Global FMCG leaders converge in Manchester to celebrate ten years of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards
MANCHESTER – 29th October 2025: On Wednesday, 22nd October, more than 500 leading representatives of the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) community came together to celebrate the tenth edition of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, marking a decade of innovation, insight and collaboration. Since its inception, GICA has evolved into one […]
Tradeshow Insight: Anuga 2025
Anuga 2025 in Cologne, Germany, confirmed its position as the world’s largest food and beverage trade fair. From 4th to 8th October, the event drew more than 145,000 trade visitors from over 190 countries and hosted more than 8,000 exhibitors from 110 nations. The international character was clear, with the majority of exhibitors and visitors […]
Tradeshow Insight: Lunch! 2025
This week, London’s ExCeL was once again transformed into the hub of the UK’s thriving food-to-go industry as Lunch! 2025 opened its doors to thousands of visitors. Co-located with The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, the two-day event welcomed a dynamic mix of operators, buyers and suppliers, all looking to connect, discover and stay […]
Gama News – July-September 2025
The July-September 2025 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Priya Chopra, Union Coop o Insight by Gama Compass: Gut feelings spearheading functional innovation o Tradeshow Insight: InterTabac 2025 o Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2025 o Innovation Insight: Little Brainiac Neuro+ Smoothie o Industry Insight: Ian Wright CBE, Food & Drink Export Council o Look Ahead: Anuga 2025 o Look […]
Ian Wright CBE, Co-Chair
Food and Drink Export Council
Gama spoke to Ian Wright CBE, Co-Chair of the Food and Drink Export Council. From your perspective, what makes the UK such a strategically important market for food and drink businesses – both domestic and international? The UK market remains one of the most accessible and innovation-friendly environments in Europe. For businesses looking to […]
France: Agrial, Terrena mulling ‘strategic merger’
Agrial and Terrena, the French agri-food cooperatives, have announced plans for a “strategic merger”, with talks described as being “at the proposal stage”. In a statement, the two companies cited “repeated crises”, persistent inflation and increased competition as factors in the potential merger. “By pooling our expertise and innovation capabilities, this project will also enable […]
Tradeshow Insight: InterTabac 2025
Celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2025, Inter Tabac once again positioned Dortmund, Germany as the global hub for tobacco and nicotine innovation. Held from 18th to 20th September at Messe Dortmund and spanning nine pavilions, the event welcomed 14,500 visitors and around 800 exhibitors from 70 countries, making it the world’s largest trade fair for […]
UK: Regal Foods acquires Suncrest soft drinks brand
Regal Foods, a Yorkshire-based food and drink manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of soft drinks brand Suncrest from European food oil group KTC Edibles for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1985, Suncrest is known for its range of tropical fruit-flavoured beverages. Its offerings span still and carbonated drinks, available in bottled, canned and carton formats, with varieties […]
USA: Gallo acquires ‘Gen Z oriented’ wine brand Whiny Baby
Gallo, the international wine major, has announced it has reached a deal to acquire Whiny Baby, a wine brand that is described as targeting a Gen Z audience. Launched in 2020, Whiny Baby promotes “a reimagined wine experience” that is claimed to help make choosing a wine “fun, easy, and engaging”. Shoppers are encouraged to “choose […]
USA: Mars invests in European manufacturing, innovation
Mars, the US-based diversified food company, has announced plans to invest €1 billion ($1.17 billion) to boost manufacturing and innovation across the EU. At the production level, the company is planning to invest significantly to modernise its manufacturing footprint, upgrading facilities to boost efficiency, product quality and consumer innovation, including new pouch packaging for its […]