France: Carrefour enters Ethiopia with Midroc partnership
Carrefour, the French multinational retail group, has announced its entry into the Ethiopian market through a franchise and supply agreement with Queens Supermarket. Under the terms of the deal with Queens Supermarket, a subsidiary of the Ethiopian conglomerate Midroc Investment Group, 13 existing outlets will be rebranded under the Carrefour Market banner during the first […]
USA: AB InBev to invest $30 million in Virginia brewery
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the Belgium-headquartered global brewing giant, has announced a $30 million (£23.6 million) investment in its brewery located in Williamsburg (VA). The capital injection is specifically aimed at increasing the production capacity of Michelob Ultra, a premium light lager that has become a key driver of growth for the company’s North American […]
Brazil: Arcor partners with Coko for 7Belo-flavoured ice
Arcor, the Argentine confectionery and food multinational, has collaborated with the Brazilian ice manufacturer Coko to launch a co-branded range of flavoured ice products. The partnership brings the flavour of Arcor’s 7Belo raspberry-flavoured chewy candy—to the ice category. Unlike traditional ice cubes, the “Gelo 7Belo” is sold in 200ml aseptic liquid cartons. Consumers are instructed […]
Spain: Lidl announces €600 million investment
Lidl, the German discount supermarket chain, has announced plans to invest €600 million ($657 million) in its Spanish operations over the next three years, while simultaneously targeting a 300-store milestone in Portugal. In Spain, the retailer intends to bolster its logistics infrastructure and retail footprint between 2025 and 2027. This follows the recent opening of […]
USA: Cobram Estate Olives strengthens presence with California Olive Ranch acquisition
Cobram Estate Olives, the Australian olive oil producer, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire California Olive Ranch (COR) for a total consideration of $173.5 million. The transaction for COR, a vertically integrated olive oil firm based in California, consists of $88.5 million in cash, $70 million in vendor notes, and an earn-out payment […]
Germany: Zur Muhlen to shut Eberswalder sausage plant
Zur Muhlen Group, the German meat processing subsidiary of Premium Food Group, has announced it will close its Eberswalder manufacturing facility in Britz, Brandenburg. The phased closure, expected to be completed by the end of February 2026, places approximately 500 jobs at risk. Zur Muhlen, which produces around 2 billion consumer packages annually, only acquired […]
UK: Morrisons to shutter Rathbones bakery site
Morrisons, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket chain, has announced plans to close its Rathbones bakery manufacturing facility in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, putting 115 jobs at risk. The decision follows a period of restructuring for the 28,000 sq ft site, which produces specialist items such as crumpets, pancakes, pitta bread and naan. While Morrisons originally considered closing […]
Canada: Cizzle Brands to acquire Flow Beverage Corp in $85.6 million deal
Cizzle Brands, a Canadian investment firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire Flow Beverage Corp, the Ontario-based alkaline spring water producer, for a total enterprise value of approximately C$85.6 million ($60.63 million). Flow Beverage Corp is known for its alkaline water sourced from artesian springs and packaged in plant-based Tetra Pak cartons. Under the […]
UK: Co-op to launch ‘GLP-1-friendly’ ready meals
Co-op, the British consumer cooperative and food retailer, has launched a new range of ‘GLP-1 friendly’ ready meals, reportedly becoming the first UK convenience retailer to specifically target shoppers using weight-loss medications. Marketed under the new Good Fuel health-oriented sub-brand, the range debuted in stores on 7th January 2026. The launch includes four “mini meals” […]
Brazil: Savencia Fromage & Dairy to acquire dairy firm Quata Alimentos
Savencia Fromage & Dairy, the French family-owned dairy group, has signed an agreement to acquire Quata Alimentos, a Brazilian manufacturer of cheese and dairy products. The acquisition, which remains subject to approval by the Brazilian antitrust authority CADE, is intended to strengthen Savencia’s position in the Brazilian market. The deal adds established brands such as […]