China: Danish Crown to shut processing plant in Pinghu
Denmark-based meat processor Danish Crown has announced the closure of its operations in Pinghu, near Shanghai in China. Danish Crown opened the factory in 2019 as part of the company’s expansion into China. However, after a strategic review, it has determined the facility has not met profitability expectations. Commenting on the move, Danish Crown Group […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Julien Bonvallet, Vitafoods Europe 2025
Gama spoke to Julien Bonvallet, Group Brand Director, Informa Markets, ahead of the latest edition of Vitafoods Europe. Vitafoods has a new home in Barcelona this year. What was the rationale for bringing the event to Spain? After 26 hugely successful years in Geneva, we made the decision to move to our new home of […]
USA: Pladis to close Pennsylvania facility
The North American division of global snack firm Pladis has announced plans to close a facility in Mohnton (PA) as part of a restructuring of its manufacturing operations. Founded in 2016, Pladis North America operates as part of Pladis, which owns the Godiva, Flipz and Turtles brands. “This move enables us to focus our resources […]
Tradeshow Insight: Gulfood 2025
Boasting “30 editions of F&B legacy”, Gulfood’s latest outing was a further opportunity for food and drinks industry professionals from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and beyond to explore the latest trends and innovations impacting supermarket shelves across the Middle East region. Spread across 24 halls amid the ample showgrounds of the Dubai World Trade […]
India: Purabi Dairy signs deal to double production capacity
The West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd (WAMUL), trading as Purabi Dairy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to double its production capacity. Described as the leading dairy brand in North East India, Purabi has a facility in Panjabari, Guwahati that processes 60,000 litres of milk daily […]
USA: MNG Brands acquires WellBeing Brewing Company
MNG Brands, a manufacturer of drinks, supplements and skincare products and subsidiary of MNG 2005 Inc, has announced it has acquired WellBeing Brewing Company, a leader in the non-alcoholic beer market, to expand its wellness portfolio. Post-acquisition, WellBeing Brewing Company will introduce beverages infused with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), broadening its range of functional wellness drinks. Commenting […]
Sweden: Lantmannen to acquire Lindvalls Chark
Scan Sverige, a subsidiary of agrifood cooperative Lantmannen, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Lindvalls Chark, a company specialising in sausages and charcuterie sourced from Swedish farms. Founded in 1925, Lindvalls Chark was previously part of the Norwegian Jordanes Group, having been acquired in 2017. The company has an annual turnover of approximately 400 […]
UK: Tom Parker Creamery launches “relaxing” Bedtime Milk
Tom Parker Creamery, the UK dairy company, has announced the launch of a “category first” Bedtime Milk infused with natural botanicals to promote relaxation. Infused with calming ingredients such as chamomile, valerian root, lavender and magnolia extract, Tom Parker Creamery’s Bedtime Milk is a full-fat milk designed to promote restful sleep and is claimed to be […]
Poland: Biedronka to open first store in Slovakia
Polish retailer Biedronka has announced it is opening its first ever store in Slovakia this month, supported by a new distribution centre in Voderady. The new store in Miloslavov is expected to offer 3,400 product lines. It intends to source half of its fresh food from Slovak suppliers, with a long-term goal of stocking 40% Slovak products. A […]
USA: Coca-Cola forays into prebiotic sodas with Simply Pop launch
Coca-Cola, the soft drinks multinational, is making its first foray into prebiotic sodas with the launch of Simply Pop, a new brand line made with 6g of prebiotic fibre for gut health, as well as vitamin C and zinc for immune function. Claimed to contain 25-30% fruit juice from concentrate and to be free from added sugar, […]