US private equity firm buys leading UK ingredients manufacturer
An affiliate of private investment firm Peak Rock Capital has completed the acquisition of a major British ingredients manufacturer.
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Radnor Hills ventures into the snacking industry
Welsh mineral water brand Radnor Hills is making its first move outside the drinks industry by investing in a new snacking brand.
Discount grocer to slash prices on more than 1,000 products
A leading discount grocer is planning to cut prices on more than 1,000 products as part of a £250 million investment in price.
Domino’s Pizza invests £25M into new supply chain centre
Domino’s Pizza Group has opened a new supply chain centre on the edge of Bristol backed by a £25 million investment.
Nestlé snaps up smart food brand Yfood
The first acquisition under new CEO Philipp Navratil comes just two months after Danone announced its acquisition of Huel
Nestlé doubles down on growth in bold strategy shift
Nestlé resets growth strategy with shift away from price hikes and back towards volumes, brands and execution
Cargill invests €56M with site expansions and new pilot plant
The ingredients giant has injected a significant sum into its operations, research and innovation capabilities as it looks to grow its European foothold.
Birds Eye owner to pump £2.2M into Suffolk factory
Frozen food giant Nomad Foods has unveiled plans to invest £2.2 million into its Lowestoft factory in Suffolk.
Lactalis acquires Liverpool protein producer
Protein Works has been snapped up by the dairy giant for an undisclosed sum.
Applied Nutrition snaps up US manufacturer for $16M
British supplements firm Applied Nutrition has agreed a multi-million-dollar deal to buy a US sport nutrition manufacturer.
EU greenlights Arla and DMK Group merger
Two of Europe’s largest dairy firms say that they have now been given the green light to press forward with their planned merger.
Danone’s €1bn Huel bid sparks competition scrutiny
Danone’s €1bn bid for Huel faces CMA scrutiny, highlighting rising regulatory pressures on Big Food
Unilever McCormick deal under pressure as backlash builds
Unilever’s $40bn Foods deal with McCormick is facing mounting backlash as questions over strategy and valuation put the deal under pressure
PepsiCo to invest close to $600M into Indian production network
The drinks giant is set to make a significant investment of several hundred million US$ by 2030 in a bid to expand its Indian operations.
Arla Foods snaps up historic Australian cottage cheese firm
Arla Foods has bought out a leading Australian cottage cheese brand, strengthening its presence in the country.
Cornish dairy producer invests £6M into cottage cheese site
Rodda’s has announced a £6 million investment into a new ‘state-of-the-art’ cottage cheese facility at its Scorrier site as demand for the commodity continues.
Kerry Dairy Ireland reveals new brand identity ahead of £260M investment
Irish manufacturing powerhouse Kerry Dairy Ireland is set to become ‘Kinisla’ as it unveils a new corporate identity.
Cranswick profit jumps 14.5% amid record investment
Hefty investment and expanded poultry capacity have helped fuel double-digit growth at the food manufacturer as demand for premium and protein continues.
Guinness owner parts company with several top execs
Guinness owner Diageo is set to part company with several top executives as part of a wider leadership revamp.
ABF acquires leading New Zealand bagel brand
Associated British Foods (ABF) has bought New Zealand‑based bakery firm Abe’s Bagels via a regional subsidiary.
EU approves 2 Sisters owner’s buyout of German turkey processor
The European Commission has granted approval for the sale of Heidemark to Boparan Private Office (BPO) without further conditions.
Ingredion’s Tate & Lyle buy would create a $10B global ingredient powerhouse
The proposed deal would unite two of the food and beverage industry’s largest ingredients makers
Mars powers production growth with $253.6m smart factory investment
Mars bets on smart manufacturing, using £190m UK factory upgrade to boost output and strengthen grip on global confectionery and snacking market
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.
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