USA: Miami Beef acquires Hofmann Sausage
Miami Beef, a US maker of fresh and frozen meat products, has announced the acquisition of Hofmann Sausage, a New York-based sausage brand, to expand its product portfolio. Established in 1879, Hofmann Sausage offers beef and pork franks, smoked sausage, bratwursts, beef jerky and condiments. In a statement, Hofmann Sausage said: “[Miami Beef] aligns well […]
Switzerland: Nestle invests in Purina pet food factory
Consumer goods major Nestle has announced the commissioning of a new Purina pet food plant at its existing site in Buk in north-western Hungary. According to the company, the factory, which is the result of a 55 billion HUF ($152.3 million) investment, will add two additional automated production lines, increase capacity by over 50,000 tons […]
USA: Rind Snacks acquires Small Batch Organics
Rind Snacks, a US maker of fruit-based snacks, has announced the acquisition of Small Batch Organics, a US supplier of granola breakfast cereal. In a statement, Rind Snacks said the deal marked a major milestone in its evolution from a dried fruit brand into a vertically-integrated healthy snack platform, adding that Small Batch Organics was […]
Turkey: Coca-Cola Icecek reaches deal to acquire Coca-Cola Bangladesh Beverages
Turkish bottler Coca-Cola Icecek (CCI) and its subsidiary CCI International Holland have announced the signing of an agreement to acquire peer Coca-Cola Bangladesh Beverages (CCBB) for $130 million. Established in 2009, CCBB is described as being involved in the production, sale, and distribution of Coca-Cola’s sparkling and still brands in Bangladesh. The firm has over […]
Australia: Cultivate Food and Beverage to acquire Adelaide Hills Foods
Cultivate Food and Beverage, a social enterprise backed by disability employer Bedford, has announced the acquisition of Adelaide Hills Foods, a bakery firm headquartered in Lobethal, South Australia that offers the Emmaline’s, Emma Myrtle’s Bakehouse, Positano, James Road and Barossa Pizza brands. Adelaide Hills Foods supplies over 1,000 national and independent retailers, including Coles, Woolworths […]
USA: Windsong Global acquires JVN Hair and Pipette under new holding company
Windsong Global, a investment firm focused on consumer brands, has announced the acquisition of the hair care brand JVN and the skincare brand Pipette, under a new holding company called Belle Brands LLC. JVN, which was created bu hair stylist Jonathan Van Ness, is said to be sustainable and cruelty-free, and has been sold exclusively […]
Chile: Vina Concha y Toro expands in spirits with Malpaso acquisition
Leading Chilean wine firm Vina Concha y Toro has announced the acquisition of Malpaso, a key producer of the fermented grape-juice spirit pisco, as it seeks to bolster its presence in the premium spirits category. In a press release, the company said it had been distributing Malpaso for 15 years, and noted the brand had […]
Brazil: Fruki opens new bottling plant
Brazilian beverage firm Fruki Bebidas has announced the opening of a new plant in Paverama, in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. According to sources, the Paverama plant was the result of a R$178 million ($35.7 million) investment and combines high technology with sustainability. The facility is claimed to have capacity to produce […]
France: Danone inaugurates Alpro facility
Danone, the French consumer goods giant, has inaugurated a plant-based beverage facility for its Alpro brand in Villecomtal-sur-Arros, southwestern France. According to the company, it invested millions of euros over two years turning the site into its sole French oat flour to oat juice site for Alpro. Once fully operational, the plant will have capacity […]
Switzerland: Nestle to close dairy plant in Nicaragua
Global FMCG giant Nestle has announced plans to close a dairy plant in Nicaragua due to “current global dynamics for efficient and productive operations”. Located in the northern part of Nicaragua, the Matagalpa facility specializes in the production of dairy products under the Prolacsa brand. In a statement, Juan Gabriel Reyes, CEO and president of […]