Sweden: Arla announces record investment in cheese dairy
Arla, the European dairy cooperative, has unveiled plans to invest approximately €300 million ($328 million) to establish a state-of-the-art cheese production facility at its existing site in Gotene, Sweden. The project represents the cooperative’s largest single investment in Swedish food production to date and is designed to significantly bolster supply chain resilience. Once the facility […]
Snack bars push towards packaging-free with edible paper concept
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 27th February 2026: In this month’s Innovation Insight, we look at the mainstreaming of edible packaging technology through the launch of a range that leverages traditional confectionery techniques to solve modern on-the-go snacking pain points – Eat Natural Soft Fruit Bars. Launched in the UK in late […]
Germany: Boparan Private Office to acquire Heidemark
Boparan Private Office (BPO), the investment vehicle of entrepreneur Ranjit Singh Boparan, has reached an agreement to acquire the German turkey and chicken processor Heidemark for an undisclosed sum. Based in Ahlhorn, Lower Saxony, Heidemark is a third-generation family business generating annual revenues of approximately €760 million ($805 million). The company operates five production sites […]
USA: Coca-Cola partners with Sazerac for alcoholic beverage expansion
Coca-Cola, the US-based multinational beverage giant, has entered into a strategic partnership with family-owned spirits company Sazerac to drive growth in the rapidly expanding alcoholic ready-to-drink (RTD) segment. Under the agreement, Red Tree Beverages (the company’s subsidiary for alcoholic ventures) is transitioning the production and distribution of several key brands to Sazerac. The portfolio includes […]
Italy: Unes Maxi acquires Borello Supermercati to expand northern presence
Unes Maxi, the Italian supermarket chain and subsidiary of the Finiper Group, has finalised an agreement to acquire Borello Supermercati, a prominent grocery retailer based in the Piedmont region. The transaction involves a network of 49 retail outlets, which collectively reported a 2025 revenue exceeding €170 million ($180 million). The move is a central component […]
India: Dabur to invest 400 crore INR in new Tamil Nadu plant
Dabur, the Indian consumer goods giant, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in the state of Tamil Nadu with an investment of 400 crore INR ($48 million). The new plant, to be located in the SIPCOT industrial park in Tindivanam, represents the company’s first manufacturing presence in South India. The facility will […]
USA: Pure Treats acquires Primal Pet Foods
Pure Treats, the Montreal-based pet food business, has announced the acquisition of Primal Pet Foods from private equity firm Kinderhook Industries. The transaction, which includes manufacturing sites in Texas and Colorado, was supported by Fredericks Michael & Co., who acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Pure Treats. Pure Treats, the owner of the PureBites […]
Canada: Nasta Pet Food acquires FirstMate Pet Foods
Nasta Pet Food, the French-based pet nutrition group, has announced the acquisition of FirstMate Pet Foods, an independent Canadian pet food manufacturer. Based in British Columbia, FirstMate is a family-owned business founded in 1989 that operates a fully integrated manufacturing model, including its own kibble facility and cannery. The deal, which also involves parent company […]
Australia: Brownes Dairy enters meal replacements with Full+
Brownes Dairy, Western Australia’s oldest dairy company, has announced its expansion into the meal replacement sector with the launch of its new brand, Full+. The new product is described as a milk-based liquid meal designed to bridge the gap between thin protein supplements and processed convenience meals. Unlike traditional shelf-stable (UHT) shakes, Full+ is a […]
Canada: Coca-Cola Canada Bottling invests $103 million in Brampton site
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling, the independent beverage manufacturer and distributor, has announced a C$141 million ($102.9 million) investment to renovate and expand its flagship facility in Brampton, Ontario. The project involves the installation of a new state-of-the-art production line intended to increase the site’s capacity by 20 million cases per year. According to the company, the […]