Nigeria: Nigerian Breweries to open PET bottling line
Nigerian Breweries has announced opened a new 5.1 billion NGN ($13.3 million) “ultra-modern” automated PET bottling line at its Ijebu Ode brewery in Nigeria The PET line, which is claimed to have been designed with the latest technology that meets world-class safety and quality standards, is expected to produce 24,000 bottles per hour, increasing capacity […]
Belgium: FrieslandCampina to close Yoko Cheese factory
Dutch dairy multinational FrieslandCampina has announced the closure of its Yoko Cheese packaging facility in Genk, Belgium by the end of 2021. According to FrieslandCampina press release, the decision to close the facility is based on the current underutilisation of its cheese packaging network, and the company’s efforts to restructure its operations to save costs. The closure […]
USA: Pretzels Inc to expand with new facility
US pretzels and extruded snacks company Pretzels Inc has announced the construction of a “state-of-the-art” production facility in Kansas. The new 150,000 sq ft facility, which is expected to be operational in late 2021, is intended to increase the production of flavoured and stuffed pretzels for private label and national brands and create a significant number of […]
Mexico: Grupo Lala to close operations in Costa Rica
Mexican dairy company Grupo Lala has announced that it will close its operations in Costa Rica to focus on its key markets, increase profitability, and improve return on invested capital. The closure, which will be effective as of 11th December, includes one production facility, one distribution centre, and 12 distribution routes. Commenting on the decision, Lala CEO […]
Brazil: Coty to expand deodorant factory
Global beauty company Coty has announced it is expanding a deodorant factory in Brazil which it first opened in 2012. According to Newtrade, the R$20 million ($3.7 million) expansion at Coty’s Goias plant will increase production capacity for aerosol deodorants by 30%, adding one new production line in addition to the three that are currently operating. The investment will […]
Germany: Bacardi to launch Twistails cocktail ‘pods’
Bacardi, the world’s largest privately-held spirits company, has announced the launch of Twistails cocktails pods, designed to provide bar-quality cocktails at home. Launched in the UK and Germany, the dual-chamber cocktail pods are described as being filled with Bacardi rum and natural flavours, and are available in the flavours mojito, strawberry daiquiri, and rum punch. […]
UK: Ornua to invest £3 million at cheese packing facility
Dairy firm Ornua has announced an investment of £3 million ($4 million) in “state-of-the-art” cutting and packaging equipment at its facility in Leek, UK. The funds will be used to install an additional high-speed cheese slicing line and the expansion of Ornua’s cheese grating capabilities which will result in an additional 7,000 tonnes of capacity, […]
UK: Finnebrogue Artisan to build new factory
UK meat producer Finnebrogue Artisan has announced plans to build a new facility to produce plant-based food in County Down. According to sources, the Northern Ireland company will invest £25 million ($32 million) to build Europe’s “most advanced” plant-based food factory. “This state-of-the-art factory, combined with some extraordinary technological leaps in new product development, will […]
UK: Meatless Farm to raise money for global expansion
Plant-based manufacturer Meatless Farm has raised $31 million to support expansion plans in the UK, Europe, the US, and Asia, according to a FoodBev report. The funds will reportedly be used to expand the brand in existing markets, grow the business to new regions, add more products to the portfolio, and further develop manufacturing in […]
Belgium: Cargill builds “House of Chocolate” complex
Leading US multinational Cargill has announced plans to build a new chocolate complex at its site in Mouscron, Belgium. According to a press release from the multinational, the 700 sq m “House of Chocolate” complex will feature a “chocolate experience centre”, a pilot plant, a sensory lab and a creative workspace for Cargill’s European R&D team. […]