Finalists announced for the Gama Innovation Awards 2026
MANCHESTER – 22nd June 2026: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in consumer goods innovation, international trade and investment, is today pleased to reveal the finalists that have been shortlisted for the 2026 edition of the Gama Innovation Awards. Recognising outstanding innovation in the FMCG space, the products shortlisted for the […]
South Korea: Hite Jinro to close Iksan soju plant
Hite Jinro, the South Korean beverage manufacturer, is to cease operations at its soju production plant in Ma-dong, Iksan, North Jeolla Province, ending 69 years of operation. The company announced that it will suspend production at the facility starting 16th October, with manufacturing functions being consolidated into its existing plant in Jeonju. Production equipment and […]
Germany: Kneipp expands production facility in Ochsenfurt-Hohestadt.
Kneipp, the German health and personal care brand, has opened a new manufacturing plant at its headquarters in Ochsenfurt-Hohestadt as part of a €65 million ($72 million) investment program. According to the company, the investment comprises a new facility, modernised equipment, automation and digital processes. The expansion doubles Kneipp’s production space from around 5,000 sq […]
USA: Juanita’s Foods acquires manufacturing facility in Santa Fe Springs
Juanita’s Foods, the US Mexican-style food manufacturer, has acquired a 120,000 sq ft manufacturing plant in Santa Fe Springs, California. The purchase establishes a long-term production home for the company to support continued growth and meet demand for authentic Mexican foods across national retail and foodservice channels. The site will become the primary manufacturing facility […]