Ireland: Grupo Alacant to acquire Silver Pail Dairy
Grupo Alacant, the Spanish ice cream manufacturer, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silver Pail Dairy, one of Ireland’s largest ice cream producers. Based in Fermoy, County Cork, Silver Pail Dairy specializes in ice cream tubs, frozen yogurt, and sorbet for a portfolio of retailers, brand partners, and foodservice operators. The company, which […]
Australia: SPC to close juice plant in manufacturing revamp
SPC, the Australian fruit and vegetable processing firm, has announced it will close its juice manufacturing facility in Shepparton, Victoria, as part of a broader strategic overhaul of its operations. The closure, scheduled for later this year, follows a review aimed at consolidating manufacturing to improve efficiency and competitiveness. Production currently handled at the site […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Jake Nixon, World Vape Show Dubai 2026
Gama spoke to Jake Nixon, Event Director, ahead of the latest edition of World Vape Show Dubai. What are your overall expectations for the 2026 edition of World Vape Show Dubai? To ensure that WVS Dubai continues to serve as a platform for networking, learning, and generating business leads to spearhead the future of our […]
Brazil: Skala and Lola Frommetics merge to form Bora Brasil
Skala and Lola Frommetics, two prominent Brazilian beauty and personal care companies, have announced a merger to create a new entity named Bora Brasil. The move is designed to strengthen the market position of both brands by combining their expertise in the hair care and toiletries sectors. The merger brings together Skala, a brand known […]
Brazil: Cicopal invests R$180 million in Minas Gerais factory
Cicopal, the Brazilian snacks and drinks manufacturer, is expanding its operations in the state of Minas Gerais with the construction of a new production facility in Uberaba. Representing an investment of R$180 million ($31 million), the 20,000 sq m plant is expected to generate 150 direct jobs and 450 indirect jobs once operational. The new […]
USA: Lasso launches snacks made using ‘centrifugal dehydration’
Lasso, the US food technology company, has announced the commercial debut of its proprietary Lasso SpinTech process through the launch of snack brands Froobies and CronchClub. Developed by scientists at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute, the patented SpinTech technology uses centrifugal force to physically weave protein and fibre together at a structural level. According to the […]
UAE: Nutridor begins construction of 150 million AED baby food facility
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, the UAE’s largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, has commenced construction on a new 150 million AED ($41 million) baby food manufacturing plant for dairy firm Nutridor. Situated in KEZAD Al Ma’mourah, the 43,000 sq m facility will focus on the production of a range of […]
UK: Suntory to invest £25 million in Coleford facility
The UK arm of global soft drinks manufacturer Suntory has announced plans to invest £25 million ($31 million) in a new high-speed manufacturing line at its factory in Coleford. Known as “Apollo 5”, the new aseptic production line will consolidate the manufacturing of Lucozade and Ribena into a single high-speed system, replacing two older Ribena […]
Sweden: Arla announces record investment in cheese dairy
Arla, the European dairy cooperative, has unveiled plans to invest approximately €300 million ($328 million) to establish a state-of-the-art cheese production facility at its existing site in Gotene, Sweden. The project represents the cooperative’s largest single investment in Swedish food production to date and is designed to significantly bolster supply chain resilience. Once the facility […]
Snack bars push towards packaging-free with edible paper concept
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 27th February 2026: In this month’s Innovation Insight, we look at the mainstreaming of edible packaging technology through the launch of a range that leverages traditional confectionery techniques to solve modern on-the-go snacking pain points – Eat Natural Soft Fruit Bars. Launched in the UK in late […]