Netherlands: FrieslandCampina to sell Romanian operations to Bonafarm Group
Dutch dairy multinational FrieslandCampina has reached an agreement to sell its operations in Romania to Bonafarm Group, a regional food and beverage company. This transaction includes the Napolact brand and two production sites in Cluj-Napoca and Târgu Mureș that employ around 400 people. Commenting on the move, FrieslandCampina Europe President Dustin Woodward said: “This step […]
USA: Utz Brands plans Grand Rapids facility closure in 2026
US snack maker Utz Brands has announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids (MI) by early 2026, as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and boost supply chain efficiency, according to a FoodBev report. The decision, revealed alongside the company’s Q2 earnings report, will reduce the company manufacturing footprint from eight […]
Spain: Spar licensees Fragadis and Lider Aliment announce alliance
Fragadis and Lider Aliment, two licensees of the Spar retail brand in Spain, are set to merge operations in a move aimed at strengthening the brand’s national footprint. Specifically, Fragadis, which is active in Catalonia and Valencia, has agreed to acquire Lider Aliment, the Spar licensee for Extremadura and Eastern Andalusia. The deal, which is […]
UK: Ty Nant acquires Strathmore Water from AG Barr
Ty Nant, a player in the premium bottled water sector, has announced the acquisition of Strathmore Water from AG Barr, the UK-based soft drinks firm. AG Barr, a British beverage firm known for Irn-Bru and Rubicon, has owned Strathmore Water since 2006. The brand offers still and sparkling water, sourced and bottled in Forfar, Scotland, […]
USA: PepsiCo launches prebiotic cola
Snacking and soft drinks giant PepsiCo has announced the launch of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, which the company claims is the first major innovation in the traditional cola category in two decades. Featuring 5 grams of cane sugar and 30 calories per can, with no artificial sweeteners, Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is touted as offering the classic crisp, […]
USA: Generous Brands to acquire Health-Ade Kombucha
Generous Brands, a portfolio company of private equity firm Butterfly, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire California-based soft drinks firm Health-Ade from fellow equity funds First Bev and Manna Tree Partners . Founded in 2012, Health-Ade positions itself as a producer of “feel-good, bubbly beverages” with gut-health benefits, including kombucha, prebiotic […]
Australia: Jack Link’s acquires meat snack brand Kooee!
Jack Link’s, the US-based meat firm, has announced the acquisition of meat snack brand Kooee via its Australian division Link Foods APAC to expand its premium offering across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2015 in north-west Tasmania by Shaun Malligan, Kooeee! offers a range of beef jerky and meat sticks made from 100% grass-fed beef […]
USA: King’s Hawaiian to invest $54 million in Georgia expansion
Los Angeles-based bakery firm King’s Hawaiian has announced plans to invest $54 million to expand its 150,000 sq ft facility in Oakwood South Industrial Park, creating more than 135 new jobs. As part of the expansion, King’s Hawaiian will add a new production line to manufacture more flavours of its Pretzel Bites. Commenting on the […]
USA: Vilore Foods acquires Tia Lupita Foods
Vilore Foods, the US importer and distributor of the La Costena and Jumex brands, has announced the acquisition of Mexican food brand Tia Lupita Foods. This acquisition marks Vilore Foods’ entry into the natural foods sector, broadening its portfolio with Tia Lupita Foods’ gluten-free, non-GMO and preservative-free products, including signature hot sauces, grain-free cactus tortilla […]
Venezuela: Unilever finds buyer for ice cream business
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced it has announced a buyer for its ice cream business in Venezuela in the shape of Mack de Venezuela, a Colombian automotive company. The transaction includes both the Tio Rico brand and its associated factory. Commenting on the move, a Unilever spokesperson said: “In accordance with our focus […]