manufacturing capacity in Brazil to meet rising demand, according to a …
October 25, 2019
Arla, the Danish dairy co-operative, has announced plans to invest $55 million in its factory in Manama, Bahrain, with a view to …
October 24, 2019
Tulip, the meat processor and branded food maker, has announced it is considering closing its meat processing site in Bodmin, Cornwall, UK, …
October 23, 2019
Hipp, the German organic baby food firm, has announced its expansion into new categories with the acquisition of Barnhouse, a maker of …
October 22, 2019
Massimo Zanetti, the Italian coffee specialist, has announced it has acquired Cafe Pacaembu, a coffee firm based in Sao Paulo state, Brazil, …
October 21, 2019
Refresco, the Dutch soft drinks firm, has reached a deal with PepsiCo which will see it acquire a number of the US …
October 18, 2019
Upfield, described as the global leader of plant-based butter and spreads, has announced it has secured a deal to acquire Arivia, the …
October 17, 2019
Kind, the US-based snack company minority owned by Mars, has announced the acquisition of Creative Snacks, a family-owned snack company based in …
Campari, the Italian spirits firm, has announced it has taken a majority stake in the spirits firms Licorera Ancho Reyes and Casa …
October 15, 2019
Carlsberg, the Danish beer giant, has unveiled two new research prototypes as part of its Green Fibre Bottle initiative, a project to develop a …
MANCHESTER – 14th October 2019: Last Thursday saw some of the leading names from the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector return to Manchester’s Bridgewater …
October 14, 2019
VMG Partners, a US private equity fund specializing in consumer goods, has announced the acquisition of the Popchips brand in North America, and …
October 11, 2019
Valeo, the Irish food firm, is to acquired the UK puddings business Bakery Foods, trading as Matthew Walker, from the UK food …
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), the Coca-Cola bottler, has acquired stakes in two Coca-Cola franchise bottlers in Kenya through its wholly-owned subsidiary Coca-Cola Sabco East Africa …
North American natural and organic foods firm Hain Celestial has announced the latest in a series of divestments with the sale of …
October 7, 2019
Frito-Lay, the snacking division of food and drinks giant PepsiCo, is investing $70 million to upgrade a prodjction facility in Frankfort, IN, according …
October 4, 2019
Coca-Cola European Partners, the Coca-Cola bottler, has announced the opening of a new canning production line at its factory in Sidcup, UK …
October 3, 2019
Reinert and Kemper, two of Germany’s largest manufacturers of sausage products, have announced they are to merge to form the second biggest …
October 2, 2019
Fraser and Neave, the Singapore-based brewing firm, has announced it is returning to Myanmar with the start of commercial operations at its new …
Consumer goods giant Nestle has announced it is expanding its plant-based food range with the launch of burger and imitation mince in …
September 30, 2019
The July – September 2019 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Insight By Gama Compass: Key innovation trends in FMCG …
September 30, 2019
Mars, the global confectionery firm, has officially inaugurated a new facility in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state that will be dedicated to the …
September 27, 2019
Zwanenberg, a producer of meat preserves, snacks, soups, sauces, convenience meals and vegetarian products, has announced an agreement to acquire the Chicken …
September 26, 2019
DUBAI – 26th September 2019: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in innovation and international trade, is pleased to …
September 26, 2019
Kraft Heinz, the multinational food firm, is partnering with spirits giant Diageo to create a new line-up of coffee products in association …
September 25, 2019
Coca‑Cola HBC, Europe’s leading Coca-Cola bottler, has announced it is strengthening in the bottled water space with the acquisition of Acque Minerali, …
September 24, 2019
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), a leading coffee and soft drinks firm based in the USA, has announced plans to develop a new …
September 23, 2019
Aviko, one of Europe’s biggest producers of fresh, frozen, dried and specialty potato products, has announced plans to expand production capacity at …
September 20, 2019
MANCHESTER – 20th September 2019: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in innovation and international trade, is pleased to …
September 20, 2019
Mengniu, a leading Chinese dairy firm , has made a bid to acquire Bellamy’s, Australia’s largest organic infant formula producer, for approximately …
September 19, 2019
Carlton & United Breweries, the beermaker and AB InBev subsidiary, has announced the acquisition of Riot Wine, an Australian wine firm using …
September 18, 2019
Celsius Holdings, the maker of fitness drink Celsius, has announced the acquisition of Func Food Group, a Finnish supplements and health foods …
September 17, 2019
Leading US food manufacturer Conagra Brands has announced it has reached an agreement to sell its direct store delivery snacks business to …
September 16, 2019
Kraft Heinz, the leading US food and drinks firm, has announced a health-oriented makeover for its flagship Heinz ketchup brand, with the …
September 13, 2019
ACH, a manufacturer of branded cooking oils and baking products, has announced the acquisition of natural and organic food firm Anthony’s Goods …
September 12, 2019
Wells, described as the largest privately held, family-owned ice cream manufacturer in the USA, has announced it has acquired the Halo Top …
September 11, 2019
Kroger, the leading supermarket chain, is the latest US firm to move into the imitation meat space with the launch of a …
September 10, 2019
Oatly, the Scandinavian firm behind the namesake dairy-alternative milk, is opening its first new factory outside Sweden with an investment in a new …
September 9, 2019
Canada-based potato processor McCain has announced plans to further invest C$12 million ($9 million) at its facility in Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada, …
September 6, 2019
Kellogg, the leading US cereal and snacks firm, has announced it is expanding its MorningStar Farms plant-based range with the launch of …
September 6, 2019
Mahou Group, the leading Spanish brewer, has upped its stake in the US-based craft beer maker Founders Brewing, increasing its holding to …
September 5, 2019
Burton’s Biscuit, the UK bakery firm behind brands such as Maryland and Wagon Wheels, has announced it has acquired Paterson Arran, a Scottish …
September 5, 2019
Gama spoke to Anne Schumacher, Vice President Food & Food Technology, Koelnmesse, ahead of the latest edition of the Cologne tradeshow. What …
September 4, 2019
Diageo, the global spirits giant, has announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, in South Korea in around …
September 4, 2019
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has broken ground on a malt whisky distillery in Emeishan, China, as part of a $150 …
September 3, 2019
Tyson Foods, the US meat processor, has announced it has reached a deal to take a 40% stake in Brazilian poultry firm …
September 3, 2019
Campbell Soup, the US foods manufacturer, is continuing to shed non-core businesses, this time striking a deal to offload its European crisps …
September 2, 2019
US-based alcoholic drinks firm Constellation Brands has announced it has acquired a minority stake in Durham Distillery, a craft gin, vodka, liqueur …
September 2, 2019
Pilgrim’s Pride, the chicken and prepared foods firm, has announced it has acquired Tulip, a leading, integrated prepared foods supplier with 12 …
August 30, 2019
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has announced the acquisition of Castle Brands, a New York based spirits firm, for $223 million. …
August 30, 2019
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks multinational, has announced plans to invest R$100 million ($24 million) to construct a new facility for its …
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), the leading Coca-Cola bottler on the African continent, is taking a 60% stake in Eswatini Beverages, a soft drinks …
August 29, 2019
Lulu, the Abu Dhabi based business conglomerate, has announced plans to invest 1.83 billion AED ($500 million) in the Egyptian market after reaching a series of …
August 28, 2019
Hain Celestial, the natural foods firm, has announced it has agreed a deal to sell its Tilda brand of basmati and speciality …
August 28, 2019
Hershey, the US confectionery firm, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire One Brands, the maker of a …
August 27, 2019
Stonewall Kitchen, the US speciality foods firm, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Vermont Village brand of organic applesauce …