Tradeshow Insight: Gulfood 2025
Boasting “30 editions of F&B legacy”, Gulfood’s latest outing was a further opportunity for food and drinks industry professionals from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and beyond to explore the latest trends and innovations impacting supermarket shelves across the Middle East region. Spread across 24 halls amid the ample showgrounds of the Dubai World Trade […]
India: Purabi Dairy signs deal to double production capacity
The West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd (WAMUL), trading as Purabi Dairy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to double its production capacity. Described as the leading dairy brand in North East India, Purabi has a facility in Panjabari, Guwahati that processes 60,000 litres of milk daily […]
USA: MNG Brands acquires WellBeing Brewing Company
MNG Brands, a manufacturer of drinks, supplements and skincare products and subsidiary of MNG 2005 Inc, has announced it has acquired WellBeing Brewing Company, a leader in the non-alcoholic beer market, to expand its wellness portfolio. Post-acquisition, WellBeing Brewing Company will introduce beverages infused with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), broadening its range of functional wellness drinks. Commenting […]
Sweden: Lantmannen to acquire Lindvalls Chark
Scan Sverige, a subsidiary of agrifood cooperative Lantmannen, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Lindvalls Chark, a company specialising in sausages and charcuterie sourced from Swedish farms. Founded in 1925, Lindvalls Chark was previously part of the Norwegian Jordanes Group, having been acquired in 2017. The company has an annual turnover of approximately 400 […]
UK: Tom Parker Creamery launches “relaxing” Bedtime Milk
Tom Parker Creamery, the UK dairy company, has announced the launch of a “category first” Bedtime Milk infused with natural botanicals to promote relaxation. Infused with calming ingredients such as chamomile, valerian root, lavender and magnolia extract, Tom Parker Creamery’s Bedtime Milk is a full-fat milk designed to promote restful sleep and is claimed to be […]
Poland: Biedronka to open first store in Slovakia
Polish retailer Biedronka has announced it is opening its first ever store in Slovakia this month, supported by a new distribution centre in Voderady. The new store in Miloslavov is expected to offer 3,400 product lines. It intends to source half of its fresh food from Slovak suppliers, with a long-term goal of stocking 40% Slovak products. A […]
USA: Coca-Cola forays into prebiotic sodas with Simply Pop launch
Coca-Cola, the soft drinks multinational, is making its first foray into prebiotic sodas with the launch of Simply Pop, a new brand line made with 6g of prebiotic fibre for gut health, as well as vitamin C and zinc for immune function. Claimed to contain 25-30% fruit juice from concentrate and to be free from added sugar, […]
UK: Arla to invest in Lockerbie, close Settle site
Dairy firm Arla has announced plans to invest £90 million ($113 million) at its Lockerbie site in Scotland and consequently close another plant in Settle in North Yorkshire. In a press release, the company said the investment would be allocated to a Centre of Excellence for UHT and lactose-free milk, and comes on the back of £34 […]
USA: PepsiCo to close PopCorners plant
PepsiCo, the US-based food and drink business, has announced plans to close its PopCorners manufacturing plant in Liberty (NY), according to a Food Business News report. “This plant has played a vital role in producing our beloved PopCorners brand, but the pace of growth for this product line paired with broader industry pace of growth […]
USA: Everton acquires Eastern Tea
Italian tea company Everton, owned by Clessidra Private Equity, has acquired the US-based firm Eastern Tea, known for producing tea under the Bromley label as well as supplying private label brands. Headquartered in Tagliolo Monferrato, Everton generated approximately €45 million ($47 million) in revenue during its 2024 financial and has production facilities in Italy, India […]