India: Wagh Bakri Tea to set up manufacturing unit in Gujarat
Wagh Bakri Tea, an Indian tea company, has announced plans to invest 100 crore INR ($12 million) in a new facility in Dakor, Gujarat for the manufacture and storage of instant tea. The new facility is set to increase instant tea production by five times, from 3,000–4,000 packets daily, as well as expanding storage by 50%. Commenting […]
South Africa: Varun Beverages invests in BevCo, expands production
Varun Beverages, the PepsiCo bottler, has announced the investment of $48.2 million in its South African subsidiary BevCo. Varun Beverages finalised the acquisition of BevCo last year, and the company is now reportedly acquiring additional share capital of 2.42%. The decided to create two new production lines in Zimbabwe, one which is expected to produce 340 bottles […]
USA: Safety Shot to acquire Yerbae Brands
Safety Shot, a wellness and dietary supplement company, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Yerbae Brands, a plant-based energy drink firm. Founded in 2017, Yerbae Brands offers plant-based energy drinks based on yerba mate that are claimed to be zero calorie, zero sugar, non-GMO, vegan, kosher, keto-friendly, paleo-approved, gluten-free, and […]
Canada: BioSteel to open first manufacturing facility
BioSteel, a Canadian sports drink and nutrition firm, has announced the opening of its first dedicated manufacturing facility, located in Windsor, Ontario. Founded in 2009 and acquired by Coachwood Group in 2023, BioSteel offers sports drinks, hydration mixes and protein powders for both consumers and professional athletes. According to sources, the manufacturing facility will manufacture powders and […]
USA: Nestle launches “liquid espresso concentrate”
Nestle, the leading FMCG multinational, has announced it is increasing its portfolio in the US with the launch of a “liquid espresso concentrate” line. Promising consumers “the ultimate hack for customizing café-style iced espresso beverages at home”, the company claims its 100% Arabica espresso concentrate can be prepared without brewing or equipment, simply by pouring over […]
USA: TreeHouse Foods completes acquisition of Harris Tea
TreeHouse Foods, a leading manufacturer and distributor of private-label foods and beverages, has announced it has completed its acquisition of Harris Tea for $205 million. The acquisition includes Harris Tea’s manufacturing facilities in Moorestown, New Jersey, and Marietta, Georgia, along with approximately 300 employees. Commenting on the deal, TreeHouse Foods chairman, CEO and president Steve Oakland […]
USA: Hain Celestial opens new innovation centre
US natural and organic products company Hain Celestial has announced the opening of an Innovation Experience Center (IEC) in Hoboken, New Jersey in a bid to further develop its food, drinks and personal care brands. The new centre, which features a 2,200 sq m working kitchen intended as “a hub for hands-on creativity and sensory exploration”, is […]
Tricia McNeilly, Founderötzibrew
Gama spoke to Tricia McNeilly, Founder, ötzibrew. What does it take to develop a successful FMCG brand? I believe that when you’re building a brand, that you really have to build it from passion, and you have to come from integrity. You have to come from your heart when you’re creating products, because when […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Leana Salamah, Winter Fancy Food Show 2025
Gama spoke to Leana Salamah, SVP Marketing & Communications, Specialty Food Association, ahead of the latest edition of the Winter Fancy Food Show. What are your expectations for the 2025 edition of the Winter Fancy Food Show? We are all very excited for the 2025 Winter Show! The enhanced focus on emerging trends and new-to-market […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Mark Napier, Gulfood 2025
Gama spoke to Mark Napier, VP – Portfolio Growth Food & Hospitality, ahead of the latest edition of Gulfood. What are your expectations for this edition of Gulfood? Our 30th landmark edition is a significant milestone for us, and our loyal customers have been instrumental in building Gulfood into what it is today. We will honour […]