Switzerland: Migros to partner InnovoPro to create chickpea protein yoghurt
Swiss retailer Migros has announced the launch of a new dairy-free yoghurt range made with chickpea protein from InnovoPro. InnovoPro is a food tech company based in Israel, which creates chickpea protein concentrates claiming to be the first company in the world to launch a 70% chickpea protein concentrate (CP Pro 70) being suitable for […]
UK: Asda to launch 100% recyclable crisp tube
UK retailer Asda has announced the launch of a 100% recyclable crisp tube, moving its entire Snax brand range into cardboard packaging. With this new packaging, the company will be able to cut 98.2 tonnes of non-recyclable materials, the equivalent of 2.34 million crisp tubes. The retailer has the commitment to reduce own-brand plastic packaging […]
Spain: Noel Alimentaria to built a new facility
Spanish meat producer Noel Alimentaria has announced the investment of €25 million on a new producing facility in Olot, Girona. The new facility, which is scheduled to be finished by June 2021, will have an area of 15,000 square-metres, 200 new jobs providing a “great boost for fresh produce division”, cutting, packaging, and freezing pig […]
Estonia: Liviko to launch drinking and disinfectant vodka
Liviko, an Estonia-based distiller, has announced the launch of the dual-purpose vodka Travel Safe bio, a drinking vodka that can be used as a disinfectant. Founded in 1898, Liviko is a well-known exporter of brands such as Vana Tallinn Liqueur, Crafter’s London Dry Gin, and Crafter’s Aromatic Flower Gin. Made from 100% organic grains, this […]
USA: Frito-Lay to invest $200 million on facility expansion
Frito-Lay, the snacking division of PepsiCo, has announced the investment of $200 million to expand its production facility in Perry, Georgia. With more than 1,000 employees, this production facility is the largest factory of the company operating in the US. According to the sources, the investment will add two production lines to the factory, creating […]
Switzerland: Nespresso to invest $170 million in production facility
Nespresso, an operating unit of the Nestle Group, has announced the investment of CHF 160 million (£135 million) to expand production centre in Romont, Switzerland. Opened in 2015, this facility is the main producer of Nespresso Vertuo capsules and machines, distributed worldwide. With this investment, the company will augment its capacity in 10 new production […]
USA: Hershey to invest $135 million on manufacturing facility
Hershey, the US confectionery and snacks firm, has announced the investment of $135 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Augusta County, Virginia. With 30 years of operations, the facility currently employees more than 1,000 workers, being the second largest company’s plant in the US. According to sources, with the investment, the company will expand […]
China: Unilever to invest $112 million to expand ice cream factory
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced an investment of $112 million to expand its ice cream production facility in Taicang, China. Built in 1996 and expanded in 2003 and 2013, this new expansion will cover an area of 66,000 square metres including factory lines, warehouses, offices, and will produce 150,000 tones of ice […]
India: Cargill to open its first production facility in Asia
Leading US multinational Cargill has announced the launch of its first production facility in Asia, partnering with a local manufacturer in western India. According to sources, the manufacturing facility will open in 2021, with an initial production of 10,000 tons of chocolate compounds, and a workforce of 100 jobs. This investment is part of the […]
Netherlands: Upfield Group to invest €50 million on R&D
Upfield Group, the Netherlands-based manufacturer of plant margarines, spreads and cheeses, has announced its plans to invest €50 million on the creation of a new food science centre in the country. According to company’s press release, the investment is a commitment to the development of great-tasting food made from plants and sustainable packaging solutions. David […]