Spain: Grupo MAS expands Andalusian footprint with Maskom acquisition
Grupo MAS, the Seville-based food distribution group, has reached an agreement to acquire the Malaga-based supermarket chain Maskom as part of its ongoing regional expansion strategy. The deal adds 54 stores across the provinces of Malaga, Seville and Cadiz to the Grupo MAS network, which previously operated over 200 outlets under the Supermercados MAS, MAS&Go […]
USA: Impossible Foods partners with Equii to boost protein content
Impossible Foods, the California-headquartered plant-based meat producer, has entered into a licensing agreement with bread and pasta specialist Equii to bolster its presence in the high-protein food sector. The partnership will allow Impossible Foods to pair its meat alternatives with Equii’s portfolio of protein-enriched products, which includes bread, pasta and baking mixes. The collaboration aims […]
Mexico: Grupo Bimbo strengthens African footprint with Joy Food deal
Grupo Bimbo, the Mexico-headquartered bakery conglomerate, has agreed to acquire Joy Food International, a Moroccan producer of packaged industrial bread, through its Spanish subsidiary Bakery Iberian Investments SL. The transaction involves the purchase of 100% of the share capital and voting rights of the Casablanca-based firm. Founded in 2009, Joy Food International operates a production […]
France: Idak Food Group acquires bakery firm Onore
Idak Food Group, the Swiss premium frozen food firm, has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Onore, the France-based frozen bakery and patisserie specialist. Headquartered in Toulouse, Onore (formerly known as Boncolac) specialises in artisanal frozen desserts, macaroons and savoury snacks. The group operates five production plants in France and two in […]
Italy: Fondo Italiano d’Investimento acquires majority stake in Alimenta Produzioni
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR, the Italian private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in Alimenta Produzioni, a manufacturer of traditional Italian baked goods and flatbreads. Headquartered in Riccione, Alimenta Produzioni specialises in piadina romagnola and pinsa, a regional flatbread segment that now accounts for 30% of its turnover. The company, which operates three production […]
UK: Aldi expands high-protein product range
Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket chain, has significantly bolstered its own-label protein offering with a series of new product launches across its dairy, snack and frozen categories. The expansion includes new additions to the Brooklea brand, such as Protein Chocolate Balls (£1.39 / $1.88), alongside Harvest Morn Protein Balls (69p / $0.94), which the retailer […]
UK: Skip debuts lion’s mane functional beverage range
Skip, the UK-based functional soft drinks company, has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of its first beverages featuring lion’s mane mushroom extract. The new Skip Lion’s Mane range is being launched exclusively across the 625-store estate of UK retailer Home Bargains. Available in two sparkling flavours – Blood Orange and Cloudy Apple – […]
USA: Wellness Pet Company launches high-protein dog food range
Wellness Pet Company, the US-based natural pet food manufacturer, has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of Wellness Protein Bowls for dogs. The new range consists of wet dog food recipes designed to be served as either a complete, balanced meal or a bowl topper. According to the company, each bowl contains 38g of […]
Italy: Olio Piro and Bonini announce merger
Olio Piro, the American producer of Piro extra virgin olive oil, and Bonini, the Italian producer of artisanal balsamic vinegar, have announced a merger to form a new premium condiments entity. The deal brings together two high-end Italian brands to leverage combined expertise in production and distribution. Olio Piro, based in Tuscany, produces a multi-award-winning […]
Italy: Lantmannen acquires Panificio San Francesco
Lantmannen Unibake, the Swedish-based international bakery group, has reached an agreement to acquire Panificio San Francesco, an Italian industrial bakery firm specialising in frozen bread products. Based in Castel Mella, Brescia, Panificio San Francesco operates a single production facility and employs approximately 120 people. The company specialises in the production of pre-baked and par-baked frozen […]