Tradeshow Insight: SIAL 2026
SIAL, held from 17th to 21st October 2026 at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre, reaffirmed its standing as a major global gathering for the food and beverage industry. The five-day trade fair brought together approximately 300,000 professional visitors, of whom around 70% were international, alongside 8,000 exhibitors representing 190 countries. The exhibition floor showcased […]
Mexico: Nestlé doubles investment to $2 billion
Nestle, the Swiss food and drink processing conglomerate, is doubling its investment in Mexico to $2 billion as the company looks to tap into the country’s growth opportunities. According to Food Dive, the food giant will invest an additional $1 billion between 2028 and 2030 to strengthen production capabilities, modernise facilities, incorporate technology and develop […]
Italy: Ferrero eyes deal for first production facility in Romania
Ferrero, the Italian confectionery group, is advancing with plans to establish its first production base in Romania through the acquisition of an existing industrial site, according to a Just Food report. Amid reports that the privately-owned snacks giant is looking to set up a facility in Timișoara, the company confirmed it is in talks to […]
Germany: Morato Group acquires Jaus Bakery and CEA Italia
Morato Group, the Italian industrial bakery business headquartered in Altavilla Vicentina, has expanded its international footprint by acquiring German company Jaus Bakery alongside its Italian distributor, CEA Italia. The integration brings Morato Group’s consolidated revenue to € 500 million ($540 million), supported by over 1,800 employees and 19 manufacturing plants. The acquisition follows 15 strategic […]
USA: Next In Natural acquires Three Trees
Next In Natural, the US-based emerging brand platform, has acquired Three Trees, a Californian producer of organic plant-based milks and milk teas, marking its first venture into plant-based dairy. Founded by Jenny Eu in California, Three Trees offers whole nut and seed milks that contain up to four times more nuts and seeds than leading […]
Functional, no added sugar claims ticking up in kids’ food and drink
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 28th September 2026: Children’s food and drink launches are increasingly embracing the functional foods agenda, rapidly catching up with the wider consumer landscape – a shift that suggests that, to a certain extent at least, parents are progressively filtering their children’s dietary requirements through the lens of their own health preoccupations. In […]
USA: Juanita’s Foods acquires manufacturing facility in Santa Fe Springs
Juanita’s Foods, the US Mexican-style food manufacturer, has acquired a 120,000 sq ft manufacturing plant in Santa Fe Springs, California. The purchase establishes a long-term production home for the company to support continued growth and meet demand for authentic Mexican foods across national retail and foodservice channels. The site will become the primary manufacturing facility […]
Brazil: NotCo sells operations to local investors
NotCo, the Chilean food tech company, has sold its Brazilian business to local investment group Ferrara, three months after agreeing to transfer its operations in Argentina and Uruguay to Molinos Río de la Plata. The deal further reduces the number of markets where NotCo runs its branded food business itself, with financial terms left undisclosed. […]
Canada: Nestle expands Toronto confectionery factory
Nestle, the food and beverage manufacturer, has completed an expansion project valued at over C$68 million ($50 million) at its confectionery factory in downtown Toronto. According to Nestle , the investment adds physical production space, advanced equipment and site utilities, including a flexible moulding line designed to produce KitKat and Aero. “Our 550 factory employees […]
Tradeshow Insight: The London Food & Drink Festival 2026
The London Food & Drink Festival debuted on 16th and 17th September 2026 at ExCeL London, establishing a unified platform for the UK food, beverage, hospitality, and retail sectors and bringing together five long-standing shows – The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, Lunch!, Natural & Organic Food Show, London Drinks Exchange, and Artisan Food […]