USA: Heartland Food Products Group to acquire Whole Earth Brands’ Americas business
Heartland Food Products Group, the Indiana-based owner and manufacturer of the Splenda, SlimFast and Java House brands, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Americas business of Whole Earth Brands, Inc. The transaction will include the Equal, Whole Earth, Swerve and Chuker sweetener brands across North America and Latin America. Financial terms of […]
Portugal: The Navigator Company launches “odour-eliminating” toilet tissue
The Navigator Company (TNC), the Portuguese pulp and paper manufacturer, has strengthened its focus on higher value-added tissue products with the launch of Amoos Pure, a new toilet tissue that features “Clear Odor” technology. According to a company press release, the technology is developed to help neutralize bathroom odours in the bathroom. The product arrives […]
USA: Lactalis expands Kraft Natural Cheese with lactose-free line
Lactalis, the international dairy giant, has announced the launch of its new Kraft Natural Cheese Lactose-Free product line, expanding its portfolio to meet the growing demand for dairy options that support a range of dietary needs. The new range features three distinct varieties: Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, and Mozzarella String Cheese. Made […]
Australia: George Weston Foods acquires Abe’s Bagels
George Weston Foods, the food manufacturing subsidiary of Associated British Foods (ABF), has acquired the bagel manufacturer Abe’s Bagels for an undisclosed sum. The strategic transaction transfers ownership of the brand and its St Johns bakery in East Auckland to George Weston Foods, expanding a bakery stable that already includes Tip Top Bakery, Ploughmans, Abbotts […]
Portugal: Philip Morris International to set up generative AI facility
Tabaqueira, the largest Portuguese tobacco manufacturer, has been selected by its parent company, Philip Morris International (PMI), to house its new generative artificial intelligence (AI) factory, reinforcing the country’s role as a strategic hub for innovation and technology within the group. According to the company, the new AI operation will be based at Tabaqueira’s plant […]
Germany: Melitta to invest more than €100 million in Bremen coffee facility
Melitta, the German independent family-owned company, has announced an investment of more than €100 million ($116 million) in its location in Bremen. The investment package is part of the company’s “Melitta 2033” growth and internationalisation strategy. The initiative aims to increase production capacity at the Bremen coffee roastery by approximately 50% to reliably serve the […]
UK: Unilever completes £150 million investment in Port Sunlight
Unilever, the consumer goods giant, has completed a £150 million ($201 million) investment in its historic Port Sunlight site, underlining its strategic importance to the company’s UK and European operations. The investment includes high-tech manufacturing upgrades in the site’s Home Care factory and a new advanced automated distribution centre. Spanning 10,000 sq m, the distribution […]
France: General Mills centralises dry food logistics
General Mills, the US-based food giant, has centralised its logistics operations for dry food products in France by consolidating warehousing, order preparation, and distribution at a single site in Toury. The facility, which has been operational since January 2026, spans more than 18,000 sq m and serves as a national distribution hub for the grocery […]
UK: Morrisons to close 100 convenience stores
Morrisons, the British supermarket chain, is planning to close 100 of its convenience stores over the coming months. The planned closures affect its Morrisons Daily format, putting hundreds of employee roles at risk across the UK. According to the company, the affected stores had been loss-making for a considerable period. The properties were originally acquired […]
USA: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company to relocate operations
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), an oral tobacco manufacturer and Altria subsidiary, has announced plans to transition its manufacturing operations from its Nashville (TN) plant to a new facility in Hopkinsville (KY). Production at the legacy 800,000 sq ft Nashville plant will wind down gradually and is expected to conclude in early 2028. The facility […]