Europe Losing Investment Attractiveness for Food, Drink Producers, Says Survey
A FoodDrinkEurope survey shows Europe has slipped to third place as a preferred location for food and drink manufacturing investment, behind Asia and North America. Only 31% of CEOs view Europe as attractive, yet 51% still plan to increase spending in the region, a modest rise from last year. Confidence is waning, especially among SMEs, with 61% expressing low growth expectations. Executives blame cost‑inflation, weaker consumer purchasing power and a heavy regulatory load for the downturn.
Fazer Looks to M&A After “Record” 2025 Sales
Finland's Fazer Group reported record €1.19 bn sales in 2025, up from €1.18 bn, despite a 2.5% dip in comparable EBITDA to €137.8 m. CEO Christoph Vitzthum signaled openness to M&A to reinforce growth, especially after strong confectionery performance and easing cocoa prices....
Nasta Pet Food Snaps up FirstMate
French family‑owned Nasta Pet Food has acquired Canada‑based FirstMate Pet Foods, adding a limited‑ingredient portfolio to its international mix. The deal expands Nasta’s North American commercial and manufacturing platform, bringing combined dry‑food capacity to 54,000 tonnes and wet‑food capacity to 4,000 tonnes...
Pure Treats Buys Primal Pet Foods From Private-Equity Owners
Pure Treats, the Montreal‑based pet‑snack maker behind PureBites and PureSnacks, announced the acquisition of rival Primal Pet Foods from Kinderhook Industries. The purchase price was not disclosed. The deal brings Primal’s freeze‑dried and frozen food lines and its manufacturing plants...
2 Sisters’ Owner Expands Poultry Presence with Germany Acquisition
2 Sisters Food Group, through Boparan Private Office, has acquired German turkey and chicken processor Heidemark for an undisclosed amount. Heidemark, which generates roughly €760 m in annual sales and employs 2,300 staff across five sites, will operate under the Storteboom...