UK: Premier Foods to invest $25 million in Devon Ambrosia factory
UK food manufacturer Premier Foods has announced that it is investing £19 million ($25 million) in its Ambrosia factory located in Lifton, Devon to increase capacity and improve efficiency. This will be a three-year programme of investment, split into two stages. The first £9 million ($12 million) phase has modernised Ambrosia’s rice pudding and custard […]
Tradeshow Insight: Lunch! 2025
This week, London’s ExCeL was once again transformed into the hub of the UK’s thriving food-to-go industry as Lunch! 2025 opened its doors to thousands of visitors. Co-located with The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, the two-day event welcomed a dynamic mix of operators, buyers and suppliers, all looking to connect, discover and stay […]
Israel: Strauss Group to launch ‘animal-free’ dairy product line
Strauss Group, a food and beverage manufacturer, has announced the launch of CowFree, a new brand range containing animal-free beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) protein that mirrors the properties of cow’s milk protein. The product range includes a milk drink analogue under the name Yotvata, and a cream cheese under the name Symphony. The products are described as being are fortified […]
Ian Wright CBE, Co-Chair
Food and Drink Export Council
Gama spoke to Ian Wright CBE, Co-Chair of the Food and Drink Export Council. From your perspective, what makes the UK such a strategically important market for food and drink businesses – both domestic and international? The UK market remains one of the most accessible and innovation-friendly environments in Europe. For businesses looking to […]
USA: Louisville Vegan Jerky acquired by Louisville Brands
Equity fund Render Capital has announced that Louisville Vegan Jerky Company, part of its Fund 1 portfolio, has been acquired by Louisville Brands, an expanding group of consumer packaged goods businesses. Louisville Vegan Jerky is reportedly a leading plant-based snack jerky brand, outselling both meat and non-meat rivals in Whole Foods stores across the US. […]
France: Agrial, Terrena mulling ‘strategic merger’
Agrial and Terrena, the French agri-food cooperatives, have announced plans for a “strategic merger”, with talks described as being “at the proposal stage”. In a statement, the two companies cited “repeated crises”, persistent inflation and increased competition as factors in the potential merger. “By pooling our expertise and innovation capabilities, this project will also enable […]
USA: Calbee acquires majority stake in tofu maker Hodo
Japanese food major Calbee, via its US subsidiary, has announced that it has acquired a 58% stake in US tofu and plant-based food producer Hodo. As part of the venture, Sagamiya Foods, a leading Japanese tofu producer, has acquired a minority stake in Hodo and will provide technical support to reinforce its growth plans. Founded […]
India: Marico to fully acquire HW Wellness Solutions
Leading Indian FMCG firm Marico has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining shares of HW Wellness Solutions, which owns the True Elements brand, for up to 138 crore ($15.18 million). Founded in 2013, HW Wellness has reportedly become a leading digital-first business in the breakfast and snack foods space, […]
Italy: Winland Foods and La Doria merge to form Windoria
Winland Foods, a US-based producer of private label and branded food items, has merged with La Doria, an Italian producer of tomato products, preserved vegetables and juices, to form Windoria, a new food group valued at $4 billion. The merged group will supply leading retailers, distributors and foodservice operators while managing more than 40 proprietary […]
USA: Mars invests in European manufacturing, innovation
Mars, the US-based diversified food company, has announced plans to invest €1 billion ($1.17 billion) to boost manufacturing and innovation across the EU. At the production level, the company is planning to invest significantly to modernise its manufacturing footprint, upgrading facilities to boost efficiency, product quality and consumer innovation, including new pouch packaging for its […]