Tricia McNeilly, Founder
ötzibrew
Gama spoke to Tricia McNeilly, Founder, ötzibrew. What does it take to develop a successful FMCG brand? I believe that when you’re building a brand, that you really have to build it from passion, and you have to come from integrity. You have to come from your heart when you’re creating products, because when […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Leana Salamah, Winter Fancy Food Show 2025
Gama spoke to Leana Salamah, SVP Marketing & Communications, Specialty Food Association, ahead of the latest edition of the Winter Fancy Food Show. What are your expectations for the 2025 edition of the Winter Fancy Food Show? We are all very excited for the 2025 Winter Show! The enhanced focus on emerging trends and new-to-market […]
Australia: Coca-Cola acquires FAB brand Billson’s
Coca-Cola, the soft drinks multinational, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Billson’s, an Australia-based brand of flavoured alcohol beverages (FABs). The Billson’s product range includes “local market leaders” Vodka with Tangle, Vodka with Grape Burst and Vodka with Portello, the company said in a statement. “We are excited to add Billson’s to our […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Mark Napier, Gulfood 2025
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? Our 30th landmark edition is a significant milestone for us, and our loyal customers have been instrumental in building Gulfood into what it is today. We will honour […]
Netherlands: Unilever to sell Unox and Zwan brands
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced that it has received a binding offer from Dutch food company Zwanenberg Food Group to acquire the soup and meat brands Unox and Zwan for an undisclosed sum. Launched in 1928 and 1937 respectively, the Zwan and Unox brands have been part of Unilever’s portfolio for nearly […]
Netherlands: Paulig reaches deal to acquire Conimex from Unilever
Finland-based food company Paulig has announced that it is acquiring Asian foods brand Conimex from consumer goods giant Unilever to strengthen its presence in the Netherlands. Founded in 1932, Conimex is said to have a 100-strong product range that includes meal makers, prawn crackers, soups, sauces and seasonings, and 87% brand awareness domestically. Commenting on […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Federico Dellafiore, IFE 2025
Gama spoke to Federico Dellafiore, event manager, ahead of the latest edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event. What are your expectations for this edition of IFE? We’re hugely looking forward to the 2025 edition of IFE! As always, the show will be packed with new-to-market products and inspiring opportunities to hear from leaders in […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Marina Calheiros, Lisbon Food Affair 2025
Gama spoke to Marina Calheiros, Event Coordinator, ahead of the latest edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What are your expectations for Lisbon Food Affair 2025? In line with our growth and internationalisation objectives, LFA 2025 is aiming to consolidate itself as one of the leading international trade fairs in the food and beverage sector, with […]
Singapore: Oatly to close manufacturing facility
Oatly, the Swedish firm behind the namesake dairy-alternative milk, has announced the closure of a production facility in Singapore as it seeks to lower operational costs in Asia. Following the closure of the facility, the Asia-Pacific region will be served by European facilities, making use of spare capacity within the Europe & International segment. The […]
Netherlands: FrieslandCampina to merge with Belgian peer Milcobel
Dutch dairy multinational FrieslandCampina and Belgian dairy cooperative Milcobel have announced their intention to merge with the aim of creating a leading dairy cooperative and company spanning the Benelux region. 2023 figures (excluding Milcobel’s Ysco business, which is in the process of being divested) suggest the combined organisation would achieve €14 billion ($14.56 billion) in […]