UK: Ehrmann acquires Trewithen Dairy
Ehrmann, a German dairy firm, has announced the acquisition of Trewithen Dairy, a family-owned dairy processor based in Cornwall, as it seeks to boost its presence in the UK market. Following the acquisition, Ehrmann will invest £20 million ($25.4 million) to develop a production facility for its High Protein and Grand Dessert lines. The facility […]
Paula Amaral, Head of Sustainability, Innovation and Strategy
Groupe Bel
Gama spoke to Paula Amaral, Head of Sustainability, Innovation and Strategy at Groupe Bel. As traditionally a pure-play dairy firm, how is Groupe Bel adapting to ensure the sustainability of the business in the long term? We have a growth model that has two pillars – profitability and responsibility – because we know that if […]
Gama News – April-June 2024
The April-June 2024 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Anna Bosch Güell, Noel Alimentaria o Insight by Gama Compass: ‘Food as fuel’ trend gets supercharged o Tradeshow Insight: Natural & Organic Products Expo 2024 o Innovation Insight: Nature’s Fynd Dairy-Free Yoghurt o Industry Insight: Paula Amaral, Bel Group o Tradeshow Insight: The Vaper Expo 2024 o Look Ahead: Speciality & Fine Food Fair […]
Fungi shake up yoghurt alternatives
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 28th June 2024: Fermentation and ‘non-animal dairy’ remain two of the hottest trends in the food industry. Our latest Innovation Insight focuses on a novel fungi-based dairy analogue that sees these two trends collide – Nature’s Fynd Dairy-Free Yoghurt. Boasting “all the creaminess” of a conventional yoghurt in a […]
USA: SunOpta invests $26 million to expand oat milk capacity
SunOpta, a multi-national food and drinks company, has announced it has completed a $26 million expansion at its Modesto, California facility to increase annual production of oat milk by more than 60%. The company stated that its Modesto oat extraction production line was launched in May, employing proprietary enzymatic processes to break down whole oats […]
India: Britannia to close biscuit factory in Kolkata
Consumer goods manufacturer Britannia has announced plans to close a factory in Taratala, Kolkata that manufactures biscuits, according to Times Now and Just Food report. Founded in 1947, the Taratala factory is described as Britannia’s second-oldest manufacturing site in India. It occupies 11 acres of leasehold land and supports a workforce of approximately 150. This […]
Japan: Pernod Ricard starts construction on new gin distillery
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has started construction om a new €25 million (US$26.8 million) distillery for its high-end Japanese gin brand Ki No Bi in Kameoka City, according to a FoodBev report. The new facility will be powered by renewables an is expected to increase production capacity for Ki No Bi at least […]
UK: Supreme plc acquires Clearly Drinks
Supreme plc, a diversified consumer goods supplier, has announced the acquisition of trade and assets of Clearly Drinks, a manufacturer of canned and bottled spring water and soft drinks, for £15 million ($19 million). Founded in 1885, Clearly Drinks has a portfolio of still and sparkling spring water, energy drinks, vitamin-infused beverages, juices, coffee-based drinks, […]
USA: Lassonde to acquire Summer Garden Food for $235 million
Lassonde, a producer of ready-to-drink fruit and vegetable juices and drinks, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Summer Garden Food, a US-based specialty food manufacturer and distributor, for $235 million. Founded in 1946, Summer Garden operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of The Zidian Group, manufacturing, marketing and distributing sauces, marinades, […]
Spain: Idilia Foods acquires 50% of Cacaolat
Idilia Foods, a diversified Spanish food and drinks firm. has announced the acquisition of 50% of dairy drinks maker Cacaolat from beermaker Damm. Founded in 1933 in Barcelona, Cacaolat is known for its namesake brand of chocolate milk, as well as Letona and Laccao, and generated turnover of €82 million ($88.1 million) in 2023. In […]