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GEA expands capacities at Ahaus Test Center with two new modules
GEA is raising the Ahaus (Germany) Test Center’s profile as a key facility dedicated to piloting aseptic processing as well as the filling of sensitive foods and beverages.
GNT steps up North American operations
GNT, manufacturer of EXBERRY Coloring Foods, has announced an initial investment of $30 million to expand its operation in North America.
ICS Cool Energy expands Southampton HQ depot
ICS Cool Energy has expanded its Southampton headquarter depot to create 100,000 square feet of warehouse, office and yard space.
Smurfit Kappa announces €25 million investment at Polish site
The investment will double the output from Smurfit Kappa’s Pruszkow facility and result in the creation of 25 new jobs.
UFlex to double aseptic liquid packaging plant’s capacity
UFlex Limited, first Indian manufacturer of aseptic liquid packaging, is doubling its production capacity in Sanand, Gujarat, to cater to its growing global orders and to diversify its regional presence in India.
KHS invests €20 million in modernising Dortmund site
In a bundle of measures underway since 2015, the KHS Group has built an approximately 4,300m² production shop and has fully renovated another at its headquarters on Juchostraße in Dortmund, Germany.
Givaudan doubles flavour production capacity in China
Flavour and fragrances company, Givaudan, has opened the new extension to its Nantong manufacturing facility that will support liquid flavour production for beverages, dairy and sweet goods.
Alcoholic confectionery brand sets sights on Europe and US
Smith & Sinclair, creators of Alcoholic Cocktail Gummies, has announced its expansion into Europe and the US, growing its brand partnership and product innovation division.
Hershey invests in snacking brand
Snacking brand, Fulfil, is looking to propel its growth into the European and Australian markets, following a minority investment by The Hershey Company.
Princes Group to redevelop Long Sutton site
International food and drink group, Princes, is expanding its Long Sutton site by 200,000 sq ft to boost production.
Raisio invests €45m in new facility
Food company Raisio is investing €45 million in its production facility to develop and manufacture plant-based added value products.
Givaudan to acquire Vietnamese Flavour Company Golden Frog
As part of its 2020 strategy to strengthen its presence in the high growth markets of Asia Pacific, Givaudan has acquired Vietnamese flavour company, Golden Frog.
Gelymar S.A completes $15m investment
Carrageenan producer, Gelymar S.A, has completed its $15m expansion program at two of its plants in Chile. The investment has enabled the company to double its production capacity to 10,000 metric tons of product.
Cofresh Snack Foods expands to second site
UK-based Cofresh Snack Foods acquired an additional food production and warehousing facility to cater for significant growth and expansion.