USA: Danone to invest in Ohio yoghurt facility
Danone, the global dairy firm, has announced its plans to invest in expanding its yoghurt facility in Minster, OH, where it produces brands including Oikos, Activia, Dannon and Danimals. The investment plan includes expanding the site by 48,000 sq ft, installing a new production line and modernising operations, which will generate approximately 30 full-time jobs. […]
USA: Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire JDE Peet’s, split in two
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), the soft drinks and coffee firm, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Netherlands-based coffee and tea major JDE Peet’s for €15.7 billion ($18.21 billion). This transaction will combine Keurig, North America’s foremost single-serve coffee platform, with JDE Peet’s global coffee brands, building the world’s largest coffee […]
USA: JBS to acquire, expand production facility in Ankeny
JBS, the global meat producer, has announced plans to invest $100 million to acquire a facility in Ankeny (IA) to establish its largest US ready-to-eat bacon and sausage plant. The facility, spanning 186,000 sq ft, will be transformed to produce fully cooked bacon and sausage products, having previously produced other food items for Hy-Vee stores. Commenting on […]
USA: Danone launches muscle maintenance weight loss drink
Danone, the dairy giant, has announced the launch of a “first-of-its-kind” cultured dairy drink that features a patented blend of nutrients designed to help build & retain muscle mass during weight loss. Oikos Fusion offers 23g of protein, 5g of prebiotic fibre and vitamins D, B3 and B12 in a lactose-free drink with zero added […]
USA: HF Companies acquires Elmer Chocolate
US-based equity firm Hoffmann Family of Companies (HF Companies) has announced the acquisition of Elmer Chocolate, a leading US producer of heart-shaped chocolates that caters especially to Valentine’s Day and Easter. The company was founded in 1855 and has a manufacturing facility in Ponchatoula (LA). Commenting on the move, HF Companies Co-CEO Geoff Hoffmann said: […]
USA: Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire Dyla Brands
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), the soft drinks and coffee firm, has announced the acquisition of full ownership of Dyla Brands, a key player in the powdered drink mix and liquid water enhancer business. Dyla Brands’ product portfolio includes natural water enhancer Stur, as well as licensed products under KDP-owned trademarks such as Crush, Hawaiian Punch, […]
USA: Dairy Farmers of America to acquire W&W Dairy
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the farmer-owned global dairy cooperative, has announced the acquisition of Wisconsin based dairy firm W&W Dairy. The acquisition includes the W&W Dairy business, its licensed brands, and the manufacturing facility in Monroe which produces a variety of Hispanic cheese products including queso fresco, cotija, queso blanco, quesadilla, panela and para freir. […]
USA: B&G Foods to sell Le Sueur brand to McCall Farms
Food manufacturer B&G Food has announced the sale of the Le Sueur brand of peas, green beans and carrots to preserved fruit and vegetable specialist McCall Farms for an undisclosed sum. The proceeds from the sale will be used for general corporate purposes including the repayment of long-term debt, the purchase of assets useful in […]
USA: Utz Brands plans Grand Rapids facility closure in 2026
US snack maker Utz Brands has announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids (MI) by early 2026, as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and boost supply chain efficiency, according to a FoodBev report. The decision, revealed alongside the company’s Q2 earnings report, will reduce the company manufacturing footprint from eight […]
USA: PepsiCo launches prebiotic cola
Snacking and soft drinks giant PepsiCo has announced the launch of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, which the company claims is the first major innovation in the traditional cola category in two decades. Featuring 5 grams of cane sugar and 30 calories per can, with no artificial sweeteners, Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is touted as offering the classic crisp, […]