India: Varun Beverages to acquire Devyani dairy, beverage business
VBL Industries (Kenya) Limited (VBL Kenya), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian beverage producer Varun Beverages, has entered into a Business Transfer Agreement to acquire the value-added dairy beverages, juices and packaged drinking water business of Devyani Food Industries (Kenya) Limited (DFIL Kenya), an RJ Corp subsidiary Under the terms of the agreement, VBL Kenya will […]
UK: Lavazza and Muller launch chilled coffee range
Lavazza has partnered with dairy company Muller to launch a new ready-to-drink chilled coffee range inspired by Italian recipes. The new dairy-based range is available in a 220ml format and features four varieties: Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato, Caramel Latte flavour, and Cappuccino Tiramisu. According to the companies, the collaboration pairs Lavazza’s coffee knowledge with Muller’s capabilities […]
USA: Coca-Cola to finally close Massachusetts bottling plant
Coca-Cola, the global beverage giant, is set to finally close its bottling facility in Northampton (MA) by the end of this year. The planned closure will result in the layoff of 175 workers, with the job cuts expected to take place in August and November. The Northampton plant is responsible for producing the company’s non-carbonated […]
Germany: Refresco to acquire Rhenser Mineralbrunnen
Refresco, the German beverage bottling company, has agreed to acquire the business operations of insolvent German mineral water and soft drinks producer Rhenser Mineralbrunnen. The agreement was reached following negotiations with Rhenser Mineralbrunnen’s provisional insolvency administrator, Alexander Jüchser, and managing director, Holger Sieck. A creditors’ committee has approved the transaction, which is scheduled to become […]
Germany: Capri-Sonne forays into energy drinks
Capri-Sonne, the Switzerland-based beverage company, is expanding its portfolio in Germany with the launch of a new energy drink brand targeted at adults called Game On. Breaking away from traditional carbonated cans, Game On is a still energy drink packaged in a deposit-free, resealable 330ml pouch designed for flexible, on-the-go convenience. According to the company, […]
Poland: Maspex acquires Karpackie Wody Mineralne
Maspex, the Polish food group, has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Ukrainian water, beverage and snack manufacturer Karpackie Wody Mineralne. The transaction is estimated by industry experts to be worth between $30 million and $50 million. The deal represents Maspex’s first major production investment in the Ukrainian market. Under the terms of the […]
Australia: Danone to acquire MADE Group
Danone, the French dairy and drinks multinational, has entered into two definitive agreements to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The company has agreed to fully acquire MADE Group, a fast-growing Australia-based nutrition company, and will also purchase the remaining 49% stake in its existing fresh dairy joint venture with Saputo Dairy Australia. […]
USA: Nestle opens new distribution centre
Nestle, the consumer goods multinational. has announced the opening of a new distribution centre in Arvin (CA). Spanning 700,000 square feet, the facility represents an investment of more than $330 million. The site is Nestle’s largest and most technologically advanced distribution centre to date and features the largest automated storage and retrieval systems within the […]
Japan: Coca-Cola to launch “beanless” RTD coffee substitute
Coca-Cola, the soft drinks multinational is introducing a “beanless” coffee substitute in Japan this September under its Georgia ready-to-drink label. The product, which will be named Cafe Water, represents the enterprise’s first product of its kind anywhere in the world and enters the market as a chilled, canned beverage. The launch addresses long-term agricultural sustainability […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Jeff Lenard, NACS Show 2026
Gama spoke to Jeff Lenard, Vice President of NACS Media & Strategic Communications, ahead of the latest edition of the NACS Show. What are your primary goals and expectations for the NACS Show 2026 in Las Vegas? Our goal every year is largely the same: we want to show attendees the future. This means […]