Italy: Melitta acquires Cuki Group
Melitta, the leading German manufacturer of coffee, coffee makers and coffee accessories, has announced the acquisition of the Italian household goods firm Cuki Group. Based in Volpiano, near Turin, Cuki Group is the parent company of Cuki Cofresco, the Italian market leader in food storage and refuse bags. The company markets retail brands such as Cuki […]
Canada: Bel to invest in new facility
Bel, the leading cheese firm, has announced the construction of its first plant in Canada fully dedicated to the production of Mini Babybel cheese. The facility, which is scheduled to begin commercial production in early 2020, represents an investment of $66.1 million and will create 170 jobs. Located in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, the new plant is […]
Mexico: Galdisa opens plant in Texas
Galdisa, a maker of snack and peanut based products, has opened its first processing plant in the USA in Conroe Park North Industrial Park, in the north of Houston, Texas. Based in Mexico, Galdisa markets a range of nuts and other seeds and beans under brands such as Gold Fritz and Golden. According to sources, […]
UK: Hain Daniels launches William’s British Conserves
Natural and organic products manufacturer Hain Daniels, part of the Hain Celestial group, has announced the launch of a new jam brand in the UK. William’s British Conserves are described as being made from 100% British-grown fruit and will be packaged in an embossed 340g jar complete with a sleeve detailing the brand’s history, with […]
USA: Constellation Brands acquires Four Corners Brewing
US-based alcoholic drinks firm Constellation Brands has announced the acquisition of Four Corners Brewing, a Texan craft brewery founded in 2012, for an undisclosed sum. The craft beer brand will join California’s Ballast Point Brewing and Florida’s Funky Buddha Brewery within Constellation’s Craft and Speciality beer group. Four Corners flagship brands are Local Buzz Honey-Rye […]
USA: Halen Brands launches line of health-oriented chocolates
US consumer goods company Halen Brands is launching a line of health-oriented chocolates called Joyfuls into mass market channels, according to a Foodbev report. The new chocolate brand, which claims to be inspired by an artisan form of confectionery called mendiants, is claimed to be made from ingredients certified as happily sourced, non-GMO and fair […]
UK: Iconic London acquired by Blue Gem
Blue Gem, the private equity firm that owns upermarket retailer Liberty, fashion brand Jack Wills and baby care firm Mamas and Papas, is expanding in the cosmetics market with the acquisition of Iconic London. Launched via Instagram in 2015, Iconic London offers “cruelty-free” and vegan make up products and is said to have built a following […]
Australia: Lion acquires Fourpure Brewing Co
Lion, the Australian drinks and dairy firm, has announced the acquisition of UK craft beermaker Fourpure Brewing Co for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2013 by brothers Daniel and Thomas Lowe, Fourpure Brewing Co offers a range of beer “inspired by adventure”. The flagship range comprises Session IPA, Easy Peeler Citrus Session IPA, American Pale, Pils […]
USA: Brynwood Partners to acquire JM Smucker bakery assets
Brynwood Partners, the US investment firm, has made its latest play in the food and drinks space with the acquisition of bakery assets belonging to food manufacturer JM Smucker. According to Brynwood Partners, the deal includes the exclusive US rights to the Pillsbury shelf-stable baking range, along with the Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy and Martha White brands. The […]
Germany: Henkel launches Nature Box brand
Henkel, the German household and personal care giant, is launching a new line of natural toiletries under the brand name Nature Box, according to a Lebensmittel Zeitung report. The new brand range, which comprises both haircare and skincare products, is designed to “appeal to a new audience, reinvigorate the category and become an important pillar […]