UK: AB InBev launches fruit-flavour beers
AB InBev, the global brewing giant, is debuting flavoured extensions of its Stella Artois and Bud Light beer brands for the UK market. The limited-edition Stella Artois Strawberries & Cream variant has been released as part of the brand’s role as the official beer partner of the Wimbledon 2026 tennis championships. Tapping into the growing […]
USA: JBS to close two facilities
JBS, the global meat company, has announced the planned closure of two of its facilities in Pennsylvania and Tennessee. The closures will affect a beef production facility located in Souderton (PA), which is a suburb of Philadelphia, alongside a value-added facility based in Memphis (TN). According to the company, these operational changes are part of […]
Canada: Fairfax to acquire Andrew Peller
Andrew Peller, a Canadian producer and marketer of wines, has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to be acquired by a wholly-owned subsidiary of private equity fund Fairfax. Under the terms of the agreement, the newly-formed subsidiary of Fairfax, a holding company engaged in property and casualty insurance, reinsurance and associated investment management, will acquire […]
Italy: De Cecco acquires RossoGargano
De Cecco, the Italian pasta manufacturer, has signed a binding agreement to fully acquire RossoGargano, an agricultural consortium and tomato processor based in Foggia, Apulia. The transaction is being completed with the financial support of Intesa Sanpaolo through its IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, which acted as the underwriting bank and provided the necessary […]
Wholefoods in vogue in ‘low processed’ era
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 25th June 2026: Consumers are increasingly prioritising products that champion whole, unadulterated ingredients, as simplicity and formulation integrity become central drivers in purchasing decisions. According to the latest data from Gama Compass, the strategic emphasis on ‘whole ingredients’ now heads up a wider cohort of growth-oriented marketing claims tailored to the minimally-processed […]
Poland: OstroVit to invest over 110 million PLN in new complex
OstroVit, the Polish dietary supplement manufacturer, has announced an investment of over 110 million PLN ($27.5 million) to build a new production and logistics centre in Zambrow. The investment, supported by the Suwałki Special Economic Zone (SSSE), follows an initial phase worth over 43 million PLN ($10.8 million) that was backed by a government grant. […]
Spain: Pernod Ricard expands production facility
Pernod Ricard, the global spirits producer, has inaugurated a new production line at its manufacturing and logistics facility in Las Labores, in the Spanish city of Ciudad Real. The company invested €14.5 million ($15.5 million) into the expansion, known as Line 8. According to the firm, the investment will increase the plant’s overall production volume […]
USA: Anheuser-Busch invests more than $20 million in Missouri facilities
Anheuser-Busch, the USA beer manufacturer, has announced an investment of more than $20 million into its St. Louis and Arnold operations in Missouri to drive local economic growth and fuel production. According to a company press release, the funding will be utilised to upgrade brewery and packaging equipment to fuel the production of its fast-growing […]
Netherlands: Orkla Foods acquires 40% stake in Go-Tan Group
Orkla Foods, the European food company, has signed an agreement to acquire a 40% ownership stake in Go-Tan, a leading European brand within Asian sauces. The transaction is structured as a long-term partnership with the founding family, who will remain majority owners and continue to play an active role in the business. Go-Tan, a family-owned […]
Australia: Mondelez upgrades confectionery factory
Mondelez, the confectionery giant, has made an A$8 million ($5.9 million) investment in new packaging technology in Australia at its Scoresby facility in Melbourne’s east. The investment marks the plant’s 50th year of operations and is part of a broader A$30 million ($22.3 million) commitment to the site since 2022. According to the company, the […]