USA: Bel Brands USA to double Mini Babybel capacity
Bel Brands USA, the American subsidiary of French cheese manufacturer Groupe Bel, has broken ground on a $200 million expansion of its production facility in Brookings, South Dakota. The project involves adding 100,000 sq m to the existing site to double production capacity for Mini Babybel cheese. Currently producing 1.6 million individual wheels per day, […]
Spain: Damm to close historic Agama dairy plant
Damm, the Spanish brewing and beverage giant, has announced the closure of its Agama dairy production facility in Mallorca, marking the end of a historic local industry. The company informed the plant’s 38 employees that operations at the site, located in the Son Castello industrial estate, will cease due to the facility’s lack of economic […]
USA: Kraft Heinz proposes major manufacturing consolidation in New Zealand
Kraft Heinz, the US-based food producer, has announced a proposal to consolidate its New Zealand manufacturing operations in a move intended to improve efficiency and competitiveness. The restructure involves several facilities and product categories across the country. Under the proposal, the company intends to move its nutritional pouch production from its King Street facility in […]
USA: Meiji to establish new chocolate manufacturing facility
Meiji, the Japanese food and pharmaceutical giant, has announced plans to establish a new chocolate manufacturing subsidiary in the USA, marking a significant expansion of its production footprint in the North American market. The new entity, Meiji Manufacturing America, will be located in Mebane (NC) with an investment of approximately $112 million. Construction of the […]
USA: Conagra Brands expands manufacturing in Arkansas
Conagra Brands, the US-based food giant, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Fayetteville (AR). The project involves a $150 million investment to increase the production capacity of its frozen meal brands, including Marie Callender’s and Healthy Choice. The expansion includes the addition of 100,000 sq m to the existing facility, which currently employs […]
Portugal: Spar expands logistics capacity with new warehouse
Spar, the Dutch-founded international retail chain, has increased its logistics capabilities in Portugal with the opening of a new warehouse in Alverca. Managed by Spar Portugal’s partner, the logistics firm JTM Group, the new facility covers an area of 4,000 sq m. The warehouse is designed to support the retailer’s expansion strategy by improving the […]
Sweden: Oatly to invest $16 million in Landskrona production plant
Oatly, the Swedish oat milk manufacturer, has announced a 170 million SEK ($16 million) investment to upgrade its “Oat Campus” production facility in Landskrona. The investment is aimed at enhancing the site’s manufacturing capabilities and improving resource efficiency. Key developments include the installation of a new, high-capacity filling line for chilled products and a central palletising […]
India: Fazer explores strategic partnership with RCPL
Fazer, the Finnish food and confectionery giant, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) to explore a strategic partnership focused on the Indian market. RCPL is the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) arm of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, India’s largest retailer. The proposed collaboration aims to leverage Fazer’s heritage in […]
USA: Dainty Foods establishes manufacturing facility
Dainty Foods, the Canadian rice producer and subsidiary of the France-based Marbour Group, has announced it will establish its first manufacturing operation in the USA in Batavia Township (OH). The project involves an initial investment of $85 million, with a total projected spend of $150 million over five years. The new 250,000 sq ft facility is […]
Brazil: Nestle opens R$2.5 billion pet food factory
Nestle Purina, the pet care division of the Swiss food and drink giant, has inaugurated its largest-ever investment in Brazil with the opening of a new wet pet food factory in Vargeao, Santa Catarina. The BRL 2.5 billion ($470 million) facility is designed to significantly expand the company’s production of wet food for cats and […]