UK: Lidl announces £435 million warehousing investment
Lidl, the leading German discount retailer, has announced it has invested £435 million ($589 million) in warehousing operations in the UK to support plans to grow its network to 1,000 stores. At the company’s Belvedere site in London, the company has invested £285 million ($386 million) across two buildings, boosting capacity to 800,000 sq ft. The upgrade […]
UK: Roberts Bakery to close Derbyshire factory
Roberts Bakery, the family-owned bakery business, has announced plans to shut down its site in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, resulting in the loss of 38 jobs. The Derbyshire site closure comes after Roberts Bakery announced plans to cut 250 jobs at its factory in Northwich, Cheshire earlier this year. The Ilkeston site was opened in 2010, focusing […]
Canada: Diageo to close Canada bottling facility
Diageo, the UK alcoholic beverages multinational, has announced plans to close its bottling facility in Ontario, Canada by February 2026. In a statement, the company said the decision was part of its strategy to increase the efficiency and resilience of its manufacturing footprint in North America. The company will otherwise maintain its existing footprint across […]
USA: Danone to invest in Ohio yoghurt facility
Danone, the global dairy firm, has announced its plans to invest in expanding its yoghurt facility in Minster, OH, where it produces brands including Oikos, Activia, Dannon and Danimals. The investment plan includes expanding the site by 48,000 sq ft, installing a new production line and modernising operations, which will generate approximately 30 full-time jobs. […]
UK: M&S to invest £340 million in automated food distribution centre
Mark & Spencer (M&S), the UK department store retailer, has announced an investment of £340 million ($456 million) to boost growth in its food division. In a press release, M&S said the investment would fund the development of an automated National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Northamptonshire, due to open in 2029, which it described as […]
USA: JBS to acquire, expand production facility in Ankeny
JBS, the global meat producer, has announced plans to invest $100 million to acquire a facility in Ankeny (IA) to establish its largest US ready-to-eat bacon and sausage plant. The facility, spanning 186,000 sq ft, will be transformed to produce fully cooked bacon and sausage products, having previously produced other food items for Hy-Vee stores. Commenting on […]
Denmark: Arla to invest €50 million in Bahrain factory
Arla, the Danish dairy cooperative, has announced plans to invest €50.9 million ($59.6 million) in its Bahrain facility to increase production for its Puck spreadable cheese. The planned €50.9 million ($59.6 million) investment will boost production capacity by about 30%, add warehouse and plant facilities, create 20 new jobs, and incorporate sustainable features such as […]
Italy: Gruppo Megamark announces €180 million investment plan
Regional Italian grocery retailer Gruppo Megamark has announced an investment of €180 million ($210 million) to modernise and expand its stores in southern Italy. The two-year business plan will focus on Gruppo Megamark’s primary markets in the Puglia and Campania regions, reportedly creating environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient outlets that will generate around 1,200 direct jobs. […]
USA: Utz Brands plans Grand Rapids facility closure in 2026
US snack maker Utz Brands has announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids (MI) by early 2026, as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and boost supply chain efficiency, according to a FoodBev report. The decision, revealed alongside the company’s Q2 earnings report, will reduce the company manufacturing footprint from eight […]
USA: King’s Hawaiian to invest $54 million in Georgia expansion
Los Angeles-based bakery firm King’s Hawaiian has announced plans to invest $54 million to expand its 150,000 sq ft facility in Oakwood South Industrial Park, creating more than 135 new jobs. As part of the expansion, King’s Hawaiian will add a new production line to manufacture more flavours of its Pretzel Bites. Commenting on the […]