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USA: Watkins acquires Sauer Brands’ spice business

September 14, 2026
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

The Watkins Company, a USA-based flavour business, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the spice business of Sauer Brands, a USA-based food company. The acquisition includes Kernel Season’s, Spice Hunter, and Sauer’s branded spices and seasonings, alongside spice-related private label and foodservice operations. Sauer Brands will retain its mayonnaise and condiment business, including Duke’s Mayonnaise and Mateo’s Gourmet Salsa. As part of the deal, Watkins will gain all …

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USA: Beyond Meat launches Phytosphere nutrition range

September 14, 2026
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Food, Health & Beauty, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America

Beyond Meat, the US plant-based protein company, has launched Phytosphere, a product range featuring protein powders, bars, beverages and “centre-of-plate” products. Available via a dedicated website, the new portfolio reportedly allows consumers to “stack” plant nutrients such as protein, fibre, polyphenols, and plant sterols across their diets. The range includes the Beyond Star Series, featuring Beyond Starmatter, a nutrient-boosted protein powder delivering vitamins, minerals, adaptogens and probiotics; Beyond Starcut, a …

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Germany: Park & Bellheimer to acquire Eichbaum brand business

September 11, 2026
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Alcoholic Drinks, Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions

Park & Bellheimer, the German regional brewing company, is set to acquire the brand business of Eichbaum, the German regional brewery, via a wholly-owned subsidiary as of 1st October 2026. The deal follows approval from Eichbaum’s creditors’ committee on 8th September. Eichbaum, which entered self-administration in autumn 2025, initiated an operational closure for 30th September 2026 after no restructuring solutions with prospective investors proved feasible. Under the agreement, the brand …

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France: Cofigeo plans factory closure in Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes

September 11, 2026
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

Cofigeo, the French food group and owner of the William Saurin and Garbit brands, is set to close its manufacturing facility in Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes by the end of the first half of 2027. The proposed closure will result in 142 job redundancies under an employment safeguard plan (PSE). Cofigeo cited a 17% decline in business activity since 2022 and the physical limitations of the early-1960s facility – which faces modernization constraints …

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Thailand: Nestle invests 157 million CHF to expand pet food production.

September 10, 2026
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Asia Pacific, Manufacture & Distribution, Pet Care

Nestlé, the Switzerland-based food and beverage group, is investing 157 million CHF ($176 million) to expand its pet food manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand. The investment will enable increased production of Purina pet food and treats, including brands such as Felix, Friskies, Pro Plan and Purina One, supporting both domestic and international markets. According to Nestle, the expansion will utilize a high proportion of locally sourced raw materials, including poultry, …

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India: Emami enters baby care market with BoroPlus FromMaa range

September 10, 2026
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Asia Pacific, Health & Beauty, Products

Emami, the Indian FMCG company, has entered the baby care category with the launch of a seven-product range under its flagship skincare brand BoroPlus, named BoroPlus FromMaa. Built around the brand proposition “With Love, From Maa”, the new range comprises a baby lotion, cream, soap, shampoo, massage oil, powder and diaper rash cream. The range incorporates natural ingredients including Mamra almonds, Kashmiri kesar and milk protein, and is formulated without …

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UK: PepsiCo launches Wow snacking range

September 9, 2026
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Europe, Food, Products

PepsiCo, the global food and beverage company, has launched Wow, a new better-for-you snacking masterbrand in the UK. The range brings together reformulated, non-HFSS (high in fat, salt, or sugar) lines from its established Wotsits and Snack a Jacks brands. Developed to provide healthier options across family snacking occasions, the portfolio features three distinct multipack varieties: Wotsits Real Cheesy, Wotsits Lightly Salted and Snack a Jacks Apple & Cinnamon. Both …

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USA: Campbell’s Soup to close two snack manufacturing plants

September 9, 2026
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Food, Manufacture & Distribution, North America

Campbell’s Soup, the US food and beverage manufacturer, has announced the closure of two snacks manufacturing facilities as part of a new $500 million enterprise-wide savings program designed to optimize operations, support margins and increase operational speed and accountability. During an investor call, the company said the closures would affect snacks plants located in Hyannis (MA) and Jeffersonville (IN). The operational changes follow recently completed headcount reductions that lowered the …

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Sweden: Imperial Brands acquires nicotine pouch brand Helwit

September 8, 2026
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Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tobacco

Imperial Brands, the UK-headquartered tobacco and next-generation product (NGP) manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Swedish modern oral nicotine business Yoik Group. Yoik Group is the owner of Helwit, a modern oral challenger brand with a 3.4% domestic market share in Sweden, Europe’s largest modern oral nicotine market. Helwit is described as featuring a flavour-led portfolio, distinct Swedish design, and an online sales presence across Europe alongside select UK retail …

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Spain: Frit Ravich to invest over €115 million in expansion

September 8, 2026
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Europe, Food, Manufacture & Distribution

Frit Ravich, the Spanish crisps and snacks manufacturer, is set to invest over €115 million ($133 million) in two new facilities as part of its Strategic Plan 2030. The company plans to build a new 33,000 sq m production plant in Macanet de la Selva (Girona), adjacent to its central headquarters, with construction scheduled to begin in 2027. This facility will focus on manufacturing crisps and popcorn, enabling the current …

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