USA: Philip Morris International enters manufacturing deal with Altria
Philip Morris International (PMI), the tobacco and nicotine products manufacturer, has entered into a contract manufacturing arrangement for combustible cigarettes with Philip Morris USA, an operating company of fellow tobacco and nicotine company Altria, through its non-US affiliates. According to the company, the collaboration aims to leverage the respective combustible cigarette manufacturing capabilities and expertise […]
Germany: Florida Eis breaks ground on new ice cream facility
Florida Eis, the German ice cream manufacturer, has started construction of a new production facility in Schonebeck (Elbe). The €25 million ($27 million) investment will see the establishment of a manufacturing site capable of producing around 45,000 tonnes of ice cream annually, with operations scheduled to begin in spring 2028. The development is expected to […]
India: Khetika to invest 100 crore INR in spice business
Khetika, the Indian clean-food producer, plans to invest up to 100 crore INR ($12 million) over the next three years to expand its spice division. The investment includes an initial 10 crore INR ($1.2 million) invested in a 15,000 sq ft pesticide-free manufacturing and laboratory facility in Unjha, Gujarat, with a capacity of 500 tonnes. […]
Poland: Suempol to build fish processing facility
Suempol, the Polish seafood company, is to construct a modern fish processing centre in the municipality of Pelczyce, located in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. According to reports in Portal Spozywczy and Rzeczpospolita, the new production facility is designed to expand the company’s overall processing capacity and is expected to create around 300 jobs. The plant […]
UK: Marks & Spencer launches own brand pet food range
Marks & Spencer (M&S), the UK retailer, has entered the private label pet food category with the launch of a new own-brand range named Paws & Pals. The range introduces 13 new lines across kibble, treats and toppers for cats and dogs. Developed in-house, the products feature grain-free recipes made with “100% real ingredients”, high […]
Brazil: Essity to acquire Kenvue feminine care business
Essity, the hygiene and health company, has agreed to acquire the Brazilian feminine care business of Kenvue for $284 million on a cash and debt-free basis. Structured as an asset purchase from certain Kenvue subsidiaries, the transaction includes ownership of the Carefree, Sempre Livre and o.b. brands for sanitary pads, liners and tampons, alongside related […]
USA: St.Cousair acquires Blake Hill Preserves brand
St.Cousair, the Japanese food manufacturer, has acquired the brand business and selected production equipment of Blake Hill Preserves through its US subsidiary for an undisclosed sum. Mascoma Bank sold the brand assets to Oregon-based St.Cousair, Inc., whilst Blake Hill Preserves’ manufacturing facility and retail store are set to be sold separately to an unnamed third […]
India: Wipro Consumer Care acquires majority stake in Dermatouch
Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, the Indian consumer goods company, has acquired a 60% stake in science-backed skincare brand Dermatouch for an enterprise value of 387.5 crore INR ($46 million). The remaining 40% will be acquired over the next three years, with the residual transaction linked to Dermatouch’s performance. Founders Anish Nagpal and Amit Purswani, […]
USA: Precept Wine & Spirits acquires Miller Family Wine Company brand portfolio
Precept Wine & Spirits, the US-based wine and spirits producer, has acquired the wine brand portfolio of California producer Miller Family Wine Company. The transaction includes brand trademarks, finished goods inventory, bulk wine and private label business. The acquisition adds several Californian labels to the Precept umbrella, including Butternut, the portfolio’s largest-volume brand, Hand on […]
UK: Cawston Press acquires LA Brewery
Cawston Press, the UK soft drinks producer, has acquired full ownership of LA Brewery, a premium kombucha manufacturer, to expand its non-alcoholic beverage portfolio. The deal follows an initial investment made earlier this year, giving Cawston Press complete control of all shares. Founded in 2017 by Louise Avery, LA Brewery crafts sparkling fermented Sencha tea […]