Mars to pump £190M into flagship Slough factory
Global food manufacturing giant Mars is set to invest £190 million into its factory in Slough to turn it into a ‘next generation’ hub.
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Premier Foods cuts debts and lifts profits
Premier Foods reports modest revenue growth for the year, but profits have seen a strong boost as debt falls and its brand-led strategy fuels growth.
Dawn Meats buys German meat firm
Dawn Meats has snapped up German meat importer and distributor, Alexander Eyckeler for an undisclosed sum.
Guinness owner to pump over £600M into new brewery
British alcoholic beverages powerhouse Diageo is set to invest a further £346 million into its newly opened brewery in County Kildare, Ireland.
Efes and Gipsy Hill producer snaps up leading alcohol-free beer brand
Sunrise Beverages has added alcohol-free beer brand Days to its growing portfolio.
Meatly to open Europe’s largest lab-grown meat facility
The UK is set to become the location for Europe’s largest cultivated meat production facility, with a 20,000‑litre pilot site planned for London.
Around Noon secures financial backing to fuel UK and Ireland expansion
Food-to-go specialist Around Noon has secured investment from finance firm Whiterock as it looks to drive its UK and Ireland growth plans.
FrieslandCampina to invest over €90M into protein
The dairy giant has announced a major investment programme to accelerate growth in whey proteins.
ABF Ingredients to pump close to £50M into new Wisconsin facility
ABF Ingredients has said that it intends to purchase land in the US state of Wisconsin to help support the growth of its Ohly brand.
Lithuanian wind farm to help power Mars pet food factory
Mars has announced a long-term renewable electricity agreement for its operations in Lithuania, securing the majority of the output from the planned Skuodas Wind Farm.
Finsbury Food Group acquires healthy snacking brand
The UK specialist bakery manufacturer has purchased Flower & White as it continues to strengthen its foothold in high-growth bakery categories.
Drinks firm Global Brands bets on low-cal beer with new acquisition
VK and Hooch owner Global Brands Ltd has acquired low-calorie, gluten-free beer and cider firm, Skinny Brands.
The Gut Stuff snapped up by Swiss food producer
Global food company, Hero Group, has acquired snacking and gut health brand, The Gut Stuff.
Kerry expands Ireland facility for lactose free dairy growth
Kerry has expanded its biotechnology manufacturing hub facility in Ireland, as it looks to support the next phase of growth in lactose free and reduced sugar dairy.
Aldi invests £40M into new stores
The discounter is accelerating its London expansion with a significant injection of funds into eight new stores.
Warburtons invests £100M and acquires new site
The leading bakery manufacturer has announced a major investment which includes the purchase of its 13th bakery facility.
M&A in the high protein market
Food Manufacture hears from two merger and acquisition specialists on how the UK’s high-protein market is driving corporate transactions.
Investors tell OOH sector to step up on health reporting
More than 30 investors with over $1.1 trillion in assets under management have called on out-of-home businesses to report and set targets on the healthiness of their sales.
Scottish ice cream manufacturer invests in new site
Ice cream producer Mackie’s of Scotland has purchased a 50,000 sq ft distribution centre in Kintore, Aberdeenshire.
Danone is reportedly eyeing up Reckitt’s Mead Johnson
According to various reports, French food and drink giant Danone is trying to buy infant nutrition specialist Mead Johnson from British rival Reckitt.
Unilever to buy US green supplement firm
The FMCG giant has signed on the dotted line to acquire Grüns – the US vitamins, minerals and supplements company.
The Co-op plans full takeover of struggling Southern Co-op
The Co-op is set to absorb Southern Co-op’s retail and funeral services as part of a proposed takeover, subject to member approval.
Harviestoun kicks off brewery expansion with six-figure investment
Independent craft brewer Harviestoun has begun the first phase of a strategic investment programme centred around its Alva brewery.
Princes Group lines up inaugural acquisitions as public company
Food and drink manufacturer Princes Group is gearing up for its first purchases as a public company, with three deals lined up.
More than £100M invested in new Apetito facility
Meals provider, Apetito, has secured planning permission for a new food production facility, with its parent company committing a £100+ million investment.
Unilever spins-off food as McCormick megamerger confirmed
Unilever separates Foods, McCormick scales-up – a new force in food and beverage emerges
Unilever says McCormick deal could close today
Unilever edges closer to a deal with McCormick in a move that would reshape its future and redefine the global food landscape
Nestlé gearing up to sell 50% stake in water business
The FMCG giant has marched ahead with a deal to sell a large stake in its water business which includes brands such as Perrier and San Pellegrino.
Surrey food manufacturer enters administration
Quantuma has been appointed administrators of the private label food producer, Fairoak Foods.
Herbalife acquires personalized nutrition firm Bioniq in $150 million deal
Global nutrition giant Herbalife Ltd. has acquired assets of UK-based personalized supplements company Bioniq, with the aim of expanding its tailored nutrition offering.
Unilever closer to mega food spin‑off as McCormick talks advance
Unilever and McCormick edge closer to a major food‑unit deal that could reshape the future of the global flavour sector
How geopolitical volatility is reshaping foreign exchange risk
As geopolitical shocks and currency swings become a permanent part of global trade, food and beverage manufacturers must rethink financial resilience.
Kraft Heinz shares tumble as investor uncertainty grows
Kraft Heinz’s stock has plunged to a six‑year low, exposing long‑term structural problems
Pilgrim’s Europe invests £350K in pork innovation centre
The meat manufacturer has opened a centre of excellence for pork at its Bromborough site.
£5 million debt drives food firm closure
An East Kilbride food wholesaler Enterprise Foods Limited has collapsed with 71 people losing their jobs.
Danone to buy Huel
The global food and beverage company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Huel.
Unilever confirms Foods merger talks with McCormick
Unilever in talks with McCormick over potential Foods separation, raising fresh questions about the future of some of its best‑known brands
Ferrero’s Bold Snacks deal signals strategy shift
Ferrero’s Bold Snacks acquisition hints at where industry is headed
Puratos acquires Dawn Foods
Bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients specialist Puratos has acquired baking manufacturer Dawn Foods.
Nestlé set to offload Blue Bottle in strategy shake‑up
Blue Bottle’s future hangs in the balance as Nestlé moves to streamline under New CEO
Pars Foods to open new factory after runaway success of ‘Pie Sports’ brand
Scottish pie maker Pars Foods has announced the opening of a new 14,500 sq. ft production facility to meet ‘growing demand’ for its Pie Sports brand.
Ulrick & Short opens new 25,000 sq ft facility
The new facility provides a dedicated space for allergen-free blending, warehousing, quality control lab, sample room, development kitchen, as well as office space.
Inside BrewDog’s downfall
Following a long-winded downturn of events, with the departure of both founders, closures, and mounting debt, BrewDog was sold earlier this week for just £33 million. Food Manufacture examines what led to its collapse.
McDonald’s opens Darlington distribution site creating over 200 jobs
US fast food powerhouse McDonald’s has opened a new 138,000 sq ft distribution centre to drive efficiency and sustainability.
Free-from brand Pri Bakes sold
Voracio Foods has acquired the vegan and gluten-free snacking brand for an undisclosed sum.
Brewdog sold for £33M, with over 480 to lose jobs
Cannabis and wellness giant Tilray Brands has purchased Brewdog following a period of financial strain for the Scottish drinks firm.
Pilgrim’s Europe buys pig genetics firm
Pilgrim’s Europe acquires Hermitage AI, a global supplier of pig breeding stock and genetic services.
Ribena owner to invest £25M into ‘cutting edge’ new tech at Gloucestershire site
International drinks giant Suntory is set to invest £25 million into a new manufacturing line at its Coleford factory in Gloucestershire.
Arla to invest €300M into new Swedish cheese site
Arla Foods has announced its largest-ever investment into a new Swedish cheese dairy, committing approximately €300 million and opening up new jobs in the area.
Double pour: Why did AG Barr snap up Fentimans and Frobishers?
Earlier this month, AG Barr purchased two adult soft drinks brands for a combined total of £51 million. But what’s driven the double acquisition?