Australia: Safcol breaks ground on A$80 million facility
Safcol , the global seafood supplier, has broken ground on a new A$80 million ($53 million) purpose-built food manufacturing facility in Edinburgh, Adelaide. Lead contractor Sagle Constructions and the Safcol team officially broke ground on the new project on 2nd June 2026. According to Sagle Constructions, the site is 58,000 square metres and development will […]
USA: Target opens largest food distribution centre in Colorado
Target, the US retail corporation, has expanded its logistics network with the launch of its newest and largest food distribution center in Thornton (CO). Representing a $367 million investment, the 529,000 sq m temperature-controlled facility will service 129 stores across 11 states. The facility is expected to employ 383 Target team members and features 12 […]
UK: Lactalis acquires Protein Works
Lactalis, the French family business and world’s leading dairy company, has finalised the acquisition of Protein Works, a UK-based company specialising in active nutrition products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Liverpool, Protein Works develops and markets a wide range of protein-based nutrition products designed for fitness and well-being. Its portfolio includes protein shakes, meal […]
UK: Boots launches meal deal range catering to GLP-1 users
Boots, the UK health and beauty retailer, has introduced a new healthy on-the-go food range called Boost by Boots, designed to offer nutritionally balanced options at lunchtime, specifically targeting GLP-1 users. The new range of 15 products, including sandwiches, salads and sushi, is available as part of the Boots meal deal range. The product rollout […]
USA: Unilever to develop new innovation centre in Connecticut
Unilever, the UK-headquartered consumer goods company, has unveiled plans to develop a new Global Innovation Center in New Haven, Connecticut. Opening by spring 2029, the digital-first and AI-powered centre will serve as a hub for research and development across the company’s personal care, beauty and wellbeing businesses. Unilever will invest $270 million in the project […]
Germany: DMK to invest over €55 million in Edewecht facility
DMK, Germany’s largest dairy cooperative, has announced an investment of over €55 million ($59 million) to develop its production site in Edewecht, Germany. The projects are aimed at expanding production capacity, enhancing climate protection, and securing local jobs. As part of the project, the company is allocating around €26 million ($28 million) to build a […]
USA: Heartland Food Products Group to acquire Whole Earth Brands’ Americas business
Heartland Food Products Group, the Indiana-based owner and manufacturer of the Splenda, SlimFast and Java House brands, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Americas business of Whole Earth Brands, Inc. The transaction will include the Equal, Whole Earth, Swerve and Chuker sweetener brands across North America and Latin America. Financial terms of […]
USA: Lactalis expands Kraft Natural Cheese with lactose-free line
Lactalis, the international dairy giant, has announced the launch of its new Kraft Natural Cheese Lactose-Free product line, expanding its portfolio to meet the growing demand for dairy options that support a range of dietary needs. The new range features three distinct varieties: Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, and Mozzarella String Cheese. Made […]
Australia: George Weston Foods acquires Abe’s Bagels
George Weston Foods, the food manufacturing subsidiary of Associated British Foods (ABF), has acquired the bagel manufacturer Abe’s Bagels for an undisclosed sum. The strategic transaction transfers ownership of the brand and its St Johns bakery in East Auckland to George Weston Foods, expanding a bakery stable that already includes Tip Top Bakery, Ploughmans, Abbotts […]
France: General Mills centralises dry food logistics
General Mills, the US-based food giant, has centralised its logistics operations for dry food products in France by consolidating warehousing, order preparation, and distribution at a single site in Toury. The facility, which has been operational since January 2026, spans more than 18,000 sq m and serves as a national distribution hub for the grocery […]