Finland: Valio to invest €30 million in Joensuu production facility
Finnish dairy firm Valio has announced an investment of €30 million ($34 million) in a new cheese maturation warehouse at its production plant in Joensuu. The investment will cover the construction of the expanded warehouse expansion and automation of its operations, and it is expected to begin this month. As a result of the upgrade, cheese […]
USA: Kettle & Fire opens manufacturing facility in Lancaster
Kettle & Fire, a producer of shelf-stable bone broth, has announced the opening of its first company-owned processing facility in Lancaster (PA). Founded in 2014, Kettle & Fire is a brand of shelf-stable bone broth, crafted using 100% grass-fed and grass-finished, free-range or pasture-raised bones, available in over 22,000 shops across the US and online. […]
Tradeshow Insight: London Wine Fair 2025
The 2025 edition of London Wine Fair (LWF) reinforced the show’s position as a cornerstone event for global wine and spirits professionals, welcoming some 442 exhibitors and more than 10,000 visitors for three days of networking, tasting and deal-making at the the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London. Held from 19th to 21st May, LWF showcased […]
USA: Coca-Cola Consolidated invests $90 million in new Columbus hub
Coca-Cola Consolidated, the leading independent US Coca-Cola bottler, has announced it has invested $90 million to expand its facility in Columbus (OH), significantly enhancing operations and workforce capacity. The upgraded warehouse will process over 16 million cases of product annually, supported by a semi-automated Vertique system that improves efficiency and working conditions. The expansion has […]
USA: Royal Canin opens $450 million pet food processing plant in Lewisburg
Royal Canin, a Mars affiliate, has announced the opening of its largest ever dry pet food factory in Lewisbur(OH) via a $450 million investment With a reported area of 450,000 sq ft, the new packaging centre is expected to produce enough dry pet food to feed four million pets every year. The site will also serve […]
India: Rasna acquires Jumpin drinks brand from Hershey
Rasna, a manufacturer of instant beverages, has announced the acquisition of soft drinks brand Jumpin to expand into India’s growing ready-to-drink (RTD) market. Launched by Godrej as India’s first drink in Tetra Pak cartons, and later acquired by Hershey, Jumpin was known for its non-carbonated beverages. It was withdrawn during the Covid-19 pandemic, after reaching annual revenues […]
USA: Chobani acquires Daily Harvest
Chobani, the leading US greek yoghurt firm, has announced the acquisition of Daily Harvest, a plant-based frozen smoothie and meals start-up, for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2015, Daily Harvest is a New York-based company operates through a direct-to-consumer model, aiming to provide convenient, organic options rich in fruit and vegetables. Commenting on the move, Daily […]
Nigeria: Mamuda Group invests $50 million in Ogun State
Nigerian FMCG firm Mamuda Group has announced an investment of $50 million to expand in Ogun state. According to sources, the investment will happen in several phases. Starting in June, the company will begin work on a new facility for its subsidiary Mamuda Beverages, before investing in the group’s food subsidiary Mamuda Foods, agricultural subsidiary Mamuda Agro […]
Brazil: Piracanjuba acquires dairy firm Natulact
Brazilian dairy firm Grupo Piracanjuba has announced the acquisition of Santa Barbara Industria e Comercio de Bens e Laticinios (Natulact), a dairy company from Brazil’s North East region. According to sources, the acquisition marks Piracanjuba’s debut in the North East, as the company seeks to expand its reach and competitiveness. Initially, cheese will continue to […]
USA: Kraft Heinz to invest $3 billion in modernising manufacturing sites
US food giant Kraft Heinz has announced plans to invest $3 billion to modernise its 30 existing manufacturing sites to strengthen operations and expand market reach. In an interview with Reuters, a company spokesperson said the upgrades were designed to make plants more efficient, helping reduce costs and potentially ease the impact of any import […]