Ireland: Cobblestone Brands acquires two spirit brands from Campari Group
Cobblestone Brands, the Dublin-based company, has agreed to acquire Bisquit & Dubouche Cognac and Cabo Wabo Tequila from Italian drinks producer Campari Group. Financial terms of both acquisitions were not disclosed, with the deal expected to be completed by 31st October 2026. Cabo Wabo is distributed in more than 20 US states. The brand was […]
USA: Conagra Brands to invest $125 million in supply chain
Conagra Brands, the US food manufacturer plans to invest an incremental $125 million in fiscal 2027 to strengthen its supply chain and lower costs by moving more production in-house. According to President and ceo John Brase, the spending will contribute to goals of improving supply chain resiliency, maintaining high service levels, and reducing inventory and […]
Italy: Dalli Group acquires contract manufacturer Farmol
Dalli Group, the German family-owned washing cleaning and personal care products manufacturer has signed an agreement to acquire Farmol S.p.A. Headquartered in Comun Nuovo Italy, Farmol was founded in 1946 and specializes in the contract manufacturing of aerosol and liquid products for the personal care and home care categories. The company operates across six sites […]
UK: Damm UK takes stake in Dalston’s Soda Co
Damm UK, the British subsidiary of Spanish brewing company Damm, has acquired a minority stake in soft drinks maker Dalston’s Soda Co for an undisclosed sum. The agreement will see production move to the Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford, with Damm supporting Dalston’s Soda Co across production, distribution and commercial infrastructure to accelerate its growth […]
France: Louis Roederer acquires Domaine Pierre Damoy
Champagne Louis Roederer, the French Champagne producer has expanded into the Burgundy wine region for the first time by acquiring Domaine Pierre Damoy. The deal completed on 24th July, brings nearly eight hectares of grand cru vineyards into the group’s Roederer Collection portfolio. The acquired assets include parcels in Chambertin, Chambertin-Clos de Beze and Chapelle-Chambertin, […]
Germany: Central Garden & Pet to acquire majority stake in Trixie
Central Garden & Pet Company, the US pet care and gardening business has agreed to acquire an 80% majority stake in German pet accessories and snacks supplier Trixie Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG for €400 million ($471 million). The transaction represents a significant milestone in Trixie’s history spanning more than 50 years and is intended […]
USA: PMI opens $1.2 billion Colorado manufacturing campus
Philip Morris International (PMI), the international tobacco and nicotine company has officially opened its $1.2 billion manufacturing campus in Aurora, Colorado. The 780,000-square-foot facility, located on a 148-acre site, represents PMI U.S. first greenfield manufacturing complex in the United States and began full commercial production in July 2026. Designed to expand domestic production capacity for […]
Netherlands: Heineken to acquire RainForest Water
Heineken, the international brewing group has signed an agreement to acquire RainForest Water, the Costa Rican premium brand of artesian water through its local subsidiary Distributor to Florida. RainForest Water captures and bottles artesian water directly at the source in the Sarapiquí region of Costa Rica using exclusively recyclable and reusable aluminium bottles to eliminate […]
Mexico: Ferrero to invest $86 million in Guanajuato plant
Ferrero Mexico, the local division of the Italian confectionery group is set to invest $86 million through 2027 in its manufacturing facility located in San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato. The capital allocation will expand production capacity, upgrade energy infrastructure from medium to high voltage, strengthen logistics networks and increase export volumes. The operational expansion will initially […]
Switzerland: Nestle to close Hungary confectionery factory
Nestle, the Swiss food and beverage corporation has announced plans to close its confectionery manufacturing facility in Diosgyor Hungary, by the end of the year due to a decline in demand for seasonal chocolate products. The site primarily manufactures chocolate hollow figures for major brands such as Smarties, KitKat, and Milky Bar. According to the […]