UK: Pars Foods expands manufacturing capacity with second site
Pars Foods, the Scottish food manufacturer, has announced the opening of a second factory in Hillington, Glasgow, to meet increased demand for its Pie Sports brand. The new 10,000 sq ft (929 sq m) facility is intended to significantly boost the production capacity of the company’s puff pastry products. The expansion follows a recent retail […]
Tradeshow Insight: The UK Food & Drink Shows 2026
The latest edition of the UK Food & Drink Shows took place at the NEC Birmingham from the 13th to 15th April 2026, comprising four distinct exhibitions: the Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show and the Forecourt Show. This expansive gathering of more than 1,200 exhibitors and an anticipated […]
Canada: Lactalis opens milk-receiving bay in Winchester
Lactalis, the dairy processing business, has unveiled a new milk-receiving bay at its manufacturing site in Winchester, Ontario. The project represents an investment of C$11.5 million ($8.37 million) and is intended to improve operational efficiency at what is described as the largest plant of its kind in Canada. The Winchester facility produces various brands, including […]
USA: Winland Foods expands pasta production in St. Louis
Winland Foods, the USA-based pasta and sauce manufacturer, has announced an investment of $34.5 million to expand its manufacturing facility in St. Louis (MO). The project is focused on increasing the company’s production capacity for its jumbo shell pasta line. According to the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the expansion is expected to create 28 […]
Brazil: Ipanema Lacteos acquires Laticinio Na Morada
Ipanema Lacteos, the Brazilian dairy producer, has completed the purchase of Laticinio Na Morada for an undisclosed sum. The transaction, finalised this month, marks the company’s entry into the artisanal and premium cheese segments. Based in Bueno Brandao, Minas Gerais, Laticinio Na Morada owns the Serra das Antas and Chevre D’Or brands. Serra das Antas specialises […]
UK: Aldi launches ‘supermarket-first’ freezer-ready confectionery range
Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket chain, has launched a range of hybrid chocolate treats under its Choceur private label. The new Choceur Freeze Me Bites, priced at £2.29 ($3.11) for a 140g pack, are promoted as a ‘supermarket-first’ innovation. The bites can be consumed as standard chocolate or frozen for four hours to create a […]
Italy: Fornaio del Casale acquires three food firms
Fornaio del Casale, the Italian bakery producer trading as Gecchele, has acquired three Italian snack and confectionery companies to form a new group named Equipe Del Casale. The acquisitions of Castelfood, Figuli and Dolciaria Ponte Vecchio mark the first stage of a ‘buy-and-build’ strategy led by the Italian private equity firm Aksìa SGR, which acquired […]
Brazil: J.Macedo inaugurates new industrial complex in Horizonte
J.Macedo, the Brazilian food manufacturer, has officially opened its new industrial complex in Horizonte, Ceara. The project represents a total investment of R$ 300$ million ($60 million), according to the company. The new facility is intended to streamline production and distribution across the North and Northeast regions of Brazil. Named the Roberto Proenca de Macedo […]
Canada: CH Guenther & Son acquires Les Aliments Mejicano
CH Guenther & Son (CHG), the US-based commercial baking and food manufacturing company, has announced the acquisition of Les Aliments Mejicano, a Canadian producer of flour tortillas. Based near Montreal, Quebec, Les Aliments Mejicano manufactures a variety of flour tortillas for retail, foodservice and private-label customers. According to the company, the acquisition is intended to […]
USA: Valley Milk, Rizo family form Francisco Foods to acquire Rizo-Lopez assets
Valley Milk, a California-based dairy ingredient producer, has partnered with the Rizo family to establish Francisco Foods LLC, a joint venture that will acquire the assets of Rizo-Lopez Foods out of bankruptcy. The newly formed entity is set to take control of Rizo-Lopez’s production facility in Modesto (CA), alongside its portfolio of brands, which includes […]