USA: Jensen Meat acquires Before the Butcher
Jensen Meat, a California-based beef firm has acquired meat substitutes start-up Before the Butcher, according to an article in Veg News Before the Butcher is the owner of the Uncut brand, which offers a range of plant-based burgers for the retail channel. Its line includes soy-based savoury chicken burgers, roast turkey burgers, breakfast sausage, Italian sausage […]
Flavoured water goes flavour-free
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 6th June 2019: The burgeoning demand for ‘clean’ and ‘unadulterated’ products finds a new expression in this month’s Innovation Insight. Under the microscope is a bottled water that takes a potentially revolutionary approach to product ‘flavour’ with a unique aroma-based concept – Szent Water. New to the market […]
USA: JBS to invest $95 million to expand beef facility
JBS USA, a subsidiary of the Brazilian meat-packer and food processor JBS, has announced a $95 million expansion project at its beef production facility in Grand Island, NE. According to a company statement, the expansion of the 107,000 sq ft facility, which is expected to be completed in early 2021, will include new improved animal […]
USA: Golding Farms to acquire Arcobasso Foods
Golding Farms Foods, a manufacturer of sauces and condiments, has announced the acquisition of Arcobasso Foods, a maker of dressings, sauces and beverage mixes. The company said the deal would allow it to expand its portfolio of private label and branded products and grow its presence locally and nationally. John Frostad, CEO of Golding Farms, […]
USA: Litehouse to acquire Sky Valley Foods
Litehouse, a maker of refrigerated salad dressings, has entered into an agreement to acquire Sky Valley Foods, a producer of organic shelf-stable dressings, condiments and sauces for $46 million. With the acquisition, Litehouse said it planned to grow its portfolio with centre-store, clean and organic products, and increase capacity, with the creation of 160 jobs […]
USA: Tea firm Milo’s invests in new Oklahoma facility
Milo’s, an Alabama-based firm that manufactures, distributes, markets and sells fresh-brewed teas and lemonades in 45 states throughout the USA, has announced it plans to break ground on a new manufacturing and distribution centre in Tulsa, OK. The firm said it planned to invest $60 million in the construction of a 108,000 sq ft facility […]
Canada: GreenSpace Brands sells juice brand Kiju to Zurban Beverages
GreenSpace Brands, a Canadian-based business that develops, markets and sells natural food brands has announced it is selling assets within the Nothing But Nature business relating to the Kiju brand of organic juice and iced tea to Zurban Beverages for $8 million. The Kiju juice line is described as 100% juices that are premium, certified […]
USA: Caliva buys drinks firm Zola
Caliva, a California, US-based cannabis company, has bought soft drinks firm Zola in a bid to expand into CBD-infused beverages, according to FoodBev and BevNet reports. Zola, which focuses on “plant-based hydration”, markets a range of soft drinks including coconut water, acai juice, and natural energy drinks. Caliva said the deal would allow it to […]
USA: Lidl targets 100 stores by 2020
Lidl, the discount retailer, has announced an ambition to open 100 stores in the USA by 2020, including a further 25 on the country’s east coast, as part of its expansion plans in the country. The German retailer, which already operates about 10,500 stores in 29 countries, plans to open stores in Maryland, New Jersey, […]
USA: Boston Beer acquires Dogfish Head
Boston Beer, the owner of the Samuel Adams brand, has announced it has acquired Dogfish Head, a leading craft beer firm, for $300 million. In a press release, the two firms said the merger would create “a powerful American-owned platform for craft beer and beyond”. “The new entity will possess more than half a century […]