India: Purabi Dairy inaugurates new milk plant in Assam
West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union (WAMUL), known for its Purabi Dairy brand, has officially entered the Barak Valley region of Assam with the inauguration of a renovated milk processing plant in Silchar. Located at Gungoor, the facility represents the first major foray of organised cooperative dairying into the southern part of the state. The […]
Spain: Congalsa acquires Lenger Seafoods Vietnam
Congalsa, the Spanish frozen seafood specialist, has expanded its international footprint through the acquisition of Lenger Seafoods Vietnam. The deal, completed via Congalsa’s Portuguese subsidiary Sulpasteis, sees the company take full ownership of the Vietnamese firm from its previous Dutch parent, Lenger Seafoods Group. Lenger Seafoods Vietnam operates a processing plant in Nam Dinh, specialising […]
USA: PepsiCo enters functional snacking with Doritos Protein launch
PepsiCo, the US-based food and beverage giant, is expanding its Doritos brand into the functional snacking sector with the launch of Doritos Protein. The new range is designed to provide consumers with a more “nutritious” version of the traditional corn chip, offering 10g of protein per one-ounce (28g) serving. Launching in March 2026, the chips […]
Ireland: Grupo Alacant to acquire Silver Pail Dairy
Grupo Alacant, the Spanish ice cream manufacturer, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silver Pail Dairy, one of Ireland’s largest ice cream producers. Based in Fermoy, County Cork, Silver Pail Dairy specializes in ice cream tubs, frozen yogurt, and sorbet for a portfolio of retailers, brand partners, and foodservice operators. The company, which […]
Brazil: Cicopal invests R$180 million in Minas Gerais factory
Cicopal, the Brazilian snacks and drinks manufacturer, is expanding its operations in the state of Minas Gerais with the construction of a new production facility in Uberaba. Representing an investment of R$180 million ($31 million), the 20,000 sq m plant is expected to generate 150 direct jobs and 450 indirect jobs once operational. The new […]
USA: Lasso launches snacks made using ‘centrifugal dehydration’
Lasso, the US food technology company, has announced the commercial debut of its proprietary Lasso SpinTech process through the launch of snack brands Froobies and CronchClub. Developed by scientists at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute, the patented SpinTech technology uses centrifugal force to physically weave protein and fibre together at a structural level. According to the […]
UAE: Nutridor begins construction of 150 million AED baby food facility
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, the UAE’s largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, has commenced construction on a new 150 million AED ($41 million) baby food manufacturing plant for dairy firm Nutridor. Situated in KEZAD Al Ma’mourah, the 43,000 sq m facility will focus on the production of a range of […]
Sweden: Arla announces record investment in cheese dairy
Arla, the European dairy cooperative, has unveiled plans to invest approximately €300 million ($328 million) to establish a state-of-the-art cheese production facility at its existing site in Gotene, Sweden. The project represents the cooperative’s largest single investment in Swedish food production to date and is designed to significantly bolster supply chain resilience. Once the facility […]
Snack bars push towards packaging-free with edible paper concept
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 27th February 2026: In this month’s Innovation Insight, we look at the mainstreaming of edible packaging technology through the launch of a range that leverages traditional confectionery techniques to solve modern on-the-go snacking pain points – Eat Natural Soft Fruit Bars. Launched in the UK in late […]
Germany: Boparan Private Office to acquire Heidemark
Boparan Private Office (BPO), the investment vehicle of entrepreneur Ranjit Singh Boparan, has reached an agreement to acquire the German turkey and chicken processor Heidemark for an undisclosed sum. Based in Ahlhorn, Lower Saxony, Heidemark is a third-generation family business generating annual revenues of approximately €760 million ($805 million). The company operates five production sites […]