Spain: Congalsa acquires Lenger Seafoods Vietnam
Congalsa, the Spanish frozen seafood specialist, has expanded its international footprint through the acquisition of Lenger Seafoods Vietnam. The deal, completed via Congalsa’s Portuguese subsidiary Sulpasteis, sees the company take full ownership of the Vietnamese firm from its previous Dutch parent, Lenger Seafoods Group. Lenger Seafoods Vietnam operates a processing plant in Nam Dinh, specialising […]
USA: PepsiCo enters functional snacking with Doritos Protein launch
PepsiCo, the US-based food and beverage giant, is expanding its Doritos brand into the functional snacking sector with the launch of Doritos Protein. The new range is designed to provide consumers with a more “nutritious” version of the traditional corn chip, offering 10g of protein per one-ounce (28g) serving. Launching in March 2026, the chips […]
Ireland: Grupo Alacant to acquire Silver Pail Dairy
Grupo Alacant, the Spanish ice cream manufacturer, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silver Pail Dairy, one of Ireland’s largest ice cream producers. Based in Fermoy, County Cork, Silver Pail Dairy specializes in ice cream tubs, frozen yogurt, and sorbet for a portfolio of retailers, brand partners, and foodservice operators. The company, which […]
Australia: SPC to close juice plant in manufacturing revamp
SPC, the Australian fruit and vegetable processing firm, has announced it will close its juice manufacturing facility in Shepparton, Victoria, as part of a broader strategic overhaul of its operations. The closure, scheduled for later this year, follows a review aimed at consolidating manufacturing to improve efficiency and competitiveness. Production currently handled at the site […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Jake Nixon, World Vape Show Dubai 2026
Gama spoke to Jake Nixon, Event Director, ahead of the latest edition of World Vape Show Dubai. What are your overall expectations for the 2026 edition of World Vape Show Dubai? To ensure that WVS Dubai continues to serve as a platform for networking, learning, and generating business leads to spearhead the future of our […]
Brazil: Skala and Lola Frommetics merge to form Bora Brasil
Skala and Lola Frommetics, two prominent Brazilian beauty and personal care companies, have announced a merger to create a new entity named Bora Brasil. The move is designed to strengthen the market position of both brands by combining their expertise in the hair care and toiletries sectors. The merger brings together Skala, a brand known […]
Brazil: Cicopal invests R$180 million in Minas Gerais factory
Cicopal, the Brazilian snacks and drinks manufacturer, is expanding its operations in the state of Minas Gerais with the construction of a new production facility in Uberaba. Representing an investment of R$180 million ($31 million), the 20,000 sq m plant is expected to generate 150 direct jobs and 450 indirect jobs once operational. The new […]
USA: Lasso launches snacks made using ‘centrifugal dehydration’
Lasso, the US food technology company, has announced the commercial debut of its proprietary Lasso SpinTech process through the launch of snack brands Froobies and CronchClub. Developed by scientists at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute, the patented SpinTech technology uses centrifugal force to physically weave protein and fibre together at a structural level. According to the […]
UAE: Nutridor begins construction of 150 million AED baby food facility
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, the UAE’s largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, has commenced construction on a new 150 million AED ($41 million) baby food manufacturing plant for dairy firm Nutridor. Situated in KEZAD Al Ma’mourah, the 43,000 sq m facility will focus on the production of a range of […]
UK: Suntory to invest £25 million in Coleford facility
The UK arm of global soft drinks manufacturer Suntory has announced plans to invest £25 million ($31 million) in a new high-speed manufacturing line at its factory in Coleford. Known as “Apollo 5”, the new aseptic production line will consolidate the manufacturing of Lucozade and Ribena into a single high-speed system, replacing two older Ribena […]