USA: SunOpta invests $26 million to expand oat milk capacity
SunOpta, a multi-national food and drinks company, has announced it has completed a $26 million expansion at its Modesto, California facility to increase annual production of oat milk by more than 60%. The company stated that its Modesto oat extraction production line was launched in May, employing proprietary enzymatic processes to break down whole oats […]
India: Britannia to close biscuit factory in Kolkata
Consumer goods manufacturer Britannia has announced plans to close a factory in Taratala, Kolkata that manufactures biscuits, according to Times Now and Just Food report. Founded in 1947, the Taratala factory is described as Britannia’s second-oldest manufacturing site in India. It occupies 11 acres of leasehold land and supports a workforce of approximately 150. This […]
Japan: Pernod Ricard starts construction on new gin distillery
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has started construction om a new €25 million (US$26.8 million) distillery for its high-end Japanese gin brand Ki No Bi in Kameoka City, according to a FoodBev report. The new facility will be powered by renewables an is expected to increase production capacity for Ki No Bi at least […]
UK: Supreme plc acquires Clearly Drinks
Supreme plc, a diversified consumer goods supplier, has announced the acquisition of trade and assets of Clearly Drinks, a manufacturer of canned and bottled spring water and soft drinks, for £15 million ($19 million). Founded in 1885, Clearly Drinks has a portfolio of still and sparkling spring water, energy drinks, vitamin-infused beverages, juices, coffee-based drinks, […]
USA: Lassonde to acquire Summer Garden Food for $235 million
Lassonde, a producer of ready-to-drink fruit and vegetable juices and drinks, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Summer Garden Food, a US-based specialty food manufacturer and distributor, for $235 million. Founded in 1946, Summer Garden operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of The Zidian Group, manufacturing, marketing and distributing sauces, marinades, […]
Spain: Idilia Foods acquires 50% of Cacaolat
Idilia Foods, a diversified Spanish food and drinks firm. has announced the acquisition of 50% of dairy drinks maker Cacaolat from beermaker Damm. Founded in 1933 in Barcelona, Cacaolat is known for its namesake brand of chocolate milk, as well as Letona and Laccao, and generated turnover of €82 million ($88.1 million) in 2023. In […]
USA: PBNA opens new drinks distribution facility in Colorado
PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), has opened a new 115,000 sq ft distribution facility in Colorado Springs, USA. The new plant will reportedly quadruple the company’s inventory capacity for soft drinks, allowing it to distribute popular brands such as Pepsi, Gatorade, Celsius, and Rockstar to Colorado residents and consumers across the US. The new facility […]
Japan: Kirin seeks full ownership of Fancl
Kirin, the leading Japanese drinks firm, has announced a ¥220 billion yen ($1.39 billion) tender offer to acquire the remaining shares in personal care firm Fancl, with the aim of making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. Kirin acquired around 33% of Fancl’s shares and established a capital and business alliance in 2019. “By commercializing ingredients created […]
USA: PepsiCo to build snack plant in Kazakhstan
US-based consumer goods giant PepsiCo has announced plans to build a new savoury snack plant in Almaty, in southeast Kazakhstan, according to a report in The Times of Central Asia. With an initial investment of $160 million, the plant is expected to be the largest of its kind in Central Asia and to produce products […]
Ireland: Kerry opens new cheese snack facility
Kerry, a leading food and food ingredients company, has announced the opening of a new facility in Charleville, Ireland for the manufacture of Cheestrings cheese snacks. The state-of-the-art facility will increase production capacity by 50% and generate 60 jobs in the local community. Commenting on the news, Kerry Group CEO Edmond Scanlon said: “Cheestrings has […]