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.
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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.
Mars pumps $13m into future talent and farmer resilience
Food giant awards more than $13m in grants to six global projects through Mars Impact Fund
McVitie’s eyes up expansion on fast-growing Chinese market
British biscuit powerhouse McVitie’s is stepping up its ambitions in China by expanding its on-the-ground presence.
Chiltern Capital acquires majority stake in Fylde Fresh
The UK private investor has bought a controlling stake in Lancashire potato and veg processor, Fylde Fresh and Fabulous (FFF), for an undisclosed sum.
JBS launches fresh bid for full control of Pilgrim’s Pride
Brazilian meat powerhouse JBS has revisited its bid to take full control of American firm Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (PPC).
US bakery giant opens UK centre of excellence
C.H. Guenther & Son has opened an innovation hub in Coventry, UK to support future manufacturing growth across Europe.
Yum! Brands offloads Pizza Hut for $1.5 billion
Yum! Brands has completed the sale of global restaurant chain Pizza Hut to American private equity firm LongRange Capital.
Unilever puts Colman’s up for sale amid competition concerns
FMCG giant Unilever is set to put its flagship mustard brand Colman’s up for sale ahead of the divestment of its food business to McCormick.
Asda commits £1M+ for over 70 UK community spaces
Asda has pledged to transform more than 70 community spaces across the UK through a six-figure investment.
CMA rules Vandemoortele must sell its Worcester facility
Baked goods manufacturer Vandemoortele will have to sell its Worcester facility to safeguard UK competition, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ruled.
Danone granted greenlight for £860M Huel acquisition
The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Danone’s acquisition of Huel Limited.
Cawston Press buys up kombucha maker LA Brewery
Pressed fruit soft drinks brand Cawston Press has acquired premium kombucha producer LA Brewery.
Oxford spinout acquires F1 Seed to boost wheat resilience
Wild Bioscience - a business that designs improved crops for resilient agriculture -aims to tackle 30-year stagnation in UK wheat yields and save struggling farms with acquisition.
UK manufacturing profit margins slashed by a third due to FX risk
A new report has revealed currency fluctuations are a top concern among food and drink manufacturers; ranking higher than shipping delays, fuel costs and compliance burdens.
Pilgrim’s Europe set to acquire Samworth Brothers-owned pork producer
Pilgrim’s Europe has announced its intention to acquire Walkers Deli & Sausage Company from Samworth Brothers.
Sazerac targets UK growth with Au Vodka acquisition
Sazerac, the global spirits company, is set to acquire UK-based vodka & RTD brand Au Vodka.
Ferrero buys leading US better-for-you brand
Leading confectionery firm Ferrero is set to acquire American wellness and better-for-you food brand Purely Elizabeth.
Saputo sells UK dairy division to Lactalis
Canadian dairy giant Saputo has agreed to sell its UK dairy operations to French rival Lactalis in a landmark deal.
Griffith Foods expands European presence with factory acquisition
US-based global ingredients specialist Griffith Foods is expanding its European presence with the acquisition of a new factory.
Can the ‘Chicken King’ save Muscle Food?
The owner of 2Sisters has acquired MuscleFood, but after years of losses and a failed turnaround under its former owner, can one of the food industry’s most experienced dealmakers restore its fortunes?
Romesh Ranganathan-backed bakery chain part-saved from liquidation
Some Coughlans Bakery shops are set to reopen under a new name after being acquired by Janes Pantry from the liquidators.
Crabbie’s ginger beer snapped up by Brookfield Drinks
Beverages supplier Brookfield Drinks has acquired leading alcoholic ginger beer brand Crabbie’s from Halewood Artisanal Spirits.
Former BrewDog CEO James Watt eyes up brewery acquisitions for new beer start-up
James Watt, founder and former CEO of BrewDog, is eyeing a series of brewery acquisitions for his new ‘Second Best’ brand.
SlimFast invests £5M into identity reboot
The weight management brand is branching out from its core offering, as it looks to tackle new markets.
Nichols buys functional soft drinks brand for £64M
The Vimto manufacturer has acquired the Dublin-based VitHit, founded by former rugby player Gary Lavin.
Procter & Gamble acquires Thorne for $3.8BN
The American multinational consumer goods company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Thorne.
Campaign run by 5 major supermarkets raises £500K to fight UK hunger
A joint fundraising campaign run by five of Britain’s largest supermarkets has raised £500,000 to help tackle hunger across the UK.
Middledale Foods reveals £600K expansion plans
The Welsh specialist ingredients supplier has announced ‘significant’ expansion plans following a record-breaking financial performance for FY25.
ABP snaps up minority stake in Waitrose beef supplier
Beef and lamb processor ABP has acquired a minority stake in Dovecote Park, Waitrose’s exclusive beef, veal and venison supplier.
Compleat Foodservice invests £600K into cookie production
The foodservice arm of The Compleat Food Group has injected a significant sum into a new cookie production line, expanding its capabilities and capacity.
UK government to invest £70M+ into new institute to fight obesity
The Medical Research Council (MRC) and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) are set to invest more than £70 million in an all-new research centre designed to tackle the obesity epidemic.
Scandi Standard buys out Irish chicken firm for €127M
Poultry group Scandi Standard has bought Irish manufacturer Glenhaven Foods to strengthen its ready-to-eat portfolio.
Mars invests $3m to empower women cocoa farmers
Mars and Save the Children launch major new project to support women in cocoa farming
Packaging firm commits £20M to new fibre-focused facility
Packaging and label firm Paranova has announced a major investment, set to roll across five years.
Cranswick posts strong Q1 but “remains mindful” of Iran disruption
Meat supplier Cranswick has posted strong results in its first-quarter trading update, despite challenging market conditions.
Damm UK takes stake in Dalston’s Soda Co
Damm UK has acquired a stake in London-based soft drinks company Dalston’s Soda Co as part of its strategy to diversify its beverage portfolio.
Greencore upgrades profit guidance following Bakkavor acquisition
Greencore has raised its profit guidance as its acquisition of rival food manufacturer Bakkavor begins to pay dividends.
Arla Foods pumps £30M into new production line
Dairy giant Arla Foods is making a major new investment in one of its Swedish sites in response to skyr’s growing popularity.