USA: Sugar Foods expands North American footprint with Indiana facility
Sugar Foods, the US-based food manufacturer behind brands such as Fresh Gourmet, Mrs. Cubbison’s, Concord Foods and N’Joy, has secured a 617,000 sq production and distribution facility in Whiteland (IN) to strengthen its national supply chain and support growth across foodservice, retail and private label markets. The state-of-the-art facility, located in central Indiana, is designed to […]
UK: North South Wines acquires When in Rome to anchor alternative format strategy
North South Wines, the UK-based wine distributor and importer, has announced the acquisition of When in Rome, a British brand specialising in premium craft wine in alternative packaging. Founded in 2015, When in Rome focuses on formats such as bag-in-box, cans, and paper bottles, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of wine distribution. The brand […]
Saudi Arabia: Cupid Ltd to establish new manufacturing facility
Cupid Ltd, the Indian manufacturer of personal care and sexual wellness products, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. The Mumbai-listed company said it intended to set up the plant to cater to the growing demand for personal care products within the Middle Eastern market. The proposed facility is expected […]
UK: LT Foods inaugurates rice production facility
LT Foods, the Indian-origin global FMCG company, has commenced operations at a new state-of-the-art rice processing and packing facility in Harlow, UK. The 100,000 sq ft plant has a production capacity of 60,000 tonnes of rice per annum. According to the company, the site was established via an initial investment of £7 million ($8.9 million), […]
Poland: Nutriment expands in pet food sector with Zoo Factory acquisition
The Nutriment Company (TNC), the Sweden-based provider of natural premium pet nutrition, has expanded into Poland through the acquisition of Warsaw-based Zoo Factory. The deal marks TNC’s tenth acquisition of 2025 and its first entry into the Polish market. Zoo Factory is a leading local distributor and manufacturer with over 25 years of experience, managing […]
Sweden: Gabit enters supplement market with Nack acquisition
Gabit, the Indian health technology and longevity startup, has expanded its wellness ecosystem into the nutrition sector through the acquisition of Swedish brand Nack for an undisclosed sum. The deal allows Gurugram-based Gabit, which is best known for its titanium smart ring that monitors more than 150 health markers, to integrate Nack’s science-led supplement portfolio […]
USA: Brella Beverage acquires Chicago Distilling Company portfolio
Brella Beverage, a USA-based manufacturer of functional and spirits-based beverages, has announced the acquisition of the spirits brand portfolio of Chicago Distilling Company, an Illinois-based craft distillery. The transaction includes the acquisition of the Ceres Vodka and Finn’s Gin brands. According to Brella Beverage, the deal is intended to strengthen its footprint in the craft […]
Sweden: Ingka Group takes majority stake in The Green Dairy
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of the IKEA retailer Ingka Group, has acquired a majority stake in the Swedish plant-based manufacturer The Green Dairy for 80 million SEK ($8.6 million). Based in Karlshamn, The Green Dairy is a specialist producer of liquid plant-based dairy alternatives made primarily from oats and fava beans. The company operates […]
USA: Laird Superfood to acquire Navitas
Laird Superfood, the US manufacturer of plant-based functional foods, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Navitas, the organic “superfood” brand, for $38.5 million in cash. The transaction, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, will be funded through a $50 million private placement of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Federico Dellafiore, IFE 2026
Gama spoke to Federico Dellafiore, event director, ahead of the latest edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event. What are your expectations for this edition of IFE? IFE 2026 is set to be one of our most engaging editions yet. Every year, the show brings together a fantastic mix of food and drink producers, buyers […]