USA: Unilever to acquire Dr. Squatch
FMCG giant Unilever has announced that the company has acquired men’s personal care brand Dr. Squatch from growth equity firm Summit Partners. In a press release, Unilever said the addition of Dr. Squatch to the firm’s portfolio was part of its strategy to increase its number of premium and high growth products. Dr. Squatch is described by […]
USA: General Mills to acquire Gladstone Food Products
US food giant General Mills has announced that it is acquiring the assets of Gladstone Food Products, a producer of packaged foods. Originally founded in Gladstone (MI) in 1967, Gladstone Food Products manufactured taco shells under its own brand name and taco seasoning under the La Tiara brand. The company ceased operations in January, reportedly […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Jeff Lenard, NACS Show 2025
Gama spoke to Jeff Lenard, Vice President of NACS Media & Strategic Communications, ahead of the latest edition of the NACS Show. What are your expectations for the NACS Show 2025? We always focus on what attendees say they most want at the event. They tell us they like the format of the NACS […]
USA: Blue Diamond Growers to close Sacramento almond plant
Blue Diamond Growers, a US cooperative of almond growers, is set to close a plant in Sacramento (CA) and transfer most of its manufacturing operations to its existing facilities in Turlock and Salida, in the same state. Founded in 1910, Blue Diamond Growers is the world’s leading almond cooperative, supporting nearly 3,000 almond growers across California. […]
Canada: Kruger opens new tissue plant
Kruger, the Canadian tissue and packaging company, has announced that it has inaugurated a new LDC (light dry crepe) tissue plant facility in Sherbrooke, adjacent to an existing plant for Thru-Air Dried (TAD) products. In a press release, the company said the new facility was part of C$377.5 million ($275.4 million) expansion project that includes the […]
USA: Conagra Brands to sell Mrs Paul’s and Van de Kamp’s frozen fish brands to High Liner Foods
Conagra Brands, a leading US food manufacturer, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with High Liner Foods, a Canadian processor and marketer of frozen seafood, to sell its Van de Kamp’s and Mrs. Paul’s frozen seafood brands for $55 million in cash. Mrs Paul’s and Van de Kamp’s dominate the US […]
Canada: Olymel to invest $104 million in new integrated facility in Trois-Rivieres
Canadian meat processor Olymel has announced plans to invest C$142 million ($104 million) to expand its La Fernandiere facility in Trois-Rivieres with a state-of-the-art integrated plant. With the new investment, the plant will move beyond sausage production to offer a wider selection of pork and poultry goods. It will be converted into an integrated facility […]
USA: Johnsonville to close Illinois plant
Johnsonville, a family-run US sausage business, has announced plans to close its processing plant in Momence (IL) with the loss of 274 jobs. Founded in 1945, Johnsonville offers more than 80 types of sausage, sold in over 40 countries and featured at more than 75 sporting venues. The Momence site opened in 1962 and has been producing […]
USA: Irresistible Foods Group to open new factory
Irresistible Foods Group, a US bread and pickles manufacturer, has announced that the firm has recently broken ground on a new facility near Columbus (IN) for its Grillo’s Pickles brand. According to sources, the new 155,000 sq ft facility is part of the company’s efforts to expand in the Midwest and meet growing demand for fresh pickles. The new […]
USA: Post Holdings acquires 8th Avenue
Post Holdings, a leading consumer packaged goods holding company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire 8th Avenue, a diversified food manufacturer. Under the agreement, Post will eliminate 8th Avenue’s outstanding net debt and acquire all equity interests for a net payment of approximately $880 million. 8th Avenue specializes in branded and private label dry […]