Germany: Florida Eis breaks ground on new ice cream facility
Florida Eis, the German ice cream manufacturer, has started construction of a new production facility in Schonebeck (Elbe). The €25 million ($27 million) investment will see the establishment of a manufacturing site capable of producing around 45,000 tonnes of ice cream annually, with operations scheduled to begin in spring 2028. The development is expected to […]
India: Khetika to invest 100 crore INR in spice business
Khetika, the Indian clean-food producer, plans to invest up to 100 crore INR ($12 million) over the next three years to expand its spice division. The investment includes an initial 10 crore INR ($1.2 million) invested in a 15,000 sq ft pesticide-free manufacturing and laboratory facility in Unjha, Gujarat, with a capacity of 500 tonnes. […]
Poland: Suempol to build fish processing facility
Suempol, the Polish seafood company, is to construct a modern fish processing centre in the municipality of Pelczyce, located in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. According to reports in Portal Spozywczy and Rzeczpospolita, the new production facility is designed to expand the company’s overall processing capacity and is expected to create around 300 jobs. The plant […]
USA: St.Cousair acquires Blake Hill Preserves brand
St.Cousair, the Japanese food manufacturer, has acquired the brand business and selected production equipment of Blake Hill Preserves through its US subsidiary for an undisclosed sum. Mascoma Bank sold the brand assets to Oregon-based St.Cousair, Inc., whilst Blake Hill Preserves’ manufacturing facility and retail store are set to be sold separately to an unnamed third […]
UK: Saputo to sell UK dairy operations to Lactalis
Saputo, the Canada-based dairy processor, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Dairy Division (UK) to Lactalis for an enterprise value of approximately £988 million ($1.28 billion). The transaction includes five manufacturing facilities and local brands, including Cathedral City, Wensleydale, Davidstow, Clover and Country Life. Over the last four quarters, the UK unit […]
USA: Ferrero to acquire Purely Elizabeth
Ferrero , the Italian sweet-packaged foods company, has signed an agreement to acquire Boulder (CO)-based wellness and better-for-you food business Purely Elizabeth. Founded in 2009, Purely Elizabeth produces a portfolio of granola, oatmeal, cereals and protein products. The company has reportedly more than doubled its sales over the past two years. Following the transaction, Purely Elizabeth […]
India: ACPL to expand domestic frozen food capability
Allana Consumer Products Ltd (ACPL), the Indian processed food and agri-commodities manufacturer, is strengthening its domestic frozen food business to address rising demand across households and the hotels, restaurants and cafes (HoReCa) segment. According to a report in The Hindu, the company is building a portfolio that includes frozen French fries, green peas, cut vegetables, […]
Canada: Gay Lea Foods invests C$200 million in manufacturing expansion
Gay Lea Foods, the Canadian dairy co-operative owned by approximately 1,200 dairy farmer members, has announced an investment of over C$200 million ($146 million) to expand its Clayson Road manufacturing facility in Toronto. The project marks the first major milestone in the co-operative’s approximately C$450-million ($329 million) Network for Growth strategy, a multi-year investment to […]
Belgium: Lotus Bakeries commits to €500 million global expansion programme
Lotus Bakeries, the Belgian biscuit manufacturer, has committed to investing at least €500 million ($548 million) across three continents between 2026 and 2030 in its largest-ever capital expenditure programme for the Biscoff brand. The multi-year investment strategy will deliver gradual capacity increases aligned with expected demand to support the brand’s long-term ambition to become the […]
Spain: Entrepinares to invest €60 million in plant expansion
Entrepinares, the Spanish cheese and dairy products manufacturer, has announced an investment plan exceeding €60 million ($65 million) to boost the industrial, logistical and technological capacity of its Las Arenas manufacturing facility in Valladolid. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2027, the investment cycle focuses on introducing new ripening chambers, a finished product warehouse, […]