Brazil: Aymore invests over $1.8 million in factory
Aymore, a biscuits firm owned by the Arcor Group, has announced an investment of over BRL$10 million ($1.8 million) in its factory located in Contagem, Grande Belo Horizonte, Brazil. According to Newtrade, the investment aims to increase the facility’s production capacity by 20%. Anderson Freire, director of marketing, research and development at Arcor do Brasil, […]
UK: Mondelez to invest £15 million in new chocolate production line
Snacks and confectionery multinational Mondelez has announced plans to invest £15 million ($21 million) into a new production line at its Bournville chocolate facility in Birmingham, UK. According to sources, £11 million of the investment will be spent to create a new production line for Cadbury Milk tablets as the company consolidates the majority of […]
USA: Chickapea to launch +Greens “veggie-packed” pasta line
Natural food company Chickapea has announced the launch of +Greens, described as a new “veggioe packed” organic pasta line with 24g of plant-based protein per serving. According to the company, +Greens is an organic, gluten free pasta made with chickpeas, lentils, kale, and spinach, available in the varieties penne, spaghetti and spirals. Each serving is […]
Brazil: Ambev and Beam Suntory sign distribution agreement
Japanese-American firm Beam Suntory, the world’s third largest manufacturer of spirits, behind Diageo and Pernod Ricard, has closed an agreement with Ambev, Brazil’s largest beer manufacturer, to distribute its portfolio in Brazil. According to Distribuicao, from 2015 to July 2019 Beam Suntory’s portfolio was imported and sold by Bacardi, from which point Beam Suntory took […]
USA: Maple Leaf Foods to expand plant-based production
Maple Leaf Foods has announced that its subsidiary Greenleaf Foods, a leader in plant protein products, has acquired a food processing plant in Indianapolis, USA, in order to increase production capacity for tempeh. According to Maple Leaf Foods, growing demand for Greenleaf Foods’ Lightlife tempeh products was the driving force behind the acquisition of the 118,000 sq […]
Brazil: Bem Brasil to invest in factories
Brazilian frozen potato chips firm Bem Brasil has recently announced plans to invest R$700 million ($132 million) to increase its production capacity. According to sources, Bem Brasil competes in the frozen potato chips category with groups such as BRF, JBS, Minerva and McCain. From 2017 to 2019 the company’s revenue reportedly grew, on average, by […]
USA: Ben & Jerry’s launches Doggie Desserts
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s, a subsidiary of FMCG multinational Unilever, has entered into the pet food market with Doggie Desserts, a new line of frozen dog treats. The range is said to use the same ingredients a the company’s regular non-dairy desserts such as pea protein, coconut oil, and wheat flour, with a […]
Brazil: Maricota Alimentos invests in new factory
Brazilian firm Maricota Alimentos has announced that it has invested R$50 million ($9 million) in a new factory in Luz, Minas Gerais as part of plans to double sales by 2025 to R$500 million ($96 million). According to Newtrade, the new manufacturing headquarters will have 15,000 sq m of production space, and the Minas Gerais region was […]
China: Nestle launches Harvest Gourmet brand
Food and drink giant Nestle has announced that it is introducing the plant-based brand Harvest Gourmet in China. According to a company’s press release, the plant-based range includes burgers, sausages, nuggets, and mince, as well as alternatives to meals such as kung pao chicken, braised meatballs, pork belly, and spicy wok. The new range will be […]
China: McCain to build second processing facility
Global potato company McCain has announced a $200 million investment to construct a second potato processing facility in China. In a statement, the company said the development comes as the company intends to meet the growing demand for its potato products in China, building on its 25 year presence in the country. The new potato processing plant will […]