Chile: Vina Concha y Toro expands in spirits with Malpaso acquisition
Leading Chilean wine firm Vina Concha y Toro has announced the acquisition of Malpaso, a key producer of the fermented grape-juice spirit pisco, as it seeks to bolster its presence in the premium spirits category. In a press release, the company said it had been distributing Malpaso for 15 years, and noted the brand had […]
Brazil: Fruki opens new bottling plant
Brazilian beverage firm Fruki Bebidas has announced the opening of a new plant in Paverama, in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. According to sources, the Paverama plant was the result of a R$178 million ($35.7 million) investment and combines high technology with sustainability. The facility is claimed to have capacity to produce […]
France: Danone inaugurates Alpro facility
Danone, the French consumer goods giant, has inaugurated a plant-based beverage facility for its Alpro brand in Villecomtal-sur-Arros, southwestern France. According to the company, it invested millions of euros over two years turning the site into its sole French oat flour to oat juice site for Alpro. Once fully operational, the plant will have capacity […]
Switzerland: Nestle to close dairy plant in Nicaragua
Global FMCG giant Nestle has announced plans to close a dairy plant in Nicaragua due to “current global dynamics for efficient and productive operations”. Located in the northern part of Nicaragua, the Matagalpa facility specializes in the production of dairy products under the Prolacsa brand. In a statement, Juan Gabriel Reyes, CEO and president of […]
India: Reliance Retail secures deal for assets of confectionery maker Ravalgaon
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail, has announced the acquisition of trademarks, recipes and all intellectual property rights of sugar confectionery maker Ravalgaon for 27 crore INR ($3.7 million), expanding its FMCG portfolio. Ravalgaon’s portfolio includes the confectionery brands Mango Mood, Coffee Break, Tutty Fruity, Paan Pasand, Choco […]
Italy: Coop to expand private label pet food offering
Coop, the Italian retail giant, has announced it is expanding its private label cat and dog food offering with the launch of around 200 products across four separate lines. Developed in partnership with the University of Milan, the range is said to use innovative ingredients such as insect protein, as well as “superfoods” including spirulina, […]
France: Nestle sells plant to Italpizza
Italpizza, the Italian frozen pizza firm, has completed the acquisition of a Nestle pizza facility in Caudry, northern France. The company is said to be planning to invest more than €12 million ($13 million) as part of a comprehensive modernization of the facility, which was closed down after an E. coli outbreak in 2022 reportedly led […]
Japan: Kirin buys Healthya tea brand from Kao
Kirin, the leading Japanese drinks firm, has announced it is buying the Healthya tea-catechin business from personal care company Kao to enhance its presence in health-oriented drinks. “Under the Long-Term Management Vision, ‘the Kirin Group Vision 2027’, we are aiming at becoming a global leader in CSV (Creating Shared Value), creating value across our world of Food & […]
USA: Coca-Cola adds Spiced flavour to cola lineup
Beverage giant Coca-Cola has announced the launch of Spiced, a new flavour variety for the company’s cola lineup in the USA and Canada. Said to be the first new permanent flavour addition to the Coca-Cola range in a number of years, Spiced is described as blending the classic Coca-Cola flavour with notes of spice and […]
Italy: Gelato d’Italia acquires Giuntoli
Gelato d’Italia, an Italian manufacturer of branded and private label ice cream, has announced it has completed the acquisition of local peer Giuntoli, a maker of ice creams and ice lollies. Operating in Europe and North America under brands such as Indianin, Gelato d’Italia, Gelato da Sogno and JoyVeg (the latter a dairy alternative brand), […]