Canada: Nasta Pet Food acquires FirstMate Pet Foods
Nasta Pet Food, the French-based pet nutrition group, has announced the acquisition of FirstMate Pet Foods, an independent Canadian pet food manufacturer. Based in British Columbia, FirstMate is a family-owned business founded in 1989 that operates a fully integrated manufacturing model, including its own kibble facility and cannery. The deal, which also involves parent company […]
Canada: Coca-Cola Canada Bottling invests $103 million in Brampton site
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling, the independent beverage manufacturer and distributor, has announced a C$141 million ($102.9 million) investment to renovate and expand its flagship facility in Brampton, Ontario. The project involves the installation of a new state-of-the-art production line intended to increase the site’s capacity by 20 million cases per year. According to the company, the […]
USA: Tilray Brands to brew and distribute Carlsberg portfolio
Tilray Brands, the global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods firm, has entered into an exclusive multi-year licensing agreement with Danish brewing giant Carlsberg. Starting on 1st January 2027, Tilray will produce, market, sell and distribute the Carlsberg portfolio across all channels in the USA. The agreement, which has an initial five-year term with an automatic […]
USA: J.M. Smucker to expand Kansas pet food plant
J.M. Smucker, the US food and pet products manufacturer, has announced a $20.5 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Topeka, Kansas. The project involves a $17.8 million capital investment in real property and $2.7 million for new equipment to support modernization and operational growth. According to the company, the expansion will add 28,000 […]
USA: Smithfield Foods to replace South Dakota plant
Smithfield Foods, the US-based pork producer, has announced plans to build a new $1.3 billion state-of-the-art processing facility in Sioux Falls (SD). The proposed 1.4 million sq ft facility will be located in Foundation Park and is intended to replace the company’s existing downtown plant, which has been in operation for over 100 years. Combining […]
USA: Nichirei Foods subsidiary InnovAsian to build Arkansas frozen food plant
InnovAsian, a subsidiary of Japanese frozen food giant Nichirei Foods, has announced plans to construct a $105 million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Jonesboro (AR). The new 175,000 sq ftplant, located in the Craighead Technology Park, is expected to create approximately 200 new jobs. According to the company, the investment is intended to significantly increase production capacity for […]
USA: Coca-Cola to discontinue Minute Maid frozen range
Coca-Cola, the US-based beverage giant, has announced plans to discontinue its Minute Maid frozen juice concentrate range in the USA and Canada. The move, which marks the end of an 80-year product line, will see the company exit the frozen can category entirely by the first quarter of 2026. According to a spokesperson for the […]
USA: Refresco to acquire SunOpta in $1.1 billion deal
Refresco, the Netherlands-based beverage solutions giant, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SunOpta, the North American plant-based food and drink specialist, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Refresco will pay $6.50 per share for the Eden Prairie (MN) headquartered firm, which represents a significant premium […]
USA: Agrolimen acquires fresh dog food brand Ollie
Agrolimen, the Spanish food and pet care group, has announced the acquisition of Ollie, a New York-based fresh, human-grade dog food brand. Although financial terms were not officially disclosed, sources familiar with the transaction suggested the deal values the brand at over $600 million. Founded in 2016, Ollie operates a direct-to-consumer subscription model, utilizing national […]
USA: Smithfield Foods to shutter Massachusetts plant
Smithfield Foods, the US-based pork and packaged meats giant, has confirmed it will close its dry sausage production facility in Springfield (MA) in August. The move is expected to impact approximately 190 employees, with layoffs scheduled to take place between April and September. According to the company, production from the Springfield site will be transferred to […]