Coconut water gets a ‘Dubai-inspired’ makeover
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 30th December 2025: The convergence of functional hydration and high-end confectionery trends is redefining the beverage landscape, illustrating how ‘permissible indulgence’ is becoming a primary driver for health-conscious consumers. In this month’s Innovation Insight, we examine a limited-edition collaboration that introduces gourmet complexity to the plant-based hydration category […]
Sweden: Lantmannen acquires charcuterie firm Slaktarkorv
Lantmannen, the Swedish agricultural cooperative, has announced the acquisition of Slaktarkorv, a domestic producer of charcuterie and meat products. Based in Stockholm, Slaktarkorv specialises in traditional Swedish sausages and cured meats, operating with a focus on high-quality ingredients and artisanal production methods. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Lantmannen’s position in the Swedish food value […]
Japan: Asahi to acquire controlling stake in East African Breweries from Diageo
Asahi, the Japanese beverage giant, has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in East African Breweries (EABL) from the UK-based spirits firm Diageo in a deal valued at $2.3 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Asahi will acquire Diageo Kenya Ltd, which holds a 65% shareholding in EABL, alongside a 53.68% direct stake in […]
Norway: Olvi Group expands Nordic footprint with majority stake in Brewery International
Olvi Group, the Finnish multi-beverage manufacturer, has agreed to acquire a 51% majority stake in Brewery International, a leading importer of premium drinks in Norway and Sweden. The transaction, which includes an option to acquire the remaining shares at a later date, is expected to close in January 2026. Brewery International operates as a specialist […]
UK: Evelyn Health enters functional snack market with PMS support bar
Evelyn Health, a UK-based women’s health startup, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of The PMS Bar, a functional snack designed to alleviate premenstrual symptoms. Marketed as the first snack bar specifically formulated for the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, the hormone-free product aims to address mood changes, cravings and fatigue. According […]
Italy: Valsoia moves into kefir market with Kele & Kele stake
Valsoia, the Italian health food specialist, has entered the European kefir market by acquiring a 70% stake in the Slovenian producer Kele & Kele. The transaction values the Slovenian company at an enterprise value of €5.4 million ($5.9 million), with Valsoia paying an initial €3 million ($3.3 million) for the majority interest. Effective from 3rd […]
India: Honasa Consumer acquires formulation firm CosmoGenesis Labs
Honasa Consumer, the Indian personal care firm and parent company of brands such as Mamaearth and The Derma Co, has acquired the assets of CosmoGenesis Labs for 40 million INR ($479,000). Thane-based CosmoGenesis Labs is a specialist in cosmetic formulation and development, having supported over 5,000 personal care formulations for businesses in India. The acquisition […]
India: Godrej commits $1.19 billion investment in Telangana
Godrej, the Indian multi-business conglomerate, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Telangana to invest 10,000 crore INR ($1.19 billion) in the state over the next few years. The investment will be distributed across several of the group’s key business units. Godrej Agrovet, the company’s agribusiness arm, plans to establish an integrated […]
UK: TMICC invests £50 million in Gloucester facility
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), the newly independent global ice cream specialist, has announced a £50 million ($63.5 million) investment to modernise its production facility in Gloucester, south-west England. The site, which is the largest ice cream factory in the UK, produces approximately 1.9 million units of ice cream daily for brands including Magnum, […]
USA: Ritter Sport expands presence with Creative Natural Products acquisition
Ritter Sport, the German family-owned chocolate manufacturer, has significantly bolstered its North American operations through the acquisition of the premium chocolate business of Creative Natural Products, a US-based confectionery firm. The deal specifically involves the purchase of the Seattle-based brand organic and fair-trade chocolate label Theo Chocolate. Following the acquisition, Ritter Sport intends to integrate […]