Tradeshow Look Ahead: Carla Borges Pita, Lisbon Food Affair 2026
Gama spoke to Carla Borges Pita, Event Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What are your expectations for Lisbon Food Affair 2026? We expect Lisbon Food Affair 2026 to further consolidate its position as the leading hub for the food and beverage industry in Portugal. Our goal is to attract a […]
Canada: B&G Foods to sell Green Giant and Le Sieur brands to Nortera
B&G Foods, the US-based ambient and frozen foods company, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Green Giant and Le Sieur frozen brands in Canada to Nortera. According to B&G Foods, the proceeds will be utilised for general corporate purposes, including long-term debt repayment, acquisition of assets relevant to its […]
Paul Brown, Founder & Chief Executive Officer
BOL Foods
Gama spoke to Paul Brown, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at BOL Foods. What have your experiences at BOL Foods taught you about building a resilient brand? Starting a brand is demanding, and the perception versus the reality is very different. But having a clear mission has helped us withstand difficult periods. Listening to […]
Denmark: Orkla to close Dragsbaek pasta factory
Orkla, the Scandinavian consumer goods giant, has announced plans to close its Skovlund pasta plant, which currently produces goods for the Dragsbaek brand. In a statement, the company said it intends to move production to a different location. The Skovlund plant has been under Orkla’s ownership and management in recent years, and Dragsbaek has played no role […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Sabine Schommer, ISM 2026
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director, ahead of the latest edition of ISM. What are your expectations for ISM 2026? We are looking forward to ISM 2026 with great optimism. Four months before the start, we have already exceeded the booking level of the previous event – a clear signal of the industry’s strength and […]
Germany: Katjes acquires cookie dough business SD Sugar Daddies
German confectionery firm Katjes has announced the acquisition of a 25% stake in SD Sugar Daddies, a leading German cookie dough company and owner of the Cookie Bros brand, through its confectionery division, Katjes Fassin, for an undisclosed sum. In 2018, Katjes Fassin acquired a 10% stake in SD Sugar Daddies, which was later transferred […]
India: Heritage Foods acquires 51% stake in Get-A-Way
Heritage Foods, the Indian dairy firm, has announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in Get-A-Way ice cream maker Peanutbutter and Jelly Pvt Ltd from Sky Gate Hospitality for 9 crore INR ($1 million). Established in 2018, Get-A-Way makes high-protein, no-added-sugar ice creams and desserts, using whey protein and natural sugar substitutes to appeal to […]
USA: PNC Brands Group acquires majority stake in Ice Cream Factory
PNC Brands Group, which provides integrated support for food brands and is the parent company of Pivot North Consulting Group and PNC Specialty Foods, has acquired a majority stake in the US-based, family-owned ice cream business Ice Cream Factory. Founded in 2019, Ice Cream Factory produces handcrafted ice cream sold in thousands of retail outlets […]
UK: Supreme acquires SlimFast UK and Europe from Glanbia
Supreme plc, the diversified consumer goods supplier, has acquired SlimFast’s trade and selected UK and European assets from Glanbia, a worldwide nutrition and food firm, in a £20 million ($26.6 million) deal. Founded in the US in 1977, SlimFast is defined as a leading brand in the weight management sector, recognised for its range of […]
South Africa: Premier Foods to acquire RFG Holdings
UK food manufacturer Premier Foods has announced plans to acquire South African food producer RFG Holdings through a share swap that will see RFG shareholders collectively owning approximately 22.5% of the enlarged Premier Group. Founded in 1896 in Groot Drakenstein, Western Cape, RFG specialises in convenience foods for local and global markets. Its portfolio includes […]