India: Marico to fully acquire HW Wellness Solutions
Leading Indian FMCG firm Marico has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining shares of HW Wellness Solutions, which owns the True Elements brand, for up to 138 crore ($15.18 million). Founded in 2013, HW Wellness has reportedly become a leading digital-first business in the breakfast and snack foods space, […]
Tradeshow Insight: InterTabac 2025
Celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2025, Inter Tabac once again positioned Dortmund, Germany as the global hub for tobacco and nicotine innovation. Held from 18th to 20th September at Messe Dortmund and spanning nine pavilions, the event welcomed 14,500 visitors and around 800 exhibitors from 70 countries, making it the world’s largest trade fair for […]
Italy: Winland Foods and La Doria merge to form Windoria
Winland Foods, a US-based producer of private label and branded food items, has merged with La Doria, an Italian producer of tomato products, preserved vegetables and juices, to form Windoria, a new food group valued at $4 billion. The merged group will supply leading retailers, distributors and foodservice operators while managing more than 40 proprietary […]
UK: Regal Foods acquires Suncrest soft drinks brand
Regal Foods, a Yorkshire-based food and drink manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of soft drinks brand Suncrest from European food oil group KTC Edibles for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1985, Suncrest is known for its range of tropical fruit-flavoured beverages. Its offerings span still and carbonated drinks, available in bottled, canned and carton formats, with varieties […]
USA: Gallo acquires ‘Gen Z oriented’ wine brand Whiny Baby
Gallo, the international wine major, has announced it has reached a deal to acquire Whiny Baby, a wine brand that is described as targeting a Gen Z audience. Launched in 2020, Whiny Baby promotes “a reimagined wine experience” that is claimed to help make choosing a wine “fun, easy, and engaging”. Shoppers are encouraged to “choose […]
USA: Mars invests in European manufacturing, innovation
Mars, the US-based diversified food company, has announced plans to invest €1 billion ($1.17 billion) to boost manufacturing and innovation across the EU. At the production level, the company is planning to invest significantly to modernise its manufacturing footprint, upgrading facilities to boost efficiency, product quality and consumer innovation, including new pouch packaging for its […]
France: Organic retailer Biocoop plots major store expansion
Bicoop, the leading French organic retailer, has announced major expansion plans, bidding to increase its overall store count by 160 by 2029. The investment comes on the back of growth in the first half of 2025 which saw the retailer increase sales to more than €1.8 billion (S2.1 billion). The expansion plans would take the Biocoop network […]
UK: Honestly Tasty acquires La Fauxmagerie
UK vegan cheese specialist Honestly Tasty has announced the acquisition of its domestic peer La Fauxmagerie. As part of the transaction, La Fauxmagerie will rebrand as Saporia and operate through a new dedicated online store, offering a more extensive plant-based range. Commenting on the move, Saporia founder Tim Barclay said: “La Fauxmagerie’s store was pioneering, […]
USA: Glanbia to sell SlimFast US to Heartland Food Products Group
Irish global nutrition group Glanbia has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell weight management brand SlimFast US to Heartland Food Products Group, a US-based leader in the consumer-packaged goods industry, for an undisclosed sum. The existing Heartland Food Products Group portfolio features Splenda, a zero-calorie sweetener brand offering stevia and monk fruit […]
South Africa: Walmart to open first stores
US supermarket chain Walmart has announced plans to open its first stores in South Africa before the end of 2025. Commenting on the move, Walmart International president and CEO Kath McLay said: “Walmart’s South African stores will offer a wide range of merchandise, including fresh groceries, household essentials, apparel and technology. Walmart also will offer […]