USA: Lactalis to invest €75 million in New York facilities
The US-based subsidiary of French dairy giant Lactalis has announced it will invest more than $75 million to upgrade its Walton and Buffalo facilities in New York state, expanding capacity and efficiency. The investment at the two sites, which process over 800 million lb (36o million kg) of raw milk annually, will retain over 800 […]
Switzerland: Alnatura to cease retail operations
Alnatura, the Germany-based organic food retailer, has announced it is ceasing its operations in Switzerland with the closure of its entire network of 25 stores in the country by the end of the year. The decision comes after Swiss retailer Migros announced earlier in the year that it was ending a franchise agreement, in place […]
Italy: Valeo Foods Group acquires Melegatti Cakes
Valeo Foods, a leading European producer of sweets and snacks, has announced the acquisition of Melegatti Cakes, an Italian sweet bakery manufacturer, in line with its strategy to expand in baked treats. Founded in 1894 in Verona, Melegatti has a portfolio that includes the Italian cakes pandoro and panettone, as well as croissants and a variety of […]
USA: Tyson Foods announces $23.5 million upgrade for Kentucky site
Tyson Foods, the leading US meat firm, has announced a $23.5 million investment to expand and modernise its poultry facility in Robards, in Kentucky’s Henderson County . The project is expected to support the retention of over 1,100 jobs and will include new equipment and infrastructure upgrades aimed at boosting production capacity and product diversity. […]
UK: Waitrose to open distribution centre to serve south west
Waitrose, the upmarket grocery retailer, has announced plans for its first distribution centre in the south west of the UK, as it seeks to lay the groundwork for further expansion in the region. The 360,000 sq ft site site, which will open towards the end of 2026, will make deliveries to around 50 of the retailer’s […]
UK: Haribo to invest in Castleford site
Haribo, the German gummy sweet specialist, has announced plans to invest £35 million ($48 million) at its manufacturing facility in West Yorkshire, according to a Grocery Gazette report. The upgrade reportedly includes a new purpose-built warehouse, as well as the installation of an additional production and packaging line. The announcement comes after Haribo reported a […]
USA: L’Oreal to acquire fast-growing haircare brand Colour Wow
International cosmetics firm L’Oreal has agreement to acquire Colour Wow, a professional haircare brand founded in 2013 by Gail Federici. Operating across the US and UK, the brand is reportedly known for its high-performance formulas and products such as Dream Coat and XL Bombshell Volumizer, and is available in selective retail and e-commerce platforms, as well […]
Spain: Sigma Alimentos to invest in new processed meat plant
Sigma Alimentos, the parent company of Spanish meat producer Campofrío, has announced plans to invest €157 million ($169.6 million) to permanently recover its production capacity in Spain after its Torrente facility was severely damaged in storms. The planned investment includes €134 million ($145 million) for a new processed meat factory in Utiel, Valencia, alongside €23 […]
Denmark: Arla invests $70 million to expand cream cheese production
Arla Foods, the Denmark-based dairy cooperative, has announced an investment of €59.4 million ($70million) to expand cream cheese production at its dairy facility in Holstebro, Denmark. Arla Foods manufactures around 155,000 tonnes of butter and spreads and 119,000 tonnes of cream cheese per year. An earlier expansion at its Holstebro processing facilities, completed in early […]
USA: Bubbies Ice Cream acquired by Marubeni
Bubbies Ice Cream, a Hawaiian firm best known for mochi ice cream, has been acquired by by Marubeni, a leading Japanese trading and investment firm. Founded in 1985, Bubbies Ice Cream is described as being known for its premium positioning and unique flavours, recently venturing into a new frozen category with its Mini Ice Cream […]