France: Aux Trois Cigognes buys La Mere Poulard
France-based biscuit maker Aux Trois Cigognes has announced the acquisition of local peer La Mere Poulard. Founded in 1986, La Mere Poulard is based in Mont-Saint-Michel. Its subsidiary, Biscuiterie La Mere Poulard (BLMP), established in 1998 in Maen Roch, produces traditional biscuits from Brittany and Normandy. BLMP generates around €30 million ($35 million) in annual […]
Germany: Gubor to close Cadolzburg chocolate factory
Gubor, the German chocolate manufacturer, has announced plans to close its factory in the southern town of Cadolzburg by the end of April 2026, reprotedly due to prolonged low capacity use and escalating costs. The company presently manages six production sites five across Germany and one in Poland, with the Cadolzburg plant specialising in chocolate […]
India: Coca-Cola bottlers to invest $3 billion in food processing
Coca-Cola’s three Indian bottling partners have announced plans to invest 25,760 crore INR ($2.96 billion) in a new food processing venture, according to limited reports in the Business Standard. The investment commitment has been made by SLMG Beverages, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (Coca-Cola’s wholly owned bottling subsidiary), and the Kandhari Group of Companies, covering the states […]
USA: Amazon launches budget private label brand
E-commerce giant Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon Grocery, a new private-label brand featuring more than 1,000 foods with a customer rating of four stars or higher. Amazon said its range includes milk, olive oil, fresh produce, meat, and seafood with the majority of products priced below $5 for strong customer value. The private-label […]
Turkey: Nissin acquires factory, sets up subsidiary
Nissin, the Japanese instant noodle producer, has signed an agreement to acquire a factory in Sakarya province, Turkey, from pasta manufacturer Oba Makarnacılık Sanayi ve Ticaret and to establish a subsidiary as part of its plan to expand its international operations. The deal involves an investment of 1.59 billion TL ($38.1 million) to establish the subsidiary focused […]
Tradeshow Insight: Anuga 2025
Anuga 2025 in Cologne, Germany, confirmed its position as the world’s largest food and beverage trade fair. From 4th to 8th October, the event drew more than 145,000 trade visitors from over 190 countries and hosted more than 8,000 exhibitors from 110 nations. The international character was clear, with the majority of exhibitors and visitors […]
Saudi Arabia: Windoria acquires Al-Fursan
Windoria, a food company created through the merger of La Doria and Winland Foods and indirectly owned by Investindustrial-affiliated funds, has entered into an agreement to acquire Saudi Arabia sauce maker Al-Fursan. Al-Fursan, along with its subsidiaries Al-Faris Al-Arabi Trading Ltd. Co. and Al-Faris Food Industries Ltd. Co., manufactures and distributes sauces, condiments and other […]
India: Amul to Invest $1.2 billion in new dairy & food plants
GCMMF, India’s biggest dairy cooperative, trading as Amul, has announced plans to invest 10,000 crore INR ($1.2 billion) in food processing over the next two to three years. The planned investment will add up to 12 new manufacturing units, expanding production capacity in dairy, ice cream and other food products. This expansion is intended to […]
India: Reliance Consumer Products to invest $127 million in Tamil Nadu
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced plans to invest 1,156 crore INR ($127 million) to set up an integrated manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. With the investment, a 60-acre facility will be established at SIPCOT’s Allikulam Industrial Park to produce packaged snacks, biscuits, spices and […]
USA: Heineken to acquire FIFCO’s beverage and retail businesses
Multinational Dutch brewer Heineken has announced that it has entered into binding agreements with its long-term partner Florida Ice and Farm Company (FIFCO) to acquire the remaining 75% of Distribuidora La Florida, as well as FIFCO stakes in certain other businesses, for $3.2 billion. Heineken’s stake in Distribuidora La Florida, encompasses its beverages, food, and […]