France: Vicky Foods to open new production plant
Spanish bakery manufacturer Vicky Foods has opened a new production plant in France. Located in Fragnes-La Loyere, the new facility has been created to supply the French market and neighbouring countries such as Germany, Switzerland, Benelux and Italy. With a cost exceeding €100 million ($116 million) and an initial area of 23,578 sq m, the […]
UK: Gerald McDonald to acquire Demos Ciclitira
Gerald McDonald, a supplier of ingredients to the food, drink, flavour and fragrance industries, has announced the acquisition of Demos Ciclitira, an importer and packer of dried fruits, seeds, grains, and natural foods. Founded in 1917 and based in Essex, Demos Ciclitira operates alongside George Harker and Co Ltd, which has been packing dried fruits and […]
UK: Pets Choice to acquire former Kennelpak brands
Pets Choice, the UK-based pet food manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of various brands from the administrators of Kennelpak. Brands including Breederpack, Kennelboy, Kennelmaid, Duchess and Dylan will join the Pets Choice portfolio, including Webbox, Bob Martin, Felight, TastyBone, Vet’s Kitchen and Hownd. Kennelpak had brought in administrators in July. “It is obviously sad that […]
Germany: Meggle to acquire Rucker
German dairy company Meggle has acquired its domestic peer Rucker as seeks to expand in the cheese category. Rucker is a leading producer of feta-like Hirtenkase and employs over 600 staff at its production facilities in Aurich and Wismar. The company generated a revenue of €500 million ($426 million) in 2024. Comenting on the deal, Meggle CEO […]
USA: Post Holdings to sell pasta business to Richardson
US breakfast cereal maker Post Holdings has announced that has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the pasta business of 8th Avenue Food & Provisions to the US arm of Canadian agrifood business Richardson. Richardson will pay $375 million in cash for the business and also assume $80 million in leaseback financial liabilities. The […]
Canada: Diageo to close Canada bottling facility
Diageo, the UK alcoholic beverages multinational, has announced plans to close its bottling facility in Ontario, Canada by February 2026. In a statement, the company said the decision was part of its strategy to increase the efficiency and resilience of its manufacturing footprint in North America. The company will otherwise maintain its existing footprint across […]
UK: M&S to invest £340 million in automated food distribution centre
Mark & Spencer (M&S), the UK department store retailer, has announced an investment of £340 million ($456 million) to boost growth in its food division. In a press release, M&S said the investment would fund the development of an automated National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Northamptonshire, due to open in 2029, which it described as […]
UK: Premier Foods to acquire Merchant Gourmet for £48 million
UK food manufacturer Premier Foods has announced the acquisition of Merchant Gourmet, a UK convenience foods brand, for £48 million ($64.6 million). Founded in 1995, Merchant Gourmet is described as having market leading positions in pulses and grains, in addition to offering microwaveable rice and ready meals, with most of its products sold in pouches. Commenting on the […]
Italy: Gruppo Megamark announces €180 million investment plan
Regional Italian grocery retailer Gruppo Megamark has announced an investment of €180 million ($210 million) to modernise and expand its stores in southern Italy. The two-year business plan will focus on Gruppo Megamark’s primary markets in the Puglia and Campania regions, reportedly creating environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient outlets that will generate around 1,200 direct jobs. […]
Ireland: Dole to sell fresh vegetables division to Arable Capital
Dole, the Ireland-based fruit and vegetable giant, has announced that certain of its subsidiaries have completed the sale of it fresh vegetable business to Og Holdco LLC, the parent company of Organicgirl LLC, a portfolio company of equity fund Arable Capital Partners, for a sale price of $140 million. The fresh vegetables division has operations related […]