Poland: Capri Sun expands production network
Capri Sun, the Switzerland-based beverage manufacturer, has commenced construction on a new production facility in Stargard, Poland. The investment aims to expand the company’s production capabilities in Europe and lay the groundwork for future growth. The first phase of construction is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027 and represents an investment of more […]
USA: Mars to close Nature’s Bakery plant in Missouri
Mars, the snacks and confectionery company, has announced plans to permanently close its Nature’s Bakery manufacturing plant in Hazelwood (MO). According to a local government Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing, the shutdown will take place by September 2027 and will result in the elimination of 345 jobs. The layoffs will be executed in two […]
Thailand: Nestle to build coffee facility for Nescafe brand
Nestle, the Swiss food and beverage giant, has announced an investment of 23 billion THB ($688 million) to construct a new Nescafe manufacturing facility in Thailand’s Samut Prakan province. The high-tech factory, which is scheduled to begin operations in the latter part of 2028, will produce a broad range of Nescafe products, including soluble coffee, coffee mixes, […]
Netherlands: Refresco sells Wicky brand rights to Riedel
Refresco, the global beverage solutions specialist, has sold the brand rights of its fruit drinks brand Wicky to local Dutch soft beverages business Riedel. While the financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, both firms released a joint statement indicating that the agreement will allow the Wicky brand to realise its full potential. Sold […]
France: Apheon acquires frozen food group Alma
Apheon, the European private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Alma, a newly formed French frozen food group, for an undisclosed sum. Alma was established in April 2026 through the merger of premium frozen Asian snacks manufacturer Foo Seng and meal-components supplier Varachaux. The combined business employs around 115 people and generates around €40 […]
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 […]
USA: Henkel expands hair care presence with Olaplex acquisition
Henkel, the German consumer goods giant, has completed the acquisition of premium hair care brand Olaplex. Following the fulfilment of all closing conditions and required regulatory approvals, the brand is now fully part of Henkel’s consumer brands business. Olaplex is a premium channel hair care brand with a science-led portfolio spanning professional hair care community channels, […]
USA: Coty signs agreement for early transition of Gucci Beauty license
Coty, the USA-based beauty company, has entered into an agreement to transition the Gucci Beauty license back to Kering for a consideration of approximately $400 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Coty will continue to operate the Gucci Beauty brand until at least 30th June 2027, ending the license approximately one year ahead of […]
Germany: Bayou Best Foods acquires BettaF!sh
Bayou Best Foods, the US-based plant-based seafood manufacturer, has acquired its German peer BettaF!sh to expand its international footprint. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2024, Bayou Best Foods produces plant-based shrimp distributed across the US through foodservice channels. Berlin-based BettaF!sh, part of the Wunderfish company, develops seafood alternatives made using […]
India: The Magnum Ice Cream Company opens new R&D centre
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), the world’s leading ice cream business, has opened its new Research, Design & Innovation (RD&I) centre in Bengaluru, India. Spanning 13,000 sq ft, the “future-ready” facility houses a state-of-the-art laboratory and a digitally enabled pilot plant. The new facility is located in Whitefield, Bengaluru, which is recognised as India’s […]