Italy: BF sells majority stake in couscous division Bia
Italian agribusiness group BF has entered into an agreement to sell a majority stake in its couscous subsidiary Bia to investment funds PM&Partners and Armonia. Acquired in 2022, Bia specialises in private-label couscous for Italy, France, and Spain, offering gluten-free and organic varieties from three sites in Argenta, Ferrara. Other brands in the BF portfolio […]
UK: Made Uncommon acquires chocolate brands Love Cocoa and H!p
Made Uncommon, the parent company behind Coco Chocolatier, Up-Up and Otherly Oatm*lk and Seed & Bean, has announced the acquisition of Love Cocoa and H!p for an undisclosed amount. Love Cocoa is described as offering a range of ethically sourced, responsibly crafted chocolate bars, including premium milk and dark varieties, alongside elegant truffles. H!P is […]
USA: Ne-Mo’s Bakery acquired by Cotton Creek Capital
Cotton Creek Capital, a private equity firm, has acquired Ne-Mo’s Bakery, a San Diego producer of sweet baked goods, with the intention of supporting the company’s expansion and boosting manufacturing and innovation capabilities. Founded in 1975, Ne-Mo’s Bakery is a leading producer of sweet baked goods, offering cakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and a range of […]
USA: Hormel Foods spins off Justin’s nut butter brand
Global branded food company Hormel Foods has announced plans to separate its Justin’s nut butter and chocolate snack brand through a strategic partnership with Forward Consumer Partners, a private investment firm. As part of the agreement, Forward Consumer Partners will acquire a 51% stake in the business, while Hormel will retain a 49% interest, allowing Justin’s […]
USA: Urban Farmer acquires Caulipower
Urban Farmer, a private-equity-backed producer of plant-based bakery products, has announced the acquisition of Caulipower, the US frozen-food business specialising in cauliflower-based products. Urban Farmer is a portfolio company of Paine Schwartz Partners and a producer of plant-based speciality dough, frozen pizzas, crusts, and bakery products, operating manufacturing facilities in Manteno (IL). Commenting on the move, […]
USA: Fresca Foods partners with Cerealto
Fresca Foods, a co-manufacturer of natural and organic snacks, has announced a strategic partnership with Cerealto, a leading contract producer of biscuits, cereals and snack bars in Europe, the UK and Mexico. Founded and headquartered in Colorado, Fresca Foods co-manufactures for the US and global brands across five major categories: snack bars, granola, breakfast cereals, […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Carla Borges Pita, Lisbon Food Affair 2026
Gama spoke to Carla Borges Pita, Event Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What are your expectations for Lisbon Food Affair 2026? We expect Lisbon Food Affair 2026 to further consolidate its position as the leading hub for the food and beverage industry in Portugal. Our goal is to attract a […]
Canada: B&G Foods to sell Green Giant and Le Sieur brands to Nortera
B&G Foods, the US-based ambient and frozen foods company, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Green Giant and Le Sieur frozen brands in Canada to Nortera. According to B&G Foods, the proceeds will be utilised for general corporate purposes, including long-term debt repayment, acquisition of assets relevant to its […]
Paul Brown, Founder & Chief Executive Officer
BOL Foods
Gama spoke to Paul Brown, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at BOL Foods. What have your experiences at BOL Foods taught you about building a resilient brand? Starting a brand is demanding, and the perception versus the reality is very different. But having a clear mission has helped us withstand difficult periods. Listening to […]
Denmark: Orkla to close Dragsbaek pasta factory
Orkla, the Scandinavian consumer goods giant, has announced plans to close its Skovlund pasta plant, which currently produces goods for the Dragsbaek brand. In a statement, the company said it intends to move production to a different location. The Skovlund plant has been under Orkla’s ownership and management in recent years, and Dragsbaek has played no role […]