USA: J.M. Smucker to expand Kansas pet food plant
J.M. Smucker, the US food and pet products manufacturer, has announced a $20.5 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Topeka, Kansas. The project involves a $17.8 million capital investment in real property and $2.7 million for new equipment to support modernization and operational growth. According to the company, the expansion will add 28,000 […]
Spain: La Menorquina to invest €15 million in factory expansion
La Menorquina, the Spanish ice cream manufacturer, is investing more than €15 million ($17.7 million) to expand production capacity at its facility in Palau-solita i Plegamans, Barcelona. The investment, described as the largest capital expenditure in the plant’s history, involves the installation of a high-performance production line scheduled to be operational by the end of […]
USA: Smithfield Foods to replace South Dakota plant
Smithfield Foods, the US-based pork producer, has announced plans to build a new $1.3 billion state-of-the-art processing facility in Sioux Falls (SD). The proposed 1.4 million sq ft facility will be located in Foundation Park and is intended to replace the company’s existing downtown plant, which has been in operation for over 100 years. Combining […]
Nigeria: Reliance Consumer Products to form joint venture with TGI Group
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) arm of Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries Limited, has signed a definitive agreement to form a majority-owned joint venture with the Nigeria-based Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group. The partnership, which remains subject to customary legal and regulatory clearances, marks a significant milestone in RCPL’s global expansion into […]
UK: Butler’s Farmhouse Cheeses opens new production facility
Butler’s Farmhouse Cheeses, the UK-based independent cheesemaker, has officially opened a new “Cheese Campus” in Lancashire following a major fire at its previous distribution centre in 2023. The new facility, located at the Longridge Business Centre, represents a significant rebuild and expansion for the fourth-generation family business. The plant serves as a central hub for the […]
Switzerland: Nestle launches nutritional drinks in Latin America
Nestle, the Swiss food and beverage giant, has unveiled a new line of “science-backed” nutritional drinks branded Nestle Vital, marking a strategic entry into the “healthy longevity” segment. Targeting consumers in midlife and beyond, the range is designed to support energy, focus, sleep and physical recovery. The product line features eight powdered shakes available in […]
UK: Bakeit Food opens £3 million granola facility
Bakeit Food, the UK-based breakfast cereal manufacturer, has launched a new £3 million ($4 million) production facility in Winchester, Hampshire. The 12,500 sq ft site is dedicated to granola production, addressing what the company describes as a shortage of UK-based capacity amid booming category demand. Founded by Franco Beer and Christopher Christofi – the entrepreneurs […]
Argentina: Saputo to sell 80% stake in dairy unit to Gloria Foods
Saputo, the Canadian dairy processor, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell an 80% interest in its Argentine dairy division to Gloria Foods for an enterprise value of approximately C$855 million ($630 million). The transaction involves Molfino Hermanos, the Argentine subsidiary that operates two manufacturing facilities and owns local brands including La Paulina, Ricrem […]
Saudi Arabia: Almarai partners with JBT Marel for seafood processing
Almarai, the Saudi Arabian food and beverage giant, has signed a multimillion-euro contract with JBT Marel to supply three advanced fish processing lines for its new facility in King Abdullah Economic City. The partnership, formalised in January 2026, marks the strategic expansion of the dairy leader into the seafood sector as part of a broader […]
France: Carrefour to sell Romanian subsidiary to Paval Holding
Carrefour, the French multinational retail group, has entered into exclusive negotiations with Paval Holding for the sale of its entire Romanian operations based on an enterprise value of €823 million ($976 million). The transaction, which is anticipated to complete in the second half of 2026, involves a multi-format network of 478 stores. This includes 55 […]