UK: Cawston Press acquires LA Brewery
Cawston Press, the UK soft drinks producer, has acquired full ownership of LA Brewery, a premium kombucha manufacturer, to expand its non-alcoholic beverage portfolio. The deal follows an initial investment made earlier this year, giving Cawston Press complete control of all shares. Founded in 2017 by Louise Avery, LA Brewery crafts sparkling fermented Sencha tea […]
UK: Sazerac to acquire Au Vodka
Sazerac, the US-based spirits company, has signed a binding agreement to acquire UK vodka and ready-to-drink (RTD) brand Au Vodka. The transaction remains subject to standard completion conditions and is expected to close within the coming weeks. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Commenting on the deal. a Sazerac spokesperson stated: “Sazerac […]
UK: Saputo to sell UK dairy operations to Lactalis
Saputo, the Canada-based dairy processor, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Dairy Division (UK) to Lactalis for an enterprise value of approximately £988 million ($1.28 billion). The transaction includes five manufacturing facilities and local brands, including Cathedral City, Wensleydale, Davidstow, Clover and Country Life. Over the last four quarters, the UK unit […]
Germany: VAFO Group acquires Pets Deli
VAFO Group, the Czech-founded European pet food company, has acquired Pets Deli, a German direct-to-consumer (D2C) pet food brand. The transaction expands VAFO Group’s presence in Germany and adds a digital platform offering wet food, dry food, raw feeding, snacks and supplements for dogs and cats. Pets Deli will continue to operate under its own […]
Poland: Piwowarska completes logistics investment
Piwowarska, the Polish brewing company owned by Asahi Europe & International, has completed the construction of an automated high-bay warehouse at its brewery in Poznan. The project, valued at 200 million PLN ($51 million), represents the largest logistics investment in the history of the business. Officially set to open in September, the facility occupies a […]
UK: Brookfield Drinks acquires Crabbie’s brand
Brookfield Drinks, the UK-based drinks supplier, has acquired the Crabbie’s alcoholic ginger beer brand from Halewood Artisanal Spirits, according to trade reports. Crabbie’s, which dates back to Edinburgh in 1801, is reported to be the world’s leading alcoholic ginger beer brand. Manufactured using a six-week ginger-steeping process, the product lineup includes the core alcoholic ginger […]
UK: Nichols acquires VITHIT for €75 million
Nichols, the diversified UK-based soft drinks group, has acquired 100% of the share capital of functional drinks business VITHIT for a total cash consideration of €75.0 million ($82.3 million) on a debt-free, cash-free basis. Founded in Dublin in 2001, VITHIT produces a range of low-calorie, low-sugar functional beverages fortified with vitamins. The company holds market-leading […]
Belgium: Lotus Bakeries commits to €500 million global expansion programme
Lotus Bakeries, the Belgian biscuit manufacturer, has committed to investing at least €500 million ($548 million) across three continents between 2026 and 2030 in its largest-ever capital expenditure programme for the Biscoff brand. The multi-year investment strategy will deliver gradual capacity increases aligned with expected demand to support the brand’s long-term ambition to become the […]
Spain: Entrepinares to invest €60 million in plant expansion
Entrepinares, the Spanish cheese and dairy products manufacturer, has announced an investment plan exceeding €60 million ($65 million) to boost the industrial, logistical and technological capacity of its Las Arenas manufacturing facility in Valladolid. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2027, the investment cycle focuses on introducing new ripening chambers, a finished product warehouse, […]
Netherlands: Orkla Snacks to acquire The European Candy Group
Orkla Snacks, the confectionery, biscuits and salty snacks business unit of Orkla, has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares in vegan sugar confectionery producer The European Candy Group, also known as CCI. The transaction values the Dutch private-label confectionery manufacturer at an enterprise value of €207 million ($225 million) on a cash- and debt-free […]