India: Unilever opens new Mumbai fragrance hub
Unilever, the UK-based consumer goods company, is opening a new fragrance hub in Mumbai, India, to strengthen its global network of fragrance innovation capabilities across key growth markets. The new 200 sq m facility, known as the Unilever Fragrance House (UFH) hub, is located at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Powai. The centre features […]
UK: Lactalis acquires Protein Works
Lactalis, the French family business and world’s leading dairy company, has finalised the acquisition of Protein Works, a UK-based company specialising in active nutrition products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Liverpool, Protein Works develops and markets a wide range of protein-based nutrition products designed for fitness and well-being. Its portfolio includes protein shakes, meal […]
Spain: Mahou San Miguel enters functional soft drinks sector
Mahou San Miguel, the Spain-based beverage company and beer sector leader, has entered the functional soft drinks category with the launch of the Yuzz brand. According to a company statement, the non-alcoholic, low-calorie drink integrates personal care into moments of enjoyment, featuring functional attributes that contribute to skin care. The beverage contains GreenIuronic, a “new […]
UK: Boots launches meal deal range catering to GLP-1 users
Boots, the UK health and beauty retailer, has introduced a new healthy on-the-go food range called Boost by Boots, designed to offer nutritionally balanced options at lunchtime, specifically targeting GLP-1 users. The new range of 15 products, including sandwiches, salads and sushi, is available as part of the Boots meal deal range. The product rollout […]
UK: Aldi expands supply chain with major distribution centre
Aldi, Britain’s biggest discounter, has made the first delivery from its new distribution centre at Bardon in Leicestershire, marking the start of the first phase of operations at the UK’s largest supermarket warehouse. The retailer has invested more than £500 million (($625 million) in the site, which forms part of its broader £1.6 billion ($2 billion) […]
Sweden: Coca-Cola invests in new can production line
Coca-Cola, the global soft drinks giant, is investing 150 million SEK ($15.9 million) in a new production line for canned beverages at its facility in Jordbro, near Stockholm, Sweden. The investment aims to increase capacity to meet growing demand for canned drinks, with the new line capable of producing up to 120,000 cans per hour […]
USA: Imperial Brands acquires Black Buffalo
Imperial Brands, the UK-headquartered tobacco giant, has announced the acquisition of Black Buffalo, a modern oral nicotine business based in the United States. The transaction involves an initial consideration of $150 million, with an additional deferred sum based on performance over three years and other criteria. Established in 2015, Black Buffalo manufactures tobacco alternative long […]
USA: Unilever to develop new innovation centre in Connecticut
Unilever, the UK-headquartered consumer goods company, has unveiled plans to develop a new Global Innovation Center in New Haven, Connecticut. Opening by spring 2029, the digital-first and AI-powered centre will serve as a hub for research and development across the company’s personal care, beauty and wellbeing businesses. Unilever will invest $270 million in the project […]
Australia: Endeavour Group restructures Pinnacle business
Endeavour Group, the Australian retail drinks and hospitality business, has announced a strategic transformation of its Pinnacle Drinks business. The asset-light, customer-led restructuring will refocus the portfolio on brands and regions that generate the strongest returns. As part of the strategy, the company will cut its own grape production by more than 80%, resulting in […]
Germany: DMK to invest over €55 million in Edewecht facility
DMK, Germany’s largest dairy cooperative, has announced an investment of over €55 million ($59 million) to develop its production site in Edewecht, Germany. The projects are aimed at expanding production capacity, enhancing climate protection, and securing local jobs. As part of the project, the company is allocating around €26 million ($28 million) to build a […]