USA: Premium Brands expands protein portfolio with Stampede acquisition
Premium Brands, the Canadian specialty food manufacturer, has completed the acquisition of Stampede Culinary Partners, a US-based protein supplier, for approximately $688 million. The transaction for the Chicago-headquartered firm comprised $512.5 million in cash and $150 million in common shares, alongside capital adjustments and cash reimbursements. Originally founded 30 years ago as a butcher operation, […]
Russia: Orion to expand Tver production facility
Orion, the South Korean confectionery manufacturer, has announced plans to significantly expand its production capacity in Russia to meet rising demand for its snack products. The company intends to invest approximately 60 billion KRW ($43.1 million) to add four new production lines to its existing plant in Tver, situated northwest of Moscow. Scheduled for completion […]
USA: Sugar Foods expands North American footprint with Indiana facility
Sugar Foods, the US-based food manufacturer behind brands such as Fresh Gourmet, Mrs. Cubbison’s, Concord Foods and N’Joy, has secured a 617,000 sq production and distribution facility in Whiteland (IN) to strengthen its national supply chain and support growth across foodservice, retail and private label markets. The state-of-the-art facility, located in central Indiana, is designed to […]
UK: North South Wines acquires When in Rome to anchor alternative format strategy
North South Wines, the UK-based wine distributor and importer, has announced the acquisition of When in Rome, a British brand specialising in premium craft wine in alternative packaging. Founded in 2015, When in Rome focuses on formats such as bag-in-box, cans, and paper bottles, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of wine distribution. The brand […]
Saudi Arabia: Cupid Ltd to establish new manufacturing facility
Cupid Ltd, the Indian manufacturer of personal care and sexual wellness products, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. The Mumbai-listed company said it intended to set up the plant to cater to the growing demand for personal care products within the Middle Eastern market. The proposed facility is expected […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Enrico Zannini, Cosmoprof 2026
Gama spoke to Enrico Zannini, General Manager, BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, ahead of the latest edition of the beauty tradeshow. What are your expectations for Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026?? We expect Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026 to further strengthen its role as a global business hub for the beauty industry. The event continues to attract exhibitors and […]
UK: LT Foods inaugurates rice production facility
LT Foods, the Indian-origin global FMCG company, has commenced operations at a new state-of-the-art rice processing and packing facility in Harlow, UK. The 100,000 sq ft plant has a production capacity of 60,000 tonnes of rice per annum. According to the company, the site was established via an initial investment of £7 million ($8.9 million), […]
Poland: Nutriment expands in pet food sector with Zoo Factory acquisition
The Nutriment Company (TNC), the Sweden-based provider of natural premium pet nutrition, has expanded into Poland through the acquisition of Warsaw-based Zoo Factory. The deal marks TNC’s tenth acquisition of 2025 and its first entry into the Polish market. Zoo Factory is a leading local distributor and manufacturer with over 25 years of experience, managing […]
Sweden: Gabit enters supplement market with Nack acquisition
Gabit, the Indian health technology and longevity startup, has expanded its wellness ecosystem into the nutrition sector through the acquisition of Swedish brand Nack for an undisclosed sum. The deal allows Gurugram-based Gabit, which is best known for its titanium smart ring that monitors more than 150 health markers, to integrate Nack’s science-led supplement portfolio […]
USA: Brella Beverage acquires Chicago Distilling Company portfolio
Brella Beverage, a USA-based manufacturer of functional and spirits-based beverages, has announced the acquisition of the spirits brand portfolio of Chicago Distilling Company, an Illinois-based craft distillery. The transaction includes the acquisition of the Ceres Vodka and Finn’s Gin brands. According to Brella Beverage, the deal is intended to strengthen its footprint in the craft […]