Canada: Cizzle Brands to acquire Flow Beverage Corp in $85.6 million deal
Cizzle Brands, a Canadian investment firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire Flow Beverage Corp, the Ontario-based alkaline spring water producer, for a total enterprise value of approximately C$85.6 million ($60.63 million). Flow Beverage Corp is known for its alkaline water sourced from artesian springs and packaged in plant-based Tetra Pak cartons. Under the […]
UK: Co-op to launch ‘GLP-1-friendly’ ready meals
Co-op, the British consumer cooperative and food retailer, has launched a new range of ‘GLP-1 friendly’ ready meals, reportedly becoming the first UK convenience retailer to specifically target shoppers using weight-loss medications. Marketed under the new Good Fuel health-oriented sub-brand, the range debuted in stores on 7th January 2026. The launch includes four “mini meals” […]
Brazil: Savencia Fromage & Dairy to acquire dairy firm Quata Alimentos
Savencia Fromage & Dairy, the French family-owned dairy group, has signed an agreement to acquire Quata Alimentos, a Brazilian manufacturer of cheese and dairy products. The acquisition, which remains subject to approval by the Brazilian antitrust authority CADE, is intended to strengthen Savencia’s position in the Brazilian market. The deal adds established brands such as […]
USA: Premium Brands expands protein portfolio with Stampede acquisition
Premium Brands, the Canadian specialty food manufacturer, has completed the acquisition of Stampede Culinary Partners, a US-based protein supplier, for approximately $688 million. The transaction for the Chicago-headquartered firm comprised $512.5 million in cash and $150 million in common shares, alongside capital adjustments and cash reimbursements. Originally founded 30 years ago as a butcher operation, […]
Russia: Orion to expand Tver production facility
Orion, the South Korean confectionery manufacturer, has announced plans to significantly expand its production capacity in Russia to meet rising demand for its snack products. The company intends to invest approximately 60 billion KRW ($43.1 million) to add four new production lines to its existing plant in Tver, situated northwest of Moscow. Scheduled for completion […]
Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2026 sets the stage for the next decade of FMCG excellence in Manchester
MANCHESTER – 8th January 2026: Innovation will again take centre stage on Thursday 22nd October 2026 as the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) returns to Manchester to kick off its second decade of inspiring and connecting the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) community. Following the immense success of its landmark 10th anniversary edition, GICA 2026 will welcome a diverse lineup of invitation-only […]
USA: Sugar Foods expands North American footprint with Indiana facility
Sugar Foods, the US-based food manufacturer behind brands such as Fresh Gourmet, Mrs. Cubbison’s, Concord Foods and N’Joy, has secured a 617,000 sq production and distribution facility in Whiteland (IN) to strengthen its national supply chain and support growth across foodservice, retail and private label markets. The state-of-the-art facility, located in central Indiana, is designed to […]
UK: North South Wines acquires When in Rome to anchor alternative format strategy
North South Wines, the UK-based wine distributor and importer, has announced the acquisition of When in Rome, a British brand specialising in premium craft wine in alternative packaging. Founded in 2015, When in Rome focuses on formats such as bag-in-box, cans, and paper bottles, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of wine distribution. The brand […]
Saudi Arabia: Cupid Ltd to establish new manufacturing facility
Cupid Ltd, the Indian manufacturer of personal care and sexual wellness products, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. The Mumbai-listed company said it intended to set up the plant to cater to the growing demand for personal care products within the Middle Eastern market. The proposed facility is expected […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Enrico Zannini, Cosmoprof 2026
Gama spoke to Enrico Zannini, General Manager, BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, ahead of the latest edition of the beauty tradeshow. What are your expectations for Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026?? We expect Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026 to further strengthen its role as a global business hub for the beauty industry. The event continues to attract exhibitors and […]