Canada: Coca-Cola Canada Bottling opens new plant
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling, the Canadian bottler of carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, energy drinks, ice teas and related products, has announced the opening of a new facility in Richmond, British Columbia. According to a report in Canadian Grocer, the $18 million facility contains a sales department, warehouse and distribution centre. Spread over 230 sq ft, […]
South Africa: KWV acquires Red Heart Rum from Pernod Ricard
Wine and spirits group KWV has announced the acquisition of Red Heart Rum from spirits major Pernod Ricard for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition marks KWV’s entry into the rum category, diversifying a spirits portfolio that already features Cruxland Gin, Wild Africa Cream and Ponchos Tequila. Commenting on the acquisition, KWV CEO John Loomes said: […]
Denmark: Arla launches plant-based version of Lurpak butter
Arla, the Danish dairy cooperative, has announced it is expanding further beyond the confines of the dairy category with the launch of a non-animal spread spread under the Lurpak Plant Based brand. In a press release, Arla said Lurpak Plant Based was made with “simple” ingredients and was suitable for spreading, cooking or baking. Peter […]
Australia: Forbidden Foods to acquire Oat Milk Goodness
Forbidden Foods, a health & wellness focused food company, has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Oat Milk Goodness (OMG), a leading Australian plant-based non-dairy milk company, for A$3.4 million ($2.25 million). Founded in 2019, OMG’s portfolio includes barista and chocolate oat milks, as well as a chocolate oat milk with faba […]
USA: Mars enters agreement to acquire Kellanova
Mars, the leading food multinational, has signed an agreement to acquire Kellanova, the breakfast foods and snacks major, in a deal valued at $35.9 billion. Kellanova’s portfolio includes snack brands such as Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, NutriGrain, and RXBAR, and other food brands including Kellogg’s, Eggo, and MorningStar Farms. The company had 2023 […]
USA: Coca-Cola and Mondelez partner on drink, biscuit launches
US soft drinks multinational Coca-Cola has announced that the company is teaming up with Mondelez to launch a limited-edition drink and biscuit in partnership with the Oreo brand. In a press release, Coca-Cola said the new Coca-Cola Oreo Zero Sugar and Oreo Coca-Cola sandwich biscuits feature the brands’ signature flavours and are presented in a […]
USA: Conagra acquires Sweetwood Smoke & Co
Conagra Brands, the leading US food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Sweetwood Smoke & Co, the manufacturer of the Fatty brand of smoked meat sticks. Founded in 2010, Sweetwood Smoke & Co makes ready-to-eat meat sticks from pork and beef, smoked with hickory wood. Commenting on the acquisition, Conagra Brands president and chief executive […]
Australia: CCEP invests in manufacturing plant
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), the UK-based Coca-Cola bottler. has announced an additional investment of A$105.5 million ($69.63 million) to create a new warmfill line at its Moorabbin plant in Victoria, Australia. In a statement, CCEP said the investment would be used to develop a 4,200 sq m manufacturing hall, install a high-speed 640 bpm Nitro-Warmfill […]
USA: Lassonde to expand North Carolina facility
Lassonde, a producer of fruit and vegetable drinks, has announced it has completed a $53 million expansion at its facility in Hendersonville (NC). The site expansion includes a new single-serve aseptic production line offering 10oz and 16oz beverages in 6, 12, and 24-pack formats and a 104,000 sq ft distribution centre. Commenting on the expansion, […]
Australia: Treasury Wine Estates to offload commercial portfolio
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), the Australian wine giant, has announced plans to divest its commercial brand portfolio, including Wolf Blass, Lindeman’s, Yellowglen and Blossom Hill. The decision is part of TWE’s ongoing restructure prioritising the Premium Brands Division, which features wines priced between A$10 ($6.60) and A$30 ($19.80). In a statement, TWE said: “Following the […]