Australia: M&S enters wholesale food partnership with Coles
Marks & Spencer (M&S), the British multinational retailer, has entered the Australian grocery market through a new wholesale partnership with Coles, one of the country’s largest supermarket chains. From 19th November, Coles stores nationwide will stock M&S items such as Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar confectionery, shortbread and luxury tea. While the initial launch […]
Germany: Muller moves to acquire Elinas and Lunebest dairy brands
Muller, the German dairy and chilled foods group whose portfolio includes Muller, Weihenstephan and Sachsenmilch, has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Elinas and Lunebest brands from Hochwald, a cooperative-based dairy processor producing UHT milk, condensed milk and dairy ingredients. The deal, which also covers the Luneburg production site and its 150 staff, will transfer […]
Belgium: Mars to close Olen factory
The Belgian division of global food retailer Mars has announced plans to close its Olen factory, affecting the jobs of around 80 employees. The plant, which produces Ben’s Original rice, is expected to shut by the end of 2026. According to Mars, economic pressures – including sharply declining production volumes and rapidly rising costs – […]
Spain: Grupo Lusiaves acquires Avicola Segoviana
Portuguese agri-food business Grupo Lusiaves has announced the acquisition of the Spanish poultry firm Avicola Segoviana. According to sources, Avicola Segoviana offers both processed and unprocessed products. It employs more than 60 people and has a turnover of €9.5 million ($11 million). Avelino Gaspar, president and founder of Grupo Lusiaves, said: “The integration of Avicola Segoviana […]
Canada: Danone invests in Boucherville plant
Danone, the global dairy firm, has announced a major investment in its Boucherville plant in Canada to increase the company’s production capacity and strengthen its brands such as Oikos, Activia and Danone. The investment will support growth through a 40% uplift in yoghurt tub production and a 20% increase in the intake and processing of […]
Brazil: Stella d’Oro acquires Bonduelle plant
Brazilian sauces and preserves manufacturer Stella d’Oro has announced that the firm has acquired assets from an industrial park that belonged to the French vegetable processor Bonduelle, in Cristalina, Goias. According to sources, the new facility constitutes Stella d’Oro’s first manufacturing unit in Brazil’s Central-West region. The move is intended to allow Stella d’Oro to […]
USA: Mantiqueira buys Hickman’s Egg Ranch
Mantiqueira USA, the US egg supplier co-owned by meat giant JBS, has entered a binding agreement to acquire Hickman’s Egg Ranch, a leading egg producer based in the Mountain and West Coast regions. Founded in 1944, Hickman’s Egg Ranch is recognised as the largest egg producer in the US Southwest. Mantiqueira USA operates as a […]
Brazil: Aurora Coop invests in plant expansion
Brazilian meat producer Aurora Coop has announced an investment of around R$210 million ($39.4 million) to modernise and expand its poultry slaughter and processing plant located in Tapejara, Rio Grande do Sul. According to sources, the updated plant was inaugurated on 18th November and is said to enable the company to increase its revenue to […]
Wedyan Alahmadi, Head of Marketing
Halwani Bros
Gama spoke to Wedyan Alahmadi, Head of Marketing at Halwani Bros. What makes Gen Z so important, both globally and in Saudi Arabia? Gen Z today represents around 25% of the world’s population – that’s about 2 billion people – and their spending power is expected to reach $12 trillion by 2030. They are […]
USA: PepsiCo to close Florida Frito-Lay factory
PepsiCo, the US-based food and drink business, has announced plans to close its Frito-Lay plant and onsite warehouse operations in Orlando (FL). “PepsiCo Foods US announced the shutdown of manufacturing and warehouse operations at our Orlando plant. This action was driven by business needs, and we are committed to treating every impacted employee with care—providing […]