France: Bel Group to close plant, discontinue Nurishh brand
French dairy producer Bel Group has announced plans to discontinue its plant-based cheese brand Nurishh by the end of 2025. Launched in 2021, initially with a vegan camembert, the Nurishh range was introduced shortly after Bel Group acquired All In Foods, in response to fast-growing demand for plant-based alternatives. As part of the move, Bel Group […]
Norway: Refresco to acquire Telemark Kildevann
Refresco, the independent drinks bottler, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Telemark Kildevann (“TKV”), a leading Norwegian beverage manufacturer. TKV is a family-owned manufacturer of soft drinks and bottled water, operating two production sites in Norway. It supplies both retailers and branded customers across Norway and Sweden. Commenting on the […]
USA: Johnsonville to close Illinois plant
Johnsonville, a family-run US sausage business, has announced plans to close its processing plant in Momence (IL) with the loss of 274 jobs. Founded in 1945, Johnsonville offers more than 80 types of sausage, sold in over 40 countries and featured at more than 75 sporting venues. The Momence site opened in 1962 and has been producing […]
France: Colruyt to sell store network
Grocery retailer Colruyt has confirmed that the company is planning to sell its 101-strong store network in France in order to refocus its efforts on its home market of Belgium. According to sources, the firm’s French retail network is mostly concentrated in eastern France, and is largely comprised of mid-size stores around 1,000 sq m in size. […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Sabine Loos, InterTabac 2025
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your expectations for this latest edition of InterTabac? Following last year’s great success, we are looking forward to the 45th edition of InterTabac with great anticipation. The list of confirmed exhibitors already includes many exciting names […]
USA: Irresistible Foods Group to open new factory
Irresistible Foods Group, a US bread and pickles manufacturer, has announced that the firm has recently broken ground on a new facility near Columbus (IN) for its Grillo’s Pickles brand. According to sources, the new 155,000 sq ft facility is part of the company’s efforts to expand in the Midwest and meet growing demand for fresh pickles. The new […]
UK: L’Oreal to acquire a majority stake in Medik8
Personal care giant L’Oreal has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the UK skincare brand Medik8 to strengthen its Luxe portfolio. Founded in 2009 by Elliot Isaacs, Medik8 offers a range of products including serums, moisturisers, cleansers and toners. The company markets its products through direct-to-consumer (DRC) channels, professional clinics, […]
Brazil: Nestle boosts coffee business with R$500 million investment
Consumer goods giant Nestle has announced it is investing R$500 million ($90 million) in its Brazilian coffee operations between now and 2028 to expand production capacity, grow its Nestle Professional machine fleet and accelerate consumer-focused innovation. A key focus for the new investment is said to be the Nescafe Dolce Gusto factory in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, […]
USA: Post Holdings acquires 8th Avenue
Post Holdings, a leading consumer packaged goods holding company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire 8th Avenue, a diversified food manufacturer. Under the agreement, Post will eliminate 8th Avenue’s outstanding net debt and acquire all equity interests for a net payment of approximately $880 million. 8th Avenue specializes in branded and private label dry […]
UK: Nestle partners on AI-driven food redistribution initiative
The UK division of Nestle, the leading food manufacturer, has announced it has partnered with food waste initiative FareShare, as well as technology solution Google Cloud, to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) led platform to redistribute surplus food. In a statement, the company said the project aims to redistribute up to 700 tonnes of quality surplus […]