USA: Buitoni to close Danville facility
Buitoni, the US pasta maker, is permanently closing its manufacturing facility in Danville (VA), on 28th December, according to local WARN Act notices. The closure will affect 251 workers across production, warehousing, quality control and administration roles, with reportedly all positions being eliminated and no bumping rights available. Buitoni is consolidating its pasta and sauce […]
Spain: Huercasa opens Europe’s largest sweetcorn processing plant
Huercasa, the Spanish plant-based food manufacturer, has opened a new processing factory in Sanchonuno, Segovia, following an investment of €25 million ($26 million). The development creates the largest sweet corn-on-the-cob processing plant in Europe, enabling the company to process up to 500 tonnes of sweet corn daily. The modernised facility will boost production capacity by […]
Australia: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners invests in Kewdale manufacturing upgrade
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), the beverage manufacturer, has unveiled an A$60.1 million ($39.7 million) upgrade to its Kewdale manufacturing facility in Western Australia, reinforcing its long-term commitment to local production. The investment focuses on a new state-of-the-art can production line, which will increase manufacturing capacity by over 40%. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days […]
Mexico: Nestlé doubles investment to $2 billion
Nestle, the Swiss food and drink processing conglomerate, is doubling its investment in Mexico to $2 billion as the company looks to tap into the country’s growth opportunities. According to Food Dive, the food giant will invest an additional $1 billion between 2028 and 2030 to strengthen production capabilities, modernise facilities, incorporate technology and develop […]
Italy: Ferrero eyes deal for first production facility in Romania
Ferrero, the Italian confectionery group, is advancing with plans to establish its first production base in Romania through the acquisition of an existing industrial site, according to a Just Food report. Amid reports that the privately-owned snacks giant is looking to set up a facility in Timișoara, the company confirmed it is in talks to […]
UK: Carlsberg Britvic proposes Marston’s Brewery closure
Carlsberg Britvic has proposed closing Marston’s Brewery in Burton upon Trent, alongside its primary logistics operation, by the summer of 2027. According to the company, the proposal is driven by structural category decline and a need to create greater long-term value. While certain priority ale brands, including Hobgoblin, McEwan’s and Brooklyn, will remain in the […]
Germany: Kneipp expands production facility in Ochsenfurt-Hohestadt
Kneipp, the German health and personal care brand, has opened a new manufacturing plant at its headquarters in Ochsenfurt-Hohestadt as part of a €65 million ($72 million) investment program. According to the company, the investment comprises a new facility, modernised equipment, automation and digital processes. The expansion doubles Kneipp’s production space from around 5,000 sq […]
South Korea: Hite Jinro to close Iksan soju plant
Hite Jinro, the South Korean beverage manufacturer, is to cease operations at its soju production plant in Ma-dong, Iksan, North Jeolla Province, ending 69 years of operation. The company announced that it will suspend production at the facility starting 16th October, with manufacturing functions being consolidated into its existing plant in Jeonju. Production equipment and […]
Canada: Nestle expands Toronto confectionery factory
Nestle, the food and beverage manufacturer, has completed an expansion project valued at over C$68 million ($50 million) at its confectionery factory in downtown Toronto. According to Nestle , the investment adds physical production space, advanced equipment and site utilities, including a flexible moulding line designed to produce KitKat and Aero. “Our 550 factory employees […]
Italy: Eridania invests €20 million in logistics, sweeteners
Eridania, the Italian sugar and sweetener business owned by France’s Cristal Union, is investing €20 million ($22 million) to upgrade its facility in Russi, Ravenna. The investment forms part of a broader strategy to improve supply chain efficiency and accelerate expansion in the sweetener segment. Approximately 75% of the total funds (around €15 million / […]