USA: Sigma acquires Roger Wood
Sigma, the Mexican multinational food producer, has announced the acquisition of USA-based smoked meat company Roger Wood. The acquisition, for which financial terms were not disclosed, sees Sigma take ownership of a firm with a heritage of more than 80 years and a leading position in the smoked sausage market in the USA Southeast. Roger […]
Switzerland: Nomad Foods to close Rorschach factory
Nomad Foods, the European frozen food specialist, is to shut its manufacturing plant in Rorschach, Switzerland, as part of an operational review. The facility, which produces frozen vegetables and ready meals under the Findus brand, is scheduled for closure due to what the company described as a “challenging market environment” and “significant cost pressures”. The […]
USA: Armra launches colostrum-based functional soda line
Armra, the health technology firm based in the USA, has announced the launch of Armra Colostrum Soda, a new line of sparkling functional beverages. The range is available in three flavours, namely spicy lime soda, pomelo basil soda, huckleberry soda and pear ginger soda. The core ingredient is bovine colostrum, which the company claims contains over […]
India: Elitecon International to invest 700 crore INR in FMCG expansion
Elitecon International, the Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, has announced plans to invest 700 crore INR ($84 million) over the next five years to scale its operations. The capital expenditure is a core pillar of the firm’s “Vision 2030” strategy, which aims to increase annual revenue from its current 150 crore INR ($18 million) […]
USA: The Wine Group acquires Phony Negroni brand
The Wine Group, the US-based wine and spirits company, has announced the acquisition of the Phony Negroni non-alcoholic beverage line from St. Agrestis, the Brooklyn-based spirits producer. The deal includes the full Phony Negroni portfolio, comprising the flagship Phony Negroni, Phony Mezcal Negroni, Phony Espresso Negroni, Phony White Negroni, and Amaro Falso. First launched in […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Sabine Loos, InterTabac 2026
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your primary goals and expectations for the 2026 edition of InterTabac? Last year, we were delighted to welcome a record number of more than 800 international exhibitors for the second time in a row. Naturally, we […]
USA: Ferrero invests $75 million to make Nutella Peanut in Illinois
Ferrero North America, the US division of the Italian confectionery giant, has officially started manufacturing its new Nutella Peanut spread at its facility in Franklin Park (IL). The launch represents the first time a Nutella-branded product has been manufactured in the United States. According to the company, the new spread is a blend of hazelnuts and […]
USA: Nestle sells majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee
Nestle, the Swiss food and beverage giant, has agreed to sell its majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee to the private equity firm Centurium Capital. Based in California, Blue Bottle Coffee is a high-end specialty coffee roaster and retailer that Nestle first acquired in 2017. According to Inside Retail Asia, the purchaser, Centurium Capital, is […]
Germany: Mars to close pet food production facility
Mars, the USA-based multinational food and pet care manufacturer, is proposing to close its pet food production facility in Minden, Germany, as part of a strategic review of its operations. The proposal affects approximately 110 employees at the Minden site, which manufactures dry pet food brands including Pedigree, Crave, and Perfect Fit for more than […]
USA: Laird Superfood acquires Terrasoul Superfoods
Laird Superfood, the US-based plant-based superfood producer, has completed the acquisition of Terrasoul Superfoods. The transaction was agreed for $48 million in cash, with an additional earnout of up to $5 million payable if certain performance-based milestones are achieved. Terrasoul Superfoods is described as a vertically integrated branded foods platform offering a portfolio of products […]