Germany: Central Garden & Pet to acquire majority stake in Trixie
Central Garden & Pet Company, the US pet care and gardening business has agreed to acquire an 80% majority stake in German pet accessories and snacks supplier Trixie Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG for €400 million ($471 million). The transaction represents a significant milestone in Trixie’s history spanning more than 50 years and is intended […]
USA: PMI opens $1.2 billion Colorado manufacturing campus
Philip Morris International (PMI), the international tobacco and nicotine company has officially opened its $1.2 billion manufacturing campus in Aurora, Colorado. The 780,000-square-foot facility, located on a 148-acre site, represents PMI U.S. first greenfield manufacturing complex in the United States and began full commercial production in July 2026. Designed to expand domestic production capacity for […]
Mexico: Ferrero to invest $86 million in Guanajuato plant
Ferrero Mexico, the local division of the Italian confectionery group is set to invest $86 million through 2027 in its manufacturing facility located in San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato. The capital allocation will expand production capacity, upgrade energy infrastructure from medium to high voltage, strengthen logistics networks and increase export volumes. The operational expansion will initially […]
Switzerland: Nestle to close Hungary confectionery factory
Nestle, the Swiss food and beverage corporation has announced plans to close its confectionery manufacturing facility in Diosgyor Hungary, by the end of the year due to a decline in demand for seasonal chocolate products. The site primarily manufactures chocolate hollow figures for major brands such as Smarties, KitKat, and Milky Bar. According to the […]
UK: Suntory invests £14.5 million in blackcurrant facility
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I), the producer of Ribena and Lucozade, has announced a £14.5 million ($18.9 million) investment in a new blackcurrant processing facility. Developed in partnership with Bevisol, a Herefordshire-based subsidiary of Dohler Group, the facility in Ledbury is in operation in time for this years harvest to process fruit sourced […]
Austria: Berglandmilch invests in new mozzarella line
Berglandmilch, Austria’s largest dairy, is investing €17.5 million ($19 million) to establish a new mozzarella production line at its Aschbach facility in Mostviertel. The expansion project, which is supported by a €1.75 million ($1.9 million) contribution from the government, state and EU, will involve upgrading the site’s existing milk acceptance zone with an additional storage […]
USA: Horse Soldier Bourbon opens Kentucky distillery
Horse Soldier Bourbon, the US spirits brand backed by Californian wine and spirits company Gallo, has opened its new $200 million American Freedom Distillery in Somerset (KY). Named Horse Soldier Farms, the 240-acre site near Lake Cumberland officially opened on the 4th July. The development includes the 50,000 sq ft American Freedom Distillery, The Outpost retail store, […]
USA: Trek One Capital acquires No Cow and Good Karma Foods
Trek One Capital, the US investment firm, has completed the acquisition of No Cow, a US manufacturer of plant-based protein bars, and Good Karma Foods, a US producer of flax-based non-dairy milk. According to Trek One Capital, No Cow offers low-sugar, dairy-free protein bars, whilst Good Karma Foods produces nutrient-rich flaxmilk. Both brands distribute their […]
Poland: Capri Sun expands production network
Capri Sun, the Switzerland-based beverage manufacturer, has commenced construction on a new production facility in Stargard, Poland. The investment aims to expand the company’s production capabilities in Europe and lay the groundwork for future growth. The first phase of construction is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027 and represents an investment of more […]
USA: Mars to close Nature’s Bakery plant in Missouri
Mars, the snacks and confectionery company, has announced plans to permanently close its Nature’s Bakery manufacturing plant in Hazelwood (MO). According to a local government Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing, the shutdown will take place by September 2027 and will result in the elimination of 345 jobs. The layoffs will be executed in two […]