Germany: Kneipp expands production facility in Ochsenfurt-Hohestadt
Kneipp, the German health and personal care brand, has opened a new manufacturing plant at its headquarters in Ochsenfurt-Hohestadt as part of a €65 million ($72 million) investment program. According to the company, the investment comprises a new facility, modernised equipment, automation and digital processes. The expansion doubles Kneipp’s production space from around 5,000 sq […]
Tradeshow Insight: InterTabac 2026
From 15th to 17th September, InterTabac and its co-located events NUBIZ and InterSupply once again served as a focal point for the global nicotine industry and emerging nicotine-free categories at Messe Dortmund in Germany. Spanning ten exhibition halls, the event gathered around 750 exhibiting companies from 64 countries alongside a substantial international contingent of trade […]
France: Caudalie Group acquires majority stake in Talm
Caudalie Group, the French skincare group, has acquired a majority stake in Paris-based toiletries startup Talm for an undisclosed sum. Marking the first acquisition in the history of the group, the deal expands Caudalie’s portfolio into skincare products designed for pregnancy, the postnatal period and sensitive skin. Caudalie previously took a minority stake in the […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Yannick Verry, Fi Europe 2026
Gama spoke to Yannick Verry, Brand Director, ahead of the latest edition of Fi Europe. What are your primary goals and expectations for this year’s edition of Fi Europe? Our central goal for Fi Europe 2026 is to bring the F&B community together around the innovation needed to meet the challenges facing the ingredients sector […]
USA: Belle Brands acquires biotech hair care firm Vegamour
Belle Brands, a platform company formed by consumer-focused private investment firm Windsong Global, has acquired Vegamour, a US-based biotech-powered hair care business. Vegamour was founded in 2016. Its brand portfolio joins Belle Brands’ growing suite of beauty businesses, which includes JVN Hair, Pipette, KVD Beauty and Versed. Vegamour’s flagship products include GRO Hair Serum, designed […]
USA: Beyond Meat launches Phytosphere nutrition range
Beyond Meat, the US plant-based protein company, has launched Phytosphere, a product range featuring protein powders, bars, beverages and “centre-of-plate” products. Available via a dedicated website, the new portfolio reportedly allows consumers to “stack” plant nutrients such as protein, fibre, polyphenols, and plant sterols across their diets. The range includes the Beyond Star Series, featuring […]
India: Emami enters baby care market with BoroPlus FromMaa range
Emami, the Indian FMCG company, has entered the baby care category with the launch of a seven-product range under its flagship skincare brand BoroPlus, named BoroPlus FromMaa. Built around the brand proposition “With Love, From Maa”, the new range comprises a baby lotion, cream, soap, shampoo, massage oil, powder and diaper rash cream. The range […]
USA: Unilever Prestige partners with CauzzyAI to drive artificial intelligence integration
Unilever Prestige, the luxury beauty division of consumer goods manufacturer Unilever, has entered into a strategic partnership with software developer CauzzyAI to deploy its enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) platform across its brand portfolio. The collaboration is designed to embed AI capabilities into daily operations, transforming Unilever Prestige into an AI-native enterprise. Under the agreement, participating […]
Germany: Rewe launches high-protein own brand range
Rewe, the German retail change, has expanded its private label portfolio with the launch of a new brand named Rewe PWR. The range comprises eight initial products designed for active consumers, including six protein bars alongside a whey protein and a clear whey protein powder. Pricing for the items starts at € 0.85 ($0.98) for a protein […]
USA: Yellow Wood Partners to acquire Nestle’s Holistic Health supplement platform
Yellow Wood Partners, the US private equity firm, has agreed to acquire the Holistic Health platform from global food manufacturer Nestlé for $1.0 billion. Holistic Health is a global vitamins, minerals and supplements business featuring a portfolio of established brands. The platform includes Nature’s Bounty – the second-largest overall supplement brand and top women’s health brand […]