Spain: Royal A-ware to merge with Grupo TGT
Royal A-ware, the dairy organisation, has reached an agreement on the proposed merger with Grupo TGT, one of the largest cheese producers and cheese distributors in Spain and Portugal. The two family-owned businesses are combining their expertise to further strengthen their position in the international cheese market and serve their customers even better. Following the […]
Denmark: Carlsberg and Sapporo to form strategic partnership in Southeast Asia
Carlsberg, the Danish brewing giant, has entered into an agreement with Sapporo, the Japanese beverage company, to form a major strategic joint venture across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, alongside a partnership in the UK. The joint venture will encompass Carlsberg’s existing operations in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, holding perpetual exclusive […]
Poland: Henglein to build new production facility
Henglein, the fresh and chilled food producer, is planning to construct a modern manufacturing plant in Tucznawa, Dabrowa Grnicza, Poland. The company, which makes dough-based and potato products, will invest 90 million PLN ($22 million) in the project. Located on a plot of nearly 5.6 hectares, the development will comprise a production hall, a fully […]
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: ACON Investments partners with Fini to acquire YumEarth
ACON Investments, the US private equity firm, has acquired a controlling stake in YumEarth, the US organic confectionery brand, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition was supported by industry partner Fini, the Spain-headquartered confectionery manufacturer, which will also hold an ownership stake in the business. Founded in 2007, YumEarth specialises in allergy-friendly candy made with […]
Brazil: Hormel Foods to sell Ceratti brand to Zanchetta Alimentos
Hormel Foods, the global branded food company based in the USA, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Brazilian operations to Zanchetta Alimentos, a Brazilian food company. Operating under the Ceratti brand, the business offers meats such as mortadella, sausage and salami for the Brazilian retail and foodservice markets. Financial details of the […]
USA: Kroger to acquire Giant Eagle
Kroger, the US retail giant, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire regional competitor Giant Eagle, a US food and pharmacy retailer, in a transaction valued at $1.65 billion. According to a company statement, the transaction consists of $1.25 billion in cash consideration alongside the assumption of approximately $400 million in outstanding liabilities. The deal, […]
Germany: Lactalis invests in quark production at Neuburg facility
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, is investing approximately €50 million ($57 million) to expand production capacity at its Neuburg dairy facility in Bavaria, Germany. The expansion project at the Neuburger Milchwerke site involves the construction of a new single-storey production building spanning approximately 5.5 hectares. Scheduled to begin operations in August or September, the new […]
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 […]
Canada: Champion Petfoods opens global innovation centre
Champion Petfoods, the Canadian pet food manufacturer, has announced the grand opening of its C$32 million ($23.5 million) Global Innovation and Discovery Centre in Acheson, Alberta. The pilot facility, located at the company’s NorthStar Kitchen, was funded by parent company Mars. The centre is designed to develop, evaluate and refine new recipes, proprietary technologies and […]