Poland: Grupa Sokolow builds a new meat processing plant
Grupa Sokolow, one of the largest meat producers in Central and Eastern Europe, has opened a new meat processing plant in Sokolow Podlaski. Sokolow already has ownership of 8 specialised production plants in Poland, being the plant in Sokolow Podlaski the largest of the company. The branch in Sokolow specialises in sliced cold meats, sausages, […]
Italy: Spar regional operator Aspiag opens logistics hub
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. According to Spar’s press release, the company invested €33 million ($34.9 million) in the facility, which currently employs more than 50 people, and has a 25,500-pallet capacity, featuring three floors with 1,700 sq. […]
Italy: Campari acquires Picon aperitif
Italian company Campari Group, owner of Aperol, has acquired the French aperitif Picon from Diageo for €119 million ($125.5 million). Created in 1837, Picon is a ‘market-leading’ aperitif that has achieved net sales of €21.5 million ($22.4 million) and CAAP of €12.9 million ($13.4 million) in the 2021 fiscal year. According to sources, France is […]
UK: Morrisons buys McColl’s convenience stores
British supermarket chain Morrisons, owned by the US private equity group Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, was selected ahead of Asda owners’ in the bid for McColl’s chain ownership. According to sources, McColl’s was sold via a pre-pack administration, after the retailer’s lenders had declined a request to restructure its debt. With Morrisons’ offer, McColl’s stores […]
Portugal: Aldi opens its largest distribution centre
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 sources, the new facility, which is part of the retailer’s expansion plan announced in 2020, will supply goods to more than 150 stores and it will centralise Aldi’s logistic operations, which were previously […]
UK: Windmill Organics assumes control of Machandel
Netherlands based firm Machandel has sold its 40% share in the business to UK based food firm Windmill Organics, which has owned a 60% majority stake in the business since 2012. Windmill Organics was founded in London in 1978 and sells products in 30 different countries, owning brands such as Biona, Bonsan, and Amisa, that […]
Germany: Nestle to acquire majority stake in Ankerkraut
Nestle has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the German innovative spice mixes maker Ankerkraut, as the European private-equity firm EMZ Partners exits the German business. According to sources, the acquisition is part of the transformation of Nestle’s portfolio acquiring businesses with attractive growth prospects on consumer trends. “Our partnership with EMZ saw […]
UK: Kestrel Foods acquires Just Live a Little Granola
Northern Irish food manufacturer Kestrel Foods has announced the acquisition of non-HFSS granola brand, Just Live a Little Granola. Just Live a Little Granola will be joining Kestrel Foods’ portfolio which includes the Forest Feast and Acti-Snack brands as well as producing private label products in order ‘to continue its growth within the plant-based arena’. […]
UK: Post-Holdings acquires Lacka Foods
UK-based Post Holdings, Weetabix breakfast cereal maker, has acquired UFit protein shakes brand owner Lacka Foods. Founded in 2012, Lacka Foods manufactures high-protein and high-fibre shakes fortified with vitamins and minerals that also include a range of vegan, plant-based options made with pea protein and coconut milk. According to sources, the company will operate independently […]
UK: Diageo acquires 21Seeds
Alcoholic drinks firm Diageo has announced the acquisition of 21Seeds, a rapidly growing flavoured tequila infused with real fruit juice brand. According to sources, 21 Seeds was founded in 2019 by three female entrepreneurs, Kat Hantas, Nicole Emanuel, and Sarika Singh with the goal of creating great-tasting, smooth spirits with a light touch flavour, easy […]