Erick Vera, Founder & CEO
Little Inca
Gama spoke to Erick Vera, Founder & CEO at Little Inca. What inspired you to create Little Inca, and how did you bring your passion for authentic Peruvian food to the brand? This venture started with growing quinoa in the Peruvian Andes, long before the world discovered quinoa as a superfood. I grew up […]
Netherlands: Alicorp to acquire Flora Food Group assets in Latin America
Alicorp, the Peru-based food and consumer goods giant, has reached an agreement to acquire the Latin American operations of Flora Food Group, a Netherlands-headquartered specialist in plant-based spreads. The proposed transaction, which is expected to close later in 2026, includes Flora’s brand portfolio and commercial operations across 17 Latin American markets, including Peru, Chile, Colombia, […]
USA: Bel Brands USA to double Mini Babybel capacity
Bel Brands USA, the American subsidiary of French cheese manufacturer Groupe Bel, has broken ground on a $200 million expansion of its production facility in Brookings, South Dakota. The project involves adding 100,000 sq m to the existing site to double production capacity for Mini Babybel cheese. Currently producing 1.6 million individual wheels per day, […]
Spain: Damm to close historic Agama dairy plant
Damm, the Spanish brewing and beverage giant, has announced the closure of its Agama dairy production facility in Mallorca, marking the end of a historic local industry. The company informed the plant’s 38 employees that operations at the site, located in the Son Castello industrial estate, will cease due to the facility’s lack of economic […]
USA: Nestle launches Minor’s Kitchen condiment brand
Nestle, the world’s largest food company, is entering the American at-home condiment market with the launch of a new chef-inspired sauce brand, Minor’s Kitchen. The brand is an extension of Minor’s, a professional foodservice line that has supplied culinary bases and sauces to chefs for more than 75 years. The new consumer range consists of […]
USA: Kraft Heinz proposes major manufacturing consolidation in New Zealand
Kraft Heinz, the US-based food producer, has announced a proposal to consolidate its New Zealand manufacturing operations in a move intended to improve efficiency and competitiveness. The restructure involves several facilities and product categories across the country. Under the proposal, the company intends to move its nutritional pouch production from its King Street facility in […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Gareth Baguley, Vitafoods Europe 2026
Gama spoke to Gareth Baguley, Brand Director, Informa Markets, ahead of the latest edition of Vitafoods Europe. What are your overall expectations for the 2026 edition of Vitafoods? There’s a real momentum growing across the nutraceutical sector right now, undeniably fuelled by rapid developments in scientific research, weight management solutions and technology. Our ambition is […]
USA: Morinaga & Co to acquire MyMochi
Morinaga & Co, the Japanese confectionery and snack manufacturer, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire MyMochi, the leading producer of mochi ice cream in the USA. The strategic acquisition of the Los Angeles-based firm marks a “full scale” entry into the American frozen dessert market for the Tokyo-headquartered group. MyMochi, which traces its roots […]
Tradeshow Insight: Lunch! North 2026
The return of Lunch! North to Manchester Central on 10th and 11th March 2026 solidified the event’s status as a primary fixture for the food-to-go and cafe sectors in the north of England. Co-located with the Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB) show, the combined event transformed the venue into a concentrated hub for regional hospitality, […]
USA: Bel Brands USA launches Babybel Pro snack cheese
Bel Brands USA, the Chicago-based subsidiary of the French dairy giant Bel Group, has announced the launch of Babybel Pro, a new functional snack cheese range designed for health-conscious consumers. The new product line is being rolled out across the USA, marking the brand’s first venture into the functional dairy space. Available in two varieties […]