Tradeshow Look Ahead: Anna Canal, Alimentaria 2026
Gama spoke to Anna Canal, director, ahead of the latest edition of Alimentaria. What are your expectations for Alimentaria 2026? Alimentaria is the leading food, beverage, and gastronomy platform in Spain and one of the main international benchmarks for the sector. The synergies generated by the joint celebration of Alimentaria and Hostelco for this next edition […]
Brazil: Baly Brasil invests $5.7 million to boost logistics
Beverage firm Baly Brasil has announced an investment of R$30.9 million ($5.7 million) to boost logistics and support the company’s global expansion plans. According to Giro News, Baly Brasil acquired the Itagres Revestimentos Ceramicos facility and associated equipment in Tubarao, Santa Catarina at a court auction, and has plans to convert it into a logistics […]
Brazil: Nestle to invest $185 million in Araras coffee factory
FMCG giant Nestle has recently announced that it is investing R$1 billion ($185 million), between 2025 and 2028, in its coffee factory in Araras, in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state. According to sources, the instant coffee facility will see a 10% increase in production capacity once the upgrades are complete. The factory modernisation is said to […]
Brazil: Hero acquires Super Saude Nutricional
Hero, the Swiss preserves, snacks, and infant nutrition manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Brazilian snack company Super Saude Nutricional through its local subsidiary. Founded in 2013, Super Saude offers a 36-strong product range under its Pinati brand, including protein bars, cups, chips, nut bars and a variety of better-for-you sweet snacks. Hero said the acquisition […]
UK: Casa Redondo acquires Sheridan’s liqueur brand from Diageo
Diageo, the global spirits firm, has announced it has agreed to sell its Sheridan’s to Casa Redondo, a Portuguese beverage alcohol company. Sheridan’s, which a distinctive dual-chamber coffee and cream liqueur, is a well-established brand available in more than 50 countries with strong distribution across Europe. Commenting on the move, Diageo president for Europe and chief commercial […]
Brazil: Lactalis invests $74 million in Rio Grande do Sul
Dairy firm Lactalis has announced that the company is investing R$400 million ($73.6 million) in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in order to expand its dairy production footprint in Brazil. According to Portal Datagro, the firm intends to spread the investment across five of its facilities in the state, with plans in particular […]
Priya Chopra, Director of Strategy
Union Coop
Gama spoke to Priya Chopra, Director of Strategy, Union Coop. What key trends do you expect to shape food and drink innovation in the United Arab Emirates in 2025 / 26? Food and drink innovation in the UAE is being driven by agritech, with vertical farming and smart agriculture improving local food security. Long-shelf-life meals […]
UK: Gerald McDonald to acquire Demos Ciclitira
Gerald McDonald, a supplier of ingredients to the food, drink, flavour and fragrance industries, has announced the acquisition of Demos Ciclitira, an importer and packer of dried fruits, seeds, grains, and natural foods. Founded in 1917 and based in Essex, Demos Ciclitira operates alongside George Harker and Co Ltd, which has been packing dried fruits and […]
UK: Pets Choice to acquire former Kennelpak brands
Pets Choice, the UK-based pet food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of various brands from the administrators of Kennelpak. Brands including Breederpack, Kennelboy, Kennelmaid, Duchess and Dylan will join the Pets Choice portfolio, including Webbox, Bob Martin, Felight, TastyBone, Vet’s Kitchen and Hownd. Kennelpak had brought in administrators in July. “It is obviously sad that […]
USA: 21st Amendment announces closure
21st Amendment, a leading San Francisco craft brewer, has announced it is to close after 25 years of operation. According to reports, the company plans to slowly wind down operations at its San Leonardo production facility over the next two months with the goal of closing completely by early November. 21st Amendment is described as having faced challenges […]