India: Dabur to invest 400 crore INR in new Tamil Nadu plant
Dabur, the Indian consumer goods giant, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in the state of Tamil Nadu with an investment of 400 crore INR ($48 million). The new plant, to be located in the SIPCOT industrial park in Tindivanam, represents the company’s first manufacturing presence in South India. The facility will […]
Canada: Coca-Cola Canada Bottling invests $103 million in Brampton site
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling, the independent beverage manufacturer and distributor, has announced a C$141 million ($102.9 million) investment to renovate and expand its flagship facility in Brampton, Ontario. The project involves the installation of a new state-of-the-art production line intended to increase the site’s capacity by 20 million cases per year. According to the company, the […]
USA: Tilray Brands to brew and distribute Carlsberg portfolio
Tilray Brands, the global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods firm, has entered into an exclusive multi-year licensing agreement with Danish brewing giant Carlsberg. Starting on 1st January 2027, Tilray will produce, market, sell and distribute the Carlsberg portfolio across all channels in the USA. The agreement, which has an initial five-year term with an automatic […]
USA: J.M. Smucker to expand Kansas pet food plant
J.M. Smucker, the US food and pet products manufacturer, has announced a $20.5 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Topeka, Kansas. The project involves a $17.8 million capital investment in real property and $2.7 million for new equipment to support modernization and operational growth. According to the company, the expansion will add 28,000 […]
Spain: La Menorquina to invest €15 million in factory expansion
La Menorquina, the Spanish ice cream manufacturer, is investing more than €15 million ($17.7 million) to expand production capacity at its facility in Palau-solita i Plegamans, Barcelona. The investment, described as the largest capital expenditure in the plant’s history, involves the installation of a high-performance production line scheduled to be operational by the end of […]
USA: Smithfield Foods to replace South Dakota plant
Smithfield Foods, the US-based pork producer, has announced plans to build a new $1.3 billion state-of-the-art processing facility in Sioux Falls (SD). The proposed 1.4 million sq ft facility will be located in Foundation Park and is intended to replace the company’s existing downtown plant, which has been in operation for over 100 years. Combining […]
UK: Butler’s Farmhouse Cheeses opens new production facility
Butler’s Farmhouse Cheeses, the UK-based independent cheesemaker, has officially opened a new “Cheese Campus” in Lancashire following a major fire at its previous distribution centre in 2023. The new facility, located at the Longridge Business Centre, represents a significant rebuild and expansion for the fourth-generation family business. The plant serves as a central hub for the […]
UK: Bakeit Food opens £3 million granola facility
Bakeit Food, the UK-based breakfast cereal manufacturer, has launched a new £3 million ($4 million) production facility in Winchester, Hampshire. The 12,500 sq ft site is dedicated to granola production, addressing what the company describes as a shortage of UK-based capacity amid booming category demand. Founded by Franco Beer and Christopher Christofi – the entrepreneurs […]
Saudi Arabia: Almarai partners with JBT Marel for seafood processing
Almarai, the Saudi Arabian food and beverage giant, has signed a multimillion-euro contract with JBT Marel to supply three advanced fish processing lines for its new facility in King Abdullah Economic City. The partnership, formalised in January 2026, marks the strategic expansion of the dairy leader into the seafood sector as part of a broader […]
India: General Mills opens manufacturing plant for Pillsbury brand
General Mills, the US-based food company, has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Nashik, Maharashtra, to expand production capacity for its Pillsbury brand. The investment of approximately 100 crore INR ($12 million) marks the company’s second plant in the region and is intended to double its local manufacturing footprint. The facility incorporates advanced manufacturing technologies […]