France: Caudalie Group acquires majority stake in Talm
Caudalie Group, the French skincare group, has acquired a majority stake in Paris-based toiletries startup Talm for an undisclosed sum. Marking the first acquisition in the history of the group, the deal expands Caudalie’s portfolio into skincare products designed for pregnancy, the postnatal period and sensitive skin. Caudalie previously took a minority stake in the […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Yannick Verry, Fi Europe 2026
Gama spoke to Yannick Verry, Brand Director, ahead of the latest edition of Fi Europe. What are your primary goals and expectations for this year’s edition of Fi Europe? Our central goal for Fi Europe 2026 is to bring the F&B community together around the innovation needed to meet the challenges facing the ingredients sector […]
Germany: TMICC expands Ben & Jerry’s production
TMICC, the global ice cream business, has commissioned a new Ben & Jerry’s production line at its Heppenheim facility in Germany as part of an ongoing €30 million ($36 million) site expansion. Spanning 100,000 sq m, the Heppenheim facility is the company’s largest factory in Europe. The new line will produce Ben & Jerry’s pint […]
USA: Hain Celestial to sell business outside North America
Hain Celestial, the health and wellness company, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its business outside North America to global private equity firm Aurelius for an estimated $323 million in cash. Net proceeds from the transaction are expected to range between $305 million and $310 million, which the company plans […]
USA: Belle Brands acquires biotech hair care firm Vegamour
Belle Brands, a platform company formed by consumer-focused private investment firm Windsong Global, has acquired Vegamour, a US-based biotech-powered hair care business. Vegamour was founded in 2016. Its brand portfolio joins Belle Brands’ growing suite of beauty businesses, which includes JVN Hair, Pipette, KVD Beauty and Versed. Vegamour’s flagship products include GRO Hair Serum, designed […]
USA: Watkins acquires Sauer Brands’ spice business
The Watkins Company, a USA-based flavour business, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the spice business of Sauer Brands, a USA-based food company. The acquisition includes Kernel Season’s, Spice Hunter, and Sauer’s branded spices and seasonings, alongside spice-related private label and foodservice operations. Sauer Brands will retain its mayonnaise and condiment business, including […]
USA: Beyond Meat launches Phytosphere nutrition range
Beyond Meat, the US plant-based protein company, has launched Phytosphere, a product range featuring protein powders, bars, beverages and “centre-of-plate” products. Available via a dedicated website, the new portfolio reportedly allows consumers to “stack” plant nutrients such as protein, fibre, polyphenols, and plant sterols across their diets. The range includes the Beyond Star Series, featuring […]
Germany: Park & Bellheimer to acquire Eichbaum brand business
Park & Bellheimer, the German regional brewing company, is set to acquire the brand business of Eichbaum, the German regional brewery, via a wholly-owned subsidiary as of 1st October 2026. The deal follows approval from Eichbaum’s creditors’ committee on 8th September. Eichbaum, which entered self-administration in autumn 2025, initiated an operational closure for 30th September […]
France: Cofigeo plans factory closure in Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes
Cofigeo, the French food group and owner of the William Saurin and Garbit brands, is set to close its manufacturing facility in Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes by the end of the first half of 2027. The proposed closure will result in 142 job redundancies under an employment safeguard plan (PSE). Cofigeo cited a 17% decline in business activity […]
Thailand: Nestle invests 157 million CHF to expand pet food production.
Nestlé, the Switzerland-based food and beverage group, is investing 157 million CHF ($176 million) to expand its pet food manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand. The investment will enable increased production of Purina pet food and treats, including brands such as Felix, Friskies, Pro Plan and Purina One, supporting both domestic and international markets. According to […]