Netherlands: Suzano, Kimberly-Clark announce joint venture
Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, and Kimberly-Clark, the global leader in the consumer staples industry, have announced that the companies are partnering to create a $3.4 billion joint venture to manufacture, market and distribute consumer and professional tissue products worldwide. In a press release, Suzano said it would pay $1.734 billion to Kimberly-Clark for […]
UK: Mizkan to invest £17 million in manufacturing operations
Mizkan, the leading Japanese vinegar producer,has announced that the company is investing £17 million ($22.9 million) to expand its operations in Middleton, near Manchester, UK. According to sources, Mizkan is responding to increasing demand for Japanese vinegar products, as well as seeking to expand in the UK and European markets. The firm owns the Sarson’s […]
Canada: Kruger opens new tissue plant
Kruger, the Canadian tissue and packaging company, has announced that it has inaugurated a new LDC (light dry crepe) tissue plant facility in Sherbrooke, adjacent to an existing plant for Thru-Air Dried (TAD) products. In a press release, the company said the new facility was part of C$377.5 million ($275.4 million) expansion project that includes the […]
France: Colruyt to sell store network
Grocery retailer Colruyt has confirmed that the company is planning to sell its 101-strong store network in France in order to refocus its efforts on its home market of Belgium. According to sources, the firm’s French retail network is mostly concentrated in eastern France, and is largely comprised of mid-size stores around 1,000 sq m in size. […]
USA: Irresistible Foods Group to open new factory
Irresistible Foods Group, a US bread and pickles manufacturer, has announced that the firm has recently broken ground on a new facility near Columbus (IN) for its Grillo’s Pickles brand. According to sources, the new 155,000 sq ft facility is part of the company’s efforts to expand in the Midwest and meet growing demand for fresh pickles. The new […]
Australia: Australian Vintage acquires MadFish wine brand in global markets
Australian winery Australian Vintage has announced that the company entered a strategic partnership with Burch Family Wines to acquire international ownership of the brand MadFish, a wine brand from Western Australia. In a press release, the company said it would become the exclusive distributor of Howard Park Wines in the UK, Ireland, Europe and Canada, whilst […]
Brazil: Lowcucar expands manufacturing facilities
Lowcucar, a Brazilian firm specialising in low sugar products, has announced that it is investing in its manufacturing plant in order to strengthen production capacity and efficiency. According to sources,the company has acquired new equipment to expand its biscuit line, in addition to investing in the automation of packaging processes. Following the upgrades, production capacity is estimated […]
Nigeria: Mamuda Group invests $50 million in Ogun State
Nigerian FMCG firm Mamuda Group has announced an investment of $50 million to expand in Ogun state. According to sources, the investment will happen in several phases. Starting in June, the company will begin work on a new facility for its subsidiary Mamuda Beverages, before investing in the group’s food subsidiary Mamuda Foods, agricultural subsidiary Mamuda Agro […]
Brazil: Piracanjuba acquires dairy firm Natulact
Brazilian dairy firm Grupo Piracanjuba has announced the acquisition of Santa Barbara Industria e Comercio de Bens e Laticinios (Natulact), a dairy company from Brazil’s North East region. According to sources, the acquisition marks Piracanjuba’s debut in the North East, as the company seeks to expand its reach and competitiveness. Initially, cheese will continue to […]
USA: Dr. Schar to expand New Jersey facility
Dr. Schar, a specialist in gluten free baked goods, has announced that the company is expanding its existing facility in Swedesboro (NJ). In a press release, the company said it was investing $28 million in the facility in order to improve product consistency, efficiency and overall baking, as well as higher quality office space. Commenting […]