Australia: Tip Top Bakeries opens $130 million bakery in Western Australia
Tip Top Bakeries, the Australian bread manufacturer, has officially opened a new A$130 million ($85 million) state-of-the-art production line at its Canning Vale facility in Western Australia. The investment has effectively doubled the site’s fresh bread production capacity, with the new line capable of producing 8,350 loaves per hour. According to the company, the upgrade […]
India: Purabi Dairy inaugurates new milk plant in Assam
West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union (WAMUL), known for its Purabi Dairy brand, has officially entered the Barak Valley region of Assam with the inauguration of a renovated milk processing plant in Silchar. Located at Gungoor, the facility represents the first major foray of organised cooperative dairying into the southern part of the state. The […]
Australia: SPC to close juice plant in manufacturing revamp
SPC, the Australian fruit and vegetable processing firm, has announced it will close its juice manufacturing facility in Shepparton, Victoria, as part of a broader strategic overhaul of its operations. The closure, scheduled for later this year, follows a review aimed at consolidating manufacturing to improve efficiency and competitiveness. Production currently handled at the site […]
India: Dabur to invest 400 crore INR in new Tamil Nadu plant
Dabur, the Indian consumer goods giant, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in the state of Tamil Nadu with an investment of 400 crore INR ($48 million). The new plant, to be located in the SIPCOT industrial park in Tindivanam, represents the company’s first manufacturing presence in South India. The facility will […]
Australia: Brownes Dairy enters meal replacements with Full+
Brownes Dairy, Western Australia’s oldest dairy company, has announced its expansion into the meal replacement sector with the launch of its new brand, Full+. The new product is described as a milk-based liquid meal designed to bridge the gap between thin protein supplements and processed convenience meals. Unlike traditional shelf-stable (UHT) shakes, Full+ is a […]
India: Hindustan Unilever to invest 20 billion INR in manufacturing expansion
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), the Indian FMCG giant, has announced plans to invest 20 billion INR ($239 million) over the next two years to enhance its manufacturing capabilities. The investment is primarily aimed at expanding production capacity for the company’s home care and personal care categories. HUL, which is the Indian subsidiary of the British multinational […]
India: General Mills opens manufacturing plant for Pillsbury brand
General Mills, the US-based food company, has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Nashik, Maharashtra, to expand production capacity for its Pillsbury brand. The investment of approximately 100 crore INR ($12 million) marks the company’s second plant in the region and is intended to double its local manufacturing footprint. The facility incorporates advanced manufacturing technologies […]
India: Reliance Consumer Products acquires Southern Health Foods
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the fast-moving consumer goods arm of Reliance Industries, has acquired the Chennai-based health food manufacturer Southern Health Foods for 156.4 crore INR ($17.2 million). Effective from 9th February, Southern Health Foods became a wholly owned subsidiary of RCPL following the acquisition of a 100% equity stake. Best known for its […]
Japan: Kirin to sell Four Roses to E&J Gallo
Kirin , the Japanese beverage giant, has reached an agreement to sell its Four Roses Distillery business to US-based winemaker E&J Gallo for a total consideration of up to $775 million. The transaction, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, marks Kirin’s exit from the American bourbon category after 24 years […]
India: Marico acquires majority stake in Cosmix
Marico, the Indian consumer goods giant, has announced it is to acquire a 60% stake in Cosmix Wellness, a digital-first functional wellness brand. The deal, valued at 226 crore INR ($25 million), implies an equity valuation of approximately 375 crore INR ($41.5 million) for the Bengaluru-based firm. Founded in 2019 by Vibha Harish and Soorya […]