USA: Morinaga & Co to acquire MyMochi
Morinaga & Co, the Japanese confectionery and snack manufacturer, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire MyMochi, the leading producer of mochi ice cream in the USA. The strategic acquisition of the Los Angeles-based firm marks a “full scale” entry into the American frozen dessert market for the Tokyo-headquartered group. MyMochi, which traces its roots […]
USA: Bel Brands USA launches Babybel Pro snack cheese
Bel Brands USA, the Chicago-based subsidiary of the French dairy giant Bel Group, has announced the launch of Babybel Pro, a new functional snack cheese range designed for health-conscious consumers. The new product line is being rolled out across the USA, marking the brand’s first venture into the functional dairy space. Available in two varieties […]
USA: Conagra Brands expands manufacturing in Arkansas
Conagra Brands, the US-based food giant, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Fayetteville (AR). The project involves a $150 million investment to increase the production capacity of its frozen meal brands, including Marie Callender’s and Healthy Choice. The expansion includes the addition of 100,000 sq m to the existing facility, which currently employs […]
USA: Bulletproof launches functional coffee with creatine
Bulletproof, the US-based functional food and beverage company, has announced the launch of Coffee + Creatine, described as a ‘first-of-its-kind’ innovation in the functional coffee category. Available in both ground coffee and whole bean formats, the new product combines Bulletproof’s signature “Clean Coffee” with creatine monohydrate. According to the company, the product is designed to […]
USA: Dainty Foods establishes manufacturing facility
Dainty Foods, the Canadian rice producer and subsidiary of the France-based Marbour Group, has announced it will establish its first manufacturing operation in the USA in Batavia Township (OH). The project involves an initial investment of $85 million, with a total projected spend of $150 million over five years. The new 250,000 sq ft facility is […]
USA: Jackson Family Wines acquires Big Salt brand
Jackson Family Wines, the California-based wine giant, has expanded its Oregon portfolio with the acquisition of white wine brand Big Salt for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2016 by John House and Ksenija Kostic House as an extension of their Ovum Wines business, Big Salt specializes in aromatic, minimal-intervention white blends. The brand has built […]
USA: PepsiCo enters functional snacking with Doritos Protein launch
PepsiCo, the US-based food and beverage giant, is expanding its Doritos brand into the functional snacking sector with the launch of Doritos Protein. The new range is designed to provide consumers with a more “nutritious” version of the traditional corn chip, offering 10g of protein per one-ounce (28g) serving. Launching in March 2026, the chips […]
USA: Lasso launches snacks made using ‘centrifugal dehydration’
Lasso, the US food technology company, has announced the commercial debut of its proprietary Lasso SpinTech process through the launch of snack brands Froobies and CronchClub. Developed by scientists at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute, the patented SpinTech technology uses centrifugal force to physically weave protein and fibre together at a structural level. According to the […]
USA: Coca-Cola partners with Sazerac for alcoholic beverage expansion
Coca-Cola, the US-based multinational beverage giant, has entered into a strategic partnership with family-owned spirits company Sazerac to drive growth in the rapidly expanding alcoholic ready-to-drink (RTD) segment. Under the agreement, Red Tree Beverages (the company’s subsidiary for alcoholic ventures) is transitioning the production and distribution of several key brands to Sazerac. The portfolio includes […]
USA: Pure Treats acquires Primal Pet Foods
Pure Treats, the Montreal-based pet food business, has announced the acquisition of Primal Pet Foods from private equity firm Kinderhook Industries. The transaction, which includes manufacturing sites in Texas and Colorado, was supported by Fredericks Michael & Co., who acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Pure Treats. Pure Treats, the owner of the PureBites […]