USA: Coca-Cola to invest $650 million in Michigan dairy plant
Coca-Cola, the US-based food and beverage giant, has announced plans to invest $650 million in the expansion of its Fairlife production facility in Coopersville (MI). The project involves adding approximately 22,760 sq m of production space and two high-speed production lines to meet “sustained consumer demand” for the brand’s ultra-filtered milk and protein shakes, according to […]
USA: Chobani to invest $567 million in Michigan coffee plant
Chobani, the US food and beverage manufacturer, is to invest $567 million in the expansion of its La Colombe coffee production facility in Norton Shores (MI). According to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the project involves adding more than 200,000 sq ft (approximately 18,580 sq m) of production space to the existing site. The […]
USA: Little Spoon enters infant formula market
Little Spoon, the US direct-to-consumer baby and children’s brand, has announced its entry into the $6 billion infant formula market. With the launch, the New York-based company claims is the first and only brand to offer a complete suite of nutritional solutions for children from birth to age six. While modeled after premium European recipes […]
USA: PepsiCo launches Good Warrior protein snack brand
PepsiCo, the US-based food and beverage giant, has announced the launch of Good Warrior, a new protein-focused snack brand specifically built for “really busy humans”. The brand’s initial product line consists of meat sticks made from 100% grass-fed beef, available in Original and Jalapeno varieties. According to the company, each stick contains 12g of protein […]
USA: Bel Brands USA to double Mini Babybel capacity
Bel Brands USA, the American subsidiary of French cheese manufacturer Groupe Bel, has broken ground on a $200 million expansion of its production facility in Brookings, South Dakota. The project involves adding 100,000 sq m to the existing site to double production capacity for Mini Babybel cheese. Currently producing 1.6 million individual wheels per day, […]
USA: Nestle launches Minor’s Kitchen condiment brand
Nestle, the world’s largest food company, is entering the American at-home condiment market with the launch of a new chef-inspired sauce brand, Minor’s Kitchen. The brand is an extension of Minor’s, a professional foodservice line that has supplied culinary bases and sauces to chefs for more than 75 years. The new consumer range consists of […]
USA: Kraft Heinz proposes major manufacturing consolidation in New Zealand
Kraft Heinz, the US-based food producer, has announced a proposal to consolidate its New Zealand manufacturing operations in a move intended to improve efficiency and competitiveness. The restructure involves several facilities and product categories across the country. Under the proposal, the company intends to move its nutritional pouch production from its King Street facility in […]
USA: Henkel to acquire Not Your Mother’s
Henkel, the German consumer goods company, has signed an agreement to acquire the US hair care brand Not Your Mother’s from private equity investor Main Post Partners. According to Henkel, the brand is a fast-growing player in the North American market, offering a range of shampoos, conditioners, treatments and styling products. Its portfolio includes collections […]
USA: Meiji to establish new chocolate manufacturing facility
Meiji, the Japanese food and pharmaceutical giant, has announced plans to establish a new chocolate manufacturing subsidiary in the USA, marking a significant expansion of its production footprint in the North American market. The new entity, Meiji Manufacturing America, will be located in Mebane (NC) with an investment of approximately $112 million. Construction of the […]
USA: Estee Lauder expands luxury fragrance portfolio with Decorte acquisition
Estee Lauder, the US-based cosmetics and skincare giant, has announced it is acquiring the luxury fragrance division of Decorte, a Japanese high-end beauty brand, for an undisclosed sum. The move is intended to strengthen Estee Lauder’s position in the prestige fragrance market, particularly within the Asia-Pacific region. The acquisition includes Decorte’s entire fragrance portfolio, featuring […]