Orkla, the Scandinavian consumer goods giant, has announced plans to close its Skovlund pasta plant, which currently produces goods for the Dragsbaek brand. …
Supreme plc, the diversified consumer goods supplier, has acquired SlimFast’s trade and selected UK and European assets from Glanbia, a worldwide nutrition …
Netherlands-based coffee and tea major JDE Peet’s has announced that it has opened a modular innovation laboratory in Utrecht, Netherlands, to accelerate …
Coca-Cola and Gutsche Family Investments (GFI) have announced the sale of a 75% controlling stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) to Swiss bottler …
Brazilian cheese manufacturer Tirolez has signed a contract for the full acquisition of Levitare, a company that specialises in buffalo milk products. …
Coca-Cola’s three Indian bottling partners have announced plans to invest 25,760 crore INR ($2.96 billion) in a new food processing venture, according …
Nissin, the Japanese instant noodle producer, has signed an agreement to acquire a factory in Sakarya province, Turkey, from pasta manufacturer Oba Makarnacılık …
Windoria, a food company created through the merger of La Doria and Winland Foods and indirectly owned by Investindustrial-affiliated funds, has entered …
Finnish beverage company Olvi Group has announced the acquisition of Estonian mineral water producer Varska Originaal. Founded in 1993, Varska Originaal is …
Multinational Dutch brewer Heineken has announced that it has entered into binding agreements with its long-term partner Florida Ice and Farm Company …
The July-September 2025 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Priya Chopra, Union Coop o Insight by Gama Compass: Gut feelings spearheading …
Strauss Group, a food and beverage manufacturer, has announced the launch of CowFree, a new brand range containing animal-free beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) protein that …
Regal Foods, a Yorkshire-based food and drink manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of soft drinks brand Suncrest from European food oil group KTC Edibles …
Mars, the US-based diversified food company, has announced plans to invest €1 billion ($1.17 billion) to boost manufacturing and innovation across the …
Carrefour, the leading French supermarket chain, has announced the acquisition of the Super A supermarket chain, which operates 16 stores in the western …
Hero, the Swiss preserves, snacks, and infant nutrition manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Brazilian snack company Super Saude Nutricional through its …
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 …
Gerald McDonald, a supplier of ingredients to the food, drink, flavour and fragrance industries, has announced the acquisition of Demos Ciclitira, an …
Pets Choice, the UK-based pet food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of various brands from the administrators of Kennelpak. Brands including Breederpack, …
Zydus Wellness, the Indian nutrition and skincare firm, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alidac UK, has entered into a definitive agreement …
UK food manufacturer Premier Foods has announced the acquisition of Merchant Gourmet, a UK convenience foods brand, for £48 million ($64.6 million). Founded …
Agrana, the Austrian food group, has announced that it is acquiring Mercator-Emba, a leading Slovenian food producer serving the food service sector, …
Century Pacific, a seafood processor, has announced the acquisition of Atlantic Natural Foods, a plant-based foods company that had filed for bankruptcy protection …
V2Food, a Australian plant-based food company, has announced the acquisition of Daring Foods, a USA-based plant-based chicken start-up, alongside a strategic partnership …
US-based equity firm Hoffmann Family of Companies (HF Companies) has announced the acquisition of Elmer Chocolate, a leading US producer of heart-shaped …
NewPrinces Group, a multinational in the food industry, has announces that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Carrefour’s Italian supermarkets …
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the farmer-owned global dairy cooperative, has announced the acquisition of Wisconsin based dairy firm W&W Dairy. The acquisition …
Irish drinks company Cobblestone Brands has announced the acquisition of the Knappogue Castle and Clontarf Irish Whiskey brands from Irish Distillers, a …
Dutch dairy multinational FrieslandCampina has reached an agreement to sell its operations in Romania to Bonafarm Group, a regional food and beverage …
Generous Brands, a portfolio company of private equity firm Butterfly, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire California-based soft …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 22nd July 2025: Consumer concern about the impacts of dietary choices on digestive health is sparking a notable rise …
Confectionery firm Ferrero has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WK Kellogg, the US breakfast cereal manufacturer, …
Ferrara, a subsidiary of confectionery giant Ferrero, has announced it has entered into exclusive discussions to acquire CPK Group, a French manufacturer …
Italian confectionary companies Pernigotti and Walcor have announced their merger, backed by key shareholders including JP Morgan Asset Management and Invitalia. The …
New Princes Group, the diversified food company formed on Newlat’s acquisition of Princes last year, has announced the acquisition of the Italian baby food business …
Griesson De Beukelaer, the German bakery company behind the Prinzenrolle brand, has announced an investment of €100 million ($117.5 million) to expand …
Valeo Foods, a leading European producer of sweets and snacks, has announced the acquisition of Melegatti Cakes, an Italian sweet bakery manufacturer, in …
MANCHESTER – 8th July 2025: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, …
International cosmetics firm L’Oreal has agreement to acquire Colour Wow, a professional haircare brand founded in 2013 by Gail Federici. Operating across …
Sigma Alimentos, the parent company of Spanish meat producer Campofrío, has announced plans to invest €157 million ($169.6 million) to permanently recover …
MANCHESTER – 2nd July 2025: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, …
Arla Foods, the Denmark-based dairy cooperative, has announced an investment of €59.4 million ($70million) to expand cream cheese production at its dairy …
Sofina Foods, the Canadian meat processor, has confirmed its acquisition of Finnebrogue, the Northern Ireland-based manufacturer known for its pork and plant-based …
The April-June 2025 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Annika Porr, Fazer o Insight by Gama Compass: ‘Ultraprocessed’ fears driving shift in …
Swiss chocolate manufacturer Maestrani Schweizer Schokoladen has announced the acquisition of Belgian chocolate manufacturer Delafaille as a part of a succession plan. …
Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, and Kimberly-Clark, the global leader in the consumer staples industry, have announced that the companies are …
Mizkan, the leading Japanese vinegar producer,has announced that the company is investing £17 million ($22.9 million) to expand its operations in Middleton, …
MANCHESTER – 17th June 2025: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, …
Canadian meat processor Olymel has announced plans to invest C$142 million ($104 million) to expand its La Fernandiere facility in Trois-Rivieres with …
Refresco, the independent drinks bottler, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Telemark Kildevann (“TKV”), a leading Norwegian …
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your expectations for …
Irresistible Foods Group, a US bread and pickles manufacturer, has announced that the firm has recently broken ground on a new facility near Columbus …
Consumer goods giant Nestle has announced it is investing R$500 million ($90 million) in its Brazilian coffee operations between now and 2028 to expand …
Post Holdings, a leading consumer packaged goods holding company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire 8th Avenue, a diversified food manufacturer. …
JM Smucker, a US-based food and beverage company, has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Indianapolis (IN), which produces Hostess-branded …
Nightingale Ice Cream, a US ice cream sandwiches producer, has announced plans to relocate to a newly developed $5.8 million production site in Southside …
German supermarket chain Rewe is set to trial an in-store system that utilizes autonomous “cooking robots” to prepare fresh meals for consumers, according …
Ferrero, the Italian-based confectionery firm, is investing €95 million ($108 million) to upgrade an existing facility in Villers-Ecalles, in northern France, that manufactures …
Italpizza, the Italian pizza manufacturer, has secured €58 million ($65.8 million) in financing from several sources to boost production at three of its Italian …
Australian winery Australian Vintage has announced that the company entered a strategic partnership with Burch Family Wines to acquire international ownership of …
Nutifood, a Vietnamese dairy firm, has partnered with its Australian peer ViPlus Dairy to form the international joint venture ViPlus Nutritional Australia …
Coca-Cola Consolidated, the leading independent US Coca-Cola bottler, has announced it has invested $90 million to expand its facility in Columbus (OH), …
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. …
US meat snack company Archer has announced the opening of a second production facility, nearly doubling its total manufacturing capacity. Located in the …
Investment fund Whitehole has acquired Spanish black pudding maker Embutidos Rios with the aim of boosting its presence in the food sector. Founded in …
German retail chain Lidl has announced it is investing €122 million ($136 million) in a new logistic facility in Herentals, Belgium. At 43,000 sq m, the …
Leading European sweets and snacks producer Valeo Foods has announced the acquisition of Freddi Dolciaria, an Italian producer of sweet bakery products. …
Bega, the Australian dairy firm, has announced plans to consolidate its Strathmerton cheese processing and packaging operations into its existing site at …
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), the Coca-Cola bottler, has invested $14.9 million in a new production line in the Malawian capital Lilongwe through …
Pernod Ricard, the wine and spirits major, has announces the successful divestment of strategic international wine brands to Australian Wine Holdco Limited …
Milo’s Tea, an Alabama-based firm that manufactures, distributes, markets and sells ice teas and lemonades throughout the USA, has announced the opening …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 29th April 2025: Growing consumer aversion to ‘processed’ and ‘artificial’ foods is driving an uptick in launches touting claims …
Kandhari Global Beverages has received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire a Coca-Cola bottling facility in northern Gujarat …
Frozen food supermarket giant Iceland Foods has inaugurated a 500,000 sq ft warehouse in Warrington, UK, via a £100 million investment. The distribution hub …
German bakery firm Harry-Brot has received approval from Germany’s national competition regulator to acquire Glockenbrot, a subsidiary of the retail group Rewe, …
Italian-based confectionery firm Ferrero has announced an investment of C$445 million ($320 million) to upgrade a production facility in Brantford, in the …
Portuguese retailer Jeronimo Martins has received approval from Colombia’s antitrust authority to acquire 75 Colsubsidio supermarkets to boost its presence in Colombia …
US breakfast cereal maker Post Holdings has announced the closure of two if its Post Consumer Brands cereal manufacturing facilities in Cobourg, Canada and …
USA based snack and confectionery group Mondelez, has announced an investment of 65 million CHF ($80 million) to upgrade its Toblerone chocolate facility …
Egg producer and distributor Cal-Maine Foods has signed an agreement to acquire breakfast food manufacturer Echo Lake Foods for approximately $258 million. …
Leading food multinational Mars Wrigley has announced an investment of A$6.5 million ($4.2 million) to increase production capacity for gums and mints at its …
Castillo Hermanos, a diversified multinational business group, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with private equity firm Brynwood …
Global Eggs, a Luxembourg-based egg conglomerate, has reached an agreement to acquire US egg producer Hillandale Farms for $1.1 billion, according to a Reuters …
Bunge, the leading agri-commodities business, has entered into an agreement to sell its European margarines and spreads business to Vandemoortele, a leading …
The January-March 2025 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Mohammed Alrahji, Rio Food Industries Factory o Insight by Gama Compass: Botanicals …
Brazillian-based biscuit firm Bauducco Foods has announced that the company has broken ground on a new production and distribution facility in the US …
Belgian biscuit and cake manufacturer Lotus Bakeries has announced a licensing agreement with ice cream specialist Froneri to accelerate the growth of …
French retailer Carrefour has announced the opening of 45 stores in Paris metro stations under the new banner Carrefour Proximite. According to sources, …
Australian importer and manufacturer Entyce Food Ingredients has announced the acquisition of Naked Rivals, an Australian startup that produces “innovative and sustainable” …
Scan Sverige, a subsidiary of agrifood cooperative Lantmannen, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Lindvalls Chark, a company specialising …
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 …
MANCHESTER – 27th February 2025: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, …
Plant-based private equity firm Ahimsa has acquired Blackbird Foods, a manufacturer of frozen vegan pizzas and wings, seitan and dairy-free cheese, according …
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced the acquisition of Uruguay-based dairy company Granja Pocha, according to Just Food and Todo Lecheria …
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has announced it has acquired Inverroche, a “luxury” gin brand hailing from South Africa, with distribution in …
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced the acquisition of personal care brand Velvette. …
Reina Group, the Spanish retail and foodservice conglomerate has announced the acquisition of sandwich-maker Vital Healthy Food for an undisclosed sum. Founded …
Bajaj Consumer Care, a leading Indian hair care manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Vishal Personal Care, which operates under the Banjara’s …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 18th February 2025: In this month’s Innovation Insight, our attention turns to the sports drinks …
MANCHESTER – 17th February 2025: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, …
Brazilian wine cooperative Vinicola Aurora has announced that the company is investing R$25 million in 2025 ($4.3 million) to modernise its production …
Jay&Joy, a French company specialising in plant-based cheese alternatives, has announced it has acquired its peer Les Nouveaux Affineurs, as well as securing …
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (Coca-Cola HBC), the Switzerland-based soft drinks bottler, has announced the opening of a new production line at its existing 82,000 …
UK-based bakery business Dean’s of Huntly has announced the acquisition of shortbread specialist Duncan’s of Deeside for an undisclosed sum, according to …
Confectionery firm Ferrero has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire protein snack company Power Crunch from Bio-Nutritional Research …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 31st January 2025: Functional botanical ingredients such as flowers, berries and plant roots continue to blossom in the food …
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced an investment of A$30 million ($18.9 million) in digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) at …
Dr. Oetker, the Germany-based food multinational. has reportedly announced the closure of its sole manufacturing facility in the Czech Republic. In a …
Varun Beverages, the PepsiCo bottler, has announced the investment of $48.2 million in its South African subsidiary BevCo. Varun Beverages finalised the …
BioSteel, a Canadian sports drink and nutrition firm, has announced the opening of its first dedicated manufacturing facility, located in Windsor, Ontario. Founded in …
MANCHESTER – 16th January 2025: Celebration will be in the air on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 with the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) set to mark …
Sensei, a global leader in autonomous retail technology, has announced the introduction of “the world’s largest autonomous supermarket”, in partnership with Portugal’s …
TreeHouse Foods, a leading manufacturer and distributor of private-label foods and beverages, has announced it has completed its acquisition of Harris Tea for …
Wellful, a supplements and weight-management business and a Kainos Capital portfolio company, has announced the acquisition of supplements firm Ancient Nutrition from …
Woolworths, the Australian supermarket chain, has filed for clearance with New Zealand’s Commerce Commission to acquire Beak & Johnston subsidiaries Beak & Johnston …
Honest to Goodness, an Australian health food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of the Pimp My Salad and Pimp My Snack snacking brands from …
Premium Brands, the speciality food business, has acquired meat companies NSP Quality Meats, Casa Di Bertacchi, and Italia Salami for a combined value …
Dutch retail conglomerate Ahold Delhaize has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Romanian supermarket Profi Rom Food (Profi) from private equity fund MidEuropa …
Ziyad Brothers, a provider of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean products and a portfolio company of Peak Rock Capital, has acquired Indo-European Foods (IEF), a …
The October-December 2024 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Simón Fusté, Sigmna o Insight by Gama Compass: Dairy turning away from …
Coca-Cola, the soft drinks multinational, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Billson’s, an Australia-based brand of flavoured alcohol beverages (FABs). …
Dutch dairy multinational FrieslandCampina and Belgian dairy cooperative Milcobel have announced their intention to merge with the aim of creating a leading …
Paine Schwartz Partners, a private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Promix, a nutrition and supplements business, Founded in 2014, Promix …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 17th December 2024: For our latest Innovation Insight, we return to the omnipresent trend for …
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the Indian Coca-Cola subsidiary, has announced it has inaugurated a factory in Siddipet, in India’s Telangana state. The …
SHS Group, the diversified consumer goods supplier, has announced the acquisition of Shandy Shack, a brand of “mid-strength” abv beer that specialises …
Toms, the Danish confectionery group, has announced a nine-figure investment plan to consolidate chocolate production in Nowa Sol, Poland, and licorice and …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 3rd December 2024: Low fat claims and formulations have been declining in new dairy products over recent years, the …
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), the UK-based Coca-Cola bottler, has announced an investment of £42.3 million ($53.1 million) in its facility in Wakefield, …
Lolli & Pops, a portfolio company of private equity firm TerraMar Capital, has announced the acquisition of US-based confectionery producer Hammond’s Candies …
Instacart, the US grocery technology company, and Coles, the Australian supermarket retailer, have announced a partnership to bring Caper Carts ‘smart trolleys’ to …
Lakeview Farms, a leading manufacturer of dips, desserts, and specialty products, has announced the acquisition of the Noosa yoghurt brand from Campbell …
Kepak, the Irish supplier of foodservice solutions and ready-for-market convenience foods. has announced the acquisition of Summit Foods, a UK-based specialist in …
Intersnack, the European snacks multinational, has announced it has acquired organic and plant- based food manufacturer Whole Earth Foods from health foods …
Cheese processor Schuman Cheese has announced the acquisition of the Trugman-Nash business from dairy firm Allied Dairy to expand its cheese portfolio. …
Gama with Nicolas Trentesaux, SIAL Network Managing Director The landmark 2024 edition of SIAL, the self-styled “must-attend” biennial event for the food …
MANCHESTER – 29th October 2024: Last Thursday (24th October), leading representatives of the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) community came together in The Bridgewater Hall, …
Belgian brewery Brouwerij Martens has announced the acquisition of United Dutch Breweries (UDB), a Netherlands-based brewing company, from European investment company Gimv. …
Heineken, the Dutch beermaker, has acquired Komari Beverage, an Ethiopian alcoholic drinks firm, according to a report in Capital Ethiopia. According to …
Private-equity investor Ahimsa has announced the acquisition of Simulate, the owner of US plant-based meat alternative brand Nuggs. Available since 2019, Nuggs …
Spanish food and beverage producer Angel Camacho has announced the acquisition of Macarico, a Portuguese firm that manufactures sauces and antipasti. In …
The Original Juice Company (OJC), an Australian-based business that sells chilled fruit and vegetable juices, has announced plans to acquire SPC Global …
Saudi Arabia based dairy firm Almarai has announced the acquisition of Hammoudeh Food Industries, the food and beverage business of Jordanian conglomerate …
Natra, a vertically-integrated cocoa and chocolate manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Gudrun, a Belgian chocolate and truffle producer, from Down2Earth Capital. …
Japan Tobacco (JT), the leading tobacco company, has announced it has completed the acquisition of Vector Group (VGR), the fourth largest tobacco company …
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of spirit alternative business Ritual Zero Proof to strengthen its non-alcoholic spirits …
The July-September 2024 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Heather Mills, VBites o Insight by Gama Compass: Honey getting …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 23rd September 2024: This month’s Innovation Insight lifts the lid on the continued evolution of high-protein …
Lantmannen, a Swedish agricultural cooperative and food manufacturer, has announced an investment of 1.2 billion SEK ($116.4 million) in a new facility …
Mexico-based multinational bakery firm Grupo Bimbo has reached an agreement to acquire its Brazilian peer Wickbold for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition …
Mount Franklin Foods, a leading manufacturer of branded, contract and private label confectionery, nuts and foodservice products, has announced the acquisition of …
Philip Morris International (PMI), the leading tobacco firm, has announced plans to invest $232 million to expand production capacity for Zyn nicotine …
Saco Foods, a US manufacturer of shelf-stable products and a portfolio company of Fengate Private Equity and Weathervane Investment Corp, has announced …
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling, the Canadian bottler of carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, energy drinks, ice teas and related products, has announced the …
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), the UK-based Coca-Cola bottler. has announced an additional investment of A$105.5 million ($69.63 million) to create a new …
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), the Australian wine giant, has announced plans to divest its commercial brand portfolio, including Wolf Blass, Lindeman’s, Yellowglen …
Les Mousquetaires, the French retail company that operates the Intermarche, Bricomarche and Netto banners, has announced an investment of €100 million ($109 …
CTH Invest, a Belgian holding company associated with Ferrero, has announced the acquisition of Nonni’s Bakery from Vestar Capital Partners, a leading …
Valeo Foods, the Irish food firm, has announced the acquisition of Appalaches Nature, a Canadian maple syrup business, marking its second acquisition …
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your expectations …
MANCHESTER – 18th July 2024: Manchester-based global insights specialist Gama is today pleased to reveal the finalists that have been shortlisted for …
Kruger Group, a manufacturer of branded and private label consumer products, has announced the acquisition of Switzerland-based Hermes Sussstoff, a maker of …
Regal Confections, a leading distributor of global confectionery brands, has announced the acquisition of fellow Canadian sweets brand Mondoux. Founded in 1967 …
Clessidra, an Italian private equity fund, has announced the acquisition of Molino Nicoli, a family-owned manufacturer of baked goods for an undisclosed …
The April-June 2024 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Anna Bosch Güell, Noel Alimentaria o Insight by Gama Compass: ‘Food as …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 28th June 2024: Fermentation and ‘non-animal dairy’ remain two of the hottest trends in the …
Consumer goods manufacturer Britannia has announced plans to close a factory in Taratala, Kolkata that manufactures biscuits, according to Times Now and …
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has started construction om a new €25 million (US$26.8 million) distillery for its high-end Japanese gin …
Global snacking and confectionery giant Mondelez International has announced it has partnered with Lotus Bakeries to expand its presence in India and …
Kikkoman, a leading manufacturer of soy sauce and related condiments, has started construction on a new production facility in Jefferson County (WI). …
DayDayCook (DDC), a self-proclaimed content-driven consumer food brand, has announced the acquisition of Asian food brand Omsom. Founded in 2020, Omsom is …
UK alcoholic beverage multinational Diageo has announced the sale of its Guinness Nigeria business to the Tolaram Group, a diversified holding company …
Ruiz Foods, a Mexican food firm, has announced plans to close its manufacturing plant in Tulare, California. The affected factory commenced operations …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 12th June 2024: The notion of ‘food as fuel’ (especially via protein enhancement) is accelerating in consumer goods …
Leading European dairy company Arla has teamed up with international coffee chain to launch Starbucks Protein Drink with Coffee, a new health-oriented …
Multinational FMCG firm Kraft Heinz has announced the launch of “premium” shelf-stable, premium dressings and marinades brand Pure J.L. Kraft exclusively for …
Land O’Frost, the US manufacturer of ready-to-eat processed meats, has announced plans to close its manufacturing plant located in the Pullman neighbourhood …
Panos Brands, a producer of branded consumer foods, has announced the acquisition of smoked salmon producer The Santa Barbara Smokehouse (SBS). Founded …
Consumer goods major Mondelez International has announced the first ever expansion of the market leading Nabsico Chips Ahoy! chocolate chip cookie brand …
Netherlands-based Lipton Teas and Infusions, the tea business divested by Unilever formerly known as Ekaterra, and Sri Lankan conglomerate Browns have agreed …
Dale Farm, a Northern Ireland dairy cooperative, has announced an investment of £70 million ($87.5 million) to expand its cheddar processing facility …
Japanese drinks giant Asahi has announced the acquisition of South Australian spirits maker Never Never through its alcoholic beverages division, Carlton & …
US food giant General Mills has announced the acquisition of Edgard & Cooper, a Belgium-based company described as Europe’s leading independent premium …
William Jackson Food Group (WJFG), a leading UK food supplier, has announced the acquisition of Lottie Shaw’s, a Yorkshire-based bakery business, via …
With sustainability continuing to embed itself as a mainstream concern within fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), London’s Natural & Organic Products Expo …
Nigerian Breweries, Nigeria’s leading beermaker and subsidiary of global brewing giant Heineken, has announced plans to temporarily pause operations at two of …
Canadian meat supplier Olymel has announced plans to close a plant in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec province that manufactures pork and poultry products. This …
MANCHESTER – 19th April 2024: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, …
Leading supermarket chain Rewe has announced it has opened Voll Pflanzlich, its first store entirely dedicated to vegan and plant-based products, located …
Pladis, the global snacks firm, has announced it has completed the integration of chocolate firm Godiva Chocolatier into its product portfolio, alongside …
Varun Beverages (VBL), the Indian bottler for PepsiCo, has completed the acquisition of BevCo, a South African beverage company, following approval from …
Netherlands-based commodities firm Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Cacique, a major Brazilian maker …
Leading household paper firm Kimberly-Clark has announced an expansion of its operational capability in Australia with the opening of a “state-of-the-art” distribution …
Multinational tobacco and nicotine products manufacturer British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced the opening of a £30 million ($38 million) “state-of-the-art” innovation …
Sugar Foods, a manufacturer of toppings, croutons, beverage ingredients and pizza toppings owned by Pritzker Private Capital, has announced the acquisition of …
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), Coca-Cola’s Indian subsidiary, has announced plans to invest 350 crore INR ($42.52 million) to set up two manufacturing …
Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced an investment of R$80 million ($16.2 million) to expand production of Hellmann’s mayonnaise at its factory …
Accolade Wines, one of the world’s largest wine companies, has entered into early merger discussions with peer Australian Vintage (AVG), the producer …
Flagship Food Group, a food company majority-owned by CREO Capital Partners which manufactures and distributes a wide portfolio of brands, has announced …
Turkish bottler Coca-Cola Icecek (CCI) and its subsidiary CCI International Holland have announced the signing of an agreement to acquire peer Coca-Cola …
Cultivate Food and Beverage, a social enterprise backed by disability employer Bedford, has announced the acquisition of Adelaide Hills Foods, a bakery …
Danone, the French consumer goods giant, has inaugurated a plant-based beverage facility for its Alpro brand in Villecomtal-sur-Arros, southwestern France. According to …
Kirin, the leading Japanese drinks firm, has announced it is buying the Healthya tea-catechin business from personal care company Kao to enhance its presence …
Creations Foods, a maker of gluten-free, health-oriented snacks, is expanding its presence in biscuits and confectionery with the acquisition of HighKey, a …
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director of ISM, following the latest edition of the confectionery and snacks tradeshow. How would you sum up this year’s …
Panos, a producer of branded consumer foods, has announced the acquisition of Tessemae’s, a specialist in refrigerated and shelf-stable organic salad dressings, …
European soft drinks bottler Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced it has received approval from Philippine anti-trust regulators to buy peer Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines …
Henkel, the Germany-based personal and household care giant, has officially inaugurated a new research & development (R&D) centre in Shanghai, China to …
Germany confectionery firm Boettger Gruppe has announced the acquisition of Jahnke Susswaren, a specialist in liquorice sweets, from peer Ragolds Invest for …
Private equity fund Bridgepoint has announced it is acquiring the toiletries brand RoC Skincare from existing backer Gryphon Investors for an undisclosed …
Italian bakery firm Galup has acquired Golosi di Salute, a manufacturer of cakes, biscuits, desserts and confectionery based in Monticello d’Alba, in …
Morato Group, a leading Italian bakery firm, is continuing its strategic expansion by acquiring Massimo Zero, a company specialized in the manufacture …
MPearlRock, a partnership between Kroger’s venture capital arm PearlRock Partners and MidOcean Partners, a private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of …
Candy Factory, a leading Italian confectionery manufacturing group, has acquired Monk’s, a historical brand of balsamic sweets produced by Akellas. Manufactured in …
Tata Consumer Products, the Indian FMCG conglomerate, has announced the acquisition of food and drinks businesses Capital Foods and Organic India for …
North American brewing major Molson Coors has launched a limited-edition confectionery product that targets consumers cutting back on alcohol as part of …
L’Occitane, the premium French toiletries firm, has announced it is expanding its presence in home fragrance with the acquisition of Dr. Vranjes Firenze. …
The October – December 2023 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Ian Wright CBE o Tradeshow Insight: InterTabac 2023 …
Los Angeles-based bakery firm King’s Hawaiian has announced plans to invest $200 million to build a manufacturing facility in Taylorsville, IN. According …
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced it has received a binding offer from Yellow Wood Partners, a Boston-based private equity …
Haigh’s Chocolates, an Australian confectionery company, has announced an investment of A$130 million ($87 million) to develop a manufacturing facility in Salisbury …
Nourish You, the Indian “superfood” company, has announced the acquisition of dairy alternative specialist One Good for an undisclosed sum, expanding its …
CTH Invest, a Belgian holding company associated with confectionery major Ferrero, has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to fully …
Kofola, a Czech-based non-alcoholic beverages company, has announced the acquisition of Pivovary CZ Group, a producer of traditional beer brands such as …
Lagoon Seafood, a fresh and frozen seafood company, has completed the construction of its 63,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility in Granby, Quebec. …
LDC Group, the French poultry processing giant, is reportedly negotiating to acquire Indykpol Group, a Polish firm specialising in turkey meat. According …
Mondelez International, the global snacking and confectionery giant, has announced a A$13 million ($8.4 million) investment in a state-of-the-art automated packaging line …
Nissin Foods, an instant noodle manufacturer, has announced an investment of $228 million to develop a third U.S. manufacturing facility in Greenville …
MANCHESTER – 7th November 2023: Inspiration and connection were once again to the fore as over 300 fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) professionals from all …
Hero, the Swiss preserves, snacks, and infant nutrition manufacturer, has announced plans to close its jam-making factory in Lenzburg, Switzerland, where the …
Ornua, the Irish dairy cooperative, has announced a €40 million ($44 million) development at Kerrygold Park, its butter production facility in Mitchelstown, …
Kroger, the leading US grocery retailer, has announced the launch of Mercado, a Hispanic-inspired brand offering more than 50 products sold exclusively …
Netherlands-based commodities firm Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and Polish private label coffee manufacturer Instanta have announced the opening of a new plant in Binh …
Utz Brands, the US snack maker, has announced plans to rationalise its manufacturing network, including divesting a plant in Bluffton (IN), closing another …
Jeronimo Martins, the Portuguese retail chain, has announced the further expansion of its Ara banner in Colombia, with its network of stores projected …
Britvic, the UK-based non-alcoholic drinks firm, has announced plans to invest £6 million ($6.84 million) to expand production capacity at its Ballygowan …
Multinational Dutch brewer Heineken has announced plans to invest R$80 million ($15.75 million) to expand production of Heineken 0.0 at the Araraquara …
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your expectations …
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc has announced that, together with Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc., the companies have entered into a letter of intent …
Kommunity Brew, a Western Australian functional beverage company, has acquired Melbourne’s Cool Cool Beverage Company (CCBC). The acquisition will add the Sips …
Lactalis Canada, a subsidiary of French dairy giant Lactalis, has announced the acquisition of dessert manufacturer Marie Morin Canada for an undisclosed …
French multinational retail group Auchan has announced the acquisition of Grupo Dia’s operation in Portugal, where the company currently operates 489 stores. …
Plant-based company Livekindly Collective (LKC) has announced the acquisition of Alpha Foods a company specialized in frozen plant-based meals. The acquisition will …
Ferrara, the leading US sugar confectionery manufacturer and Ferrero subsidiary, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Dori Alimentos, a …
Emmi, the leading multinational dairy firm, has announced it is selling Glaserne Molkerei, a producer of organic dairy products from north-eastern Germany, …
Gourmet Italian Food, a diversified food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Firma Italia, an Italian producer of dried ready meals. Firma …
Comvita, a New Zealand based manufacturer of honey has announced the acquisition of HoneyWorld, Singapore’s largest manuka honey retailer for 8.5 million …
MANCHESTER – 22nd June 2023: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, has …
Sunderstorm, the US consumer cannabis company, has announced the acquisition of Abide Brands, a Nevada-based e-cigarette specialist, for an undisclosed sum. Abide …
Food giant Kellogg has announced plans to invest R$250 million ($40.9 million) to increase production capacity for potato snacks in Brazil. According …
Mars, the leading food multinational, has announced an investment of $112.6 million ($76.3 million) in its pet food facility in Wodonga, in Australia’s …
Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), an Indian conglomerate, has announced the acquisition of The Good Stuff, owner of confectionery brand LuvIt, for …
Heartland, a specialist in low-calorie sweeteners, coffee creamers and water enhancers, has announced the launch of a new zero-calorie drink mix under …
Warsteiner, the leading German brewing company, has announced a €20 million ($21.6 million) investment in its factory in Herford, Rhineland-Palatinate, according to …
MGP Ingredients, a leading provider of distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredient solutions, has announced that its subsidiary Luxco has reached …
Japanese brewer Kirin has announced the acquisition of Blackmores, an Australian vitamin and supplement producer, in a deal worth $1.2 billion. According …
Brazilian household care firm Ype has announced the opening of a new manufacturing plant and distribution centre located in Itapissuma, Pernambuco state, …
This April, thousands of delegates descended on the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, as stakeholders from across the hospitality, manufacturing, grocery …
Scandinavian Tobacco Group, the leading tobacco firm, has announced the acquisition of XQS International, a maker of tobacco alternative products. The transaction …
US confectionery firm Hershey has announced the acquisition of two manufacturing facilities from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, a leader in popcorn production. In …
German retailer Tegut has announced the acquisition of organic supermarket chain Basic after the latter reportedly ran into financial difficulties. Headquarted in …
Uber Eats, the food courier company, is partnering with retailer Coles to establish a grocery delivery service across Australia, according to a report …
Edrington, a UK-based spirit producer has announced the acquisition of an additional stake in US firm Wyoming Whiskey, increasing its shareholding from …
Dole, the leading fruit processor, has announced the launch of Good Crunch, a dried fruit snack that promises “an ultra-craveable crunch”. Available as …