USA: Hain Celestial to sell business outside North America
Hain Celestial, the health and wellness company, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its business outside North America to global private equity firm Aurelius for an estimated $323 million in cash. Net proceeds from the transaction are expected to range between $305 million and $310 million, which the company plans […]
USA: Belle Brands acquires biotech hair care firm Vegamour
Belle Brands, a platform company formed by consumer-focused private investment firm Windsong Global, has acquired Vegamour, a US-based biotech-powered hair care business. Vegamour was founded in 2016. Its brand portfolio joins Belle Brands’ growing suite of beauty businesses, which includes JVN Hair, Pipette, KVD Beauty and Versed. Vegamour’s flagship products include GRO Hair Serum, designed […]
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 […]
USA: Beyond Meat launches Phytosphere nutrition range
Beyond Meat, the US plant-based protein company, has launched Phytosphere, a product range featuring protein powders, bars, beverages and “centre-of-plate” products. Available via a dedicated website, the new portfolio reportedly allows consumers to “stack” plant nutrients such as protein, fibre, polyphenols, and plant sterols across their diets. The range includes the Beyond Star Series, featuring […]
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 […]
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 […]
India: Emami enters baby care market with BoroPlus FromMaa range
Emami, the Indian FMCG company, has entered the baby care category with the launch of a seven-product range under its flagship skincare brand BoroPlus, named BoroPlus FromMaa. Built around the brand proposition “With Love, From Maa”, the new range comprises a baby lotion, cream, soap, shampoo, massage oil, powder and diaper rash cream. The range […]
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 […]
USA: Campbell’s Soup to close two snack manufacturing plants
Campbell’s Soup, the US food and beverage manufacturer, has announced the closure of two snacks manufacturing facilities as part of a new $500 million enterprise-wide savings program designed to optimize operations, support margins and increase operational speed and accountability. During an investor call, the company said the closures would affect snacks plants located in Hyannis […]