USA: FreshBrew acquires licensed coffee portfolio
FreshBrew, one of the largest private-label coffee and tea producers in the US, has acquired the Branded Coffee licensed division of New York-based White Coffee Corporation. The strategic acquisition, described by the companies as one of the largest transactions in the industry this year, transfers ownership of the nation’s largest portfolio of licensed bagged coffee […]
UK: Co-op unveils £1 billion investment plan
Co-oper, the UK grocery retailer, has announced a £1 billion ($1.27 billion) “Backing Britain” investment plan which includes the opening and refurbishment of approximately 100 stores over the next year. The mutual retailer revealed that the substantial financial commitment involves a combination of network expansion, pricing strategy and supply chain support. Specifically, Co-op plans to […]
UK: Lindt & Sprungli launches exclusive “Tokyo-Style” matcha strawberry chocolate
Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli has unveiled a limited-edition Tokyo Style Chocolate Matcha Strawberry bar availble at its flagship Piccadilly store in London. The new bar is described as combining ceremonial-grade Chamei Minami matcha, crispy Genmai roasted rice, Swiss white chocolate, and strawberry pieces – a homage to traditional Japanese tea ceremony ingredients, according to […]
France: Auchan to convert around 300 supermarkets into Intermarche and Netto outlets
Auchan, the French retail group owned by the Mulliez family, has announced plans to convert nearly 300 of its supermarkets in mainland France into stores operated under the Intermarche and Netto banners by the end of 2026. Under the plan, the supermarkets – currently operated by Auchan Retail – will be run under a franchise […]
Australia: Tempo Group rescues heritage condiments brand Spring Gully
Sydney-based Tempo Group has acquired the intellectual property and brand portfolio of Spring Gully Foods – including the Spring Gully, Gardener, Leabrook Farms and Ozemite labels – after the South Australian condiment maker entered voluntary administration in October. Spring Gully Foods, founded in 1946 and known for jams, sauces, pickles and relishes, ceased trading in […]
Australia: Woolworths unveils new A$1.3 billion distribution hub
Woolworths, the Australian grocery retailer, has officially opened two state-of-the-art distribution centres in Western Sydney via a A$1.3 billion ($830 million) investment, the largest single-site investment in the company’s history. The new Moorebank Logistics Precinct comprises a regional distribution centre (RDC) alongside a national distribution centre (NDC), together covering 75,000 sq m of warehousing. The […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Mark Napier, Gulfood 2026
Gama spoke to Mark Napier, VP – Portfolio Growth Food & Hospitality, ahead of the latest edition of Gulfood. What are your expectations for this edition of Gulfood? Gulfood 2026 will be the largest, most transformative edition in the event’s 31-year history. With two mega venues, over 8,500 exhibitors, and a fully expanded ecosystem across logistics, […]
UK: Nestle to upgrade coffee factory
Nestle, the leading food and drinks business, is investing £28 million ($37 million) in its Dalston factory in Cumbria to expand production capacity and modernise operations for its “frothy-coffee” range. The upgrade comprises a new £17.5 million ($23 million) four-storey mixing plant plus two high-tech packing lines worth £10.7 million. The packing lines are capable […]
UK: Unilever sells Graze brand to Katjes International
FMCG giant Unilever has agreed to sell its UK healthy-snacking brand Graze to Katjes International – owner of confectionery group Candy Kittens – marking a strategic exit from parts of its foods portfolio. Under the deal, Katjes (via its UK subsidiary Future Snacks Ltd) will acquire 100 % of Graze’s shares, including its full product […]
USA: Horizon Family Brands acquires Maple Hill Creamery
Horizon Family Brands, a leading US provider of better-for-you food and beverages, has acquired Maple Hill Creamery, America’s original 100% grass-fed organic dairy company. Maple Hill, founded in 2009 and known for milk, yogurt, kefir and butter sourced exclusively from small family farms under regenerative agriculture standards, will now operate under Horizon’s broader platform. The […]