Italy: Ambienta acquires majority stake in The Bridge
Ambienta, the European private equity firm focused on environmental sustainability, has acquired a majority stake in The Bridge, an Italian producer of organic plant-based drinks and dairy alternatives. Based in San Pietro Mussolino (Vicenza), The Bridge specialises in 100% organic, vegan, cholesterol- and lactose-free products. Its portfolio includes plant-based beverages, yoghurts and desserts made from […]
Turkey: United Petfood and Lider Petfood acquire production site
United Petfood, the Belgian pet food manufacturer, and Lider Petfood, the Turkish pet food producer, have announced the acquisition of a dry pet food production facility in Kırklareli, Turkey. The companies have purchased the site from Maya Family, a Turkish pet food business. Located near Istanbul, the plant is intended to serve demand in both […]
India: Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting expands breakfast range
Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, the Indian consumer goods manufacturer, has launched the Brahmins Xpress Mix breakfast range, marking a further expansion into the traditional foods category. The new line features 8 ready-to-cook versions of popular Indian staples, including Rice Idli, Ragi Dosa, Upma and Poha. According to Food & Beverages Processing, the range is […]
USA: Bansk Group to acquire So Good So You
Bansk Group, the USA consumer-focused private investment firm, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in So Good So You, a manufacturer of functional wellness shots and beverages. Based in Minneapolis, So Good So You is described as a pioneer in the wellness shots category, offering a portfolio of organic, cold-pressed products […]
USA: Mars to expand Chicago headquarters
Mars, the US-based snacking and confectionery giant, has announced a $100 million investment to expand its global headquarters in Chicago, creating 602 new jobs. The project involves opening two new office hubs to house the company’s North America region and global functions. Mars will establish a regional office in the Fulton Market district and a […]
Germany: Edeka Nord completes central warehouse project
Edeka Nord, the regional subsidiary of German retail giant Edeka, has fully commissioned its new central warehouse in Neumunster-Eichhof following the completion of its second construction phase. The project represents a three-digit million euro investment and serves as the primary logistics hub for Northern Germany, supplying Edeka stores across Schleswig-Holstein and Northern Hamburg. Spanning a […]
Prof. Keeley Crockett, Professor in Computational Intelligence
Manchester Metropolitan University
Gama spoke to Prof. Keeley Crockett, Professor in Computational Intelligence at Manchester Metropolitan University. You’ve often said that AI is currently facing a ‘trust’ test similar to the one physical brands face. Why is that the starting point for this conversation? It’s fundamental. The consumer has to trust your products, and it’s exactly the […]
Brazil: Nestle invests in infant formula ingredient production
Nestle, the Swiss food and drink group, is to resume operations at its Palmeira das Missoes facility in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, following an investment of R$60 million ($10.7 million). The plant is intended to become a production centre for whey, a key ingredient in the company’s infant formula products. According to the company, […]
Tradeshow Insight: Cosmoprof 2026
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026, the 57th edition of the international cosmetics trade fair, took place from 26th to 29th March 2026 at the BolognaFiere exhibition centre in Bologna, Italy. The event recorded over 255,000 professional attendees from 155 countries, and featured more than 3,000 exhibitors from 68 nations, representing over 10,000 brands. A total of 32 […]
Spain: Bridor acquires Panamar
Bridor, the French bakery specialist and a subsidiary of the Le Duff Group, has announced the acquisition of Panamar, the Spanish frozen bakery producer. The deal is reported to be the largest acquisition ever for the Le Duff Group. According to company sources, the transaction allows Bridor to take control of a major player in […]