UK: Suntory to invest £25 million in Coleford facility
The UK arm of global soft drinks manufacturer Suntory has announced plans to invest £25 million ($31 million) in a new high-speed manufacturing line at its factory in Coleford. Known as “Apollo 5”, the new aseptic production line will consolidate the manufacturing of Lucozade and Ribena into a single high-speed system, replacing two older Ribena […]
India: Dabur to invest 400 crore INR in new Tamil Nadu plant
Dabur, the Indian consumer goods giant, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in the state of Tamil Nadu with an investment of 400 crore INR ($48 million). The new plant, to be located in the SIPCOT industrial park in Tindivanam, represents the company’s first manufacturing presence in South India. The facility will […]
Australia: Brownes Dairy enters meal replacements with Full+
Brownes Dairy, Western Australia’s oldest dairy company, has announced its expansion into the meal replacement sector with the launch of its new brand, Full+. The new product is described as a milk-based liquid meal designed to bridge the gap between thin protein supplements and processed convenience meals. Unlike traditional shelf-stable (UHT) shakes, Full+ is a […]
Canada: Coca-Cola Canada Bottling invests $103 million in Brampton site
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling, the independent beverage manufacturer and distributor, has announced a C$141 million ($102.9 million) investment to renovate and expand its flagship facility in Brampton, Ontario. The project involves the installation of a new state-of-the-art production line intended to increase the site’s capacity by 20 million cases per year. According to the company, the […]
Switzerland: Nestle launches nutritional drinks in Latin America
Nestle, the Swiss food and beverage giant, has unveiled a new line of “science-backed” nutritional drinks branded Nestle Vital, marking a strategic entry into the “healthy longevity” segment. Targeting consumers in midlife and beyond, the range is designed to support energy, focus, sleep and physical recovery. The product line features eight powdered shakes available in […]
USA: Coca-Cola to discontinue Minute Maid frozen range
Coca-Cola, the US-based beverage giant, has announced plans to discontinue its Minute Maid frozen juice concentrate range in the USA and Canada. The move, which marks the end of an 80-year product line, will see the company exit the frozen can category entirely by the first quarter of 2026. According to a spokesperson for the […]
Permissible indulgence shifts from ‘diet’ to ‘discerning’
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 16th February 2026: The ‘low fat’ era is over and, in its place, a new model of indulgence is emerging, defined by targeted positioning, ingredient quality and creative formulation. In this month’s Insight by Gama Compass, we explore a fundamental changing of the guard in the world of treats, away from the […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Dan Dixon, The UK Food & Drink Shows 2026
Gama spoke to Dan Dixon, Managing Director of Exhibitions, William Reed ahead of the latest edition of The UK Food & Drink Shows. What are your primary expectations for this year’s The UK Food & Drink Shows? We are expecting this to be our most vibrant edition yet. By co-locating four distinct shows — Food & […]
USA: Refresco to acquire SunOpta in $1.1 billion deal
Refresco, the Netherlands-based beverage solutions giant, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SunOpta, the North American plant-based food and drink specialist, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Refresco will pay $6.50 per share for the Eden Prairie (MN) headquartered firm, which represents a significant premium […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Federico Bricolo, Vinitaly 2026
Gama spoke to Federico Bricolo, President of Veronafiere, ahead of the latest edition of Vinitaly. What are your main goals for the 58th Vinitaly, especially as regards international attendance and B2B involvement? Vinitaly is the only international event dedicated entirely to the Italian wine sector – a key strength of the Show in Verona, yet […]