USA: Campbell’s Soup to close Massachusetts snacks plant
Campbell’s Soup has announced plans to close its snacks manufacturing facility in Hyannis (MA), and consolidate production of its Cape Cod and Kettle Brand crisps at other US sites. The closure, scheduled to conclude by April, will impact 49 employees. The Hyannis plant, which has been in operation since 1985, currently produces approximately 4% of […]
USA: Alpenrose to close Clackamas dairy plant
Alpenrose Dairy, the historic Oregon dairy company owned by Smith Brothers Farms, has announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Clackamas (OR), marking the end of its production operations in the state. The facility, which produces butter, sour cream, and ice cream mix, is scheduled to cease operations on 31st March. The closure will […]
South Africa: BAT to shutter Heidelberg cigarette plant
British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa, by the end of 2026, marking the end of the company’s local cigarette production after more than 50 years. The decision to wind down operations at the historic site, which employs approximately 230 people, is reportedly […]
UAE: Solico Group opens $35 million production hub
Solico Group, the Middle East-based food manufacturer known for brands such as Kalleh and Pemina, has inaugurated a new production facility in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) with an investment of 130 million AED ($35.4 million). The new purpose-built plant, operating under the name SoFood, spans 5,000 sq m and will serve as the group’s […]
India: Milky Mist invests $134 million in Maharashtra expansion
Milky Mist, the Indian dairy products manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to establish a new processing facility in the state with an investment of 1,130 crore INR ($134 million). The agreement, formalised at the World Economic Forum in Davos, will see the company construct a large-scale plant […]
India: L’Oreal to establish beauty tech hub
L’Oreal, the French cosmetics giant, has announced plans to establish a new “beauty tech hub” in Hyderabad, India, with an initial investment of over $383 million. The new facility, described as the company’s first global beauty tech innovation hub powered by artificial intelligence, is scheduled to open in November 2026. According to the company, the […]
Saudi Arabia: JBS expands halal production with $85 million investment
JBS, the Brazilian meat processing giant, has announced a capital injection of $85 million to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Saudi Arabia, positioning the country as a strategic hub for its halal operations. The investment encompasses the expansion of the company’s processed food facility in Jeddah and upgrades to its existing plant in Dammam. According […]
USA: Smithfield Foods acquires hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous
Smithfield Foods, the US-based pork processor and subsidiary of WH Group, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nathan’s Famous in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $450 million. The deal, which sees Smithfield pay $102 per share for the 110-year-old business, consolidates the ownership of one of America’s most recognisable hot dog brands. […]
USA: Del Monte Foods to shutter Modesto cannery
Del Monte Foods, the US processed food manufacturer currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, has announced the closure of its production facility in Modesto, California, a move that will impact up to 1,800 workers. The decision to wind down operations at the historic Central Valley site follows the company’s recent court-supervised asset auction. While the company […]
Australia: Lactalis to close historic South Brisbane factory
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced plans to shutter its manufacturing facility in South Brisbane, Australia, impacting approximately 202 employees. The historic site, which produces brands including Pauls, Ice Break, and Vaalia, is scheduled to cease operations in July. According to the company, production volumes will be transferred to its facility in Nambour on […]