India: Coca-Cola invests $42 million in Madhya Pradesh
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), Coca-Cola’s Indian subsidiary, has announced plans to invest 350 crore INR ($42.52 million) to set up two manufacturing lines at its plant in Rajgarh, in India’s Maharashtra state. In a statement, HCCB reportedly revealed the new lines will produce low-cost small sparkling packs (ASSPs) and juice cartons. Commenting on the move, […]
Italy: Coca-Cola HBC invests €42 million in Abruzzo plant
Coca‑Cola HBC, the leading Coca-Cola bottler in Italy, has announced plans to invest €42 million ($45 million) to add two canning lines at its Oricola facility in Abruzzo. According to the company, It is the first time in the plant’s history that it will produce cans, as it has previously focused on recycled plastic products […]
Brazil: Unilever invests in mayonnaise production
Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced an investment of R$80 million ($16.2 million) to expand production of Hellmann’s mayonnaise at its factory in Pouso Alegre, in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state. Established in 1974, the Pouso Alegre facility manufactures over 200 SKUs including Hellmann’s mayonnaise and Knorr stock cubes, and has around 800 employees. According to […]
Australia: Bega to shutter Betta Milk, Pyengana Dairy site
Bega, the Australian dairy firm, has announced it plans to close its plant in Burnie, Tasmania, traditionally a manufacturing site for the Betta Milk and Pyengana Dairy brands, and transfer production to another factory in Hobart. Bega acquired the Burnie facility last year when it bought Betta Milk and Meander Valley Dairy, as well as […]
Brazil: Coca-Cola invests $800 million in logistics, manufacturing
US non-alcoholic drinks giant Coca-Cola has announced plans to invest R$4 billion ($809 million) to strengthen its operations in Brazil in 2024. According to sources, the investment will be used to modernise and expand the company’s manufacturing structure and logistics network, in addition to deepening its relationship with small and medium-sized retailers through an enhanced […]
Spain: Paulig to invest €42 million in new snacks facility
Finland-based food company Paulig has announced plans to invest €42 million ($45 million) to construct a new facility in Spain to strengthen its presence in the Tex-Mex and snacking categories in Europe. Founded in 1876, Paulig is described as a family-owned producer of coffee, snacks, plant-based products and spices, with operations in 13 countries. It […]
USA: Flagship Food Group to close La Tortilla Factory plant in California
Flagship Food Group, a food company majority-owned by CREO Capital Partners which manufactures and distributes a wide portfolio of brands, has announced plans to close the production site for its La Tortilla Factory brand in Santa Rosa, CA. Founded in 1977, La Tortilla Factory is a leading maker of wraps and tortillas, including low-carbohydrate, grain-free, […]
Switzerland: Nestle invests in Purina pet food factory
Consumer goods major Nestle has announced the commissioning of a new Purina pet food plant at its existing site in Buk in north-western Hungary. According to the company, the factory, which is the result of a 55 billion HUF ($152.3 million) investment, will add two additional automated production lines, increase capacity by over 50,000 tons […]
Brazil: Fruki opens new bottling plant
Brazilian beverage firm Fruki Bebidas has announced the opening of a new plant in Paverama, in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. According to sources, the Paverama plant was the result of a R$178 million ($35.7 million) investment and combines high technology with sustainability. The facility is claimed to have capacity to produce […]
France: Danone inaugurates Alpro facility
Danone, the French consumer goods giant, has inaugurated a plant-based beverage facility for its Alpro brand in Villecomtal-sur-Arros, southwestern France. According to the company, it invested millions of euros over two years turning the site into its sole French oat flour to oat juice site for Alpro. Once fully operational, the plant will have capacity […]