Ferrero Group announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Purely Elizabeth, the high-growth modern wellness brand and a leading better-for-you food company based in the U.S. The acquisition further enhances Ferrero's relevance at the American breakfast table with Purely Elizabeth joining its por...
INVL Private Equity Fund II, one of the leading private equity funds in Central and Eastern Europe, has signed agreements to acquire two Lithuanian fish processing companies – Nordian Group and Norvelita. The combination of these two companies will create one of the largest fish processing gro...
Norway’s seafood exports reached a record NOK 15.6 billion in July 2026, up 13 per cent year on year, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC). The NOK 1.8 billion increase was driven primarily by higher salmon volumes and prices, along with price gains for cod, mackerel and trout.
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The Carlsberg Group is expanding its strategic partnership with PepsiCo in a new agreement to become the PepsiCo bottler in the Republic of Azerbaijan as of 1 January 2027.
With this new strategic partnership, the Carlsberg Group will take over the production, sale and distribution of the PepsiCo s...
Haricaman, a leading Spanish producer of breakfast cereals, flours and breadcrumbs, has opened its capital to Unigrains Iberia, the Spanish subsidiary of Europe’s leading agri-food investor, as a minority shareholder. This transaction supports a new phase of development focused on continued or...
Mars is bringing natural menthol sourced through its Shubh Mint programme into its European chewing gum supply chain, as the company begins integrating the sustainably sourced ingredient into its manufacturing operations in the UK and Poland.
Mint is a critical i...
The Philippines is strengthening oversight of its food sector as food safety, traceability and transparency become increasingly important in international trade.
In September 2025, the country’s Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act came into force, reorganising the Bureau of An...
Villa Sandi, a historic family-owned winery in Italy's Veneto region and a pioneer of premium Prosecco, is accelerating its commitment to precision viticulture by transforming its vineyards into an intelligent ecosystem where sensors, satellite imagery, drones and decision support systems ...
SuanNutra, a global provider of science-backed branded and functional ingredients, and Carbyne Equity Partners announced that SuanNutra has signed an agreement to acquire a portfolio of specialty natural ingredients businesses from IFF. The businesses will merge with SuanNutra's existing operations ...
Capri Sun Group has broken ground on a new production facility in Stargard, Poland, as part of its strategy to expand manufacturing capacity and support continued growth across Europe. The first phase of construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2027, with an investment of more than &eu...
Refresco, the world’s leading independent beverage solutions provider, announced that Minsok Pak has been appointed as President, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, effective July 15, 2026. The newly created role sits on the Executive Committee and reports directly to Chief Executive...
NSF, a leading global organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing human health, announced that Orkney Crab has become the first fishery in the world to achieve certification to the Community Catch standard for small-scale fisheries.
The certification recognises Orkney Crab’s responsibl...
Severin Guski, Team Leader of Business Development – Food Technology at AUSTRIA JUICE
Growing consumer demand for healthier beverages, coupled with tightening sugar-reduction regulations, is reshaping the global fruit juice industry. As manufacturers seek ways to reduce naturally occurring su...
Nestlé Confectionery brands, Aero and Milkybar, have teamed up to give shoppers across the UK and Ireland a delicious collaboration, combining the classic bubbles of Aero with the creamy white chocolate of Milkybar to create the perfect treat to share with f...
The acquisition also reflects the shared heritage of both companies on the island of Frøya
Norwegian salmon farming company SalMar ASA has signed an agreement to acquire a 70 per cent stake in Måsøval AS from Heimstø AS for approximately NOK 3.4 billion, strengthening its position in one of ...
Carlsberg will hold a 75 per cent stake in the joint venture and retain full operational control in the markets
The Carlsberg Group has agreed with Sapporo Breweries to form a major strategic joint venture across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong and a partnership in the UK.
The Carlsberg Group ha...
According to the Norwegian Seafood Council, reduced quotas for several wild-caught species led to lower export volumes but pushed prices to record levels
Norway's seafood exports demonstrated resilience in the first half of 2026, reaching NOK 84.5 billion, down just 1 per cent from the same peri...
The Veszprém facility is one of TMICC's key manufacturing hubs in Europe, producing around 230 million ice cream units annually for both Hungarian and export markets
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) has invested HUF 4 billion (approximately €10 million) to modernise its manufacturing faci...
