UK: LT Foods inaugurates rice production facility
LT Foods, the Indian-origin global FMCG company, has commenced operations at a new state-of-the-art rice processing and packing facility in Harlow, UK. The 100,000 sq ft plant has a production capacity of 60,000 tonnes of rice per annum. According to the company, the site was established via an initial investment of £7 million ($8.9 million), […]
Sweden: Ingka Group takes majority stake in The Green Dairy
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of the IKEA retailer Ingka Group, has acquired a majority stake in the Swedish plant-based manufacturer The Green Dairy for 80 million SEK ($8.6 million). Based in Karlshamn, The Green Dairy is a specialist producer of liquid plant-based dairy alternatives made primarily from oats and fava beans. The company operates […]
USA: Laird Superfood to acquire Navitas
Laird Superfood, the US manufacturer of plant-based functional foods, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Navitas, the organic “superfood” brand, for $38.5 million in cash. The transaction, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, will be funded through a $50 million private placement of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Federico Dellafiore, IFE 2026
Gama spoke to Federico Dellafiore, event director, ahead of the latest edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event. What are your expectations for this edition of IFE? IFE 2026 is set to be one of our most engaging editions yet. Every year, the show brings together a fantastic mix of food and drink producers, buyers […]
USA: V&V Supremo Foods secures land for Wisconsin expansion
V&V Supremo Foods, a Chicago-based producer of Mexican dairy and meat products, has announced plans to establish a new state-of-the-art production facility in Jefferson (WI). The company has acquired a 39-acre site for the development, which is intended to increase manufacturing capacity to meet rising national demand for its portfolio. While specific investment figures were […]
South Africa: McCain streamlines operations with sale of vegetable business
McCain South Africa, the local arm of the Canadian frozen food giant, has agreed to sell its vegetable manufacturing operations to Enduring Ventures, a US-based entrepreneurial holding company. The transaction, for which financial details were not disclosed, includes the acquisition of the well-known Harvestime brand. The deal encompasses a vegetable processing facility in Springs, Gauteng, […]
India: Reliance strengthens staples portfolio with Udhaiyam acquisition
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the fast-moving consumer goods arm of Reliance Industries, has acquired a majority stake in the Tamil Nadu-based food firm Udhaiyam. Operating under its namesake brand, the Chennai-based company has a history spanning over three decades and is estimated to be a 6.68 billion INR ($80 million) business. Its portfolio includes […]
Sweden: Lantmannen acquires charcuterie firm Slaktarkorv
Lantmannen, the Swedish agricultural cooperative, has announced the acquisition of Slaktarkorv, a domestic producer of charcuterie and meat products. Based in Stockholm, Slaktarkorv specialises in traditional Swedish sausages and cured meats, operating with a focus on high-quality ingredients and artisanal production methods. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Lantmannen’s position in the Swedish food value […]
UK: Evelyn Health enters functional snack market with PMS support bar
Evelyn Health, a UK-based women’s health startup, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of The PMS Bar, a functional snack designed to alleviate premenstrual symptoms. Marketed as the first snack bar specifically formulated for the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, the hormone-free product aims to address mood changes, cravings and fatigue. According […]
India: Godrej commits $1.19 billion investment in Telangana
Godrej, the Indian multi-business conglomerate, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Telangana to invest 10,000 crore INR ($1.19 billion) in the state over the next few years. The investment will be distributed across several of the group’s key business units. Godrej Agrovet, the company’s agribusiness arm, plans to establish an integrated […]