Italy: Ferrero eyes deal for first production facility in Romania
Ferrero, the Italian confectionery group, is advancing with plans to establish its first production base in Romania through the acquisition of an existing industrial site, according to a Just Food report. Amid reports that the privately-owned snacks giant is looking to set up a facility in Timișoara, the company confirmed it is in talks to […]
UK: Carlsberg Britvic proposes Marston’s Brewery closure
Carlsberg Britvic has proposed closing Marston’s Brewery in Burton upon Trent, alongside its primary logistics operation, by the summer of 2027. According to the company, the proposal is driven by structural category decline and a need to create greater long-term value. While certain priority ale brands, including Hobgoblin, McEwan’s and Brooklyn, will remain in the […]
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 […]
South Korea: Hite Jinro to close Iksan soju plant
Hite Jinro, the South Korean beverage manufacturer, is to cease operations at its soju production plant in Ma-dong, Iksan, North Jeolla Province, ending 69 years of operation. The company announced that it will suspend production at the facility starting 16th October, with manufacturing functions being consolidated into its existing plant in Jeonju. Production equipment and […]
Canada: Nestle expands Toronto confectionery factory
Nestle, the food and beverage manufacturer, has completed an expansion project valued at over C$68 million ($50 million) at its confectionery factory in downtown Toronto. According to Nestle , the investment adds physical production space, advanced equipment and site utilities, including a flexible moulding line designed to produce KitKat and Aero. “Our 550 factory employees […]
Italy: Eridania invests €20 million in logistics, sweeteners
Eridania, the Italian sugar and sweetener business owned by France’s Cristal Union, is investing €20 million ($22 million) to upgrade its facility in Russi, Ravenna. The investment forms part of a broader strategy to improve supply chain efficiency and accelerate expansion in the sweetener segment. Approximately 75% of the total funds (around €15 million / […]
Germany: TMICC expands Ben & Jerry’s production
TMICC, the global ice cream business, has commissioned a new Ben & Jerry’s production line at its Heppenheim facility in Germany as part of an ongoing €30 million ($36 million) site expansion. Spanning 100,000 sq m, the Heppenheim facility is the company’s largest factory in Europe. The new line will produce Ben & Jerry’s pint […]
USA: Watkins acquires Sauer Brands’ spice business
The Watkins Company, a USA-based flavour business, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the spice business of Sauer Brands, a USA-based food company. The acquisition includes Kernel Season’s, Spice Hunter, and Sauer’s branded spices and seasonings, alongside spice-related private label and foodservice operations. Sauer Brands will retain its mayonnaise and condiment business, including […]
France: Cofigeo plans factory closure in Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes
Cofigeo, the French food group and owner of the William Saurin and Garbit brands, is set to close its manufacturing facility in Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes by the end of the first half of 2027. The proposed closure will result in 142 job redundancies under an employment safeguard plan (PSE). Cofigeo cited a 17% decline in business activity […]
Thailand: Nestle invests 157 million CHF to expand pet food production.
Nestlé, the Switzerland-based food and beverage group, is investing 157 million CHF ($176 million) to expand its pet food manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand. The investment will enable increased production of Purina pet food and treats, including brands such as Felix, Friskies, Pro Plan and Purina One, supporting both domestic and international markets. According to […]