October 17, 2025 | Africa

South Africa’s Premier Group to acquire RFG Holdings

RFG’s diversified and well-balanced portfolio is a complementary addition to Premier’s product offering JSE-listed consumer packaged goods company Premier Group (Premier) has announced plans to acquire food producer RFG Holdings…

October 17, 2025 | Company News

Nestlé accelerates growth strategy with RIG-led investments and cost optimisation plans

During the first nine months of 2025, Nestlé reported organic sales growth (OG) of 3.3 per cent, with 0.6 per cent RIG and 2.8 per cent pricing contribution Nestlé CEO…

October 17, 2025 | Beverages

Cropster buys Firescope, targeting growth in independent roasters across Asia

Further acquisitions planned as Cropster deploys sizeable war chest from European growth investor Verdane Cropster, the global software for coffee businesses, announced its acquisition of Firescope, a South Korea-based developer…

October 15, 2025 | Company News

LT Foods acquires Hungary based Global Green Europe Kft

This acquisition is in line with the long-term strategy of the company for growth through packaged food and to further strengthen its RTH and RTE segments LT Foods, a global…

October 13, 2025 | Finance

ADB grants to support food security for Afghan people

The second grant, amounting to $100 million, will provide critical food assistance to households in hunger hotspots The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two grants to enhance food security,…

October 8, 2025 | Company News

Barfresh completes strategic acquisition of Arps Dairy

The acquisition delivers immediate operational advantages by eliminating third-party manufacturing fees Barfresh Food Group, a provider of frozen, ready-to-blend and ready-to-drink beverages, announced that it has completed the previously announced…

September 30, 2025 | Company News

Ferrero completes acquisition of WK Kellogg

Acquisition is the next chapter in Ferrero’s proven strategy to acquire, invest in and grow iconic brands in North America, while also driving organic growth through brand innovation The Ferrero Group…

September 25, 2025 | Company News

The Protein Brewery raises €30Mn in Series B equity to bring sustainable fungi-based proteins

The Protein Brewery has laid the groundwork to commercialize Fermotein at scale The Protein Brewery, a leader in fungi-based food ingredients, announces the successful closing of its €30 million Series…

September 23, 2025 | Finance

Raiven Capital Backs Vertical Harvest to Advance Global Food Resilience

Raiven Capital, a Dubai-based investment firm, has made a strategic investment in VerticalHarvest, Inc., a vertical farming pioneer recently spotlighted by The Washington Post asleading Vertical Farming 2.0.Vertical Harvest’s flagship…

September 17, 2025 | Company News

Calbee acquires majority stake in US tofu producer Hodo

Sagamiya Foods, leading tofu manufacturer in Japan, joins venture with a minority stake Hodo, Inc. (Hodo), a leading producer of organic tofu and sustainable plant proteins, announced that Calbee, Inc.…