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April 14, 2026
Ipanema Lacteos, the Brazilian dairy producer, has completed the purchase of Laticinio Na Morada for an undisclosed sum. The transaction, finalised this month, …
Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket chain, has launched a range of hybrid chocolate treats under its Choceur private label. The new Choceur …
April 13, 2026
Fornaio del Casale, the Italian bakery producer trading as Gecchele, has acquired three Italian snack and confectionery companies to form a new …
J.Macedo, the Brazilian food manufacturer, has officially opened its new industrial complex in Horizonte, Ceara. The project represents a total investment of …
April 13, 2026
Ambev, the Brazilian brewing company, is investing R$300 million ($60 million) to expand its production of premium beer in the state of …
April 10, 2026
Heineken, the Dutch brewing company, has announced the sale of its shareholding in Brasseries, Limonaderies et Malteries SA (Bralima), its operating company …
April 9, 2026
Unilever, the UK-based consumer goods giant, has signed an agreement to acquire Gruns, a USA-based producer of whole-food gummy supplements. The acquisition …
April 9, 2026
Lidl, the discount supermarket chain, has announced plans to open more than 50 new stores across Great Britain over the next 12 …
CH Guenther & Son (CHG), the US-based commercial baking and food manufacturing company, has announced the acquisition of Les Aliments Mejicano, a …
Philip Morris International (PMI), the global tobacco and nicotine manufacturer, has announced plans to close its cigar production plant in Dothan (AL). …
Valley Milk, a California-based dairy ingredient producer, has partnered with the Rizo family to establish Francisco Foods LLC, a joint venture that …
BinDawood Holding, the Saudi Arabian retail group, has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 51% majority stake in Vaza Food Company …
United Petfood, the Belgian private label pet food manufacturer, has announced its entry into the Canadian market through the acquisition of a …
April 7, 2026
Pernod Ricard, the French spirits and wine group, has completed the sale of Kenwood Vineyards to the Heck family, the owners of …
Emami, the Indian personal care and healthcare group, is to acquire the remaining 73.5% stake in Axiom Ayurveda in a deal valued …
April 2, 2026
Tyson Foods, the USA-based food giant, has announced plans to shut down its prepared foods plant in Rome (GA). The facility, which …
Pure Foods Tasmania, the Australian food and beverage producer, has entered a binding agreement to acquire Sydney-based seafood brand Brilliant Food Australia. …
April 2, 2026
Paulig, the Finnish family-owned food and drink company, has entered into an agreement to sell its Swedish subsidiary Risenta to Midsona, a …
April 2, 2026
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the next issue of Gama News. The International Food & Drink Event (IFE), the latest edition of …
April 1, 2026
Coca-Cola, the US-based soft drinks giant, has announced that its Coca-Cola system intends to invest $1 billion in South Africa by 2030. …
April 1, 2026
Constellation Brands, the USA beverage alcohol producer, has announced an agreement to acquire the remaining interest in the non-alcoholic brand HOP WTR. …
Ambienta, the European private equity firm focused on environmental sustainability, has acquired a majority stake in The Bridge, an Italian producer of …
United Petfood, the Belgian pet food manufacturer, and Lider Petfood, the Turkish pet food producer, have announced the acquisition of a dry …
Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, the Indian consumer goods manufacturer, has launched the Brahmins Xpress Mix breakfast range, marking a further expansion …
March 31, 2026
Bansk Group, the USA consumer-focused private investment firm, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in So Good So …
March 31, 2026
The January-March edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Rafael Fuertes, ElPozo Alimentacion o Insight by Gama Compass: Permissible indulgence …
March 30, 2026
Mars, the US-based snacking and confectionery giant, has announced a $100 million investment to expand its global headquarters in Chicago, creating 602 …
March 30, 2026
Edeka Nord, the regional subsidiary of German retail giant Edeka, has fully commissioned its new central warehouse in Neumunster-Eichhof following the completion …
March 30, 2026
Gama spoke to Prof. Keeley Crockett, Professor in Computational Intelligence at Manchester Metropolitan University. Read this Industry Insight in the next …
Nestle, the Swiss food and drink group, is to resume operations at its Palmeira das Missoes facility in Rio Grande do Sul, …
March 27, 2026
Bridor, the French bakery specialist and a subsidiary of the Le Duff Group, has announced the acquisition of Panamar, the Spanish frozen …
March 27, 2026
Mars, the US-based food and snacking giant, has announced its entry into the instant noodle category in Canada with the launch of …
March 27, 2026
McCain, the Canadian-based frozen food specialist, has confirmed it will close its vegetable processing facility in Hastings, New Zealand. Operations at the …
March 27, 2026
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the next issue of Gama News. Alimentaria 2026, held in Barcelona from 23rd to 26th March, marked …
March 26, 2026
Danone, the French food and beverage firm, and Arcor, the Argentina-based food company, have announced a strategic alliance to create a 50:50 …
Coca-Cola, the US-based food and beverage giant, has announced plans to invest $650 million in the expansion of its Fairlife production facility …
March 26, 2026
Gama spoke to Rafael Fuertes, Director General at ElPozo Alimentacion. Read this Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. …
Pernod Ricard, the French spirits producer, and US-based Brown-Forman have confirmed they are in preliminary discussions regarding a potential “merger of equals”. …
Chobani, the US food and beverage manufacturer, is to invest $567 million in the expansion of its La Colombe coffee production facility …
March 25, 2026
Ferrero Group, the global confectionery firm, has announced an agreement to acquire Bold Snacks, a Brazilian producer of protein-rich snacks. Based in …
March 25, 2026
Unilever, the UK-based consumer goods giant, has confirmed it is in preliminary discussions with the US spice and seasonings manufacturer McCormick regarding …
March 24, 2026
Nestle India, the Indian subsidiary of the Swiss food and drink giant, has announced an investment of 225 crore INR ($26.9 million) …
March 24, 2026
Varun Beverages, the India-based bottling partner for PepsiCo, has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in the South African …
March 24, 2026
Little Spoon, the US direct-to-consumer baby and children’s brand, has announced its entry into the $6 billion infant formula market. With the …
Danone, the French multinational food giant, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Huel, the UK-based plant-based nutrition leader, in a …
Hindustan Foods Limited (HFL) has signed a business transfer agreement to acquire the manufacturing undertaking of Ultra Beauty Care. The transaction, executed …
Vicky Foods, the Spanish food group, has signed an agreement with peer Adam Foods to acquire the bakery brand Panrico and its …
De Kuyper Royal Distillers, the Netherlands-based spirits producer, has agreed to sell its Mandarine Napoleon brand to Iconic Nectars, a French family-owned …
March 20, 2026
PepsiCo, the US-based food and beverage giant, has announced the launch of Good Warrior, a new protein-focused snack brand specifically built for …
March 20, 2026
Heritage Foods, the India-based dairy and retail company, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art ice cream manufacturing plant in Shamirpet, near Hyderabad. The …
General Mills, the US food giant, has entered into an agreement to sell its Brazil-based dough business to 3Coracoees, the largest coffee …
Patanjali Foods, the Indian FMCG and edible oils company, has entered into strategic agreements worth approximately 750 crore INR ($80 million) to …
March 19, 2026
Woolworths, the South African retail group, has announced an agreement to acquire 100% of its long-term supplier, In2food. While the financial terms …
March 19, 2026
Gama spoke to Erick Vera, Founder & CEO at Little Inca. Read more Industry Insights in the next issue of Gama …
Unilever Brasil has announced a collaboration between its hair care brand Seda and its ice cream brand Kibon. The limited-edition Seda by …
Alicorp, the Peru-based food and consumer goods giant, has reached an agreement to acquire the Latin American operations of Flora Food Group, …
March 18, 2026
Migros, the Swiss retail cooperative, has announced it is withdrawing from the German market to focus on its domestic operations. As part …
Gama spoke to Tomasz Dawidowski, Project Manager, ahead of the latest edition of NutraFood Poland. What are your primary goals and expectations …
March 17, 2026
Bel Brands USA, the American subsidiary of French cheese manufacturer Groupe Bel, has broken ground on a $200 million expansion of its …
March 17, 2026
Damm, the Spanish brewing and beverage giant, has announced the closure of its Agama dairy production facility in Mallorca, marking the end …
March 17, 2026
Nestle, the world’s largest food company, is entering the American at-home condiment market with the launch of a new chef-inspired sauce brand, …
March 17, 2026
Gama spoke to Mohammad Ihtsham, Founder at Pure Sustenance. Read more Industry Insights in the next issue of Gama News. What …
Kraft Heinz, the US-based food producer, has announced a proposal to consolidate its New Zealand manufacturing operations in a move intended to …
March 16, 2026
Henkel, the German consumer goods company, has signed an agreement to acquire the US hair care brand Not Your Mother’s from private …
Gama spoke to Gareth Baguley, Brand Director, Informa Markets, ahead of the latest edition of Vitafoods Europe. What are your overall expectations …
March 16, 2026
Kati Patang, the Indian craft beer company, has announced the acquisition of the premium wine and spirits company Agnetta International for R$3.5 …
Reliance Retail, the retail arm of Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, has acquired a majority stake in Pahadi Local, a premium beauty and …
Meiji, the Japanese food and pharmaceutical giant, has announced plans to establish a new chocolate manufacturing subsidiary in the USA, marking a …
Estee Lauder, the US-based cosmetics and skincare giant, has announced it is acquiring the luxury fragrance division of Decorte, a Japanese high-end …
March 12, 2026
Morinaga & Co, the Japanese confectionery and snack manufacturer, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire MyMochi, the leading producer of mochi …
March 12, 2026
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the next issue of Gama News. The return of Lunch! North to Manchester Central on 10th and …
March 12, 2026
Bel Brands USA, the Chicago-based subsidiary of the French dairy giant Bel Group, has announced the launch of Babybel Pro, a new …
March 12, 2026
Conagra Brands, the US-based food giant, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Fayetteville (AR). The project involves a $150 million …
Gama spoke to Hannah Tovey, Head of London Wine Fair, ahead of the latest edition of the wine and spirits showcase. What …
Spar, the Dutch-founded international retail chain, has increased its logistics capabilities in Portugal with the opening of a new warehouse in Alverca. …
Oatly, the Swedish oat milk manufacturer, has announced a 170 million SEK ($16 million) investment to upgrade its “Oat Campus” production facility in …
March 11, 2026
Fazer, the Finnish food and confectionery giant, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) to explore …
Bulletproof, the US-based functional food and beverage company, has announced the launch of Coffee + Creatine, described as a ‘first-of-its-kind’ innovation in …
March 10, 2026
Dainty Foods, the Canadian rice producer and subsidiary of the France-based Marbour Group, has announced it will establish its first manufacturing operation …
Nestle, the Swiss food and beverage giant, has announced the launch of a new cocoa-free product line under its Choco Crossies brand …
Tilray Brands, the US-based lifestyle and consumer packaged goods firm, has finalised the acquisition of Scottish craft brewer BrewDog’s global brand and …
March 9, 2026
Jackson Family Wines, the California-based wine giant, has expanded its Oregon portfolio with the acquisition of white wine brand Big Salt for …
March 9, 2026
Nestle Purina, the pet care division of the Swiss food and drink giant, has inaugurated its largest-ever investment in Brazil with the …
March 6, 2026
LDC, the French family-owned poultry group, has secured court approval to acquire 100% of the share capital of France Poultry from the …
Tip Top Bakeries, the Australian bread manufacturer, has officially opened a new A$130 million ($85 million) state-of-the-art production line at its Canning …
March 6, 2026
Coca-Cola Brasil, the Brazilian subsidiary of the global beverage giant, has announced an investment plan totaling R$ 30 billion ($5.8 billion) in …
Diageo, the UK-based alcoholic beverages giant, has inaugurated a new production line for its Smirnoff Ice brand at its industrial complex in …
Orior, the Swiss food and beverage group, has acquired the remaining 81% stake in Italian fresh pasta manufacturer Pastificio Gaetarelli. The transaction, …
KP Snacks, the UK-based snacking subsidiary of Intersnack, has announced proposals to close its Tyrrells production facility in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, alongside the …
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are your …
West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union (WAMUL), known for its Purabi Dairy brand, has officially entered the Barak Valley region of Assam …
March 4, 2026
Congalsa, the Spanish frozen seafood specialist, has expanded its international footprint through the acquisition of Lenger Seafoods Vietnam. The deal, completed via …
PepsiCo, the US-based food and beverage giant, is expanding its Doritos brand into the functional snacking sector with the launch of Doritos …
March 3, 2026
Grupo Alacant, the Spanish ice cream manufacturer, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silver Pail Dairy, one of Ireland’s largest …
SPC, the Australian fruit and vegetable processing firm, has announced it will close its juice manufacturing facility in Shepparton, Victoria, as part …
Gama spoke to Jake Nixon, Event Director, ahead of the latest edition of World Vape Show Dubai. Read more Tradeshow Look Aheads …
Skala and Lola Frommetics, two prominent Brazilian beauty and personal care companies, have announced a merger to create a new entity named …
Cicopal, the Brazilian snacks and drinks manufacturer, is expanding its operations in the state of Minas Gerais with the construction of a …
Lasso, the US food technology company, has announced the commercial debut of its proprietary Lasso SpinTech process through the launch of snack …
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, the UAE’s largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, has commenced construction on a …
February 27, 2026
The UK arm of global soft drinks manufacturer Suntory has announced plans to invest £25 million ($31 million) in a new high-speed …
February 27, 2026
Arla, the European dairy cooperative, has unveiled plans to invest approximately €300 million ($328 million) to establish a state-of-the-art cheese production facility …
February 27, 2026
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 27th February 2026: In this month’s Innovation Insight, we look at the mainstreaming of …
February 27, 2026
Boparan Private Office (BPO), the investment vehicle of entrepreneur Ranjit Singh Boparan, has reached an agreement to acquire the German turkey and …
Coca-Cola, the US-based multinational beverage giant, has entered into a strategic partnership with family-owned spirits company Sazerac to drive growth in the …
Unes Maxi, the Italian supermarket chain and subsidiary of the Finiper Group, has finalised an agreement to acquire Borello Supermercati, a prominent …
February 26, 2026
Dabur, the Indian consumer goods giant, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in the state of Tamil Nadu with …
February 25, 2026
Pure Treats, the Montreal-based pet food business, has announced the acquisition of Primal Pet Foods from private equity firm Kinderhook Industries. The …
February 25, 2026
Nasta Pet Food, the French-based pet nutrition group, has announced the acquisition of FirstMate Pet Foods, an independent Canadian pet food manufacturer. …
February 25, 2026
Brownes Dairy, Western Australia’s oldest dairy company, has announced its expansion into the meal replacement sector with the launch of its new …
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling, the independent beverage manufacturer and distributor, has announced a C$141 million ($102.9 million) investment to renovate and expand its …
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), the Indian FMCG giant, has announced plans to invest 20 billion INR ($239 million) over the next two years …
February 24, 2026
Tilray Brands, the global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods firm, has entered into an exclusive multi-year licensing agreement with Danish brewing giant …
February 23, 2026
J.M. Smucker, the US food and pet products manufacturer, has announced a $20.5 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Topeka, …
February 23, 2026
La Menorquina, the Spanish ice cream manufacturer, is investing more than €15 million ($17.7 million) to expand production capacity at its facility …
February 23, 2026
Smithfield Foods, the US-based pork producer, has announced plans to build a new $1.3 billion state-of-the-art processing facility in Sioux Falls (SD). …
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) arm of Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries Limited, has signed a definitive agreement to …
February 20, 2026
Butler’s Farmhouse Cheeses, the UK-based independent cheesemaker, has officially opened a new “Cheese Campus” in Lancashire following a major fire at its …
February 20, 2026
Nestle, the Swiss food and beverage giant, has unveiled a new line of “science-backed” nutritional drinks branded Nestle Vital, marking a strategic …
February 19, 2026
Bakeit Food, the UK-based breakfast cereal manufacturer, has launched a new £3 million ($4 million) production facility in Winchester, Hampshire. The 12,500 …
February 19, 2026
Saputo, the Canadian dairy processor, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell an 80% interest in its Argentine dairy division to …
February 19, 2026
Almarai, the Saudi Arabian food and beverage giant, has signed a multimillion-euro contract with JBT Marel to supply three advanced fish processing …
February 18, 2026
Carrefour, the French multinational retail group, has entered into exclusive negotiations with Paval Holding for the sale of its entire Romanian operations …
February 18, 2026
Cerealto, the Spanish private-label manufacturer, has agreed to divest its pasta business to the Portuguese food group Cerealis. The deal includes the …
February 18, 2026
General Mills, the US-based food company, has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Nashik, Maharashtra, to expand production capacity for its Pillsbury …
February 17, 2026
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the fast-moving consumer goods arm of Reliance Industries, has acquired the Chennai-based health food manufacturer Southern Health …
InnovAsian, a subsidiary of Japanese frozen food giant Nichirei Foods, has announced plans to construct a $105 million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in …
February 17, 2026
Kirin , the Japanese beverage giant, has reached an agreement to sell its Four Roses Distillery business to US-based winemaker E&J Gallo …
February 16, 2026
Coca-Cola, the US-based beverage giant, has announced plans to discontinue its Minute Maid frozen juice concentrate range in the USA and Canada. …
February 16, 2026
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 16th February 2026: The ‘low fat’ era is over and, in its place, a new model of indulgence is …
February 16, 2026
Gama spoke to Dan Dixon, Managing Director of Exhibitions, William Reed ahead of the latest edition of The UK Food & Drink Shows. …
Pricecheck, the Sheffield-based international wholesaler and distributor, has completed the acquisition of three heritage personal care brands to strengthen its position as …
February 13, 2026
Refresco, the Netherlands-based beverage solutions giant, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SunOpta, the North American plant-based food and drink …
February 13, 2026
Gama spoke to Angelika Bauer, Deputy Managing Director of Messe Dortmund, ahead of the latest edition of EVO NXT. What are your …
February 13, 2026
Gama spoke to Federico Bricolo, President of Veronafiere, ahead of the latest edition of Vinitaly. What are your main goals for the …
February 13, 2026
Agrolimen, the Spanish food and pet care group, has announced the acquisition of Ollie, a New York-based fresh, human-grade dog food brand. …
February 13, 2026
Smithfield Foods, the US-based pork and packaged meats giant, has confirmed it will close its dry sausage production facility in Springfield (MA) in …
February 12, 2026
JBS, the Brazilian meat processing giant, has announced a $150 million investment to establish a major multi-protein production platform in Oman. Through …
February 12, 2026
Fini, the Spanish confectionery giant, has acquired Tri d’Aix, a German firm specialising in the sales and distribution of sweets, for an …
February 12, 2026
MANCHESTER – 12th February 2026: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, has …
February 12, 2026
Marico, the Indian consumer goods giant, has announced it is to acquire a 60% stake in Cosmix Wellness, a digital-first functional wellness …
Hain Celestial, the US organic and natural products company, has agreed to sell its North American snacks business to Canadian manufacturer Snackruptors …
February 11, 2026
AG Barr, the Scottish soft drinks manufacturer best known for Irn-Bru, has significantly expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of two premium …
February 11, 2026
Marzetti (formerly Lancaster Colony) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bachan’s, the fast-growing maker of Japanese barbecue sauce, for $400 …
February 10, 2026
Baly Brasil, the Brazilian beverage manufacturer and leader in the national energy drink market, has acquired an industrial facility previously belonging to …
February 10, 2026
PepsiCo, the food and drinks multinational, has unveiled a new limited-edition Flavor Swap range in the US, featuring a mashup of flavours …
February 10, 2026
Adam Foods, the Spanish food group behind brands such as Cuetara and Artiach, has completed the acquisition of Biscoland, the biscuit division …
Unilever, the global consumer goods giant, has announced an agreement to sell its Home Care business in Colombia and Ecuador to Alicorp, …
Wickbold, the Brazilian bakery manufacturer which was acquired by Grupo Bimbo in September 2025, is in negotiations to sell its Ta Pronto! …
February 9, 2026
The Tofoo Co, the UK’s leading organic tofu manufacturer, has agreed to acquire Topas, the German seitan producer best known for its …
February 6, 2026
Oleoestepa, the leading Spanish cooperative society known for its extra virgin olive oils, has approved a new investment plan focused on two …
February 6, 2026
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the next issue of Gama News. Held from 26th to 30th January, Gulfood 2026 marked a significant …
February 6, 2026
Aldi, the German discount supermarket chain, has announced a capital investment of £370 million ($504 million) to open 40 new stores across …
February 6, 2026
Western Smokehouse Partners, the Illinois-based meat snacks manufacturer, has acquired Junior’s Smokehouse Processing, a Texas-based producer of jerky and smoked sausages, for …
February 5, 2026
Paulig, the Finnish food and beverage company, has announced plans to end production at its spices factory in Molndal, Sweden and consolidate …
February 5, 2026
Campbell’s Soup has announced plans to close its snacks manufacturing facility in Hyannis (MA), and consolidate production of its Cape Cod and …
February 5, 2026
Alpenrose Dairy, the historic Oregon dairy company owned by Smith Brothers Farms, has announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Clackamas …
February 4, 2026
Rich Products, the US-based family-owned food company, has acquired Great Kitchens from private equity firm Brynwood Partners for an undisclosed sum. The …
February 4, 2026
Violet Foods, the US-based tomato products manufacturer backed by private equity firm Amphora Equity Partners, has acquired the organic tomato brand Muir …
Danone, the French food giant, has expanded its Alpro plant-based portfolio with the launch of Meal to Go, a new range of …
February 3, 2026
Charcuterie Artisans, the US premium cured meats platform backed by private equity firm Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p), has acquired Iowa-based artisanal brand …
February 3, 2026
Creations Foods, the US-based snack manufacturer known for brands such as HighKey and Moon Cheese, has completed a strategic merger with Get …
February 3, 2026
Euricom, the Italian rice specialist, has entered into binding agreements to acquire Ebly, a joint venture between Mars Food & Nutrition and …
February 2, 2026
B&G Foods, the US holding company behind brands such as Crisco and Green Giant, has agreed to acquire the broth and stock …
February 2, 2026
British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa, by the end …
February 2, 2026
Procter & Gamble (P&G), the US consumer goods giant, has acquired the ‘clean’ digestive wellness brand Wonderbelly for an undisclosed sum, marking …
January 30, 2026
Marico, the Indian FMCG giant best known for its Saffola and Parachute brands, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a …
January 30, 2026
Solico Group, the Middle East-based food manufacturer known for brands such as Kalleh and Pemina, has inaugurated a new production facility in …
January 30, 2026
Milky Mist, the Indian dairy products manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to establish a …
January 29, 2026
L’Oreal, the French cosmetics giant, has announced plans to establish a new “beauty tech hub” in Hyderabad, India, with an initial investment …
January 29, 2026
Cawston Press, the UK-based soft drinks manufacturer, has expanded into the low and no-alcohol beer market for the first time with the …
January 29, 2026
Clorox, the US cleaning and consumer goods manufacturer, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gojo Industries, the maker of Purell …
JBS, the Brazilian meat processing giant, has announced a capital injection of $85 million to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Saudi Arabia, …
Grupo Piracanjuba, one of Brazil’s largest dairy companies, has announced the acquisition of Basel Lacteos, a specialist producer of premium cheeses based …
January 28, 2026
Smithfield Foods, the US-based pork processor and subsidiary of WH Group, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nathan’s Famous in …
January 27, 2026
Del Monte Foods, the US processed food manufacturer currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, has announced the closure of its production facility in …
January 27, 2026
Highlander Partners, the Dallas-based private investment firm, has acquired the California-based hot sauce manufacturer Tapatio Foods for an undisclosed sum. Founded in …
January 27, 2026
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced plans to shutter its manufacturing facility in South Brisbane, Australia, impacting approximately 202 employees. The …
January 26, 2026
Panfacil, the frozen bakery division of the Brazilian milling group Grupo Estrela, has announced an investment of R$44 million ($7.6 million) to …
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), the FMCG subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has acquired the global rights to a portfolio of heritage personal care …
January 26, 2026
Allied Blenders & Distillers (ABD), the Indian spirits manufacturer best known for its Officer’s Choice whisky, has approved the acquisition of production …
January 23, 2026
MPearlRock, the US-based growth capital platform formed by MidOcean Partners and Kroger, has expanded its presence in the ‘better-for-you’ snacking sector with …
January 23, 2026
Beyond Meat, the US-based plant-based meat substitute producer, has ventured outside the food category for the first time with the launch of …
Fresh Del Monte Produce, the US-based produce giant, has agreed to acquire the vegetable, tomato and refrigerated fruit assets of bankrupt peer …
January 22, 2026
Unilever, the global consumer goods giant, has expanded its home care manufacturing capabilities in Saudi Arabia with the inauguration of a new …
Izzio Artisan Bakery, the US-based wholesale bread producer, has opened a new 150,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Thornton (CO) to meet rising …
January 22, 2026
JBS, the world’s largest meat processing company, is set to exit its long-standing meat snacks partnership with US-based manufacturer Jack Link’s. The …
Tropical Cheese, the US-based producer of Hispanic dairy products, has acquired Cibao Meat Products, a manufacturer of Hispanic-style meats, for an undisclosed …
January 21, 2026
GHF, the London-based premium drinks brand development agency, has announced the acquisition of UK whisky brand Fielden for an undisclosed sum. The …
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of the Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, has reached an agreement to acquire a controlling …
January 20, 2026
USK Capital, the family office of Indian billionaire banker Uday Kotak, has acquired a majority stake in Go Raw, a US-based manufacturer …
Grupo MAS, the Seville-based food distribution group, has reached an agreement to acquire the Malaga-based supermarket chain Maskom as part of its …
Impossible Foods, the California-headquartered plant-based meat producer, has entered into a licensing agreement with bread and pasta specialist Equii to bolster its …
Grupo Bimbo, the Mexico-headquartered bakery conglomerate, has agreed to acquire Joy Food International, a Moroccan producer of packaged industrial bread, through its …
January 19, 2026
Idak Food Group, the Swiss premium frozen food firm, has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Onore, the France-based …
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR, the Italian private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in Alimenta Produzioni, a manufacturer of traditional Italian …
January 16, 2026
Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket chain, has significantly bolstered its own-label protein offering with a series of new product launches across its …
January 16, 2026
Skip, the UK-based functional soft drinks company, has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of its first beverages featuring lion’s mane …
January 16, 2026
Wellness Pet Company, the US-based natural pet food manufacturer, has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of Wellness Protein Bowls for …
January 15, 2026
Olio Piro, the American producer of Piro extra virgin olive oil, and Bonini, the Italian producer of artisanal balsamic vinegar, have announced …
January 15, 2026
Lantmannen Unibake, the Swedish-based international bakery group, has reached an agreement to acquire Panificio San Francesco, an Italian industrial bakery firm specialising …
January 15, 2026
Good Culture, the Austin, Texas-based clean-label cultured dairy brand, has entered into a definitive agreement for a majority investment from L Catterton, …
January 14, 2026
Unilever Indonesia, the local arm of the British consumer goods giant, has reached an agreement to sell its tea business to PT …
Morrisons, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket chain, has entered into a three-year exclusive out-licensing agreement with Applied Nutrition, a Liverpool-based wellness brand, to …
January 14, 2026
Carrefour, the French multinational retail group, has announced its entry into the Ethiopian market through a franchise and supply agreement with Queens …
January 13, 2026
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the Belgium-headquartered global brewing giant, has announced a $30 million (£23.6 million) investment in its brewery located in …
January 13, 2026
Arcor, the Argentine confectionery and food multinational, has collaborated with the Brazilian ice manufacturer Coko to launch a co-branded range of flavoured …
January 13, 2026
Lidl, the German discount supermarket chain, has announced plans to invest €600 million ($657 million) in its Spanish operations over the next …
January 12, 2026
Cobram Estate Olives, the Australian olive oil producer, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire California Olive Ranch (COR) for a …
January 12, 2026
Zur Muhlen Group, the German meat processing subsidiary of Premium Food Group, has announced it will close its Eberswalder manufacturing facility in …
January 12, 2026
Morrisons, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket chain, has announced plans to close its Rathbones bakery manufacturing facility in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, putting 115 …
Cizzle Brands, a Canadian investment firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire Flow Beverage Corp, the Ontario-based alkaline spring water producer, …
January 9, 2026
Co-op, the British consumer cooperative and food retailer, has launched a new range of ‘GLP-1 friendly’ ready meals, reportedly becoming the first …
Savencia Fromage & Dairy, the French family-owned dairy group, has signed an agreement to acquire Quata Alimentos, a Brazilian manufacturer of cheese …
Premium Brands, the Canadian specialty food manufacturer, has completed the acquisition of Stampede Culinary Partners, a US-based protein supplier, for approximately $688 …
January 8, 2026
Orion, the South Korean confectionery manufacturer, has announced plans to significantly expand its production capacity in Russia to meet rising demand for …
January 8, 2026
MANCHESTER – 8th January 2026: Innovation will again take centre stage on Thursday 22nd October 2026 as the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) returns to Manchester to …
Sugar Foods, the US-based food manufacturer behind brands such as Fresh Gourmet, Mrs. Cubbison’s, Concord Foods and N’Joy, has secured a 617,000 sq …
North South Wines, the UK-based wine distributor and importer, has announced the acquisition of When in Rome, a British brand specialising in …
Cupid Ltd, the Indian manufacturer of personal care and sexual wellness products, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in …
January 7, 2026
Gama spoke to Enrico Zannini, General Manager, BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, ahead of the latest edition of the beauty tradeshow. What are your …
January 7, 2026
LT Foods, the Indian-origin global FMCG company, has commenced operations at a new state-of-the-art rice processing and packing facility in Harlow, UK. …
The Nutriment Company (TNC), the Sweden-based provider of natural premium pet nutrition, has expanded into Poland through the acquisition of Warsaw-based Zoo …
January 6, 2026
Gabit, the Indian health technology and longevity startup, has expanded its wellness ecosystem into the nutrition sector through the acquisition of Swedish …
Brella Beverage, a USA-based manufacturer of functional and spirits-based beverages, has announced the acquisition of the spirits brand portfolio of Chicago Distilling …
January 5, 2026
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of the IKEA retailer Ingka Group, has acquired a majority stake in the Swedish plant-based manufacturer The …
January 5, 2026
Laird Superfood, the US manufacturer of plant-based functional foods, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Navitas, the organic “superfood” brand, …
January 5, 2026
Gama spoke to Federico Dellafiore, event director, ahead of the latest edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event. What are your expectations …
Varun Beverages, the India-based bottling partner for PepsiCo, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Twizza, a …
January 2, 2026
V&V Supremo Foods, a Chicago-based producer of Mexican dairy and meat products, has announced plans to establish a new state-of-the-art production facility …
McCain South Africa, the local arm of the Canadian frozen food giant, has agreed to sell its vegetable manufacturing operations to Enduring …
Trinchero Family Estates, the US-based wine and spirits producer, has agreed to acquire Mumm Napa, a leading premium sparkling wine brand, from …
December 31, 2025
Coty, the American beauty multinational, has finalised the sale of its remaining 25.8% stake in haircare brand Wella to the global investment …
December 31, 2025
Campari Group, the Italian spirits manufacturer, has agreed to sell its Averna and Zedda Piras liqueur brands to compatriot firm Illva Saronno …
December 31, 2025
The October-December 2025 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Paul Brown, BOL Foods o Insight by Gama Compass: ‘Energy’ …
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the fast-moving consumer goods arm of Reliance Industries, has acquired a majority stake in the Tamil Nadu-based …
December 30, 2025
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 30th December 2025: The convergence of functional hydration and high-end confectionery trends is redefining the …
December 30, 2025
Lantmannen, the Swedish agricultural cooperative, has announced the acquisition of Slaktarkorv, a domestic producer of charcuterie and meat products. Based in Stockholm, …
Asahi, the Japanese beverage giant, has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in East African Breweries (EABL) from the UK-based spirits firm …
December 29, 2025
Olvi Group, the Finnish multi-beverage manufacturer, has agreed to acquire a 51% majority stake in Brewery International, a leading importer of premium …
Evelyn Health, a UK-based women’s health startup, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of The PMS Bar, a functional snack …
December 24, 2025
Valsoia, the Italian health food specialist, has entered the European kefir market by acquiring a 70% stake in the Slovenian producer Kele …
December 23, 2025
Honasa Consumer, the Indian personal care firm and parent company of brands such as Mamaearth and The Derma Co, has acquired the …
December 23, 2025
Godrej, the Indian multi-business conglomerate, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Telangana to invest 10,000 crore INR ($1.19 …
December 22, 2025
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), the newly independent global ice cream specialist, has announced a £50 million ($63.5 million) investment to …
Ritter Sport, the German family-owned chocolate manufacturer, has significantly bolstered its North American operations through the acquisition of the premium chocolate business …
December 19, 2025
Unilever, the British multinational consumer goods group, has announced an investment of 90 million PLN ($22.7 million) to expand its food production …
December 19, 2025
Proof Drinks, the London-based beverage distributor, has expanded its premium offering through a strategic partnership with soft drinks firm The Artisan Drinks …
Campbell Soup, the US-based food and beverage giant, has acquired a minority stake in La Regina di San Marzano, a leading producer …
December 18, 2025
Tindle Foods, the Singapore-founded plant-based meat producer, has announced it will divest its direct-to-consumer and retail operations in the USA and shift to …
December 17, 2025
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the global brewing giant, has agreed to acquire an 85% majority stake in BeatBox Beverages, the Texas-based ready-to-drink …
December 17, 2025
Ferrero, the Italian confectionery group, is investing €140 million (approximately $162 million) to modernize its Ice Cream Factory Comaker (ICFC) plant in …
December 16, 2025
Austrian dairy processors SalzburgMilch and Pinzgau Milch Produktions plan to merge, creating a joint company with a combined annual turnover of €520 …
December 16, 2025
Tiger Brands, the leading South African packaged goods group, has committed 1 billion ZAR ($59 million) to construct a new bakery plant …
December 15, 2025
Barilla, the Italian pasta, sauces and bakery firm, has inaugurated its new Barilla Innovation & Technology Experience (BITE) centre in Parma, Italy, …
Arla, the European farmer-owned dairy cooperative, has committed to investing nearly €6 million ($7.4 million) to significantly boost cottage cheese capacity at …
December 15, 2025
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 15th December 2025: Consumer demand for convenient, on-the-go energy is reshaping bakery and snack innovation, but perhaps in …
December 12, 2025
French agri-food giant LDC has secured a majority stake in UK duck and speciality poultry producer Gressingham Foods, strengthening its manufacturing presence …
December 12, 2025
Bettani Farms, the US-based alternative protein startup, has rapidly expanded its product portfolio by acquiring three challenger brands: plant-based meat supplier Hungry …
December 11, 2025
Japan Tobacco International (JTI), the global tobacco company, has announced plans to construct a new state-of-the-art factory in Stefanestii de Jos, Ilfov …
December 11, 2025
Perfetti Van Melle (PVM), the global confectionery leader, has broadened its North American portfolio by launching a new line of Airheads-branded carbonated …
December 10, 2025
FreshBrew, one of the largest private-label coffee and tea producers in the US, has acquired the Branded Coffee licensed division of New …
December 10, 2025
Co-oper, the UK grocery retailer, has announced a £1 billion ($1.27 billion) “Backing Britain” investment plan which includes the opening and refurbishment …
Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli has unveiled a limited-edition Tokyo Style Chocolate Matcha Strawberry bar availble at its flagship Piccadilly store in …
December 9, 2025
Auchan, the French retail group owned by the Mulliez family, has announced plans to convert nearly 300 of its supermarkets in mainland …
Sydney-based Tempo Group has acquired the intellectual property and brand portfolio of Spring Gully Foods – including the Spring Gully, Gardener, Leabrook …
December 8, 2025
Woolworths, the Australian grocery retailer, has officially opened two state-of-the-art distribution centres in Western Sydney via a A$1.3 billion ($830 million) investment, …
December 5, 2025
Prosperity Organic Foods, the private firm behind the vegan butter brand Melt Organic, has announced the acquisition of dairy-alternative producer Miyoko’s Creamery. …
Pure Foods Tasmania (PFT) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Australian ice cream and gelato brand Elato Ice Cream …
December 5, 2025
Gama spoke to Mark Napier, VP – Portfolio Growth Food & Hospitality, ahead of the latest edition of Gulfood. What are your expectations …
December 4, 2025
Canadian plant-based snack company TruBar has announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by ETI Gida, a leading …
December 4, 2025
Emmi, the leading Swiss dairy group, has announced its acquisition of UK dessert producer The English Cheesecake Company. Founded in 2000 as a …
December 3, 2025
Nestle, the leading food and drinks business, is investing £28 million ($37 million) in its Dalston factory in Cumbria to expand production …
December 3, 2025
FMCG giant Unilever has agreed to sell its UK healthy-snacking brand Graze to Katjes International – owner of confectionery group Candy Kittens …
December 2, 2025
Horizon Family Brands, a leading US provider of better-for-you food and beverages, has acquired Maple Hill Creamery, America’s original 100% grass-fed organic …
Paulig, the Finnish food company known for its Tex-Mex, snacks and world foods portfolio, has committed to invest €12 million ($14 million) …
December 1, 2025
South African dairy firm Woodlands Dairy Group has announced its acquisition of 100% of Ladismith Cheese Company, including its subsidiaries Ladismith Powder Company …
December 1, 2025
French dairy producer Bel Group has announced a €1.5 million ($1.74 million) investment to expand its site in Ulzama, Spain. The plans …
November 28, 2025
Naba Feinkost, the German family-owned delicatessen producer, is set to acquire the organic brand Hedi, a maker of vegan spreads, at the …
November 28, 2025
Nestlé, the Swiss food and beverage group, is to divest its Conow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern production facility to German meat and frozen-food manufacturer Sprehe …
November 27, 2025
Spanish bakery manufacturer Vicky Foods has opened a new production plant in France. Located in Fragnes-La Loyere, the new facility has been …
November 27, 2025
Marks & Spencer (M&S), the UK-based retailer, has intensified its transition towards a more food-led business model by launching a list of …
November 26, 2025
Mondelez, the US-based snacks and confectionery group, has announced a 620 million PLN ($169 million) investment to expand its biscuit factory in …
November 26, 2025
Idilia Foods, a diversified Spanish food and drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of Shaken Udder Group, the UK’s leading premium milkshake …
November 25, 2025
Danone, the food and beverage multinational, has announced the sale of its Swedish probiotic juice brand ProViva to French dairy group Lactalis …
November 24, 2025
Swedish hygiene and health firm Essity has entered into an agreement to acquire toiletries giant Edgewell’s feminine care business for $340 million. …
November 24, 2025
McCain, the leading frozen potato firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire Penobscot McCrum LLC (McCrum), one of North America’s premier …
November 21, 2025
Marks & Spencer (M&S), the British multinational retailer, has entered the Australian grocery market through a new wholesale partnership with Coles, one …
November 21, 2025
Muller, the German dairy and chilled foods group whose portfolio includes Muller, Weihenstephan and Sachsenmilch, has signed a purchase agreement to acquire …
November 20, 2025
The Belgian division of global food retailer Mars has announced plans to close its Olen factory, affecting the jobs of around 80 …
November 19, 2025
Portuguese agri-food business Grupo Lusiaves has announced the acquisition of the Spanish poultry firm Avicola Segoviana. According to sources, Avicola Segoviana offers both …
November 18, 2025
Danone, the global dairy firm, has announced a major investment in its Boucherville plant in Canada to increase the company’s production capacity …
November 18, 2025
Brazilian sauces and preserves manufacturer Stella d’Oro has announced that the firm has acquired assets from an industrial park that belonged to …
November 17, 2025
Mantiqueira USA, the US egg supplier co-owned by meat giant JBS, has entered a binding agreement to acquire Hickman’s Egg Ranch, a …
November 17, 2025
Brazilian meat producer Aurora Coop has announced an investment of around R$210 million ($39.4 million) to modernise and expand its poultry slaughter …
November 17, 2025
Gama spoke to Wedyan Alahmadi, Head of Marketing at Halwani Bros. Read this Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama …
November 14, 2025
PepsiCo, the US-based food and drink business, has announced plans to close its Frito-Lay plant and onsite warehouse operations in Orlando (FL). …
November 14, 2025
Italian agribusiness group BF has entered into an agreement to sell a majority stake in its couscous subsidiary Bia to investment funds …
November 13, 2025
Snellman Group, a Nordic pet food producer, has announced its acquisition of the British raw pet food brand Benyfit Natural from the …
November 13, 2025
Made Uncommon, the parent company behind Coco Chocolatier, Up-Up and Otherly Oatm*lk and Seed & Bean, has announced the acquisition of Love …
November 12, 2025
Cotton Creek Capital, a private equity firm, has acquired Ne-Mo’s Bakery, a San Diego producer of sweet baked goods, with the intention …
November 12, 2025
Global branded food company Hormel Foods has announced plans to separate its Justin’s nut butter and chocolate snack brand through a strategic …
November 11, 2025
Urban Farmer, a private-equity-backed producer of plant-based bakery products, has announced the acquisition of Caulipower, the US frozen-food business specialising in cauliflower-based …
November 11, 2025
US-based household firm Kimberly-Clark has announced the acquisition of leading global consumer health firm Kenvue for $32 billion. Kenvue is described as the …
November 10, 2025
Fresca Foods, a co-manufacturer of natural and organic snacks, has announced a strategic partnership with Cerealto, a leading contract producer of biscuits, …
November 10, 2025
Varun Beverages, PepsiCo’s bottling partner in India, has announced it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Carlsberg for the distribution …
November 9, 2025
Gama spoke to Carla Borges Pita, Event Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What are your expectations for …
B&G Foods, the US-based ambient and frozen foods company, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Green …
November 3, 2025
Gama spoke to Paul Brown, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at BOL Foods. Read this Insight by Gama Compass in the …
November 3, 2025
Orkla, the Scandinavian consumer goods giant, has announced plans to close its Skovlund pasta plant, which currently produces goods for the Dragsbaek brand. …
November 1, 2025
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director, ahead of the latest edition of ISM. What are your expectations for ISM 2026? We are …
October 31, 2025
German confectionery firm Katjes has announced the acquisition of a 25% stake in SD Sugar Daddies, a leading German cookie dough company …
October 31, 2025
Heritage Foods, the Indian dairy firm, has announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in Get-A-Way ice cream maker Peanutbutter and Jelly …
PNC Brands Group, which provides integrated support for food brands and is the parent company of Pivot North Consulting Group and PNC …
October 30, 2025
Supreme plc, the diversified consumer goods supplier, has acquired SlimFast’s trade and selected UK and European assets from Glanbia, a worldwide nutrition …
October 29, 2025
UK food manufacturer Premier Foods has announced plans to acquire South African food producer RFG Holdings through a share swap that will …
October 29, 2025
Froneri, the ice cream joint venture of Nestle and R&R ice cream, has signed an agreement to acquire Food Union’s European ice …
October 29, 2025
MANCHESTER – 29th October 2025: On Wednesday, 22nd October, more than 500 leading representatives of the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) community came together to …
October 28, 2025
Netherlands-based coffee and tea major JDE Peet’s has announced that it has opened a modular innovation laboratory in Utrecht, Netherlands, to accelerate …
October 28, 2025
LT Foods, a global food company, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire to acquire a 100% stake …
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 …
October 27, 2025
Valeo Foods, a leading European producer of sweets and snacks, has announced plans to shut down its confectionery plant in Pontefract, UK. …
Brazilian bakery firm Bauducco has announced that the company is investing R$10 million ($1.8 million) to expand its Alagoas facility by installing …
October 22, 2025
Brazilian pet food firm Grupo New Pet has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in the state of Sao Paulo. …
October 21, 2025
Brazilian cheese manufacturer Tirolez has signed a contract for the full acquisition of Levitare, a company that specialises in buffalo milk products. …
Italian Wine Brands has announced that its subsidiaries, IWB Italia and Giordano Vini, have signed a binding offer with the Caffo Group …
October 20, 2025
France-based biscuit maker Aux Trois Cigognes has announced the acquisition of local peer La Mere Poulard. Founded in 1986, La Mere Poulard …
October 20, 2025
Gubor, the German chocolate manufacturer, has announced plans to close its factory in the southern town of Cadolzburg by the end of …
October 15, 2025
Lipton Teas & Infusions, the tea company owned by investment firm CVC Capital Partners, has announced a deal to sell its Turkish tea production …
October 15, 2025
Suntory Beverage & Food, a division of food and beverage giant Suntory, has announced the closure of its La Courneuve production facility …
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 …
October 14, 2025
E-commerce giant Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon Grocery, a new private-label brand featuring more than 1,000 foods with a customer …
October 13, 2025
Nissin, the Japanese instant noodle producer, has signed an agreement to acquire a factory in Sakarya province, Turkey, from pasta manufacturer Oba Makarnacılık …
October 13, 2025
Gama and Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse Gama and Ligia Gabriela Smadu, Marketing Director Cris-Tim Anuga 2025 in Cologne, Germany, confirmed its …
October 13, 2025
Windoria, a food company created through the merger of La Doria and Winland Foods and indirectly owned by Investindustrial-affiliated funds, has entered …
GCMMF, India’s biggest dairy cooperative, trading as Amul, has announced plans to invest 10,000 crore INR ($1.2 billion) in food processing over …
October 1, 2025
Finnish beverage company Olvi Group has announced the acquisition of Estonian mineral water producer Varska Originaal. Founded in 1993, Varska Originaal is …
September 30, 2025
SLMG Beverages, a subsidiary of Ladhani Group and the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola in India, has announced plans to invest $1 …
September 30, 2025
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced plans to invest 1,156 crore INR …
September 29, 2025
Multinational Dutch brewer Heineken has announced that it has entered into binding agreements with its long-term partner Florida Ice and Farm Company …
September 29, 2025
UK food manufacturer Premier Foods has announced that it is investing £19 million ($25 million) in its Ambrosia factory located in Lifton, …
September 26, 2025
Gama with The Turmeric Co. and Raw Hydrate This week, London’s ExCeL was once again transformed into the hub of the UK’s …
September 25, 2025
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 …
September 25, 2025
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 …
September 25, 2025
Gama spoke to Ian Wright CBE, Co-Chair of the Food and Drink Export Council. Read the full interview in the next …
September 25, 2025
Equity fund Render Capital has announced that Louisville Vegan Jerky Company, part of its Fund 1 portfolio, has been acquired by Louisville …
September 24, 2025
Agrial and Terrena, the French agri-food cooperatives, have announced plans for a “strategic merger”, with talks described as being “at the proposal …
September 24, 2025
Japanese food major Calbee, via its US subsidiary, has announced that it has acquired a 58% stake in US tofu and plant-based …
September 23, 2025
Leading Indian FMCG firm Marico has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining shares of HW …
September 23, 2025
Gama with Altria Celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2025, Inter Tabac once again positioned Dortmund, Germany as the global hub for tobacco …
September 23, 2025
Winland Foods, a US-based producer of private label and branded food items, has merged with La Doria, an Italian producer of tomato …
September 22, 2025
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 …
September 22, 2025
Gallo, the international wine major, has announced it has reached a deal to acquire Whiny Baby, a wine brand that is described …
September 19, 2025
Mars, the US-based diversified food company, has announced plans to invest €1 billion ($1.17 billion) to boost manufacturing and innovation across the …
September 19, 2025
Bicoop, the leading French organic retailer, has announced major expansion plans, bidding to increase its overall store count by 160 by 2029. …
September 18, 2025
UK vegan cheese specialist Honestly Tasty has announced the acquisition of its domestic peer La Fauxmagerie. As part of the transaction, La …
September 18, 2025
Irish global nutrition group Glanbia has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell weight management brand SlimFast US to Heartland …
September 17, 2025
US supermarket chain Walmart has announced plans to open its first stores in South Africa before the end of 2025. Commenting on …
September 17, 2025
Leading Spain-based snack company Grupo Apex has announced the acquisition of the brand and assets of Uriarte Iturrate, formerly part of the …
September 16, 2025
Usha Shriram, an Indian company primarily known for its household hardware and appliances, has announced its entry into the FMCG sector through …
September 16, 2025
The UK division of US-based food multinational Kraft Heinz is expanding into a new category with the launch of pulse-based ready meals …
September 15, 2025
Carrefour, the leading French supermarket chain, has announced the acquisition of the Super A supermarket chain, which operates 16 stores in the western …
September 15, 2025
MBC Companies, a diversified player in the US frozen foods market, has announced the acquisition of Alpha Foods, a family-owned frozen pizza …
September 15, 2025
Gama spoke to Anna Canal, director, ahead of the latest edition of Alimentaria. What are your expectations for Alimentaria 2026? Alimentaria is the …
September 12, 2025
Beverage firm Baly Brasil has announced an investment of R$30.9 million ($5.7 million) to boost logistics and support the company’s global expansion …
September 12, 2025
FMCG giant Nestle has recently announced that it is investing R$1 billion ($185 million), between 2025 and 2028, in its coffee factory …
September 11, 2025
Hero, the Swiss preserves, snacks, and infant nutrition manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Brazilian snack company Super Saude Nutricional through its …
September 11, 2025
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 …
September 10, 2025
Dairy firm Lactalis has announced that the company is investing R$400 million ($73.6 million) in the state of Rio Grande do Sul …
September 10, 2025
Gama spoke to Priya Chopra, Director of Strategy, Union Coop. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. …
September 10, 2025
Gerald McDonald, a supplier of ingredients to the food, drink, flavour and fragrance industries, has announced the acquisition of Demos Ciclitira, an …
September 9, 2025
Pets Choice, the UK-based pet food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of various brands from the administrators of Kennelpak. Brands including Breederpack, …
September 9, 2025
21st Amendment, a leading San Francisco craft brewer, has announced it is to close after 25 years of operation. According to reports, the …
September 8, 2025
Lidl, the leading German discount retailer, has announced it has invested £435 million ($589 million) in warehousing operations in the UK to support …
September 8, 2025
German dairy company Meggle has acquired its domestic peer Rucker as seeks to expand in the cheese category. Rucker is a leading producer of …
September 4, 2025
Star Localmart, the retail venture of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group (SGG), has announced the acquisition of DusMinute, a grocery retail chain based …
September 4, 2025
Zydus Wellness, the Indian nutrition and skincare firm, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alidac UK, has entered into a definitive agreement …
September 3, 2025
US food giant Kraft Heinz has announced it will split into two independent, publicly traded companies in a tax-free spin-off. In a …
September 3, 2025
Roberts Bakery, the family-owned bakery business, has announced plans to shut down its site in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, resulting in the loss of …
September 2, 2025
Dutch cheese producer Cono Kaasmakers has announced the acquisition of local herb butter producer Jacques Kruidenboter. Based in Den Helder, in the …
September 2, 2025
US breakfast cereal maker Post Holdings has announced that has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the pasta business of 8th …
September 1, 2025
Gama spoke to Jan Philipp Hartmann, Director, ahead of the latest edition of Anuga. What are your expectations for this edition of …
September 1, 2025
Diageo, the UK alcoholic beverages multinational, has announced plans to close its bottling facility in Ontario, Canada by February 2026. In a …
New Zealand-based dairy firm Fonterra has announced it has agreed to sell its global Consumer business unit and associated businesses to French …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 28th August 2025: The power of food and drink to enhance cognitive function – as …
August 27, 2025
Danone, the global dairy firm, has announced its plans to invest in expanding its yoghurt facility in Minster, OH, where it produces …
August 27, 2025
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), the soft drinks and coffee firm, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Netherlands-based …
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Retail, has acquired a majority stake in a joint venture with Naturedge Beverages …
August 26, 2025
Private equity firm Ezdehar Management has acquired a majority stake in Egyptian snack maker Kemet for Natural Food S.A.E. through its Ezdehar …
Mark & Spencer (M&S), the UK department store retailer, has announced an investment of £340 million ($456 million) to boost growth in …
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, …
August 19, 2025
Dutch retail conglomerate Ahold Delhaize has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell 87 stores in Romania to local supermarket …
August 19, 2025
JBS, the global meat producer, has announced plans to invest $100 million to acquire a facility in Ankeny (IA) to establish its largest US …
August 18, 2025
Arla, the Danish dairy cooperative, has announced plans to invest €50.9 million ($59.6 million) in its Bahrain facility to increase production for …
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), the pet food company owned by investment funds CapVest and Parquest, has announced it has entered into an …
August 15, 2025
Danone, the dairy giant, has announced the launch of a “first-of-its-kind” cultured dairy drink that features a patented blend of nutrients designed …
Century Pacific, a seafood processor, has announced the acquisition of Atlantic Natural Foods, a plant-based foods company that had filed for bankruptcy protection …
Regional Italian grocery retailer Gruppo Megamark has announced an investment of €180 million ($210 million) to modernise and expand its stores in …
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 …
August 13, 2025
US-based equity firm Hoffmann Family of Companies (HF Companies) has announced the acquisition of Elmer Chocolate, a leading US producer of heart-shaped …
August 12, 2025
The Coca-Cola Company, the multinational drinks company, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell Chi, a leading food …
August 12, 2025
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), the soft drinks and coffee firm, has announced the acquisition of full ownership of Dyla Brands, a key …
NewPrinces Group, a multinational in the food industry, has announces that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Carrefour’s Italian supermarkets …
Dole, the Ireland-based fruit and vegetable giant, has announced that certain of its subsidiaries have completed the sale of it fresh vegetable …
August 8, 2025
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 …
August 7, 2025
Food manufacturer B&G Food has announced the sale of the Le Sueur brand of peas, green beans and carrots to preserved fruit …
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 …
US snack maker Utz Brands has announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids (MI) by early 2026, as part …
Fragadis and Lider Aliment, two licensees of the Spar retail brand in Spain, are set to merge operations in a move aimed …
August 4, 2025
Ty Nant, a player in the premium bottled water sector, has announced the acquisition of Strathmore Water from AG Barr, the UK-based …
July 30, 2025
Snacking and soft drinks giant PepsiCo has announced the launch of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, which the company claims is the first major …
July 29, 2025
Generous Brands, a portfolio company of private equity firm Butterfly, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire California-based soft …
Jack Link’s, the US-based meat firm, has announced the acquisition of meat snack brand Kooee via its Australian division Link Foods APAC …
Los Angeles-based bakery firm King’s Hawaiian has announced plans to invest $54 million to expand its 150,000 sq ft facility in Oakwood …
July 28, 2025
Vilore Foods, the US importer and distributor of the La Costena and Jumex brands, has announced the acquisition of Mexican food brand …
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced it has announced a buyer for its ice cream business in Venezuela in the shape …
AG Barr, the UK-based soft drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Innate-Essence Limited, parent company of The …
The Canadian division of dairy giant Lactalis has announced it plans to close its plant-based beverage facility in Sudbury, Ontario, in the …
Reckitt Benckiser, the household care and homecare giant, has announced it has agreed to sell a majority stake in its Essential Home business to …
July 22, 2025
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 22nd July 2025: Consumer concern about the impacts of dietary choices on digestive health is sparking a notable rise …
Greece’s Vivartia has announced the sale of its dairy subsidiary Dodoni, to local peer Hellenic Dairies for €205 million ($239 million). Founded …
July 21, 2025
Food manufacturer Dr. Oetker has announced that it has signed a contract to acquire Kathi, a fellow German company that makes baking products. …
Fazer, the leading Finnish bakery and confectionery firm, has announced plans to invest €400 million ($468 million) in the construction of a …
Pladis, the global bakery and snacks firm, has announced a £68 million ($91.12 million) investment across its UK operations. The company is …
July 16, 2025
Confectionery firm Ferrero has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WK Kellogg, the US breakfast cereal manufacturer, …
July 15, 2025
Ferrara, a subsidiary of confectionery giant Ferrero, has announced it has entered into exclusive discussions to acquire CPK Group, a French manufacturer …
Italian spirit group Campari has agreed to sell its Cinzano vermouth and sparkling wine business, along with Frattina grappa and sparkling wines, to …
Italian confectionary companies Pernigotti and Walcor have announced their merger, backed by key shareholders including JP Morgan Asset Management and Invitalia. The …
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), the pet food company controlled by investment firms CapVest and Parquest, has agreed to acquire Sopral, a French …
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 …
July 10, 2025
Kneipp, the German natural toiletries firm, has reached an agreement to sell the Cattier Paris brand to an unnamed investment firm based …
The US-based subsidiary of French dairy giant Lactalis has announced it will invest more than $75 million to upgrade its Walton and …
July 9, 2025
Alnatura, the Germany-based organic food retailer, has announced it is ceasing its operations in Switzerland with the closure of its entire network …
Valeo Foods, a leading European producer of sweets and snacks, has announced the acquisition of Melegatti Cakes, an Italian sweet bakery manufacturer, in …
July 8, 2025
MANCHESTER – 8th July 2025: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, …
Tyson Foods, the leading US meat firm, has announced a $23.5 million investment to expand and modernise its poultry facility in …
Waitrose, the upmarket grocery retailer, has announced plans for its first distribution centre in the south west of the UK, as it …
July 7, 2025
Haribo, the German gummy sweet specialist, has announced plans to invest £35 million ($48 million) at its manufacturing facility in West Yorkshire, …
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 …
July 1, 2025
Bubbies Ice Cream, a Hawaiian firm best known for mochi ice cream, has been acquired by by Marubeni, a leading Japanese trading …
June 30, 2025
Sofina Foods, the Canadian meat processor, has confirmed its acquisition of Finnebrogue, the Northern Ireland-based manufacturer known for its pork and plant-based …
June 30, 2025
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. …
Walko Food Company, an Indian ice cream and dessert business, has announced the acquisition of domestic peer Meemee’s Ice Creams to extend …
Danone, the food and beverage multinational, has announced the acquisition of The Akkermansia Company (TAC), a Belgian biotech firm claimed to have …
June 26, 2025
Nestle, the consumer goods giant, has announced plans to invest R$7 billion ($1.26 billion) over the next three years to boost production …
June 25, 2025
FMCG giant Unilever has announced that the company has acquired men’s personal care brand Dr. Squatch from growth equity firm Summit Partners. …
Diageo India (USL), a subsidiary of Diageo operating in India, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Nao Spirits, an …
June 24, 2025
Leading Spanish-based snack company Grupo Apex has announced the acquisition of Cadiz-based peer Chavez y Clark, trading as Supermex. Supermex is a …
US food giant General Mills has announced that it is acquiring the assets of Gladstone Food Products, a producer of packaged foods. …
June 24, 2025
Gama spoke to Jeff Lenard, Vice President of NACS Media & Strategic Communications, ahead of the latest edition of the NACS Show. …
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced plans to invest 8,000 crore INR …
Blue Diamond Growers, a US cooperative of almond growers, is set to close a plant in Sacramento (CA) and transfer most of its …
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, …
June 19, 2025
Kruger, the Canadian tissue and packaging company, has announced that it has inaugurated a new LDC (light dry crepe) tissue plant facility …
June 18, 2025
Saudi Arabia based dairy firm Almarai has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Pure Beverages, a drinking water company …
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), the Australian wine giant, has announced that it has opened a new A$15 million ($9.8 million) facility in …
June 17, 2025
Carrefour, the leading European supermarket giant, is strengthening its presence in Spain with plans to open 100 new stores in 2025, …
MANCHESTER – 17th June 2025: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, …
June 17, 2025
The Mexico division of brewing giant Heineken has announced a $2.75 billion investment, including a new brewery in Kanasin, Yucatan. In …
June 16, 2025
Conagra Brands, a leading US food manufacturer, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with High Liner Foods, a …
Gama spoke to Nicola Woods, Event Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Speciality & Fine Food Fair. What are your …
Arla Foods, the Denmark-based dairy cooperative, has announced it is investing €34.5 million ($39.7 million) in a new skyr production line at …
June 15, 2025
Gama spoke to Çağdaş Savaşan, Marketing & Commercial Director, Eker. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. …
Canadian meat processor Olymel has announced plans to invest C$142 million ($104 million) to expand its La Fernandiere facility in Trois-Rivieres with …
French dairy producer Bel Group has announced plans to discontinue its plant-based cheese brand Nurishh by the end of 2025. Launched in …
June 12, 2025
Refresco, the independent drinks bottler, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Telemark Kildevann (“TKV”), a leading Norwegian …
June 12, 2025
Johnsonville, a family-run US sausage business, has announced plans to close its processing plant in Momence (IL) with the loss of 274 jobs. Founded …
June 11, 2025
Grocery retailer Colruyt has confirmed that the company is planning to sell its 101-strong store network in France in order to refocus its …
June 11, 2025
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your expectations for …
June 11, 2025
Irresistible Foods Group, a US bread and pickles manufacturer, has announced that the firm has recently broken ground on a new facility near Columbus …
June 10, 2025
Personal care giant L’Oreal has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the UK skincare brand …
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 …
June 9, 2025
Post Holdings, a leading consumer packaged goods holding company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire 8th Avenue, a diversified food manufacturer. …
The UK division of Nestle, the leading food manufacturer, has announced it has partnered with food waste initiative FareShare, as well as …
June 6, 2025
JM Smucker, a US-based food and beverage company, has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Indianapolis (IN), which produces Hostess-branded …
June 6, 2025
31st May and 1st June this year saw Madrid’s Pabellon de Cristal play host to the sixth edition of Vapexpo Spain, as …
JBS, the global meat company, has announced plans to invest $135 million in the construction of a state-of-the-art sausage production facility in …
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 …
B&G Foods, the US-based ambient and frozen foods firm, has announced that it has sold its Don Pepino and Sclafani brands of …
June 4, 2025
CJ Foods, the leading South Korean food firm, has announced plans to invest KRW 100 billion ($73 million) to build a new production …
Fazer, the leading Finnish bakery and confectionery firm, has invested €11 million ($12.5 million) in a new state-of-the-art rye bread line to …
Ineos, a global leader in chemicals, has announced the sale of Ineos Hygienics, its healthcare and homecare venture, to SKG Capital Partners, …
June 2, 2025
Kewpie, the Japanese seasonings firm, has announced the opening of its second production facility in the US state of Tennessee, as well …
June 2, 2025
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 …
Lowcucar, a Brazilian firm specialising in low sugar products, has announced that it is investing in its manufacturing plant in order to strengthen …
French retailer Casino has announced that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with H&S, a Moroccan multi-business group, to enter the …
Nutifood, a Vietnamese dairy firm, has partnered with its Australian peer ViPlus Dairy to form the international joint venture ViPlus Nutritional Australia …
Finnish dairy firm Valio has announced an investment of €30 million ($34 million) in a new cheese maturation warehouse at its production …
Kettle & Fire, a producer of shelf-stable bone broth, has announced the opening of its first company-owned processing facility in Lancaster (PA). …
May 26, 2025
The 2025 edition of London Wine Fair (LWF) reinforced the show’s position as a cornerstone event for global wine and spirits professionals, …
Coca-Cola Consolidated, the leading independent US Coca-Cola bottler, has announced it has invested $90 million to expand its facility in Columbus (OH), …
Royal Canin, a Mars affiliate, has announced the opening of its largest ever dry pet food factory in Lewisbur(OH) via a $450 million …
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. …
May 22, 2025
Chobani, the leading US greek yoghurt firm, has announced the acquisition of Daily Harvest, a plant-based frozen smoothie and meals start-up, for …
Nigerian FMCG firm Mamuda Group has announced an investment of $50 million to expand in Ogun state. According to sources, the investment …
May 21, 2025
Brazilian dairy firm Grupo Piracanjuba has announced the acquisition of Santa Barbara Industria e Comercio de Bens e Laticinios (Natulact), a dairy …
US food giant Kraft Heinz has announced plans to invest $3 billion to modernise its 30 existing manufacturing sites to strengthen operations …
US meat snack company Archer has announced the opening of a second production facility, nearly doubling its total manufacturing capacity. Located in the …
The Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) 2025, the UK’s premier trade event for sustainable and ethical brands, once again made ExCeL …
May 19, 2025
Verde Valle Foods, a producer and distributor of rice, beans and ready meals in a pouch, has announced the acquisition of A …
Kameda Seika, a Japanese snack firm, has announced that it is divesting its US brand Mary’s Gone Crackers (MGC) to Rosseau Inc, …
Discount retailer Lidl has announced the launch of a new brand in Switzerland focusing on “quality” and local products. The Qualite Suisse (Swiss …
May 16, 2025
Running for ten years, and advertised as Europe’s premier dedicated tradeshow for the e-cigarette category, The Vaper Expo UK 2025 returned …
Danone, the food and beverage multinational, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in …
May 15, 2025
Associated British Foods (ABF) has confirmed it is in discussions with private equity firm Endless, the owner of Hovis, regarding a possible …
May 15, 2025
Gama spoke to Annika Porr, Senior Manager, Forward Lab, Fazer. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. …
May 14, 2025
Arla, the UK’s largest dairy cooperative, has announced it has commenced work on a £179 million ($238 million) facility in Devon that …
May 14, 2025
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 14th May 2025: As the issue of sustainable resource use becomes ever more firmly …
May 14, 2025
Investment fund Whitehole has acquired Spanish black pudding maker Embutidos Rios with the aim of boosting its presence in the food sector. Founded in …
May 13, 2025
Dr. Schar, a specialist in gluten free baked goods, has announced that the company is expanding its existing facility in Swedesboro (NJ). …
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 …
May 12, 2025
Iceland Foods, the specialist UK frozen food retailer, has announced plans to open its first store in China in partnership with BTG …
Leading European sweets and snacks producer Valeo Foods has announced the acquisition of Freddi Dolciaria, an Italian producer of sweet bakery products. …
Belgian dairy firm Olympia, a subsidiary of Royal A-Ware since 2022, has announced the closure of its dairy processing plant in Pajottegem. …
Bega, the Australian dairy firm, has announced plans to consolidate its Strathmerton cheese processing and packaging operations into its existing site at …
JBS, the global meat company, has announced plans to invest R$216 million ($37.6 million) in four units in the Brazilian state of …
Magnit, a leading Russian retailer, has announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in Azbuka Vkusa, a premium grocery chain, through its …
Leading US food manufacturer Conagra Brands has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell Chef Boyardee, an ambient ready meals …
Rustica Foods, a leading privately owned Canadian pizza producer, has announced plans to build a third production facility to expand its market …
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has signed an agreement to acquire Queijos Tavares, a Portuguese producer of cow, sheep, and goat cheeses, …
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 …
Agristo, a Belgium-based potato processor & Europe’s leading supplier of frozen potato products, has announced plans to build a $450 million potato …
April 30, 2025
Global FMCG giant Nestle has announced an investment of 1,900 billion VND ($73.32 million) to expand its Tri An coffee facility in …
German retailer Rewe has announced plans to invest €3 billion ($3.42 billion) to grow its store network in Romania, taking the total …
April 29, 2025
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 …
Chobani, the Greek yoghurt specialist, has announced plans to invest $1.2 billion in upstate New York to build its third US dairy …
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced plans to invest 1,000 crore INR ($117 …
April 25, 2025
Hershey, the US confectionery and snacks firm, has inaugurated a new chocolate processing facility, which stands as both its first fully integrated …
April 24, 2025
ITC, the Indian conglomerate, has announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of …
April 24, 2025
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 …
April 23, 2025
Brazilian food conglomerate BRF has announced it is investing $160 million in a new processed food plant in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In a press …
April 23, 2025
European multinational home care and personal care company Persan has acquired Mibelle Group to create one of the world’s largest players in …
Godrej, one of India’s leading home and personal care companies, has announced its first foray into pet food with the launch of the Godrej …
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 …
April 17, 2025
Belgian supermarket chain Cora has announced the closure of all of its seven hypermarkets in Belgium by the end of 2026. According …
Portuguese retailer Jeronimo Martins has received approval from Colombia’s antitrust authority to acquire 75 Colsubsidio supermarkets to boost its presence in Colombia …
April 16, 2025
Muller, the UK’s largest milk supplier and distributor, has announced it has agreed to acquire kefir brand Biotiful Gut Health, as it …
April 15, 2025
US breakfast cereal maker Post Holdings has announced the closure of two if its Post Consumer Brands cereal manufacturing facilities in Cobourg, Canada and …
April 15, 2025
International dairy company Arla has announced its intention to merge with DMK Group, Germany’s largest dairy cooperative . The merger will create …
April 14, 2025
The 2025 UK Food & Drink Shows (Food & Drink Expo), held from 7th to 9th April at Birmingham’s NEC, once again …
USA based snack and confectionery group Mondelez, has announced an investment of 65 million CHF ($80 million) to upgrade its Toblerone chocolate facility …
April 14, 2025
Egg producer and distributor Cal-Maine Foods has signed an agreement to acquire breakfast food manufacturer Echo Lake Foods for approximately $258 million. …
The Indian arm of Swiss consumer goods giant Nestle has announced that it has laid the foundation stone for a new factory …
April 11, 2025
Italian egg producer Eurovo has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in UK-based liquid egg white brand Two Chicks for an …
April 10, 2025
Dairy giant Danone has announced that the company will be closing its dairy plant in Ochsenfurt, Germany, by Q4 2026. According to …
Alcoholic drinks giant Diageo has announced that the company has entered a strategic joint venture with investment and advisory firm Main Street …
April 9, 2025
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 …
April 9, 2025
The Hershey Company, the US confectionery and snacks firm, has announced that has entered into an agreement to acquire LesserEvil, a maker …
Anheuser-Busch, US subsidiary of world-leading brewer AB InBev, has announced the closure of production at its craft brewery in the US state …
Castillo Hermanos, a diversified multinational business group, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with private equity firm Brynwood …
Lactalis, the French-based dairy giant, has announced plans to invest a further €46.2 million ($50 million) to increase cheese and butter production …
April 7, 2025
Marquez Brothers, a leading Hispanic food producer, has announced that it reached an agreement to acquire Hato Potero Farms, the owner of …
April 4, 2025
Bonduelle, the French vegetable processor, has announced the sale of its packaged salad business in Germany to Taylor Farms, effective 31st March …
Chobani, the Greek yoghurt specialist, has announced plans to invest $500 million to expand its plant in the city of Twin Falls (ID). …
April 3, 2025
Dollar Tree, the largest discount retailer in the US, has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Family Dollar …
April 2, 2025
Walmart, the US supermarket giant, has announced an investment of over $6 billion in its Mexico operations for 2025. As part of this …
April 2, 2025
Nestle, the global consumer goods giant, has announced plans to close two plants in Germany as it looks to restructure its operations …
April 1, 2025
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 …
April 1, 2025
Conagra Brands, the leading US food manufacturer, has announced plans to close its pie filling plant in Fennville (MI), with the potential …
Bunge, the leading agri-commodities business, has entered into an agreement to sell its European margarines and spreads business to Vandemoortele, a leading …
March 31, 2025
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 …
Isigny Sainte Mere, a French dairy cooperative manufacturing products such as cream, butter, cheese and infant formula, has announced that it has …
Philip Morris International (PMI), the leading tobacco firm, has announced a relaunch of its heated tobacco brand IQOS in the US, with …
French based dairy major Lactalis has announced plans to invest R$313 million ($55 million) to expand operations in Brazil’s Parana state. In …
March 27, 2025
Brazillian-based biscuit firm Bauducco Foods has announced that the company has broken ground on a new production and distribution facility in the US …
Nestle, the food and drink multinational, and South Korean food group Lotte Wellfood have agreed to end their Lotte-Nestle Korea joint venture …
March 26, 2025
Cereal Partners UK (CPUK), the Nestle and General Mills breakfast cereals joint venture, has announced plans to close its factory in Bromborough, UK …
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced that it has received a binding offer from plant-based company Vivera to acquire De …
Meiji, the diversified Japanese food business, has announced the launch of Meiji W Skin Care Yogurt, a new dairy yoghurt that has …
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, …
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are your …
March 24, 2025
FMCG giant PepsiCo has announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, …
March 21, 2025
French-based brioche specialist Sicard has announced the sale of a factory in Saint-Jean-de-Beugne to bakery peer La Boulangere & Co. According to …
March 21, 2025
Gama spoke to Giovanna Flor, Chief Executive Officer, Bauer. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. …
March 21, 2025
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. Offering its 30,000 visitors the opportunity to “immerse themselves in food …
Australian importer and manufacturer Entyce Food Ingredients has announced the acquisition of Naked Rivals, an Australian startup that produces “innovative and sustainable” …
Gama spoke to Charlotte Tickle, Production Director at Global Insight Conferences, ahead of the latest edition of Food & Drink Trends & Innovations. …
Multinational FMCG firm Unilever has announced that the company is expanding its deodorant plant in Aguai, in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, via …
Gama spoke to Hannah Tovey, Head of London Wine Fair, ahead of the latest edition of the wine and spirits showcase. What …
March 18, 2025
SLMG Beverages, a subsidiary of Ladhani Group and the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola in India, has announced plans to invest INR …
Gama spoke to Mohammed Alrajhi, General Manager, Rio Food Industries Factory. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of …
March 17, 2025
Yeo Valley, a leading UK dairy firm, has announced plans to acquire New Zealand-based Epicurean Dairy and its brand The Collective to …
March 17, 2025
Gama spoke to Federico Bricolo, President of Veronafiere, ahead of the latest edition of Vinitaly. What are your expectations for this year’s …
March 14, 2025
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. March 2025 welcomed a fresh-faced entrant to the UK tradeshow scene, …
The Compleat Food Group, a diversified UK food business, has announced the acquisition of The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co, a leading supplier …
Swiss retailer Coop has announced the launch of Nice to Save Food, a new brand lineup featuring products made from food “byproducts”. Flagship …
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), the global pharmacy chain, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by …
Nestle, the consumer goods giant, has announced it is investing €15 million ($16 million) at a plant in Girona, Spain to begin …
The Spanish division of Kraft Heinz, a producer of cooking and table sauces, has announced the completion of a €70 million upgrade to …
March 10, 2025
Core Home, a manufacturer of housewares and lifestyle products, has announced the acquisition of Bubluv, an Asian boba tea brand, to mark …
Colavita, a leader in premium Italian specialty foods, has announced the acquisition of Vitelli Foods, the owner of the Luigi Vitelli brand …
Leading investment firm KKR has announced the sale of Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu to retail firm Trial Holding for ¥380 billion ($2.54 …
Denmark’s largest retailer Salling Group has acquired Rimi Baltic, a retail chain active in the Baltic States, from Swedish grocery retailer ICA …
March 7, 2025
India-based food firm Adani Wilmar has announced the acquisition of sauces and pickle maker GD Foods to expand its category footprint. Founded in …
Denmark-based meat processor Danish Crown has announced the closure of its operations in Pinghu, near Shanghai in China. Danish Crown opened the …
Gama spoke to Julien Bonvallet, Group Brand Director, Informa Markets, ahead of the latest edition of Vitafoods Europe. Vitafoods has a new …
March 6, 2025
The North American division of global snack firm Pladis has announced plans to close a facility in Mohnton (PA) as part of …
March 6, 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 …
The West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd (WAMUL), trading as Purabi Dairy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the …
March 5, 2025
MNG Brands, a manufacturer of drinks, supplements and skincare products and subsidiary of MNG 2005 Inc, has announced it has acquired WellBeing …
March 4, 2025
Scan Sverige, a subsidiary of agrifood cooperative Lantmannen, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Lindvalls Chark, a company specialising …
Tom Parker Creamery, the UK dairy company, has announced the launch of a “category first” Bedtime Milk infused with natural botanicals to …
March 3, 2025
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 …
Coca-Cola, the soft drinks multinational, is making its first foray into prebiotic sodas with the launch of Simply Pop, a new brand …
February 28, 2025
Dairy firm Arla has announced plans to invest £90 million ($113 million) at its Lockerbie site in Scotland and consequently close another plant in …
February 28, 2025
PepsiCo, the US-based food and drink business, has announced plans to close its PopCorners manufacturing plant in Liberty (NY), according to a …
February 27, 2025
Italian tea company Everton, owned by Clessidra Private Equity, has acquired the US-based firm Eastern Tea, known for producing tea under the …
MANCHESTER – 27th February 2025: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, …
February 27, 2025
Gama spoke to Jake Nixon, Director of Portfolio, QBE, ahead of the latest edition of TABEXPO. What are your expectations for …
February 27, 2025
Celsius Holdings, the global drinks firm, has announced it has finalised a definitive agreement to acquire functional brand Alani Nu for $1.8 …
February 26, 2025
FMCG giant Colgate-Palmolive has announced it has acquired Care TopCo, the owner of the Prime100 pet food brand, from private equity fund …
Plant-based private equity firm Ahimsa has acquired Blackbird Foods, a manufacturer of frozen vegan pizzas and wings, seitan and dairy-free cheese, according …
February 25, 2025
Suntory Spirits, the alcoholic unit of Suntory Group, has announced an investment of ¥6.5 billion yen ($42.8 million) in its production facility …
February 25, 2025
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced the acquisition of Uruguay-based dairy company Granja Pocha, according to Just Food and Todo Lecheria …
February 24, 2025
The Indian arm of global beer giant Carlsberg has announced plans to invest 350 crore ($42 million) in its Mysuru brewery in …
February 24, 2025
Valio, the Finnish dairy company, has announced that it is acquiring the plant protein business of food business Raisio. The deal, valued …
Lidl, the German retail giant, has announced that it will invest €600 million ($625 million) to open 35 new stores and a …
February 21, 2025
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has announced it has acquired Inverroche, a “luxury” gin brand hailing from South Africa, with distribution in …
February 20, 2025
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced the acquisition of personal care brand Velvette. …
February 20, 2025
Reina Group, the Spanish retail and foodservice conglomerate has announced the acquisition of sandwich-maker Vital Healthy Food for an undisclosed sum. Founded …
February 19, 2025
Bajaj Consumer Care, a leading Indian hair care manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Vishal Personal Care, which operates under the Banjara’s …
February 19, 2025
Ferrero, the global confectionery has launched Tic Tac Two, a twist on the brand’s traditional hard sweets and mints that feature dual flavour …
February 18, 2025
Aldi, the German retail giant, has announced the sale of 170 Winn-Dixie And Harveys supermarket stores in the US to C&S Wholesale …
February 18, 2025
Meatly, a UK-based cultivated meat company, has announced what it claims is the world’s first launch of cultivated pet food in collaboration …
February 18, 2025
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 18th February 2025: In this month’s Innovation Insight, our attention turns to the sports drinks …
Henkel, the Germany-based personal and household care giant, has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Retailer Brands business …
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 …
February 14, 2025
Swedish confectionery firm Cloetta has announced it has shelved plans to build a new manufacturing plant in the Netherlands, citing “increased risk …
February 14, 2025
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 …
February 13, 2025
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 …
February 13, 2025
Supermarket chain Walmart has just announced the investment of C$6.5 billion ($4.5 million) over the next five years to boost growth in …
February 13, 2025
Gama spoke to Enrico Zannini, General Manager, BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, ahead of the latest edition of the beauty tradeshow. What are your …
February 12, 2025
GCMMF, India’s biggest dairy cooperative, has announced plans to build the world’s largest curd manufacturing plant in Kolkata with an investment of …
February 12, 2025
ITC, the Indian conglomerate, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Prasuma, a leading player in frozen, chilled …
February 11, 2025
Migros, the leading Swiss retailer, has announced plans to sell its meat alternative brand SoFine to The New Originals Company, a leading …
US food and beverages manufacturer JM Smucker has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Cloverhill and Big …
February 10, 2025
Molson Coors, the US brewer, has announced it has secured exclusive rights to produce, market, sell, and distribute the Fever-Tree brand of tonics, …
February 10, 2025
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 …
February 7, 2025
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced plans to close its ice cream facility in Bulgaria and move part of the production …
Alcoholic drinks giants Diageo has announced plans to open a new 360,000 sq ft manufacturing and warehousing facility in Montgomery, in the US …
February 6, 2025
Cargill, the global food and agribusiness firm, has announced the closure of its turkey processing plant in Springdale (AR), effective as of …
February 6, 2025
Diageo, the UK-based spirits farm, has announced it has sold its 80.4% shareholding in beermaker Guinness Ghana Breweries plc to French wine …
India-based food firm Adani Wilmar has started operations at its new food processing plant in Gohana, Haryana, with an initial shipment of …
February 5, 2025
South African consumer goods firm Tiger Brands has announced plans to sell its minority stake in Empresas Carozzi, a Chilean food and drinks …
February 4, 2025
SNCF Gares & Connexions, the French train station operator, has selected retail giant Carrefour and travel retail group Lagardere to open 150 …
February 4, 2025
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced plans to build a Quaker Oats production facility in China in collaboration with …
February 3, 2025
Global meat firm JBS has announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in egg specialist Mantiqueira, entering a new product category in …
February 3, 2025
Discount retailer Lidl has announced the opening of a new logistics hub in Ablis, southwest Paris, which is claimed to be the …
January 31, 2025
UK plant-based drink company Rebel Kitchen has announced the launch of what it claims to be the world’s first health shot made …
January 31, 2025
Confectionery firm Ferrero has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire protein snack company Power Crunch from Bio-Nutritional Research …
January 31, 2025
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 31st January 2025: Functional botanical ingredients such as flowers, berries and plant roots continue to blossom in the food …
January 30, 2025
Bramble Foods Group, a supplier of branded ambient foods, has announced the acquisition of Whitakers Chocolates, a confectionery firm based in the …
Diageo, the UK alcoholic beverages multinational, has announced it has finalized the sale of the rum brand Cacique to Bardinet, a major Spanish …
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 …
January 29, 2025
Hatsun Agro (HAP), a dairy products manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Indian peer Milk Mantra for 233 crore INR ($27.5 million). …
January 28, 2025
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), the Indian arm of Anglo-Dutch multinational Unilever, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 90.5% stake in …
January 28, 2025
German discount retailer Aldi has announced plans to open 40 new stores in Spain in 2025 as part of ongoing expansion plans. According …
January 27, 2025
Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Indian retail major Reliance Retail Ventures, has announced the acquisition of SIL Foods, a packaged …
January 27, 2025
Beverage firm Coca-Cola FEMSA has announced the opening of a new distribution centre in Bauru, in Brazil’s Sao Paulo stated. According to …
January 24, 2025
VE Partners, a Dutch private equity firm, has reached an agreement to acquire all shares of Inproba, the Netherlands-based oriental sauces and …
January 24, 2025
Carrefour, the leading French supermarket chain, has ended operations in the Middle East state Oman after three decades operating in the country. …
January 23, 2025
Dr. Oetker, the Germany-based food multinational. has reportedly announced the closure of its sole manufacturing facility in the Czech Republic. In a …
January 23, 2025
Saputo UK, a division of Canadian dairy company Saputo, has announced the closure of its Kirkby Malzeard creamery in North Yorkshire with …
January 22, 2025
Edita, described as a leader in the Egyptian snack food market, has agreed to acquire a 49% staked in Tuama Jabur Abbas, a …
January 22, 2025
Wagh Bakri Tea, an Indian tea company, has announced plans to invest 100 crore INR ($12 million) in a new facility in …
January 21, 2025
The US subsidiary of Japan-based food major Calbee has announced the opening of a new R&D innovation centre in Madera (CA). “Planned to …
Allana Consumer Products Limited (ACPL) has announced an investment of 300 crore INR ($36 million) to set up facilities for the manufacture …
January 20, 2025
The Nutriment Company (TNC), a Swedish natural pet food firm, has announced the acquisition of The Dog’s Butcher, a UK-based raw dog …
January 20, 2025
Dairy group Piracanjuba has announced the investment of R$ 499 million ($81 million) in two factories in a dairy complex in Sao …
Varun Beverages, the PepsiCo bottler, has announced the investment of $48.2 million in its South African subsidiary BevCo. Varun Beverages finalised the …
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced plans to sell its Knorr pasta sauce brands Tomato al Gusto and Speciale al …
January 16, 2025
Safety Shot, a wellness and dietary supplement company, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Yerbae Brands, a …
January 16, 2025
BioSteel, a Canadian sports drink and nutrition firm, has announced the opening of its first dedicated manufacturing facility, located in Windsor, Ontario. Founded in …
January 16, 2025
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 …
January 15, 2025
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced the launch of Max Pro, a line of frozen pizza in the USA under …
Sensei, a global leader in autonomous retail technology, has announced the introduction of “the world’s largest autonomous supermarket”, in partnership with Portugal’s …
January 14, 2025
Midas Foods, a sauces and seasonings maker, has announced the acquisition of JM Exotic Foods, a leader in spices, seasonings, and specialty …
January 14, 2025
Nestle, the leading FMCG multinational, has announced it is increasing its portfolio in the US with the launch of a “liquid espresso …
January 13, 2025
Flower Foods, a US producer and marketer of packed bakery food, has announced the acquisition of Simple Mills, a bakery and snacks …
January 13, 2025
TreeHouse Foods, a leading manufacturer and distributor of private-label foods and beverages, has announced it has completed its acquisition of Harris Tea for …
January 10, 2025
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 …
January 9, 2025
Mayfair, a UK investment company, has acquired Irish bakery brands Pat the Baker and Irish Pride, according to a report in Just Food. …
Honest to Goodness, an Australian health food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of the Pimp My Salad and Pimp My Snack snacking brands from …
January 8, 2025
Premium Brands, the speciality food business, has acquired meat companies NSP Quality Meats, Casa Di Bertacchi, and Italia Salami for a combined value …
January 6, 2025
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 …
Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL). a holding company of the Adani conglomerate, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell …
January 3, 2025
Co-operative, the UK retail group, has announced plans to open 75 new stores in 2025 to expand its footprint in convenience retail. …
January 2, 2025
US natural and organic products company Hain Celestial has announced the opening of an Innovation Experience Center (IEC) in Hoboken, New Jersey in …
January 2, 2025
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 …
December 31, 2024
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 …
December 27, 2024
Gama spoke to Tricia McNeilly, Founder, ötzibrew. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. What does …
December 23, 2024
Gama spoke to Leana Salamah, SVP Marketing & Communications, Specialty Food Association, ahead of the latest edition of the Winter Fancy Food Show. …
December 20, 2024
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). …
December 20, 2024
Gama spoke to Mark Napier, VP – Portfolio Growth Food & Hospitality, ahead of the latest edition of Gulfood. What are your expectations …
December 19, 2024
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced that it has received a binding offer from Dutch food company Zwanenberg Food Group …
December 19, 2024
Finland-based food company Paulig has announced that it is acquiring Asian foods brand Conimex from consumer goods giant Unilever to strengthen its …
December 19, 2024
Gama spoke to Federico Dellafiore, event manager, ahead of the latest edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event. What are your expectations …
December 18, 2024
Gama spoke to Marina Calheiros, Event Coordinator, ahead of the latest edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What are your expectations for Lisbon …
December 18, 2024
Oatly, the Swedish firm behind the namesake dairy-alternative milk, has announced the closure of a production facility in Singapore as it seeks …
December 18, 2024
Dutch dairy multinational FrieslandCampina and Belgian dairy cooperative Milcobel have announced their intention to merge with the aim of creating a leading …
December 17, 2024
Paine Schwartz Partners, a private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Promix, a nutrition and supplements business, Founded in 2014, Promix …
December 17, 2024
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 17th December 2024: For our latest Innovation Insight, we return to the omnipresent trend for …
December 17, 2024
Goyal Salt, a leader in natural salt production, has announced plans to invest 80 crore INR ($9.6 million) to set up a …
Belgian cheese businesses Vache Bleue and Flanders Food Production (FFP) have announced they are to merge to form European Dairy Company, a …
December 16, 2024
Furlani Foods, a leading US producer of garlic breads, has announced the acquisition of its domestic peer Cole’s Quality Foods. Founded in …
December 16, 2024
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director, ahead of the latest edition of ISM. What are your expectations for ISM 2025? We’re incredibly …
December 12, 2024
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced the sale of its New Zealand based Egmont Honey brand to Huatai International, a …
December 11, 2024
Monoprix, the French retailer owned by the Casino Group, has announced a partnership with convenience retailer TMT to enter the Egyptian market …
December 11, 2024
Surya Foods, the leading UK world foods importer and supplier, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Karma Bites, a …
December 10, 2024
Dagrofa Group, the parent company of Spar Denmark, has announced its Gro ’27 strategy, a three-year growth plan that includes a 1.3 …
December 10, 2024
Gama spoke to Simón Fusté, European Snacking Director, Sigma. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. How is …
December 10, 2024
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 …
December 9, 2024
Tyson Foods, the leading US meat firm, has announced the closure of a beef and pork facility in Emporia (KS) with the …
December 9, 2024
SHS Group, the diversified consumer goods supplier, has announced the acquisition of Shandy Shack, a brand of “mid-strength” abv beer that specialises …
Leading alcoholic drinks company Constellation Brands has announced it has agreed to sell its Svedka vodka brand to peer Sazerac, with the …
December 6, 2024
Supreme plc, the diversified consumer goods supplier, has announced the acquisition of the Typhoo tea brand from administration in a £10.2 million …
December 5, 2024
Toms, the Danish confectionery group, has announced a nine-figure investment plan to consolidate chocolate production in Nowa Sol, Poland, and licorice and …
French based dairy major Lactalis has announced plans to invest R$250 million ($41.7 million) to expand operations in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state. …
Unilever, the leading FMCG firm, has announced it has completed a £40 million ($51 million), five-year investment at its food factory in …
December 4, 2024
Heineken, the leader global brewer, has agree a joint venture with consultancy firms Sirocco and Mercantile International to manufacture beer in the …
December 3, 2024
PepsiCo, the global snacks and drinks giant, has announced the company has invested 746 million ZAR ($41 million) to add a new state-of-the-art …
December 3, 2024
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 3rd December 2024: Low fat claims and formulations have been declining in new dairy products over recent years, the …
December 3, 2024
Prime Drink Group, a Canadian company that markets beer and spirits brands, has announced it has signed a letter of intent to …
December 2, 2024
Tesco, the UK’s leading supermarket retailer, has announced plans to expand its convenience store footprint with the opening of 150 new Tesco …
December 2, 2024
JBS, the global meat company, has announced plans to invest $2.5 billion in Nigeria over the next five years to built one pork, …
November 29, 2024
CJ CheilJedDang (CJCJ), the leading South Korean food firm, has announced plans to build a new food manufacturing facility in Europe via …
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, …
November 28, 2024
South African consumer goods firm Tiger Brands has announced the sale of its Baby Wellbeing business in a deal valued at 605 …
US food giant General Mills has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the Tiki Pets and Cloud Star food …
November 27, 2024
FMCG giant PepsiCo has reached an agreement to acquire the remaining 50% of Safra and Obela and take full ownership of both …
November 27, 2024
Food manufacturer Lancaster Colony has announced the acquisition of a sauce and dressing production facility in Atlanta from Winland Foods for an …
November 26, 2024
Electrolit, the Mexican sports drink firm, has announced plans to build a new $400 million manufacturing facility in the US state of …
November 26, 2024
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announce plans to spin-off its water and premium beverages business from 1st January 2025. “As …
November 25, 2024
Organic cocoa and guarana specialist Koawach has announced the launch of an energy drink which is claimed to be the world’s first …
November 25, 2024
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced an investment of $150 million to expand its frozen food facility in Gaffney, South …
November 22, 2024
Lolli & Pops, a portfolio company of private equity firm TerraMar Capital, has announced the acquisition of US-based confectionery producer Hammond’s Candies …
November 22, 2024
Arnott’s, the Australian biscuit and cracker firm, has announced the acquisition of New Zealand food brands Mother Earth, Flemings, and VP Brands …
November 21, 2024
SuperYou, a protein food and supplements brand, has announced the launch of what it claims is India’s first protein wafer bar. The …
November 21, 2024
Samworth Brothers, a leading UK supplier of chilled and ambient foods, is seeking a buyer for its Soreen cakes business, according to reports …
November 20, 2024
Agro Tech Foods (ATFL), a confectionery and snacks firm backed by private equity firm Samara Capital, has announced it has entered into …
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced plans to invest $55 million at a plant in Tulare (CA) to increase feta cheese …
November 19, 2024
Instacart, the US grocery technology company, and Coles, the Australian supermarket retailer, have announced a partnership to bring Caper Carts ‘smart trolleys’ to …
November 19, 2024
Heineken, the Dutch beermaker, has announced an investment of €45 million ($47 million) to build the Dr. H.P. Heineken Centre, a global research …
November 18, 2024
Lakeview Farms, a leading manufacturer of dips, desserts, and specialty products, has announced the acquisition of the Noosa yoghurt brand from Campbell …
November 18, 2024
Meiji, the Japanese food and pharmaceutical firm, has announced the launch of Well Cacao Spicy Crisp, sweet spiced biscuits made with the …
November 15, 2024
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 …
November 15, 2024
US confectionery firm Hershey has announced the expansion of its portfolio with the acquisition of Sour Strips, a brand of sour sweets …
November 14, 2024
Ocado, the specialist online UK grocery company, is to invest heavily in its private label range in 2025, with the launch of …
November 14, 2024
Kerry Group, the Irish dairy business, has entered into an agreement with Kerry Co-Operative Creameries to sell Kerry Dairy Holding (Ireland) for …
November 13, 2024
Intersnack, the European snacks multinational, has announced it has acquired organic and plant- based food manufacturer Whole Earth Foods from health foods …
November 13, 2024
JM Smucker, the diversified US food business has expanded production capacity for the Uncrustables brand with the opening of a new 900,000 …
November 12, 2024
Molson Coors, the US brewer, has announced it has taken a majority stake in Zoa Energy, an energy drink brand whose co-founders …
November 11, 2024
Multinational bakery firm Grupo Bimbo has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Slovenian-based bakery group Don Don. Founded …
November 8, 2024
1440 Foods, a leading sports and active nutrition business, has announced the acquisition of Fitcrunch, a protein snack firm, from celebrity chef …
November 7, 2024
Cheese processor Schuman Cheese has announced the acquisition of the Trugman-Nash business from dairy firm Allied Dairy to expand its cheese portfolio. …
November 6, 2024
Corn snack firm Pipcorn Heirloom Snacks and Spudsy, an upcycled sweet potato snack company, have announced a merger deal involving the sale …
Meiji, the Japanese food and pharmaceutical firm, has announced an investment of $28 million to expand production at its Santa Ana facility, …
November 4, 2024
Ditsch, a pretzel manufacturer and subsidiary of the Valora Group, has announced a $70 million investment in a new bakery in Cincinnati …
November 1, 2024
Leading brewer AB InBev has announced that the company has invested $8 million in its brewery in St. Louis (MS) via US …
October 31, 2024
Pure Ice Cream, a UAE-based ice cream manufacturer, has signed an agreement to build a new ice cream production facility at Dubai …
October 30, 2024
Gama with Nicolas Trentesaux, SIAL Network Managing Director The landmark 2024 edition of SIAL, the self-styled “must-attend” biennial event for the food …
October 30, 2024
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), the soft drinks and coffee firm, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ghost …
October 29, 2024
US-based food and beverage company JM Smucker has announced that the company is selling its Voortman biscuit brand to Second Nature Brands, …
October 29, 2024
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, …
Shamrock Farms, a leading US dairy firm, has announced an investment of $59 million to expand its milk manufacturing facility in Augusta …
October 25, 2024
UK food manufacturer Kestrel Foods has announced the acquisition of savoury snack brand Indie Bay Snacks from peer Nurture Brands for an …
October 23, 2024
Belgian brewery Brouwerij Martens has announced the acquisition of United Dutch Breweries (UDB), a Netherlands-based brewing company, from European investment company Gimv. …
October 22, 2024
Brazilian food manufacturer Selmi has announced the expansion of a biscuit plant in Sumare, in the state Sao Paulo. According to sources, …
October 21, 2024
Heineken, the Dutch beermaker, has acquired Komari Beverage, an Ethiopian alcoholic drinks firm, according to a report in Capital Ethiopia. According to …
October 18, 2024
Leading European dairy company Arla has made a non-binding offer to acquire a majority stake in dairy company Arabian Food Industries, trading …
Private-equity investor Ahimsa has announced the acquisition of Simulate, the owner of US plant-based meat alternative brand Nuggs. Available since 2019, Nuggs …
October 16, 2024
Acqua Sant’Anna, the Italian mineral water firm, has announced the acquisition of French counterpart La Compagnie des Pyrenees (LCDP), owner of the …
Sanitarium, a health food company, has submitted a formal offer to acquire the Vita Brits breakfast cereal brand from food manufacturing giant …
Haleon, a consumer healthcare firm, has announced an investment of £130 million ($169 million) to build an innovation centre in Weybridge, UK. …
October 14, 2024
US food manufacturer Mart Frozen Foods has announced it has inaugurated a $65 million high-tech food manufacturing facility in Rupert (ID). The …
October 14, 2024
US based dairy firm Prairie Farms Dairy has announced the acquisition of domestic peer SmithFoods. According to sources, the deal is part …
October 11, 2024
Spanish food and beverage producer Angel Camacho has announced the acquisition of Macarico, a Portuguese firm that manufactures sauces and antipasti. In …
October 11, 2024
FMCG giant PepsiCo has announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Garza Food Ventures LLC, trading as …
The Original Juice Company (OJC), an Australian-based business that sells chilled fruit and vegetable juices, has announced plans to acquire SPC Global …
Kellanova, the leading US cereal and snacks firm, has announced an investment of £75 million ($98 million) to expand production at its …
October 8, 2024
Gama spoke to Yannick Verry, Brand Director, ahead of the latest edition of Fi Europe. What are your expectations for this year’s …
October 8, 2024
Saudi Arabia based dairy firm Almarai has announced the acquisition of Hammoudeh Food Industries, the food and beverage business of Jordanian conglomerate …
October 7, 2024
Natra, a vertically-integrated cocoa and chocolate manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Gudrun, a Belgian chocolate and truffle producer, from Down2Earth Capital. …
October 7, 2024
Japan Tobacco (JT), the leading tobacco company, has announced it has completed the acquisition of Vector Group (VGR), the fourth largest tobacco company …
October 4, 2024
Nissin Foods, an instant noodle manufacturer, has announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the …
October 3, 2024
Global food manufacturer Flora Food Group (formerly Upfield) has announced the acquisition of a factory in Hugoton, in the US state of …
October 3, 2024
FMCG giant Nestle has recently announced that the company is investing £150 million ($199 million) to upgrade its Nestle Purina pet food …
October 2, 2024
Diageo, the leading alcoholic drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of spirit alternative business Ritual Zero Proof to strengthen its non-alcoholic spirits …
October 2, 2024
Multinational bakery firm Grupo Bimbo has announced the closure of a manufacturing facility located in San Cristobal, in the Spanish city of …
October 1, 2024
FMCG giant Danone has made a non-binding offer to acquire Lifeway Foods, a manufacturer of kefir and probiotic products, for $283 million …
October 1, 2024
CK Snacks, a manufacturer of own brand savoury snack foods, has announced the acquisition of its domestic peer Axium Foods. Founded in …
September 30, 2024
Edrington, a UK-based spirits producer, has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell the The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt …
September 30, 2024
Leading Australian dairy firm Beston Global Food has entered voluntary administration after failing to find a buyer, according to a report in …
September 30, 2024
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 …
September 27, 2024
Gama spoke to Cris Arcangeli, Chief Executive Officer, Beauty’in. Read this Industry Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. What changes …
September 25, 2024
Coca-Cola, in cooperation with its Nigeria bottling partners, has announced an investment of $1 billion to expand its investments in the country …
September 25, 2024
Gama spoke to Heather Mills, Founder, VBites. Read this Industry Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. What major trends do …
September 24, 2024
Platinum Equity, a global investment firm, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Polli, an Italian producer of pasta …
September 23, 2024
Gama with Altria A record 800 exhibitors and 14,500 exhibitors packed the halls and corridors of the Messe Dortmund showgrounds in Germany …
September 23, 2024
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 …
September 23, 2024
Ricola, a leading manufacturer of cough drops, has announced plans to acquire a manufacturing plant in Lenzburg from Swiss-based baby food, snack …
September 20, 2024
Swiss-based baby food, snack bar and spreads firm Hero has announced the acquisition of British plant-based food brand Deliciously Ella for an …
September 19, 2024
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has signed an agreement with Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) to construct …
September 19, 2024
Discount retailer Lidl has announced that the company is investing €70 million ($77 million) to open a regional headquarters in Sardinia that …
September 18, 2024
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced plans to sell its Cremora business to the South African subsidiary of French dairy …
September 18, 2024
French retailer Carrefour has just teamed up with UAE-based retail firm Apparel Group to open retail stores on the Indian market, according …
September 17, 2024
US food giant General Mills has entered into an agreement to sell its North American yoghurt business to leading French dairy companies …
September 16, 2024
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 16th September 2024: Honey is hitting a sweet spot, the latest Insight by Gama Compass can reveal, with an …
September 16, 2024
Unilever Ventures, the venture capital arm of consumer goods giant Unilever, has led a $5 million funding round in US-based creatine supplement …
September 13, 2024
US egg producer Cal-Maine Foods has announced it has made a strategic investment in Crepini, establishing a new egg and prepared foods …
September 13, 2024
German retail giant Aldi has announced an investment of £800 million ($1 billion) to expand its presence in the UK. In a …
September 12, 2024
Kellanova, the leading US cereal and snacks firm, has announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its majority stake in …
September 12, 2024
E-commerce giant Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon Saver, a new private label range of budget groceries for its US consumers. …
September 11, 2024
Meiji, the Japanese food and pharmaceutical firm, has announced plans to reorganise its production network by building a new plant in Atsugi, …
September 11, 2024
Valeo Foods, the Irish food firm, has announced the acquisition of IDC Holding, an independent producer of wafers, biscuits, and confectionery in …
September 11, 2024
Gama spoke to Nicolas Trentesaux, SIAL Network Managing Director, ahead of the latest edition of SIAL. SIAL is celebrating its 60th anniversary …
September 10, 2024
Hain Celestial, the natural foods firm, has announced that it has completed the sale of its ParmCrisps brand to Our Home, a …
September 10, 2024
French based dairy major Lactalis has announced plans to invest R$100 million ($17 million) in 2025 to expand operations in Brazil’s Rio …
September 9, 2024
Dairy firm Saputo Dairy Australia has announced it is closing down the King Island Dairy cheese production facility and retiring the brand …
Lantmannen, a Swedish agricultural cooperative and food manufacturer, has announced an investment of 1.2 billion SEK ($116.4 million) in a new facility …
September 4, 2024
Mexico-based multinational bakery firm Grupo Bimbo has reached an agreement to acquire its Brazilian peer Wickbold for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition …
September 3, 2024
Campbell Soup, a US producer of canned soups and other foods, has announced that it has sold its Pop Secret popcorn business …
September 2, 2024
Supermarket chain Waitrose, a subsidiary of the John Lewis Partnership, has announced plans to invest £1 billion ($1.31 billion) over the next …
August 30, 2024
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 …
August 28, 2024
Bikaji, an Indian snack food company, has announced the acquisition of a 55% equity stake in Ariba Foods, a diversified food company …
August 27, 2024
Gama spoke to Jeff Lenard, NACS Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, ahead of the latest edition of the NACS Show. …
Nestle, the Swiss consumer goods giant, has announced an investment of €30 million (£25.4 million) to increase capacity for hot cereal drinks …
August 26, 2024
Saco Foods, a US manufacturer of shelf-stable products and a portfolio company of Fengate Private Equity and Weathervane Investment Corp, has announced …
Wine and spirits multinational Pernod Ricard has announced plan to triple its revenue in India over the next decade by strengthening its …
August 21, 2024
Euricom, a world leader in the rice sector, has announced a binding agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Sonko, a …
August 20, 2024
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling, the Canadian bottler of carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, energy drinks, ice teas and related products, has announced the …
August 19, 2024
Wine and spirits group KWV has announced the acquisition of Red Heart Rum from spirits major Pernod Ricard for an undisclosed sum. …
August 16, 2024
Arla, the Danish dairy cooperative, has announced it is expanding further beyond the confines of the dairy category with the launch of …
August 16, 2024
Forbidden Foods, a health & wellness focused food company, has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Oat Milk Goodness …
August 15, 2024
Mars, the leading food multinational, has signed an agreement to acquire Kellanova, the breakfast foods and snacks major, in a deal valued …
US soft drinks multinational Coca-Cola has announced that the company is teaming up with Mondelez to launch a limited-edition drink and biscuit …
August 13, 2024
Conagra Brands, the leading US food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Sweetwood Smoke & Co, the manufacturer of the Fatty brand …
August 12, 2024
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 …
August 8, 2024
Lassonde, a producer of fruit and vegetable drinks, has announced it has completed a $53 million expansion at its facility in Hendersonville …
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), the Australian wine giant, has announced plans to divest its commercial brand portfolio, including Wolf Blass, Lindeman’s, Yellowglen …
August 7, 2024
WK Kellogg, the US breakfast cereal manufacturer that was spun off from Kellogg’s (now Kellanova) last year, has announced plans to modernize …
Les Mousquetaires, the French retail company that operates the Intermarche, Bricomarche and Netto banners, has announced an investment of €100 million ($109 …
August 6, 2024
Quimica Amparo, a Brazilian producer of household cleaning and hygiene products, has announced it is investing in expand its distribution centre and …
Australian grocery retailer Coles has announced the opening of a new distribution centre in Western Sydney, the company’s second to function using …
August 5, 2024
Multinational bakery firm Grupo Bimbo has announced plans to close manufacturing plants in Auburn and Olean (NY), and a third in San …
August 2, 2024
The UK arm of Spanish food manufacturer Cerealto has announced the acquisition of Hill Biscuits from LDC, a private equity firm. Founded …
FMCG major Emami has announced that it will acquire an additional 49.6% stake in men’s grooming brand The Man Company, taking full …
July 30, 2024
Italian food group Newlat has announced the acquisition of the entire share capital of Princes, the diversified UK food and drinks company. The …
CTH Invest, a Belgian holding company associated with Ferrero, has announced the acquisition of Nonni’s Bakery from Vestar Capital Partners, a leading …
July 26, 2024
GoodLife Foods, a manufacturer of frozen vegetables, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Pure Ingredients, a leading …
Valeo Foods, the Irish food firm, has announced the acquisition of Appalaches Nature, a Canadian maple syrup business, marking its second acquisition …
Fresh Hemp Foods, owner of the Manitoba Harvest brand and a leader in hemp-based foods, has announced the expansion of its wellness …
July 23, 2024
Muller, the German dairy giant, has announced plans to build a 4,500 sq m production facility in Aretsried, Germany for the manufacture …
July 22, 2024
Refresco, the independent drinks bottler, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Frias Nutrition, a leading manufacturer of …
Japanese confectionery firm Morinaga has announced plans to invest $130 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Mebane (NC). Spanning an …
July 19, 2024
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 …
July 17, 2024
Kruger Group, a manufacturer of branded and private label consumer products, has announced the acquisition of Switzerland-based Hermes Sussstoff, a maker of …
July 17, 2024
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 …
Leading Swiss dairy company Emmi has announced it has entered into a put option agreement for the acquisition of French dessert firm …
July 15, 2024
US food firm Smithfield Foods has announced the closure of a facility in Altoona (IA) that carries out ham boning. In a …
Royal A-ware, a Dutch dairy conglomerate, has announced plans to The Dairy Food Group, a Belgian manufacturer of branded and private label …
Gama spoke to Nicola Woods, Event Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Speciality & Fine Food Fair. What are your …
UK alcoholic beverage multinational Diageo has announced it has agreed to sell its Safari spirits brand to Casa Redondo, a Portuguese alcoholic …
July 9, 2024
Carlsberg, the multinational brewer, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire UK-based soft drink business Britvic for £3.3 …
Home Market Foods (HMF), a leading US food manufacturer, has announced that it has acquired a former pasta production plant in South …
Carlsberg, the multinational brewer, has announced it has acquired a minority stake in local beermaker Brasserie Du Pays Flamand via its French …
Spanish beef supplier Grupo Miguel Vergara has announced the acquisition of its domestic peer Valles del from wine and beef specialist El …
Global snacks giant PepsiCo has announced it is diversifying its Walker’s snack bran Monster Munch and Wotsits with three new products made …
July 3, 2024
Sumuka Agro, an Indian consumer food brand, has announced that it has received approval from the Bombay Stock Exchange for its merger …
Salling Group, Denmark’s largest grocery chain, has announced the acquisition of 35 stores from Coop Denmark. In a press release, the company …
Brazilian beverage producer Ambev has announced an investment in order to increase production capacity for its Corona lager brand in Rio de …
Canadian plant-based food supplier Above Food has announced that it has acquired Brotalia, a subsidiary of Enhol that specializes in innovative food …
Haleon, a consumer healthcare firm, has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its nicotine replacement therapy business outside of …
July 1, 2024
Ehrmann, a German dairy firm, has announced the acquisition of Trewithen Dairy, a family-owned dairy processor based in Cornwall, as it seeks …
Gama spoke to Paula Amaral, Head of Sustainability, Innovation and Strategy at Groupe Bel. Read the full Industry Insight in the latest issue …
June 28, 2024
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 …
June 28, 2024
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 28th June 2024: Fermentation and ‘non-animal dairy’ remain two of the hottest trends in the …
SunOpta, a multi-national food and drinks company, has announced it has completed a $26 million expansion at its Modesto, California facility to …
June 26, 2024
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 …
June 25, 2024
Supreme plc, a diversified consumer goods supplier, has announced the acquisition of trade and assets of Clearly Drinks, a manufacturer of canned …
Lassonde, a producer of ready-to-drink fruit and vegetable juices and drinks, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Summer …
June 24, 2024
Idilia Foods, a diversified Spanish food and drinks firm. has announced the acquisition of 50% of dairy drinks maker Cacaolat from beermaker …
PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), has opened a new 115,000 sq ft distribution facility in Colorado Springs, USA. The new plant will …
June 21, 2024
Kirin, the leading Japanese drinks firm, has announced a ¥220 billion yen ($1.39 billion) tender offer to acquire the remaining shares in …
June 21, 2024
US-based consumer goods giant PepsiCo has announced plans to build a new savoury snack plant in Almaty, in southeast Kazakhstan, according to …
June 20, 2024
Kerry, a leading food and food ingredients company, has announced the opening of a new facility in Charleville, Ireland for the manufacture …
Global snacking and confectionery giant Mondelez International has announced it has partnered with Lotus Bakeries to expand its presence in India and …
Leading UK food and drinks supplier Bidcorp has announced it has acquired the trade and assets of ice cream manufacturer Northern Bloc. …
June 19, 2024
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has announced plans to close a factory in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania, which it acquired through its 2016 …
Venus Wafers, a US-based maker of crackers and flatbreads, is to be acquired by investment firm Circumspect Capital, according to a Food …
June 18, 2024
Leading European snacking producer Colussi has announced it has reached a deal to acquire a majority stake in German cracker firm Dr. …
Kikkoman, a leading manufacturer of soy sauce and related condiments, has started construction on a new production facility in Jefferson County (WI). …
June 17, 2024
DayDayCook (DDC), a self-proclaimed content-driven consumer food brand, has announced the acquisition of Asian food brand Omsom. Founded in 2020, Omsom is …
June 14, 2024
Saputo, the Canadian dairy giant, has announced plans to close facilities in Lancaster (WI), Big Stone City (SD), Green Bay (WI), and …
June 14, 2024
Leading UK food manufacturer Pilgrim’s Pride has announced plans to close a facility in West London that specialises in producing meat snacks …
UK alcoholic beverage multinational Diageo has announced the sale of its Guinness Nigeria business to the Tolaram Group, a diversified holding company …
June 13, 2024
Leading Brazilian honey producer Baldoni has announced it is investing R$5 million ($923,000) in a plant to manufacture jams and preserves as …
June 13, 2024
Some 100 exhibitors and around 5,000 exhibitors descended on Madrid’s Pabellon de Cristal at the beginning of June for the fifth outing …
June 12, 2024
US based household paper firm Kimberly-Clark has announced the closure of its nappy factory in Ikorodu, Lagos, and with it the company’s …
June 12, 2024
Ruiz Foods, a Mexican food firm, has announced plans to close its manufacturing plant in Tulare, California. The affected factory commenced operations …
June 12, 2024
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 12th June 2024: The notion of ‘food as fuel’ (especially via protein enhancement) is accelerating in consumer goods …
June 11, 2024
Cloetta, a leading northern European confectionery company, has announced a binding agreement to sell its Nutisal roasted nuts brand to Monchy Food, …
Leading European dairy company Arla has teamed up with international coffee chain to launch Starbucks Protein Drink with Coffee, a new health-oriented …
June 10, 2024
Nissin Foods, the Japanese instant noodle manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Korean snack company Gaemi Food for 48,000 million KRW ($35 …
US meat producer Smithfield Foods has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire a dry sausage facility in Nashville, TN …
Yakult, the Japanese probiotic dairy drink manufacturer has announced the opening of its second production facility in the Philippines. Built at a …
Leading European sweets and snacks producer Valeo Foods has announced it has reached a deal to acquire the assets of Dal Colle, …
Schwan’s, a leading US based food company and CJ Foods subsidiary, has announced it has purchased a 142-acre site in Sioux Falls, …
Haribo, the world’s leading manufacturer of licorice and gummy sweets, has announced it is investing €300 million ($326 million ) in a …
Multinational FMCG firm Kraft Heinz has announced the launch of “premium” shelf-stable, premium dressings and marinades brand Pure J.L. Kraft exclusively for …
May 29, 2024
Read more insights in the latest issue of Gama News Serving as a focal point for the wine industry in the UK, London Wine Fair …
US based food and beverage manufacturer Campbell Soup Company has announced an “optimisation plan to fuel growth” that includes the closure of …
Sabelli, a leading Italian manufacturer of fresh cheeses based in the Marche region, has announced a binding agreement to acquire local cheesemaker …
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of the health solutions company CVS Health, has announced the launch of Well Market, a private label …
Weaver Popcorn, a leading US popcorn producer, has announced an investment of $22 million to upgrade its manufacturing plant in Van Buren …
May 23, 2024
Swedish hygiene and health firm Essity has announced that it is investing in a new research and development centre in France’s Alsace …
Melitta, the German coffee and coffee accessories has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Caturra, a roastery located in the …
Good Meat, a US-based cultivated meat company, has announced what it claims is the world’s first launch of cell-based chicken in collaboration …
Herr Foods, a US based snack manufacturer, has announced an investment of $31 million to add a new manufacturing plant in Jackson …
Arcadia Biosciences, the US manufacturer of plant-based consumer products, has announced an agreement to sell the GoodWheat brand to Above Food for …
Dessert Holdings, a portfolio company of Bain Capital, has announced the acquisition of cream-based pies Kenny’s Great Pies from private equity firm …
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 …
Next In Natural, a private equity company focused on scaling natural food and drink brands, has announced the acquisition of Sound Brands, …
Panos Brands, a producer of branded consumer foods, has announced the acquisition of smoked salmon producer The Santa Barbara Smokehouse (SBS). Founded …
FMCG multinational PepsiCo has announced that the company is investing £8 million ($10 million) to upgrade a UK factory in Brigg that …
UK-based consumer healthcare firm Vector Consumer has announced it is strengthening in the supplement space with the acquisition of s Dose & …
May 16, 2024
Mid-May saw Birmingham’s NEC once again become a focal point for the newest developments in consumer goods, as the latest edition of …
Potato and frozen food specialist McCain has announced an investment of €350 million ($378 million) to bolster its production facilities in France. …
May 15, 2024
Bimbo Canada, a subsidiary of Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo, has announced plans to shutter its manufacturing plant in Levis, Quebec province. …
May 14, 2024
Our Home, a US-based snack company, has announced the acquisition of Sonoma Creamery, a cheese snack maker based in California. Founded in …
May 14, 2024
Gama with Heather Mills, Founder, VBITES Hailed as the “busiest” edition to date, the 2024 edition of Food & Drink Expo (and …
Fraser and Neave, the Singapore-based brewing firm, has announced plans to invest 179.5 million MYR ($37.5 million) to build a dairy plant …
Gama spoke to Leana Salamah, SVP Marketing & Communications, Specialty Food Association, ahead of the latest edition of the Summer Fancy Food …
Barney & Co, the number two almond butter producer in the US, has announced it has invested in a second manufacturing plant …
Lancaster Colony, a manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products, has announced it is ceasing production of baked goods under its Flatout …
May 10, 2024
Pasture Brands, a portfolio company of Benford Capital Partners created in 2021 to buy Farmers Hen House Group and other natural, fresh …
Killer Brownie, a maker of single-serve and assorted brownies, has announced plans to invest up to $1 million to expand its manufacturing …
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 …
Gama spoke to Anna Bosch Güell, Director General at Noel Alimentaria. Read the full Industry Insight in the latest issue of Gama News What major …
Rubicon Bakers, a portfolio company of Trive Capital specialising in baked goods, has announced the acquisition of Lucky Spoon Bakery, a maker …
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, a baker of bread and roll products, has announced plans to invest $123.2 million to expand its manufacturing …
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are …
Dale Farm, a Northern Ireland dairy cooperative, has announced an investment of £70 million ($87.5 million) to expand its cheddar processing facility …
US retail giant Walmart has announced the launch of BetterGoods, a new brand that is claimed to mark the company’s largest private-brand …
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 …
Simply Good Foods, a US-based manufacturer and distributor of nutritional foods and snacks, has announced the acquisition of Only What You Need …
April 30, 2024
Greenyard, the leading Belgian fruit and vegetable processor, has announced the acquisition of Creme de la Creme, a plant-based ice cream and …
Mars affiliate company, Royal Canin, has announced the opening of India’s first and Asia’s second-largest packaging plant for pet food products in …
The Indian arm of consumer goods giant Nestle and Indian multinational pharmaceutical company Dr Reddy’s have formed a joint venture to offer …
April 25, 2024
Italian dairy firms Latteria Soresina and Zanetti have announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Saviola, an Italian manufacturer of …
April 25, 2024
William Jackson Food Group (WJFG), a leading UK food supplier, has announced the acquisition of Lottie Shaw’s, a Yorkshire-based bakery business, via …
April 24, 2024
Spinneys, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) based retail chain, has announced plans to open its first stores in Saudi Arabia as it …
April 24, 2024
Palermo Villa, a leading US manufacturer of branded and private label frozen pizza, has announced plans to build a 200,000 sq ft …
April 23, 2024
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 …
April 23, 2024
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 …
April 22, 2024
Daisy Brand, a leading manufacturer of dairy-based products, has announced plans to invest $627 million to build a new processing plant in …
Mission Foods, a subsidiary of bakery firm Gruma, has announced plans to spend M$792 million ($46.3 million) over the next five years …
April 19, 2024
MANCHESTER – 19th April 2024: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, …
April 19, 2024
Gama spoke to Andy Mather, Brand Director for Vitafoods Europe at Informa Markets, ahead of the latest edition of the leading ingredients …
Next Century Spirits, a US-based distilled spirits and marketing firm, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the brand assets …
April 18, 2024
UK food manufacturer Samworth Brothers has announced it has completed the acquisition of Real Wrap Co, a producer of ready-made sandwiches and …
Leading Swiss dairy company Emmi has announced the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Verde Campo, a Brazilian maker of yoghurt, milk …
April 16, 2024
Bridor, a bakery company owned by Le Duff, has announced the acquisition of Pandriks, a company that produces organic and artisan-inspired bakery …
April 16, 2024
Cafe Spice, a leading US processor of Indian meals, has opened a new 70,000 sq ft processing plant in Beacon, NY to …
April 15, 2024
South African consumer goods firm Tiger Brands has announced the opening of a 300 million ZAR ($15.8 million) peanut butter manufacturing facility …
April 15, 2024
Leading supermarket chain Rewe has announced it has opened Voll Pflanzlich, its first store entirely dedicated to vegan and plant-based products, located …
April 12, 2024
Potato and frozen food specialist McCain has announced it has bought the outstanding shares Strong Roots, a plant-based frozen food company based …
April 11, 2024
Molson Coors has announced an investment of £100 million ($124 million) in its UK business over the next five years. In a …
April 11, 2024
Brazilian personal hygiene, beauty and household care firm Flora has announced the opening of a new distribution centre in Bauru, Sao Paulo …
French dairy group Lactalis has announced plans to close a factory in Echuca, in the Australian state of Victoria, that manufactures milk …
Pladis, the global snacks firm, has announced it has completed the integration of chocolate firm Godiva Chocolatier into its product portfolio, alongside …
PepsiCo, the US-based food and drinks business, has announced the closure of the Quaker facility it operates in Danville, in the US …
American snack manufacturer J&J Snack Foods has announced the acquisition of the Thinsters biscuit brand from Hain Celestial, an organic and natural …
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