Czech Republic: Kofola to acquire majority stake in beer producer Pivovary CZ
Kofola, a Czech-based non-alcoholic beverages company, has announced the acquisition of Pivovary CZ Group, a producer of traditional beer brands such as Holba, Zubr and Litovel. Pivovary CZ Group is the fifth largest beer company in the Czech Republic with a workforce of almost 500. With the acquisition, Kofola said it planned to bolster its […]
Belgium: Monoprix to open first store in the country
French retailer Casino Group has announced the opening of a new store in Belgium under the convenience store banner Monoprix, the first one in the country. According to sources, the new store will be located in the centre of Waterloo, where Transversale – the firm’s master franchisee – has already collected a permit from local […]
Look Ahead: Yannick Verry, Fi Europe 2023
Gama spoke to Yannick Verry, Brand Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Fi Europe. What are your expectations for this year’s FI Europe? For Fi Europe 2023, expectations are high as we anticipate the convergence of over 25,000 F&B professionals and 1,400 exhibitors. The goal is to facilitate invaluable connections, showcasing new products, […]
Canada: Lagoon Seafood to complete construction of facility
Lagoon Seafood, a fresh and frozen seafood company, has completed the construction of its 63,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility in Granby, Quebec. The new production and packaging facility elevates the company’s operations, supporting the production of Blue Tide branded and private-label products. Commenting on the news, Lagoon Seafood business resource manager Michael Cheaib said: “The […]
Spain: Grupo Apex acquires manufacturing facility
Leading Spanish-based snacks company Grupo Apex has announced the acquisition of a frying facility in Aleson, in Spain’s La Rioja region, as it seeks to bolster its manufacturing capability. According to a FoodBev report, the facility had been closed since 2021 but was previously operated by Patatas Lahera. Grupo Apex plans to produce crisps and […]
India: Dabur to open new manufacturing unit in southern India
Dabur, a diversified FMCG manufacturer specialised in ayurvedic products, has announced plans to set up a new factory in the south of India within a year, with a view to expanding its portfolio with products tailored to the needs of local consumers. The move reportedly aligns with the company’s overall strategy to enhance manufacturing capacity […]
UK: Mars acquires confectionery retailer Hotel Chocolat
Hive Bidco, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of US confectionery firm Mars, has signed an agreement to acquire Hotel Chocolat, a UK chocolate manufacturer and retailer, in a deal worth £534 million ($663 million). Hotel Chocolat established its first store in North London nearly two decades ago, subsequently expanding to over 130 UK locations. The firm […]
Poland: LDC in negotiations to buy Indykpol
LDC Group, the French poultry processing giant, is reportedly negotiating to acquire Indykpol Group, a Polish firm specialising in turkey meat. According to an article in Just Food, LDC is in “advanced” talks with Rolmex, Indykpol’s owner, to buy the company. Indykpol is said to have reported sales of €228 million ($244 million) in 2022. […]
Saudi Arabia: PepsiCo to expand manufacturing facility
FMCG giant PepsiCo has announced it is investing 200 million SAR ($53.3million) to upgrade a snacks facility in Saudi Arabia. According to sources, the facility is located in the Eastern city of Dammam and the investment will enable an increase in production capacity to meet growing demand on both local and export markets. On its […]
Indonesia: Cargill opens Cocoa Development Centre
Cargill, the global food and agribusiness firm, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art Cocoa Development Centre in Gresik, Indonesia. In a press release, the company said the facility was the first of its kind in Asia-Pacific and “the most advanced”. The centre is located in the same site of Cargill’s cocoa processing plant and […]