Spain: Paulig invests €12 million to expand production in Barcelona
Paulig, the Finnish food company known for its Tex-Mex, snacks and world foods portfolio, has committed to invest €12 million ($14 million) at its plant in Berga (Barcelona) to install a new flour tortilla production line. The move responds to rising global demand for Tex-Mex products and is intended to reinforce the strategic importance of […]
Germany: Naba Feinkost acquires vegan spread brand Hedi
Naba Feinkost, the German family-owned delicatessen producer, is set to acquire the organic brand Hedi, a maker of vegan spreads, at the turn of the year. The deal will expand Naba Feinkost’s portfolio to three brands – Nabio, Reichenhof and now Hedi – strengthening its offer in the specialist organic trade. According to Felicitas von […]
Germany: Nestle sells Conow plant to Sprehe Group
Nestlé, the Swiss food and beverage group, is to divest its Conow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern production facility to German meat and frozen-food manufacturer Sprehe Group, with the transfer scheduled for 1st January. The site currently employs around 70 staff and has formed part of Nestle’s European culinary network. According to sources, Conow has been responsible for items including […]
UK: M&S accelerates shift towards larger food & drink stores
Marks & Spencer (M&S), the UK-based retailer, has intensified its transition towards a more food-led business model by launching a list of 500 potential locations for new or renewed M&S Food stores, as it steps up efforts to double the size of its food division. The announcement marks a significant acceleration of the company’s estate […]
Australia: M&S enters wholesale food partnership with Coles
Marks & Spencer (M&S), the British multinational retailer, has entered the Australian grocery market through a new wholesale partnership with Coles, one of the country’s largest supermarket chains. From 19th November, Coles stores nationwide will stock M&S items such as Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar confectionery, shortbread and luxury tea. While the initial launch […]
Germany: Muller moves to acquire Elinas and Lunebest dairy brands
Muller, the German dairy and chilled foods group whose portfolio includes Muller, Weihenstephan and Sachsenmilch, has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Elinas and Lunebest brands from Hochwald, a cooperative-based dairy processor producing UHT milk, condensed milk and dairy ingredients. The deal, which also covers the Luneburg production site and its 150 staff, will transfer […]
Wedyan Alahmadi, Head of Marketing
Halwani Bros
Gama spoke to Wedyan Alahmadi, Head of Marketing at Halwani Bros. What makes Gen Z so important, both globally and in Saudi Arabia? Gen Z today represents around 25% of the world’s population – that’s about 2 billion people – and their spending power is expected to reach $12 trillion by 2030. They are […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Carla Borges Pita, Lisbon Food Affair 2026
Gama spoke to Carla Borges Pita, Event Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What are your expectations for Lisbon Food Affair 2026? We expect Lisbon Food Affair 2026 to further consolidate its position as the leading hub for the food and beverage industry in Portugal. Our goal is to attract a […]
Paul Brown, Founder & Chief Executive Officer
BOL Foods
Gama spoke to Paul Brown, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at BOL Foods. What have your experiences at BOL Foods taught you about building a resilient brand? Starting a brand is demanding, and the perception versus the reality is very different. But having a clear mission has helped us withstand difficult periods. Listening to […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Sabine Schommer, ISM 2026
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director, ahead of the latest edition of ISM. What are your expectations for ISM 2026? We are looking forward to ISM 2026 with great optimism. Four months before the start, we have already exceeded the booking level of the previous event – a clear signal of the industry’s strength and […]