France: Henkell Freixenet in talks to buy majority of Maison Pommery
Henkell Freixenet, the German sparkling wine producer, has entered into negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Maison Pommery, the French champagne producer. The discussions, which are scheduled to last for two months, concern a proposed strategic combination between the two family-owned groups. The prospective deal remains subject to due diligence, final contracts, consultations and […]
India: Coca-Cola explores Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings public listing
Coca-Cola, the US total beverage firm, has announced it is exploring a potential public listing in India for Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings (HCCH). According to a company statement, the potential listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India is targeted for 2027. The move will involve selling a portion of The Coca-Cola […]
Germany: Nestlé to fully acquire yfood Labs
Nestle, the global food industry giant, has agreed to fully acquire yfood Labs GmbH, one of Europe’s leading ‘smart food’ brands. Nestle has held a 49% minority stake in the German ready-to-drink meals business since 2023. Subject to customary approvals, the remaining shares held by the founders are expected to transfer to Nestle with effect […]
Milana Boskovic, Chief Marketing and R&D Officer
Al Ain Farms Group
Gama spoke to Milana Boskovic, Chief Marketing and R&D Officer at Al Ain Farms Group. How is the formation of Al Ain Farms Group helping you leverage scale to redefine your identity as a ‘National Food Champion’? The formation of Al Ain Farms Group is really about creating the scale and capabilities needed to strengthen the […]
UK: Warburtons enters frozen convenience category with toasties range
Warburtons, the UK’s largest bakery brand, has entered the frozen convenience category for the first time through an exclusive licensing partnership with brand licensing agency Food Brands Now. The bakery giant has launched a new range of two premium frozen toasties made using its Thick Toastie loaf. The line-up includes the Warburtons Cheese Toastie, which […]
South Africa: Tiger Brands to divest Beacon chocolate brand
Tiger Brands, the South African consumer goods manufacturer, has announced plans to sell its Beacon chocolate brand along with the associated equipment for chocolate slabs, Easter eggs and assortments. The divestment agreement was entered into in May 2026. To support its “snackification” growth platform, Tiger Brands will retain several profitable chocolate and snack brands. These […]
Australia: Safcol breaks ground on A$80 million facility
Safcol , the global seafood supplier, has broken ground on a new A$80 million ($53 million) purpose-built food manufacturing facility in Edinburgh, Adelaide. Lead contractor Sagle Constructions and the Safcol team officially broke ground on the new project on 2nd June 2026. According to Sagle Constructions, the site is 58,000 square metres and development will […]
USA: Target opens largest food distribution centre in Colorado
Target, the US retail corporation, has expanded its logistics network with the launch of its newest and largest food distribution center in Thornton (CO). Representing a $367 million investment, the 529,000 sq m temperature-controlled facility will service 129 stores across 11 states. The facility is expected to employ 383 Target team members and features 12 […]
France: Newell Brands plans €40 million operations investment
Newell Brands, the US-based global consumer goods company, has announced a planned investment of €40 million ($43 million) in its French manufacturing and operations network over the next three years. According to a company statement, the announcement was made at the Choose France Summit 2026. The capital will be deployed across four priority areas, including […]
USA: Applied Nutrition acquires assets of Nutrablend Group
Applied Nutrition, the UK-based sports nutrition business, has purchased the majority of the assets of US-based sports nutrition manufacturer Nutrablend Group for $16 million (£12 million) in cash. The transaction includes a six-acre production and logistics facility in Buffalo, New York, featuring five powder filling lines and three stick-pack filling machines, alongside an inventory valued […]