USA: Calbee acquires majority stake in tofu maker Hodo
Japanese food major Calbee, via its US subsidiary, has announced that it has acquired a 58% stake in US tofu and plant-based food producer Hodo. As part of the venture, Sagamiya Foods, a leading Japanese tofu producer, has acquired a minority stake in Hodo and will provide technical support to reinforce its growth plans. Founded […]
USA: Gallo acquires ‘Gen Z oriented’ wine brand Whiny Baby
Gallo, the international wine major, has announced it has reached a deal to acquire Whiny Baby, a wine brand that is described as targeting a Gen Z audience. Launched in 2020, Whiny Baby promotes “a reimagined wine experience” that is claimed to help make choosing a wine “fun, easy, and engaging”. Shoppers are encouraged to “choose […]
USA: Mars invests in European manufacturing, innovation
Mars, the US-based diversified food company, has announced plans to invest €1 billion ($1.17 billion) to boost manufacturing and innovation across the EU. At the production level, the company is planning to invest significantly to modernise its manufacturing footprint, upgrading facilities to boost efficiency, product quality and consumer innovation, including new pouch packaging for its […]
USA: Glanbia to sell SlimFast US to Heartland Food Products Group
Irish global nutrition group Glanbia has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell weight management brand SlimFast US to Heartland Food Products Group, a US-based leader in the consumer-packaged goods industry, for an undisclosed sum. The existing Heartland Food Products Group portfolio features Splenda, a zero-calorie sweetener brand offering stevia and monk fruit […]
USA: MBC Acquires Alpha Foods
MBC Companies, a diversified player in the US frozen foods market, has announced the acquisition of Alpha Foods, a family-owned frozen pizza manufacturer based in Waller (TX). In a statement, MBC Companies said the deal would expand its manufacturing footprint, fuel product innovation and strengthen its ability to serve customers nationwide across multiple channels. Founded […]
USA: 21st Amendment announces closure
21st Amendment, a leading San Francisco craft brewer, has announced it is to close after 25 years of operation. According to reports, the company plans to slowly wind down operations at its San Leonardo production facility over the next two months with the goal of closing completely by early November. 21st Amendment is described as having faced challenges […]
USA: Kraft Heinz to separate into two businesses
US food giant Kraft Heinz has announced it will split into two independent, publicly traded companies in a tax-free spin-off. In a statement, the company said the move was designed to streamline operations, sharpen focus and unlock new growth opportunities. The first of the two separate companies will be a $15.4 billion business known as […]
USA: Post Holdings to sell pasta business to Richardson
US breakfast cereal maker Post Holdings has announced that has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the pasta business of 8th Avenue Food & Provisions to the US arm of Canadian agrifood business Richardson. Richardson will pay $375 million in cash for the business and also assume $80 million in leaseback financial liabilities. The […]
Canada: Diageo to close Canada bottling facility
Diageo, the UK alcoholic beverages multinational, has announced plans to close its bottling facility in Ontario, Canada by February 2026. In a statement, the company said the decision was part of its strategy to increase the efficiency and resilience of its manufacturing footprint in North America. The company will otherwise maintain its existing footprint across […]
Toddler purees get a brain boost with ‘breast milk’ formulation
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 28th August 2025: The power of food and drink to enhance cognitive function – as part of a broader trend for ‘super-human’ health benefits – has piqued consumer interest in recent years. This month’s Innovation Insight explores how these claims are increasingly entering the infant food and drink space, […]