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 […]
UK: Suntory invests £14.5 million in blackcurrant facility
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I), the producer of Ribena and Lucozade, has announced a £14.5 million ($18.9 million) investment in a new blackcurrant processing facility. Developed in partnership with Bevisol, a Herefordshire-based subsidiary of Dohler Group, the facility in Ledbury is in operation in time for this years harvest to process fruit sourced […]
Austria: Berglandmilch invests in new mozzarella line
Berglandmilch, Austria’s largest dairy, is investing €17.5 million ($19 million) to establish a new mozzarella production line at its Aschbach facility in Mostviertel. The expansion project, which is supported by a €1.75 million ($1.9 million) contribution from the government, state and EU, will involve upgrading the site’s existing milk acceptance zone with an additional storage […]
USA: Horse Soldier Bourbon opens Kentucky distillery
Horse Soldier Bourbon, the US spirits brand backed by Californian wine and spirits company Gallo, has opened its new $200 million American Freedom Distillery in Somerset (KY). Named Horse Soldier Farms, the 240-acre site near Lake Cumberland officially opened on the 4th July. The development includes the 50,000 sq ft American Freedom Distillery, The Outpost retail store, […]
USA: Trek One Capital acquires No Cow and Good Karma Foods
Trek One Capital, the US investment firm, has completed the acquisition of No Cow, a US manufacturer of plant-based protein bars, and Good Karma Foods, a US producer of flax-based non-dairy milk. According to Trek One Capital, No Cow offers low-sugar, dairy-free protein bars, whilst Good Karma Foods produces nutrient-rich flaxmilk. Both brands distribute their […]
Poland: Capri Sun expands production network
Capri Sun, the Switzerland-based beverage manufacturer, has commenced construction on a new production facility in Stargard, Poland. The investment aims to expand the company’s production capabilities in Europe and lay the groundwork for future growth. The first phase of construction is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027 and represents an investment of more […]
USA: Mars to close Nature’s Bakery plant in Missouri
Mars, the snacks and confectionery company, has announced plans to permanently close its Nature’s Bakery manufacturing plant in Hazelwood (MO). According to a local government Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing, the shutdown will take place by September 2027 and will result in the elimination of 345 jobs. The layoffs will be executed in two […]
Thailand: Nestle to build coffee facility for Nescafe brand
Nestle, the Swiss food and beverage giant, has announced an investment of 23 billion THB ($688 million) to construct a new Nescafe manufacturing facility in Thailand’s Samut Prakan province. The high-tech factory, which is scheduled to begin operations in the latter part of 2028, will produce a broad range of Nescafe products, including soluble coffee, coffee mixes, […]
India: The Magnum Ice Cream Company opens new R&D centre
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), the world’s leading ice cream business, has opened its new Research, Design & Innovation (RD&I) centre in Bengaluru, India. Spanning 13,000 sq ft, the “future-ready” facility houses a state-of-the-art laboratory and a digitally enabled pilot plant. The new facility is located in Whitefield, Bengaluru, which is recognised as India’s […]
Poland: Henglein to build new production facility
Henglein, the fresh and chilled food producer, is planning to construct a modern manufacturing plant in Tucznawa, Dabrowa Grnicza, Poland. The company, which makes dough-based and potato products, will invest 90 million PLN ($22 million) in the project. Located on a plot of nearly 5.6 hectares, the development will comprise a production hall, a fully […]