Japan: Suntory to invest in gin plant in Osaka
Suntory Spirits, the alcoholic unit of Suntory Group, has announced an investment of ¥6.5 billion yen ($42.8 million) in its production facility in Osaka, Japan. The spirits and liqueurs facility, where The Japanese Gin Roku is made, will expand production capacity to cater to rising demand, the company said in a statement. Most of the total […]
Spain: Reina Group to acquire Vital Healthy Food
Reina Group, the Spanish retail and foodservice conglomerate has announced the acquisition of sandwich-maker Vital Healthy Food for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Manzanares, Ciudad Real, Vital Healthy Food offers filled brioche and empanadas in addition to its core sandwich range According to sources, the acquisition is intended to allow Reina to opening […]
USA: Aldi to sell 170 Winn-Dixie And Harveys stores
Aldi, the German retail giant, has announced the sale of 170 Winn-Dixie And Harveys supermarket stores in the US to C&S Wholesale Grocers, a consortium of private investors. Aldi bought 400 Winn-Dixie And Harveys grocery stores and 170 Winn-Dixie liquor stores in 2023 and plans to convert the remaining 220 Winn-Dixie And Harveys stores to […]
UK: Dean’s of Huntly to acquire Duncan’s of Deeside
UK-based bakery business Dean’s of Huntly has announced the acquisition of shortbread specialist Duncan’s of Deeside for an undisclosed sum, according to report in Just Food and British Baker The deal aims to increase Dean’s of Huntly’s market share in the premium shortbread sector. Commenting on the deal, Dean’s of Huntly managing director Bill Dean said: […]
UK: Unilever to close ice cream facility in Bulgaria
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced plans to close its ice cream facility in Bulgaria and move part of the production to Romania. The closure comes after Unilever announced plans to spin off its ice-cream division, which generates nearly €8 billion ($8.3 billion) in annual sales, by the end of the year. “This move […]
USA: Cargill to close turkey facility in Arkansas
Cargill, the global food and agribusiness firm, has announced the closure of its turkey processing plant in Springdale (AR), effective as of 1st August. Built in 1965, the Springdale plant produces fresh and frozen whole turkeys, bone-in turkey breasts and case-ready turkey products. “This was not an easy decision to make given the impact on […]
France: Carrefour and Lagardere to open 150 train station stores
SNCF Gares & Connexions, the French train station operator, has selected retail giant Carrefour and travel retail group Lagardere to open 150 food stores over the next five years, following a competitive tender process. The initiative falls under SNCF Gares & Connexions’ “Place de la Gare” programme, which aims to integrate community-focused services into urban […]
UK: Rebel Kitchen to launch “world-first” camu camu berry shots
UK plant-based drink company Rebel Kitchen has announced the launch of what it claims to be the world’s first health shot made from the camu camu berry. Camu camu is described as a fruit native to the Amazon rainforest that contains 30 time more vitamin C per ml than an orange. The shots are said to be made from berries that […]
France: Carrefour to close operations in Oman, Jordan
Carrefour, the leading French supermarket chain, has ended operations in the Middle East state Oman after three decades operating in the country. The closure affects 13 hypermarkets and two supermarkets which now operate under the Hypermax name. “Effective from January 7, 2025, Carrefour operations will be discontinued in the Sultanate of Oman”, the company said in […]
UK: Saputo to close North Yorkshire facility
Saputo UK, a division of Canadian dairy company Saputo, has announced the closure of its Kirkby Malzeard creamery in North Yorkshire with the potential loss of 80 jobs. Production will be relocated to another Saputo facility in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, where significant investment has reportedly been made to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The Kirkby Malzeard […]