CMA to investigate ABP’s acquisition of minority stake in Dovecote Park
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an investigation into ABP’s purchase of a minority stake in Dovecote Park.
Investments
ABP agrees to buy Pilgrim’s Europe’s lamb operations
Meat processor ABP has announced the proposed acquisition of Pilgrim’s Europe’s lamb business.
The Tofoo Co. plans to double production capacity with new site
Organic plant-based food manufacturer The Tofoo Co has unveiled plans for a new production facility.
Aldi commits £17.5M to roll out solar for 230 extra UK stores
German discounter Aldi has unveiled plans to invest £17.5 million in solar panels at a further 230 UK stores.
Mondelēz Q3 profits surge amid surprise acquisition
Volume-led growth, rising profits and a surprise acquisition fuel Mondelēz momentum
Paramount Food Group backs DB Foods with £5.6M investment
Paramount Food Group has backed wholesale meat supplier and distributor DB Foods with a £5.6 million investment.
Baker & Baker snaps up leading Scottish free-from manufacturer
One of the UK’s leading bakery product manufacturers, Baker & Baker, has acquired free-from specialist Lazy Day Foods.
2 Sisters owner pumps £500K into Cheshire bakery
Winsford-based Little Treats Bakery has secured a £500,000 investment from parent company Boparan Private Office (BPO).
Lidl to invest €420M into key Irish province
German discounter Lidl is planning to invest €420 million across Munster, creating 500 jobs.
Ferrero commits to high protein: Why is the confectionery giant investing in functional health?
The confectionery landscape is changing, with high protein coming to the fore
Foyle Food Group to invest £15M into site upgrade
The beef processor has announced a major upgrade to its factory in Omagh, Northern Ireland.
2 Sisters owner pumps £100M into Bernard Matthews turkey production
Boparan Private Office (BPO) has unveiled plans to invest £100 million in turkey products as it seeks to meet rising demand for protein-rich foods.
Nestlé commits $1bn to North America expansion strategy
Swiss food and beverage giant unveils $1bn investment aimed at boosting manufacturing, supporting agriculture and accelerating growth across North America
Aldi recruiting for 600 roles at new distribution centre
German discounter Aldi is recruiting for 600 roles at its new automated distribution centre in Bardon, Leicestershire.
Government to back English organic farming as supply chain worries mount
The organic sector has welcomed the government’s plan to increase England’s organic farmland to 10%.
Troubled David Wood Baking bought out by US finance firm
US-based finance firm Barings has completed its buyout of British food manufacturer David Wood Baking UK Limited.
McCain stokes India ambitions by snapping up Gujarati firm
Canadian frozen food giant McCain is growing its presence in the Indian market with the acquisition of a local company.
Whitworths invests £1.2M into its “unprocessed” meat-free mince
The dried fruit, nuts, home baking and snack products company has announced a big push for its Nutty Kitchen Supermince range as it supports a major Tesco expansion.
Welsh ingredients manufacturer boosts fleet and production capabilities
British ingredients manufacturer Beacon Foods has invested £60,000 in specialist equipment to expand its production capabilities.
Aldi targets overlooked communities in £900M expansion drive
Discount supermarket chain Aldi has revealed major UK expansion plans for 2027, backed by a £900 million investment.
PepsiCo under fire from investors amid North America slowdown
Soft drinks giant PepsiCo is coming under increasing pressure as it struggles to hit growth and margin targets set by investors.
Princes invests six-figure sum into Napolina
The ambient Italian food brand, Napolina, is launching a major marketing campaign following a rise in demand.
Morrisons x Sainsbury’s: The deal that could redraw the UK supermarket map
Struggling Morrisons reportedly held merger talks with rival supermarket Sainsbury’s earlier this year as its debts continue to mount.
Avara Foods to invest £10M into next-gen tech at Telford site
Avara Foods is planning to invest around £10 million in ‘next-generation technology and automation’ at its Telford facility.
Lidl hits “record market share” as it backs British suppliers
Lidl GB has hit £13 billion in turnover and registered record market share ahead of a concerted bricks-and-mortar expansion drive.
Parson’s Nose snaps up ailing rival Farmison & Co
Farm Traders Limited, trading as Parson’s Nose, has acquired premium online butcher Farmison & Co from Vestey Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
Jason’s Sourdough maker expands production after eight-figure HSBC UK investment
Jason’s Sourdough manufacturer Geary’s Bakeries is expanding after securing an eight-figure funding deal with HSBC UK.
Northern Irish veg and ready meals producer sees profit jump to £1.46M
Vegetable processor and ready meals manufacturer, Mash Direct, is stepping up its investment into automation following a strong 2025 performance.
Government to invest £10M into fighting England’s food insecurity
Downing Street is planning to invest £10 million to tackle food insecurity and affordability across some of the most deprived areas of England.
Food leaders warn resilience risks are being ignored by board members
A group of senior executives from major UK manufacturers and retailers have gone over their boards’ heads with a stark warning to investors over short-sightedness.
Arla to pump €63M into high-protein dairy production
Arla Foods is planning to invest more than €63 million to expand production of two of its best-selling products.
Aldi vows to tackle ‘food affordability’ after posting record sales
Aldi has unveiled a renewed focus on tackling the thorny issue of food affordability in the UK as it posts its highest-ever sales figures.
McVitie’s owner Pladis takes profit hit despite revenue rise
McVitie’s owner Pladis reported a mixed performance in 2025, with operating profit falling despite overall revenue rising.
Chocolate giant sets up base near Magnum Ice Cream
Chocolate and cocoa producer, Barry Callebaut, has moved into a cutting-edge food tech hub at Colworth Science Park as it looks to strengthen its work with Magnum.
North Yorkshire coffee manufacturer invests near six-figure into new HQ
Rounton Coffee has taken on a 6,000sqft unit at Teesside Industrial Estate in Thornaby, as the business continues to grow.
Growth by acquisition: 5 megadeals transforming food and drink
From Mars’ blockbuster buyout of Kellanova to Danone’s move into functional nutrition, Big Food is using M&A to accelerate growth
Stonegate in talks with Heineken as debts mount
The UK’s largest pub group, Stonegate, is considering the divestment of hundreds of pubs as it looks to reduce its debt burden.
Purina invests €50M into Italian factory
The pet food giant has announced a new phase of development for its Portogruaro production facility which turns 40 this year.
Lancashire pasta maker expands with new 12000 sq ft site
The Northern Pasta Co. is set to scale production tenfold and generate new jobs following investment into a new Lancashire facility in Carnforth.
Ferrero launches new Wonka range backed by £35M factory investment
Ferrero has launched a new range of Wonka products, created with the expertise of its UK Research & Development team and manufacturing colleagues in Alfreton, Derbyshire.
Bakery re-opens £27M facility after devastating fire
A Welsh baking business has dramatically turned its fortunes around after being ravaged by fire seven years ago.
UK poultry giant to invest £100M as food insecurity grows
A British poultry firm has unveiled plans to invest over £100 million across the next three years to strengthen its operations.
Pilgrim’s Europe completes £6M upgrade at UK poultry farm
The meat processor has finished a major update at its Cambridgeshire poultry farm, which will increase capacity and introduce new facilities designed to improve operations.
Sazerac acquires Au Vodka as founder backs brand’s next phase of growth
The co-founder of Au Vodka Charlie Morgan has said that having Sazerac “take the helm” is a natural step for the brand.
Kellogg’s backs British farmers with extensive regen ag scheme
US cereal giant Kellogg’s is set to back British farmers with the implementation of a new regenerative agriculture programme.
Mondelēz ramps up investment to drive global growth
Confectionery and snacking giant shifts focus to drive next phase of growth
Heineken UK’s £28M investment almost halves CO2 emissions at leading UK brewery
A multi-million-pound investment made by Heineken into its Manchester brewery is beginning to deliver significant sustainability benefits.
Waitrose to pump £10M into re-vamping ready meals
Waitrose is planning to invest £10 million in improving the quality and variety of its ready meals.
Aldi Yorkshire potato supplier invests £1.65M into new tech
Yorkshire potato supplier Cockerill invests £1.65 million in automation and future growth as Aldi partnership continues to grow.
Langmead Herbs buys Waitrose fresh herb supplier
Langmead Herbs has acquired the specialist fresh cut herbs company, R&G Fresh, for an undisclosed sum.