India: ITC acquires health-forward snack brand Yoga Bar
ITC, the leading Indian conglomerate, has announced the acquisition of Sproutlife Foods, the company behind the Yoga Bar brand of cereal and snack foods, over the next three to four years. In a press release, ITC said the deal would enable it to further diversify its portfolio and enhance its presence in the ‘good for […]
Philippines: Diageo to acquire Don Papa Rum
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks company, has reached an agreement to acquire Don Papa Rum, a super-premium, dark rum from the Philippines. In a press release, Diageo said the acquisition involved an upfront consideration of €260 million ($282 million) with a further potential consideration of up to €177.5 million ($192.5 million) through to 2028 subject […]
Australia: Endeavour Group to acquire Cape Mentelle Winery
Endeavour Group, which claims to be Australia’s leading retail drinks and hospitality business, has announced it has reached an agreement with global alcoholic drinks firm Moet Hennessy to acquire winemaker Cape Mentelle Winery. Located in Western Australia’s Margaret River, Cape Mentelle Winery was established in 1970 as one of the founding five wineries of The […]
Gama News – October – December 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 & Awards 2022 o Tradeshow Insight: Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition 2022 CLICK HERE to read it now.
Gama News – October – December 2021
The October – December 2021 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Innovation Insight: Dug Potato-Based Milk o Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2021 o Look Ahead: Saeed Al Mansouri, SIAL Middle East 2021 CLICK HERE to read it now.
Milk alternatives bet on the power of potato
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 16th December 2021: This month’s Innovation Insight shines a spotlight on a launch looking to shake up the dairy alternatives category through the power of the humble potato – Dug Potato-Based Milk. Recently launched by Sweden’s Veg of Lund and positioned as “the most sustainable alternative” to […]
Look Ahead: Saeed Al Mansoori, SIAL Middle East 2021
Gama spoke to Saeed Al Mansoori, Executive Director of Capital Events LLC at ADNEC Group, ahead of the 2021 edition of SIAL Middle East. What are your expectations for the 11th edition of SIAL Middle East? We are very much looking forward to the 11th edition of SIAL ME and welcoming people to […]
Inspiration and new connections at the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2021
MANCHESTER – 5th November 2021: Last Thursday (28th October), over 250 senior professionals from the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) community came together for an afternoon of inspiring and thought-provoking presentations and a celebration of product innovation at the sixth edition of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA). Once again held as a virtual event due to ongoing travel constraints, GICA 2021 […]
Shahid Khan, CEO,
Al Islami Foods
Gama spoke to Shahid Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Al Islami Foods. What key trends do you expect to shape food innovation as a whole in 2021 and beyond? “The trend tilting toward healthy eating is getting stronger. Within that, from an innovation perspective, we feel plant-based items will take the lead in 2021 and beyond, […]
Gama News – January – March 2021
The January – March 2021 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Innovation Insight: GoodSport Sports Drink o Industry Insight: Shahid Khan, Al Islami Foods CLICK HERE to read it now.