Denmark: Danish Crown to close Aalborg meatball facility
Danish Crown, the Danish meat cooperative, has announced plans to phase out production at its factory in Aalborg with a view to closing the site in 2028.The company intends to move production from the current facility, which employs 140 workers, to other factories within Denmark. The favoured option for the relocation is the factory at […]
Germany: Nestle to return Ankerkraut to founders
Nestle, the Swiss-based food and beverage giant, has reached an agreement to transfer its shares in Ankerkraut, the German spice manufacturer, back to the company’s original founders. The transaction sees the brand return to the control of the founding team, including Stefan and Anne Lemcke. Nestle is divesting its entire majority stake as part of […]
UK: Pars Foods expands manufacturing capacity with second site
Pars Foods, the Scottish food manufacturer, has announced the opening of a second factory in Hillington, Glasgow, to meet increased demand for its Pie Sports brand. The new 10,000 sq ft (929 sq m) facility is intended to significantly boost the production capacity of the company’s puff pastry products. The expansion follows a recent retail […]
Spain: Agora to launch ‘world’s first’ probiotic beer
Agora, the Spanish brewing group, is launching what it claims is the world’s first probiotic beer under its Ambar brand. The new functional beverage, Ambar Triple Zero Probiotica, is a non-alcoholic beer that contains zero sugar and is reportedly produced with zero net carbon emissions. Developed following seven years of research in collaboration with the […]
Tradeshow Insight: The UK Food & Drink Shows 2026
The latest edition of the UK Food & Drink Shows took place at the NEC Birmingham from the 13th to 15th April 2026, comprising four distinct exhibitions: the Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show and the Forecourt Show. This expansive gathering of more than 1,200 exhibitors and an anticipated […]
Brazil: Coco Leve invests in new manufacturing facility
Coco Leve, the Brazilian beverage manufacturer, is investing R$20 million ($3.52 million) in a new production facility located in Campo Limpo Paulista, Sao Paulo. The investment is a central part of the company’s strategy to modernise its operations and increase its production capacity for coconut water and mixed drinks. The new plant reportedly features advanced […]
USA: Mark Anthony Group to acquire The Finnish Long Drink
Mark Anthony Group, the Canadian-founded international drinks company, has reached an agreement to acquire The Finnish Long Drink for an undisclosed sum. The Finnish Long Drink, a ready-to-drink (RTD) brand headquartered in the USA, reported sales of approximately 1.8 million nine-litre cases last year. Founded in 2018, the company produces spirit-based sparkling cocktails inspired by […]
Canada: Lactalis opens milk-receiving bay in Winchester
Lactalis, the dairy processing business, has unveiled a new milk-receiving bay at its manufacturing site in Winchester, Ontario. The project represents an investment of C$11.5 million ($8.37 million) and is intended to improve operational efficiency at what is described as the largest plant of its kind in Canada. The Winchester facility produces various brands, including […]
USA: Winland Foods expands pasta production in St. Louis
Winland Foods, the USA-based pasta and sauce manufacturer, has announced an investment of $34.5 million to expand its manufacturing facility in St. Louis (MO). The project is focused on increasing the company’s production capacity for its jumbo shell pasta line. According to the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the expansion is expected to create 28 […]
Brazil: Ipanema Lacteos acquires Laticinio Na Morada
Ipanema Lacteos, the Brazilian dairy producer, has completed the purchase of Laticinio Na Morada for an undisclosed sum. The transaction, finalised this month, marks the company’s entry into the artisanal and premium cheese segments. Based in Bueno Brandao, Minas Gerais, Laticinio Na Morada owns the Serra das Antas and Chevre D’Or brands. Serra das Antas specialises […]