USA: Chobani to invest $567 million in Michigan coffee plant
Chobani, the US food and beverage manufacturer, is to invest $567 million in the expansion of its La Colombe coffee production facility in Norton Shores (MI). According to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the project involves adding more than 200,000 sq ft (approximately 18,580 sq m) of production space to the existing site. The […]
USA: Little Spoon enters infant formula market
Little Spoon, the US direct-to-consumer baby and children’s brand, has announced its entry into the $6 billion infant formula market. With the launch, the New York-based company claims is the first and only brand to offer a complete suite of nutritional solutions for children from birth to age six. While modeled after premium European recipes […]
Mohammad Ihtsham, Founder
Pure Sustenance
Gama spoke to Mohammad Ihtsham, Founder at Pure Sustenance. What was the ‘lightbulb moment’ that led you to create a functional drink using just dates and water? The idea came from a very simple observation. Growing up, soaking dates in water was something people had been doing for generations, particularly for natural energy and […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Gareth Baguley, Vitafoods Europe 2026
Gama spoke to Gareth Baguley, Brand Director, Informa Markets, ahead of the latest edition of Vitafoods Europe. What are your overall expectations for the 2026 edition of Vitafoods? There’s a real momentum growing across the nutraceutical sector right now, undeniably fuelled by rapid developments in scientific research, weight management solutions and technology. Our ambition is […]
Tradeshow Insight: Lunch! North 2026
The return of Lunch! North to Manchester Central on 10th and 11th March 2026 solidified the event’s status as a primary fixture for the food-to-go and cafe sectors in the north of England. Co-located with the Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB) show, the combined event transformed the venue into a concentrated hub for regional hospitality, […]
USA: Bulletproof launches functional coffee with creatine
Bulletproof, the US-based functional food and beverage company, has announced the launch of Coffee + Creatine, described as a ‘first-of-its-kind’ innovation in the functional coffee category. Available in both ground coffee and whole bean formats, the new product combines Bulletproof’s signature “Clean Coffee” with creatine monohydrate. According to the company, the product is designed to […]
Brazil: Coca-Cola to invest R$30 billion by 2030
Coca-Cola Brasil, the Brazilian subsidiary of the global beverage giant, has announced an investment plan totaling R$ 30 billion ($5.8 billion) in the country by 2030. This new capital injection represents a significant increase over the R$11 billion ($2.1 billion) the firm committed to the Brazilian market for the 2024-2025 period. According to the company, […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Peggy Davies, PLMA – World of Private Label 2026
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are your overall expectations for the 2026 edition of PLMA – World of Private Label? PLMA’s World of Private Label Trade Show on 19th and 20th May is shaping up to be an exciting and […]
Australia: SPC to close juice plant in manufacturing revamp
SPC, the Australian fruit and vegetable processing firm, has announced it will close its juice manufacturing facility in Shepparton, Victoria, as part of a broader strategic overhaul of its operations. The closure, scheduled for later this year, follows a review aimed at consolidating manufacturing to improve efficiency and competitiveness. Production currently handled at the site […]
UAE: Nutridor begins construction of 150 million AED baby food facility
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, the UAE’s largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, has commenced construction on a new 150 million AED ($41 million) baby food manufacturing plant for dairy firm Nutridor. Situated in KEZAD Al Ma’mourah, the 43,000 sq m facility will focus on the production of a range of […]