Germany: Froneri expands Osnabruck plant
Froneri, the global ice cream manufacturer, is investing more than €30 million ($32.6 million) in expanding its German headquarters plant in Osnabrück. The investment will significantly increase production capacity through new facilities scheduled to go into operation for the 2027 ice cream season. The expansion will feature new production lines for private-label ice cream alongside […]
USA: Pacific Seafood and Ocean Beauty Seafoods merge distribution businesses
Pacific Seafood, the US seafood provider, and Ocean Beauty Seafoods, have merged their distribution businesses to leverage the growing demand for high-quality seafood products. The transaction, which closed effective 13th July 2026, includes Ocean Beauty’s distribution operations in Astoria and Portland, Oregon; Boise, Idaho; Dallas, Texas; Helena, Montana; and Renton, Washington. However Ocean Beauty’s Salt […]
Canada: Lactalis Canada to acquire Agropur’s fine cheese business
Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader, has reached a definitive agreement with Agropur to acquire the assets of its fine cheese division. Under the terms of the agreement, Lactalis Canada will acquire Agropur’s fine cheese import activities, two production facilities in Oka and Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, and renowned brands including OKA, Monsieur Gustav and L’Extra. The […]
India: Atelier Expressions to acquire majority stake in Khoya
Atelier Expressions, the Singapore-based premium lifestyle platform of Indian conglomerate TVS VENU, has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Lonestar Hospitality Private Limited (Khoya), a luxury handcrafted mithai brand based in New Delhi, India. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to complete at the end of […]
UK: Nestle unveils Aero and Milkybar chocolate collaboration
Nestle, the global food a manufacturer, has launched a new chocolate range in the UK and Ireland that features a collaboration between its Aero and Milkybar brands. The new range combines the “bubble” experience of Aero confectionery with Milkybar white chocolate and is produced at the company’s factory in York. The products are available in […]
Austria: Berglandmilch invests in new mozzarella line
Berglandmilch, Austria’s largest dairy, is investing €17.5 million ($19 million) to establish a new mozzarella production line at its Aschbach facility in Mostviertel. The expansion project, which is supported by a €1.75 million ($1.9 million) contribution from the government, state and EU, will involve upgrading the site’s existing milk acceptance zone with an additional storage […]
USA: Trek One Capital acquires No Cow and Good Karma Foods
Trek One Capital, the US investment firm, has completed the acquisition of No Cow, a US manufacturer of plant-based protein bars, and Good Karma Foods, a US producer of flax-based non-dairy milk. According to Trek One Capital, No Cow offers low-sugar, dairy-free protein bars, whilst Good Karma Foods produces nutrient-rich flaxmilk. Both brands distribute their […]
USA: Mars to close Nature’s Bakery plant in Missouri
Mars, the snacks and confectionery company, has announced plans to permanently close its Nature’s Bakery manufacturing plant in Hazelwood (MO). According to a local government Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing, the shutdown will take place by September 2027 and will result in the elimination of 345 jobs. The layoffs will be executed in two […]
France: Apheon acquires frozen food group Alma
Apheon, the European private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Alma, a newly formed French frozen food group, for an undisclosed sum. Alma was established in April 2026 through the merger of premium frozen Asian snacks manufacturer Foo Seng and meal-components supplier Varachaux. The combined business employs around 115 people and generates around €40 […]
India: Varun Beverages to acquire Devyani dairy, beverage business
VBL Industries (Kenya) Limited (VBL Kenya), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian beverage producer Varun Beverages, has entered into a Business Transfer Agreement to acquire the value-added dairy beverages, juices and packaged drinking water business of Devyani Food Industries (Kenya) Limited (DFIL Kenya), an RJ Corp subsidiary Under the terms of the agreement, VBL Kenya will […]