USA: Dr. Schar to expand facility
Dr. Schar USA has announced a 42,000 square foot expansion of its manufacturing facility in Logan Township to meet increasing demand for gluten-free bread. The New Jersey facility produces gluten-free sliced breads and rolls for the North American market. Founded in Italy, Dr. Schar is a producer of gluten-free food to celiac, gluten sensitive, and IBS consumers, […]
Brazil: Kraft Heinz to acquire sauces and condiments firm Hemmer
Kraft Heinz, the multinational food firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Brazilian sauces and condiments company Hemmer. Founded in 1915, Hemmer is makes pickled and preserved food, condiments, olive oil and beverages and has a portfolio of 250 products. The acquisition is part of Kraft Heinz’s strategy of growing its International Taste Elevation […]
USA: HumanCo to acquire Against the Grain
Private holding company HumanCo has acquired a majority stake in grain-free foods maker Against the Grain, according to a Food Business News report. HumanCo has a portfolio of plant-based and natural products such as Coconut Bliss ice cream, and Monty’s vegan cheese and speads Against the Grain is specialised in grain and gluten-free frozen pizzas, bread, […]
USA: Ardian acquires majority stake in Florida Food Products
Private investment house Ardian has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Florida Food Products (FFP) from MidOcean Partners for an enterprise value in excess of $1 billion. Founded in 1954, Florida Food Products is a producer of vegetable and “fruit-based” clean label ingredients. The firm is described as the largest provider of clean […]
Thailand: Thai Union to invest in R&B Food Supply
Thai Union, a leading seafood company, has announced a 10% strategic investment in food ingredients company R&B Food Supply (RBF) valued at around 3 billion THB ($90 million). Thailand-based RBF is specialised in flavours, colours, and coatings. With the acquisition, Thai Union said its intention was to accelerate its growth in the food ingredients industry. “We look […]
USA: BelGioioso to acquire cheese maker Polly-O
BelGioioso, a US-based manufacturer of Italian cheeses, has entered into an agreement to acquire Polly-O from Kraft Heinz and Lactalis, according to a Deli Market News report. The acquisition of Polly-O, an Italian cheese brand, will expand BelGioioso’s portfolio and add to its existing Casaro brand range. Founded in 1899, Polly-O is known for its ricotta, mozzarella and string […]
China: Diageo to create a R&D centre in Shanghai
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the creation of a new research and development (R&D) centre in Shanghai to develop products for the Chinese market. The state-of-the-art centre, which is said to be the first of its kind in the beverage alcohol sector in Shanghai ,will primarily support the China market and will […]
USA: Full Sail IP Partners to acquire Odwalla brand
Full Sail IP Partners has announced the acquisition of juice and smoothie brand Odwalla from Coca-Cola for an undisclosed sum, according to a Reuters report Founded in 1980, Odwalla is a producer of plant-based fruit juices, smoothies, and energy bars. According to sources, Full Sail IP Partners plans to expand the Odwalla brand beyond the […]
Spain: Grupo Apex to acquire Emilio Arias Lizano
Spanish-based snacks company Grupo Apex has acquired nut and seeds producer Emilio Arias Lizano for an undisclosed sum. Located in Ciudad Real, Productos Emilio Arias Lizano produces a wide range of nut and seed snacks including sunflower seeds, peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds and pumpkin seeds. According to sources, Grupo Apex sees sunflower seeds as a strategic snacking product for Spanish […]
Sweden: Arla to invest 300 million SEK to expand organic range
Arla, the Danish dairy firm, has announced an investment of 300 million SEK (approximately $35 million) in its dairy facility in Gotene, Sweden, to expand its organic range, according to a FoodBev report. The investment, which follows a previous investment of 95 million SEK ($11 million) in Gotene to expand its butter capabilities, will allow […]