USA: Constellation Brands makes investment in Montanya Distillers
US-based alcoholic drinks firm Constellation Brands has announced it has acquired a minority stake in Montanya Distillers, a US rum firm, for an undisclosed sum. Montanya Distillers was originally founded in Silverton, CO in 2008 by Karen and Brice Hoskin and markets the Montanya Platino, Montanya Oro, Montanya Exclusiva, and Montanya Aniversaria range of rum. […]
USA: Nestle launches Starbucks brand coffee creamer
Global consumer goods firm Nestle has announced the launch of three new Starbucks-branded coffee creamers in the USA. The launch follows a licensing agreement, agreed last year, that allows Nestle to market Starbucks-branded products around the world. Starbucks Coffee Creamers will be available in Caramel, White Chocolate, and Cinnamon Dolce, said to be inspired by […]
Brazil: McCain invests in new factory
McCain, the leading frozen potato firm, has announced it is investing $100 million to construct its first factory manufacturing chips (french fries) in Brazil. Due to be opened in the first half of 2021, the facility will significantly increase McCain’s production capacity in Latin America, the company said. Located in the city of Araxa, in […]
USA: Fresh Express to launch Chiquita-branded snack range
Fresh Express, the Chiquita-owned packaged salad firm, is expanding its on-the-go snack portfolio with the launch of fruit-based Chiquita Bites and Chiquita Sticks. The company said the new lines “make planning delicious and refreshing snacks for weekend getaways or school lunches a breeze”. Chiquita Bites is described as savoury snack packs featuring fresh fruit, cheese […]
USA: Ampro Industries buys Keystone Laboratories brands
Ampro Industries, a US-based manufacturer of multicultural hair, skin, and personal care products, has announced the acquisition of several personal care brands from Keystone Laboratories, according to a Global Cosmetic Industry report . The products being acquired are said to include the conditioner Long Aid, Ultra Glow skin cream, Better Braids shampoo, Better Locks hair […]
USA: Campbell Soup to offload Kelsen Group
Campbell Soup, the leading US food manufacturer, has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the Kelsen Group, a biscuit company that is part of the Campbell International business. to a Ferrero affiliated firm for $300 million. The company said the deal would enable it to reduce its debt burden, adding that the process is now […]
USA: Lactalis acquires Ehrmann’s US yoghurt division
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced it has acquired Ehrmann Commonwealth Dairy, the US yoghurt business of German dairy firm Ehrmann. Ehrmann Commonwealth Dairy has two manufacturing facilities employing 250 people in the state of Arizona. The company makes and distributes yoghurt and other dairy products under the Green Mountain Creamery and Liebe brands, […]
USA: Amy’s Kitchen opens new plant in New York
Amy’s Kitchen, a maker of vegetarian foods based in Santa Rosa, CA, is set to open a new production facility in Goshen, NY, according to reports in Veg News and North Bay Business Journal. The current plans are for a 389,000 sq ft “environmentally efficient” facility that will create up to 680 jobs. It will […]
USA: Anheuser-Busch to acquire remaining stake in Babe Wine
Anheuser-Busch, the leading US brewer and AB InBev subsidiary, has announced it will take full control of wine company Babe Wine through its affiliate ZX Ventures, by buying the outstanding shares in the firm. Babe Wine was launched as Swish Beverage in 2016, with the aim of creating a “fun, inclusive and portable product”. According […]
USA: Unilever to close Nevada ice cream plant
Unilever, the consumer goods giant, is to close an ice-cream factory in Henderson, Nevada with the loss of 300 jobs, according to a Reuters report. The plant, which is due to cease production at the end of August, is said to manufacture ice cream and frozen novelties for Ben and Jerry’s, Breyers, Magnum, Popsicle, Good […]