UK: Mars invests £190 million in Slough chocolate factory
Mars, the global food and confectionery giant, has announced a £190 million ($245 million) investment to upgrade its historic manufacturing facility in Slough, England. According to a company statement, the multi-million pound programme is designed to modernise the site, which has been operational for over 90 years. The investment will fund a new state-of-the-art logistics […]
Netherlands: De Smaakspecialist acquires Joannusmolen and IDorganics
De Smaakspecialist, the Dutch organic food company, has expanded its portfolio by acquiring local organic brands Joannusmolen and IDorganics. According to RetailDetail, the acquisition represents a strategic consolidation in the organic sector. Joannusmolen, a Netherlands-based brand acquired from Merenda Foods, specializes in organic and gluten-free flours, porridges, and baking products, while IDorganics handles production and […]
Brazil: Tirol opens new distribution centre in Maringa
Tirol, the Brazilian dairy company, has expanded its logistics network with the inauguration of a new distribution centre in Maringa, Parana state. The facility occupies a total area of 1,000 sq m. According to the company, the strategic choice of location will optimize operations and logistics, enabling Tirol to serve its customers and ensure greater […]
Australia: Mars to invest A$200 million in local manufacturing
Mars, the global confectionery and pet care giant, has announced plans to invest A$200 million ($132 million) in its Australian manufacturing operations by the end of 2027. The investment is intended to expand production capacity, fuel innovation, and support the company’s renewable energy ambitions across its six regional factories. According to a company press release, […]
Belgium: Lotus Bakeries expands Lembeke site
Lotus Bakeries, the Belgian confectionery manufacturer, has broken ground on a major expansion project at its headquarters in Lembeke. The company is constructing a fourth production hall dedicated entirely to its Biscoff brand to meet rising global demand. According to reports, the new facility will house an additional two Biscoff biscuit production lines, with the […]
USA: Cal-Maine Foods acquires Van’s Foods brand
Cal-Maine Foods, the largest egg company in the USA, has announced the acquisition of certain assets of the Van’s Foods business from Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, a US manufacturer of frozen bakery and dessert products. The acquisition is aimed at supporting Cal-Maine Foods’ strategy to diversify its business model and grow in the prepared foods […]
Italy: Amadori acquires plant-based protein company Unconventional
Amadori, the Italian meat specialist company, has announced its acquisition of the plant-based protein firm Unconventional from Granarolo. Unconventional is an alternative meat business based in Italy. Its product portfolio comprises plant-based meat alternatives, including frozen burgers, sausages, meatballs and fillets. The brand is a market leader in the Italian alternative meat sector and has […]
India: Wingreens acquires Safe Harvest
Wingreens, the Indian packaged food and beverage company, has acquired domestic organic food brand Safe Harvest in an all-stock share-swap deal. Alongside the acquisition, Wingreens has raised 120 crore INR ($14.4 million) in a Series D funding round led by investor Ashish Kacholia, with participation from Alchemy Fund. The company stated that the capital will […]
USA: Danone to close alternative dairy facility in New Jersey
Danone, the French food and beverage giant, has announced plans to close its plant-based milk facility in Bridgeton (NJ). According to media reports, the closure will affect 147 workers and is scheduled to take place by the end of August. The factory manufactures dairy alternatives under the Silk and So Delicious brands. The decision follows a […]
Muller acquires Berief Food
Muller, the Germany-based dairy giant, has acquired Berief Food, a German producer of plant-based foods, for an undisclosed sum. Based in Beckum, Berief Food has been developing and producing plant-based alternatives, including drinks, yoghurts, and tofu based on regional raw materials, for almost 40 years. Following the acquisition, Berief Food will continue to operate as […]