Brazil: Nestle investing $1.2 billion in food and beverage production
Consumer goods major Nestle is planning to spend over $1.2 billion to bolster its capabilities in Brazil between 2023 and 2025, consolidating the country as Nestle’s third most important market globally. In a statement, Nestle said money would be earmarked for the adoption of new technologies and manufacturing facilities, more sustainable practices, and product innovation. […]
USA: Post Holdings to close Ohio cereal plant
Breakfast cereal maker Post Holdings has announced plans to close a manufacturing facility located in Lancaster, in the US state of Ohio to reduce capacity in its manufacturing network. The Lancaster plant was acquired by Post Holdings in June 2021 as part of the company’s wider acquisition of TreeHouse Foods’ breakfast cereal business. The decision […]
India: Coca-Cola to build new bottling plant
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the Indian Coca-Cola subsidiary, has announced plans to invest 1,387 crore INR ($166 million) to set up a new bottling plant in Ratnagiri, in India’s Maharashtra state, according to a report in the Economic Times. The facility will reportedly be spread across an 88-acre site in the Lote Parshuram Industrial area and draw […]
Belgium: Monoprix to open first store in the country
French retailer Casino Group has announced the opening of a new store in Belgium under the convenience store banner Monoprix, the first one in the country. According to sources, the new store will be located in the centre of Waterloo, where Transversale – the firm’s master franchisee – has already collected a permit from local […]
Canada: Lagoon Seafood to complete construction of facility
Lagoon Seafood, a fresh and frozen seafood company, has completed the construction of its 63,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility in Granby, Quebec. The new production and packaging facility elevates the company’s operations, supporting the production of Blue Tide branded and private-label products. Commenting on the news, Lagoon Seafood business resource manager Michael Cheaib said: “The […]
Spain: Grupo Apex acquires manufacturing facility
Leading Spanish-based snacks company Grupo Apex has announced the acquisition of a frying facility in Aleson, in Spain’s La Rioja region, as it seeks to bolster its manufacturing capability. According to a FoodBev report, the facility had been closed since 2021 but was previously operated by Patatas Lahera. Grupo Apex plans to produce crisps and […]
India: Dabur to open new manufacturing unit in southern India
Dabur, a diversified FMCG manufacturer specialised in ayurvedic products, has announced plans to set up a new factory in the south of India within a year, with a view to expanding its portfolio with products tailored to the needs of local consumers. The move reportedly aligns with the company’s overall strategy to enhance manufacturing capacity […]
Saudi Arabia: PepsiCo to expand manufacturing facility
FMCG giant PepsiCo has announced it is investing 200 million SAR ($53.3million) to upgrade a snacks facility in Saudi Arabia. According to sources, the facility is located in the Eastern city of Dammam and the investment will enable an increase in production capacity to meet growing demand on both local and export markets. On its […]
Indonesia: Cargill opens Cocoa Development Centre
Cargill, the global food and agribusiness firm, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art Cocoa Development Centre in Gresik, Indonesia. In a press release, the company said the facility was the first of its kind in Asia-Pacific and “the most advanced”. The centre is located in the same site of Cargill’s cocoa processing plant and […]
Australia: Mondelez invests A$13 million to expand Gourmet Food manufacturing site
Mondelez International, the global snacking and confectionery giant, has announced a A$13 million ($8.4 million) investment in a state-of-the-art automated packaging line at its Gourmet Food manufacturing facility at Dandenong, Victoria, according to an article in Food & Drink Business. The investment is part of a wider A$25 million ($16.2 million) investment that the company […]