USA: Conagra Brands expands manufacturing in Arkansas
Conagra Brands, the US-based food giant, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Fayetteville (AR). The project involves a $150 million investment to increase the production capacity of its frozen meal brands, including Marie Callender’s and Healthy Choice. The expansion includes the addition of 100,000 sq m to the existing facility, which currently employs […]
Sweden: Oatly to invest $16 million in Landskrona production plant
Oatly, the Swedish oat milk manufacturer, has announced a 170 million SEK ($16 million) investment to upgrade its “Oat Campus” production facility in Landskrona. The investment is aimed at enhancing the site’s manufacturing capabilities and improving resource efficiency. Key developments include the installation of a new, high-capacity filling line for chilled products and a central palletising […]
India: Fazer explores strategic partnership with RCPL
Fazer, the Finnish food and confectionery giant, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) to explore a strategic partnership focused on the Indian market. RCPL is the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) arm of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, India’s largest retailer. The proposed collaboration aims to leverage Fazer’s heritage in […]
USA: Dainty Foods establishes manufacturing facility
Dainty Foods, the Canadian rice producer and subsidiary of the France-based Marbour Group, has announced it will establish its first manufacturing operation in the USA in Batavia Township (OH). The project involves an initial investment of $85 million, with a total projected spend of $150 million over five years. The new 250,000 sq ft facility is […]
Germany: Nestle launches cocoa-free version of classic confectionery
Nestle, the Swiss food and beverage giant, has announced the launch of a new cocoa-free product line under its Choco Crossies brand in Germany. Developed in partnership with the German food-tech startup Planet A Foods, the Snack Vibes range utilizes a chocolate alternative made entirely without cocoa. Scheduled for an April 2026 release, the line […]
France: LDC to acquire France Poultry from Almunajem
LDC, the French family-owned poultry group, has secured court approval to acquire 100% of the share capital of France Poultry from the Saudi Arabian agri-food business Almunajem Foods. The transaction, sanctioned by the Rennes Commercial Court in February, is expected to complete by 31st December. As part of the settlement agreement, LDC will also acquire […]
Australia: Tip Top Bakeries opens $130 million bakery in Western Australia
Tip Top Bakeries, the Australian bread manufacturer, has officially opened a new A$130 million ($85 million) state-of-the-art production line at its Canning Vale facility in Western Australia. The investment has effectively doubled the site’s fresh bread production capacity, with the new line capable of producing 8,350 loaves per hour. According to the company, the upgrade […]
Italy: Orior takes full ownership of Pastificio Gaetarelli
Orior, the Swiss food and beverage group, has acquired the remaining 81% stake in Italian fresh pasta manufacturer Pastificio Gaetarelli. The transaction, which follows a long-standing operational partnership between the two firms, sees Orior increase its initial 19% minority holding to full ownership. The purchase price for the 81% shareholding was reported to be approximately […]
UK: KP Snacks proposes closure of Tyrrells vegetable crisp factory
KP Snacks, the UK-based snacking subsidiary of Intersnack, has announced proposals to close its Tyrrells production facility in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, alongside the discontinuation of the brand’s vegetable crisp range. The manufacturer stated that the move follows a “sustained decline in demand” for the vegetable-based snacks and a significant loss in “key export volumes”. The Uttoxeter […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Peggy Davies, PLMA – World of Private Label 2026
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are your overall expectations for the 2026 edition of PLMA – World of Private Label? PLMA’s World of Private Label Trade Show on 19th and 20th May is shaping up to be an exciting and […]