Italy: Nestle Purina to invest 520 million CHF in new pet food facility
Nestle Purina, the pet food division of Swiss food group Nestle, is investing CHF 520 million ($580 million) in a new wet pet food plant and integrated logistics platform in Mantova, Italy. Starting operations in 2029, the facility will produce super-premium wet pet food for cats and dogs to meet growing demand across Europe. The […]
USA: Pacific Seafood and Ocean Beauty Seafoods merge distribution businesses
Pacific Seafood, the US seafood provider, and Ocean Beauty Seafoods, have merged their distribution businesses to leverage the growing demand for high-quality seafood products. The transaction, which closed effective 13th July 2026, includes Ocean Beauty’s distribution operations in Astoria and Portland, Oregon; Boise, Idaho; Dallas, Texas; Helena, Montana; and Renton, Washington. However Ocean Beauty’s Salt […]
Argentina: Carrefour acquires Super A chain
Carrefour, the leading French supermarket chain, has announced the acquisition of the Super A supermarket chain, which operates 16 stores in the western Argentinian province of Mendoza, for an undisclosed amount. As part of the deal, all Super A locations will be rebranded as Carrefour Express and will begin operating under the new banner this month. […]
USA: MBC Acquires Alpha Foods
MBC Companies, a diversified player in the US frozen foods market, has announced the acquisition of Alpha Foods, a family-owned frozen pizza manufacturer based in Waller (TX). In a statement, MBC Companies said the deal would expand its manufacturing footprint, fuel product innovation and strengthen its ability to serve customers nationwide across multiple channels. Founded […]
UK: Casa Redondo acquires Sheridan’s liqueur brand from Diageo
Diageo, the global spirits firm, has announced it has agreed to sell its Sheridan’s to Casa Redondo, a Portuguese beverage alcohol company. Sheridan’s, which a distinctive dual-chamber coffee and cream liqueur, is a well-established brand available in more than 50 countries with strong distribution across Europe. Commenting on the move, Diageo president for Europe and chief commercial […]
USA: 21st Amendment announces closure
21st Amendment, a leading San Francisco craft brewer, has announced it is to close after 25 years of operation. According to reports, the company plans to slowly wind down operations at its San Leonardo production facility over the next two months with the goal of closing completely by early November. 21st Amendment is described as having faced challenges […]
USA: Kraft Heinz to separate into two businesses
US food giant Kraft Heinz has announced it will split into two independent, publicly traded companies in a tax-free spin-off. In a statement, the company said the move was designed to streamline operations, sharpen focus and unlock new growth opportunities. The first of the two separate companies will be a $15.4 billion business known as […]
France: Lactalis to acquire Fonterra’s consumer unit in €1.9 billion deal
New Zealand-based dairy firm Fonterra has announced it has agreed to sell its global Consumer business unit and associated businesses to French peer Lactalis for an enterprise value of 3.85 billion NZD ($2.25 billion), subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The deal covers Fonterra’s global Consumer business (excluding Greater China), its Consumer brands, the integrated […]
USA: Utz Brands plans Grand Rapids facility closure in 2026
US snack maker Utz Brands has announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids (MI) by early 2026, as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and boost supply chain efficiency, according to a FoodBev report. The decision, revealed alongside the company’s Q2 earnings report, will reduce the company manufacturing footprint from eight […]
Spain: Spar licensees Fragadis and Lider Aliment announce alliance
Fragadis and Lider Aliment, two licensees of the Spar retail brand in Spain, are set to merge operations in a move aimed at strengthening the brand’s national footprint. Specifically, Fragadis, which is active in Catalonia and Valencia, has agreed to acquire Lider Aliment, the Spar licensee for Extremadura and Eastern Andalusia. The deal, which is […]