August 9, 2024 | China

L Catterton invests in China’s plant-based drinks brand Viee

Partnership leveraging L Catterton’s operating know-how will help entrench Viee’s leading position in Sichuan and Chongqing and facilitate expansion in nearby provinces L Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm, announced that it has made a…

August 8, 2024 | Company News

DKSH extends life science business in Portugal by acquiring Euroingredientes

Euroingredientes represents a portfolio of around 30 suppliers and offers a great opportunity for DKSH to further expand its life science business in Europe Through the acquisition of Euroingredientes, DKSH…

July 31, 2024 | Company News

Natural Ventures announces close of $100Mn fund to address food and water security

Natural Ventures, a venture capital fund with offices in the UAE and the Netherlands, completed the first close to focus on global food and water security Natural Ventures, an impact-focused…

July 31, 2024 | Africa

PepsiCo South Africa to sell Marmite, Bovril and Savoury Food Ingredients business 

The proposed acquisition demonstrates Lallemand’s ongoing commitment to the Southern African region Lallemand Inc (through its South African affiliate, Rymco Pty Ltd, trading as Anchor Yeast) has agreed to buy…

July 31, 2024 | Africa

FAO and EU sign 47 million euro programme to enhance food security in Eastern Africa

The programme is expected to directly benefit more than 100,000 households across Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations…

July 30, 2024 | Company News

ICL expands plant nutrition footprint in North America

The Second Growing Solutions acquisition this year adds local crop nutrition capabilities in US ICL, a leading global speciality minerals company, announced it has acquired Custom Ag Formulators (CAF), a…

July 30, 2024 | Company News

Ferrero-related company to acquire Nonni’s Bakery

Nonni’s Bakery has leveraged its premium biscotti expertise rooted in its Italian heritage to become a leading biscotti company in the US A Ferrero-related company, CTH Invest SA, announced that…

July 29, 2024 | Company News

Podravka and Fortenova group sign agreement for acquisition of Belje, PIK Vinkovci and Vupik

The transaction is valued at 333 million euros and Podravka will finance this acquisition through loans from commercial banks Following the successful conclusion of negotiations, Podravka and Fortenova group signed…

July 27, 2024 | Europe

Ireland launches £46million scheme to support agri-food and drink processors

The capital investment will assist companies in adopting greener technologies, aligning with our net-zero targets. Importantly, it also aims to boost the sector’s productivity Conor Murphy, Economy Minister of Ireland…

July 25, 2024 | Company News

BranchOut Food announces $3.925Mn CEO-led investment

The capital will be used to complete the build-out of the Company’s large-scale production facility in Peru BranchOut Food, a leading food technology company specialising in dehydrated fruit and vegetable-based…