Belgium: Danone acquires supplement firm The Akkermansia Company
Danone, the food and beverage multinational, has announced the acquisition of The Akkermansia Company (TAC), a Belgian biotech firm claimed to have nearly two decades of research and development in the field of biotics. Founded in 2004, TAC discovered and developed the biotic strain Akkermansia muciniphila MucT, reportedly shown to strengthen the gut barrier, reduce inflammation […]
USA: Unilever to acquire Dr. Squatch
FMCG giant Unilever has announced that the company has acquired men’s personal care brand Dr. Squatch from growth equity firm Summit Partners. In a press release, Unilever said the addition of Dr. Squatch to the firm’s portfolio was part of its strategy to increase its number of premium and high growth products. Dr. Squatch is described by […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Jeff Lenard, NACS Show 2025
Gama spoke to Jeff Lenard, Vice President of NACS Media & Strategic Communications, ahead of the latest edition of the NACS Show. What are your expectations for the NACS Show 2025? We always focus on what attendees say they most want at the event. They tell us they like the format of the NACS […]
UK: L’Oreal to acquire a majority stake in Medik8
Personal care giant L’Oreal has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the UK skincare brand Medik8 to strengthen its Luxe portfolio. Founded in 2009 by Elliot Isaacs, Medik8 offers a range of products including serums, moisturisers, cleansers and toners. The company markets its products through direct-to-consumer (DRC) channels, professional clinics, […]
UK: Ineos to sell consumer healthcare, homecare venture Ineos Hygienics
Ineos, a global leader in chemicals, has announced the sale of Ineos Hygienics, its healthcare and homecare venture, to SKG Capital Partners, a Middle Eastern-based family investment firm. Founded in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic in an effort to meet demand for hand sanitiser, Ineos Hygienics has developed into a leading brand offering a wide range of […]
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 […]
Tradeshow Insight: Natural & Organic Products Expo 2025
The Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) 2025, the UK’s premier trade event for sustainable and ethical brands, once again made ExCeL London its home this May as industry professionals engaged in another three days of trend-spotting and lively networking. Reportedly responding to feedback from exhibitors and visitors, NOPEX transitioned to a Monday-Tuesday format for […]
Spain: Persan to acquire Mibelle Group
European multinational home care and personal care company Persan has acquired Mibelle Group to create one of the world’s largest players in private label and contract manufacturing. The acquisition of the Mibelle Group therefore fits “perfectly” in Persan’s growth strategy, Mibelle Group said in a statement, adding that both companies complement each other in terms […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Peggy Davies, PLMA – World of Private Label 2025
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are your expectations for this edition of PLMA – World of Private Label? PLMA’s World of Private Label Trade Show in Amsterdam is the place to be if you are involved in private label, whether […]
Brazil: Unilever invests R$265 million in deodorant plant
Multinational FMCG firm Unilever has announced that the company is expanding its deodorant plant in Aguai, in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, via an investment of R$265 million ($46.6 million). In a press release, the firm said it planned to add a new production line that will increase capacity by more than 30%. The new line will manufacture […]