Netherlands: Heineken to invest €45 million in new R&D centre
Heineken, the Dutch beermaker, has announced an investment of €45 million ($47 million) to build the Dr. H.P. Heineken Centre, a global research & development centre in Zoeterwoude, Netherlands. Named after Henry Pierre Heineken, a doctor of chemistry and first successor to Heineken founder Gerard Adriaan Heineken, the new facility will be 8,800 sqm in size […]
USA: AB InBev invests $8 million in St. Louis brewery
Leading brewer AB InBev has announced that the company has invested $8 million in its brewery in St. Louis (MS) via US subsidiary Anheuser-Busch. The move will create and sustain jobs and drive economic growth in its hometown, the company said in a statement. The company has invested more than $165 million in its St. […]
Tradeshow Insight: SIAL 2024
The landmark 2024 edition of SIAL, the self-styled “must-attend” biennial event for the food industry, reinforced the show’s central place in the European consumer goods calendar, building on a 60 year run that was marked in both celebratory and contemplative fashion. As the organizers themselves acknowledged, attending SIAL on its 60th anniversary offered visitors a […]
Netherlands: Brouwerij Martens acquires United Dutch Breweries
Belgian brewery Brouwerij Martens has announced the acquisition of United Dutch Breweries (UDB), a Netherlands-based brewing company, from European investment company Gimv. Offering “affordable premium import brands”, UDB is known in particular for lagers such as Oranjeboom and Royal Dutch, as well as the malt drink 3 Horses. Commenting on the move, Brouwerij Martens CEO […]
Netherlands: Heineken acquires Komari Beverage
Heineken, the Dutch beermaker, has acquired Komari Beverage, an Ethiopian alcoholic drinks firm, according to a report in Capital Ethiopia. According to sources, oamari Beverage produces hard seltzers under the Arada brand, and was first launched to market in 2021. It reportedly claims to be the only manufacturer of hard seltzers in Ethiopia and has […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Yannick Verry, Fi Europe 2024
Gama spoke to Yannick Verry, Brand Director, ahead of the latest edition of Fi Europe. What are your expectations for this year’s FI Europe? What features are there for consumers to look forward to? Fi Europe is gearing up for its biggest and best year ever. From 19th-21st November 2024, Messe Frankfurt will host the […]
USA: Diageo acquires 100% of Ritual Zero Proof
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of spirit alternative business Ritual Zero Proof to strengthen its non-alcoholic spirits portfolio. Launched in 2019, Ritual Zero Proof is a non-alcoholic spirit brand offering alternatives to whiskey, tequila, gin, rum, and aperitifs. Diageo acquired a minority stake in Ritual Zero Proof via its accelerator […]
UK: Edrington to sell The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt
Edrington, a UK-based spirits producer, has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell the The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt scotch whisky brands to William Grant & Sons, one of the world’s leading whisky producers, through its subsidiary The 1887 Company Limited. Founded in 1887, William Grant & Sons offers whisky and spirits […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Nicolas Trentesaux, SIAL 2024
Gama spoke to Nicolas Trentesaux, SIAL Network Managing Director, ahead of the latest edition of SIAL. SIAL is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. How are you planning to commemorate the occasion? This year, SIAL is characterised by both a retrospective and forward-looking approach to the food sector. Attending SIAL on its 60th anniversary is […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Jeff Lenard, NACS Show 2024
Gama spoke to Jeff Lenard, NACS Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, ahead of the latest edition of the NACS Show. What are your expectations for this edition of the NACS Show? What features are there for visitors to look forward to? The NACS Show is where retailers go to find the future of […]