USA: Hormel Foods spins off Justin’s nut butter brand
Global branded food company Hormel Foods has announced plans to separate its Justin’s nut butter and chocolate snack brand through a strategic partnership with Forward Consumer Partners, a private investment firm. As part of the agreement, Forward Consumer Partners will acquire a 51% stake in the business, while Hormel will retain a 49% interest, allowing Justin’s […]
USA: Urban Farmer acquires Caulipower
Urban Farmer, a private-equity-backed producer of plant-based bakery products, has announced the acquisition of Caulipower, the US frozen-food business specialising in cauliflower-based products. Urban Farmer is a portfolio company of Paine Schwartz Partners and a producer of plant-based speciality dough, frozen pizzas, crusts, and bakery products, operating manufacturing facilities in Manteno (IL). Commenting on the move, […]
USA: Kimberly-Clark to acquire Kenvue
US-based household firm Kimberly-Clark has announced the acquisition of leading global consumer health firm Kenvue for $32 billion. Kenvue is described as the world’s leading consumer health company by revenue, housing science-backed brands such as Aveeno, Band-Aid, Johnson’s, Listerine, Neutrogena and Tylenol. Commenting on the move, Kimberly-Clark chairman and chief executive officer Mike Hsu said: “Kenvue […]
USA: Fresca Foods partners with Cerealto
Fresca Foods, a co-manufacturer of natural and organic snacks, has announced a strategic partnership with Cerealto, a leading contract producer of biscuits, cereals and snack bars in Europe, the UK and Mexico. Founded and headquartered in Colorado, Fresca Foods co-manufactures for the US and global brands across five major categories: snack bars, granola, breakfast cereals, […]
India: Varun Beverages announces Carlsberg Africa JV
Varun Beverages, PepsiCo’s bottling partner in India, has announced it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Carlsberg for the distribution of alcoholic beverages in Africa, and to this end will establish a wholly owned subsidiary in Kenya. In a statement, Varun Beverages said: “We are incorporating a wholly-owned subsidiary in Kenya under Varun […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Carla Borges Pita, Lisbon Food Affair 2026
Gama spoke to Carla Borges Pita, Event Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What are your expectations for Lisbon Food Affair 2026? We expect Lisbon Food Affair 2026 to further consolidate its position as the leading hub for the food and beverage industry in Portugal. Our goal is to attract a […]
Canada: B&G Foods to sell Green Giant and Le Sieur brands to Nortera
B&G Foods, the US-based ambient and frozen foods company, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Green Giant and Le Sieur frozen brands in Canada to Nortera. According to B&G Foods, the proceeds will be utilised for general corporate purposes, including long-term debt repayment, acquisition of assets relevant to its […]
Paul Brown, Founder & Chief Executive Officer
BOL Foods
Gama spoke to Paul Brown, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at BOL Foods. What have your experiences at BOL Foods taught you about building a resilient brand? Starting a brand is demanding, and the perception versus the reality is very different. But having a clear mission has helped us withstand difficult periods. Listening to […]
Denmark: Orkla to close Dragsbaek pasta factory
Orkla, the Scandinavian consumer goods giant, has announced plans to close its Skovlund pasta plant, which currently produces goods for the Dragsbaek brand. In a statement, the company said it intends to move production to a different location. The Skovlund plant has been under Orkla’s ownership and management in recent years, and Dragsbaek has played no role […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Sabine Schommer, ISM 2026
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director, ahead of the latest edition of ISM. What are your expectations for ISM 2026? We are looking forward to ISM 2026 with great optimism. Four months before the start, we have already exceeded the booking level of the previous event – a clear signal of the industry’s strength and […]