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 / […]
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 […]
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 […]
Germany: Park & Bellheimer to acquire Eichbaum brand business
Park & Bellheimer, the German regional brewing company, is set to acquire the brand business of Eichbaum, the German regional brewery, via a wholly-owned subsidiary as of 1st October 2026. The deal follows approval from Eichbaum’s creditors’ committee on 8th September. Eichbaum, which entered self-administration in autumn 2025, initiated an operational closure for 30th September […]
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 […]
UK: PepsiCo launches Wow snacking range
PepsiCo, the global food and beverage company, has launched Wow, a new better-for-you snacking masterbrand in the UK. The range brings together reformulated, non-HFSS (high in fat, salt, or sugar) lines from its established Wotsits and Snack a Jacks brands. Developed to provide healthier options across family snacking occasions, the portfolio features three distinct multipack […]
Sweden: Imperial Brands acquires nicotine pouch brand Helwit
Imperial Brands, the UK-headquartered tobacco and next-generation product (NGP) manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of Swedish modern oral nicotine business Yoik Group. Yoik Group is the owner of Helwit, a modern oral challenger brand with a 3.4% domestic market share in Sweden, Europe’s largest modern oral nicotine market. Helwit is described as featuring a flavour-led […]
Spain: Frit Ravich to invest over €115 million in expansion
Frit Ravich, the Spanish crisps and snacks manufacturer, is set to invest over €115 million ($133 million) in two new facilities as part of its Strategic Plan 2030. The company plans to build a new 33,000 sq m production plant in Macanet de la Selva (Girona), adjacent to its central headquarters, with construction scheduled to […]
Ireland: Henkell Freixenet acquires 60% stake in Cassidy Wines
Henkell Freixenet, the international sparkling wine producer, has acquired a 60% stake in Cassidy Wines, the Irish wine distributor. The combined business will operate under the established Cassidy Wines name as part of the Henkell Freixenet group, with the ambition of becoming one of Ireland’s leading wine distribution companies. Cassidy Wines, which possesses almost 50 […]