USA: Tyson Foods to close Iowa plant
Tyson Foods, the leading US meat firm, has announced the closure of a pork processing plant in Perry, IA. According to sources, the decision to permanently shutter the facility follows a number of other optimisations to its manufacturing network, including the closure of six chicken plants, in 2023. Reuters reports that the firm had recently […]
UK: Borough Broth acquires Indian-inspired brand SpiceBox
Borough Broth, a UK-based bone broth manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of SpiceBox, a food brand inspired by Indian cuisine, for an undisclosed sum. Following the acquisition, Borough Broth’s facilities in West London are set to become the primary manufacturing centre for the SpiceBox product range, which includes curry, ready-made dhal and sauces. Commenting on […]
Karen Zafar, Founder & Director
Pure Global Trade
Gama spoke to Karen Zafar, Founder & Director at Pure Global Trade. What are the key success factors in creating a new retail drinks brand? New to the drinks industry, we are still early on in our journey. It’s a challenge and we are learning every day – it’s incredible and we love it. Be […]
UK: Aldi launches wine in cardboard bottles
Aldi, the German retail giant, has announced the launch of what it claims to be the UK’s first supermarket own-brand wine sold in paperboard bottles. The bottles utilize Frugalpac’s Frugal Bottles technology, described as being produced from 94% recycled paperboard with a food-grade pouch housing the wine. The packaging is said to be fully recyclable […]
USA: Aldi to open 800 new stores over five years
Aldi, the German retail giant, has announced it plans to add 800 new stores to its US network by 2028 through a combination of new store openings and store conversions. The retailer is aiming to increase its presence in the Northeast and Midwest, adding nearly 300 stores in both regions by end of 2028. In […]
USA: Sugar Foods acquires Concord Foods
Sugar Foods, a manufacturer of toppings, croutons, beverage ingredients and pizza toppings owned by Pritzker Private Capital, has announced the acquisition of Concord Foods, a leading US provider of retail foods and bespoke ingredients. Previously owned by Arbor Investments, Concord Foods is described as a premier supplier of custom ingredients and retail food products, catering […]
Germany: Muller to close two further plants following FrieslandCampina deal
Muller, the German dairy giant, has announced the closure of two further factories that it acquired as part of its 2022 deal for the FrieslandCampina portfolio in Germany. The Heilbronn and Schefflenz sites, which manufacture products for the Landliebe brand, will be gradually shut down by summer 2026, impacting around 400 employees. In a statement, […]
USA: Kraft Heinz Not Company expands Oscar Mayer brand into meat substitutes
Kraft Heinz Not Company, the joint venture between Kraft Heinz and TheNotCompany, has announced the launch of NotHotDogs and NotSausages, the first plant-based offerings under the Oscar Mayer brand. According to the company, the new meat substitutes offer a smoky, savoury taste, meaty colour, and thick, juicy bite, and will be available in bratwurst and […]
India: Reliance Consumer Products agrees deal to market Elephant House drinks
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced a partnership with Elephant House, a leading Sri Lankan beverage company, to manufacture, market, distribute and sell beverages under its namesake brand in India. In a statement, the company said this association would strengthen RCPL’s expanding beverage range that includes […]
Fermented protein debuts in pioneering chocolate bar
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 7th March 2024: In this month’s Innovation Insight, we look at a technological innovation that may provide an intriguing glimpse into the future of food, in the form of a confectionery bar containing precision-fermented protein – Fazer Taste The Future Chocolate Snack Bar. Launched as a […]