Ireland: Bisca acquires East Coast Bakehouse
Bisca, the Danish manufacturer of cakes and biscuits, has acquired East Coast Bakehouse to expand its European platform and strengthen its market position in the UK and Ireland. East Coast Bakehouse, an Irish biscuit company founded in 2016 and based in Drogheda, specializes in chocolate chip and chocolate-coated biscuits, alongside specialty vegan and high-protein variants. […]
Spain: Pascual sells Gurb milk factory to Casa Tarradellas
Pascual, the Spanish dairy and food group, has reached an agreement to sell its milk production facility in Gurb to Casa Tarradellas, a Spanish food manufacturer specialising in chilled pizzas and meat products. The factory, located in the province of Barcelona, will be repurposed by Casa Tarradellas to produce mozzarella for its pizza range. According […]
UK: Finsbury Food Group acquires Flower & White
Finsbury Food Group, the UK speciality bakery manufacturer, has expanded its operations with the acquisition of 100% of Flower & White, the better-for-you snacks brand. Based in Telford, Flower & White produces lower-calorie snack bars and light sweet treats for direct-to-consumer (DTC), retail and foodservice channels. According to Finsbury, the business is currently growing at […]
Brazil: Haribo to shutter manufacturing operations
Haribo, the German gummy sweets manufacturer, has announced the closure of its production facility in Bauru, Sao Paulo, marking the end of its manufacturing presence in Brazil. The site, which represents the company’s only factory in Latin America, is scheduled to cease operations in May 2026. Approximately 150 employees will be affected by the closure. […]
USA: Sigma acquires Roger Wood
Sigma, the Mexican multinational food producer, has announced the acquisition of USA-based smoked meat company Roger Wood. The acquisition, for which financial terms were not disclosed, sees Sigma take ownership of a firm with a heritage of more than 80 years and a leading position in the smoked sausage market in the USA Southeast. Roger […]
Switzerland: Nomad Foods to close Rorschach factory
Nomad Foods, the European frozen food specialist, is to shut its manufacturing plant in Rorschach, Switzerland, as part of an operational review. The facility, which produces frozen vegetables and ready meals under the Findus brand, is scheduled for closure due to what the company described as a “challenging market environment” and “significant cost pressures”. The […]
India: Elitecon International to invest 700 crore INR in FMCG expansion
Elitecon International, the Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, has announced plans to invest 700 crore INR ($84 million) over the next five years to scale its operations. The capital expenditure is a core pillar of the firm’s “Vision 2030” strategy, which aims to increase annual revenue from its current 150 crore INR ($18 million) […]
USA: Ferrero invests $75 million to make Nutella Peanut in Illinois
Ferrero North America, the US division of the Italian confectionery giant, has officially started manufacturing its new Nutella Peanut spread at its facility in Franklin Park (IL). The launch represents the first time a Nutella-branded product has been manufactured in the United States. According to the company, the new spread is a blend of hazelnuts and […]
USA: Laird Superfood acquires Terrasoul Superfoods
Laird Superfood, the US-based plant-based superfood producer, has completed the acquisition of Terrasoul Superfoods. The transaction was agreed for $48 million in cash, with an additional earnout of up to $5 million payable if certain performance-based milestones are achieved. Terrasoul Superfoods is described as a vertically integrated branded foods platform offering a portfolio of products […]
UK: Hero acquires The Gut Stuff
Hero, the Swiss food manufacturer, has acquired The Gut Stuff, a London-based business specialising in gut health snacks and soft drinks. The Gut Stuff was launched in 2017 by Lisa and Alana Macfarlane to provide accessible information on the gut microbiome. The company’s portfolio includes a range of high-fibre fruit and nut bars, as well […]