Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-05 09:05Investment Dynamics - Borough Broth Company, a UK organic bone broth producer, secured £7.5 million (approximately ¥70.08 million) in new funding from consumer brand investment firm Piper [3] - The company, founded in 2015 and based in London, currently generates annual revenue of about £11 million, with projections to exceed £20 million by 2026 [3] - The investment will be used to relocate to a new factory, doubling production capacity, strengthening the management team, and expanding into adjacent organic categories such as soups and broths [3] Acquisition Dynamics - Tetra Pak acquired Bioreactors.net, a Latvian bioreactor company with nearly 30 years of experience in bioreactor system design and manufacturing [6] - Bioreactors.net specializes in providing biomass fermentation and precision fermentation solutions for the new food sector, serving clients from laboratories to large-scale commercial production [6] - This acquisition will enhance Tetra Pak's processing technology capabilities and expand its product portfolio in the new food sector [6] - Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. announced the acquisition of Wisconsin Whey Protein, a well-known US whey protein producer [8] - The acquisition will integrate Wisconsin Whey Protein into FrieslandCampina's global leading protein and prebiotic supplier, enhancing its capabilities in sports nutrition and medical nutrition markets [8] - The Wisconsin facility is currently expanding, with whey protein production capacity expected to more than double [8] - Imlek's CEO Bojan Radun is collaborating with entrepreneur Andrej Jovanović's family office AJFH to acquire Serbia's leading dairy producer, mlek, from private equity investor MidEuropa [10] - The transaction is expected to complete in Q1 2026, pending regulatory approval [10] - Imlek processes nearly 400 million liters of milk annually from over 3,500 dairy farmers and owns well-known brands [10] Brand Dynamics - Xiangpiaopiao opened its first offline stores in Hangzhou, including a brand experience store and a takeaway outlet [13] - The experience store focuses on customer interaction and covers five product series, with prices ranging from ¥7.9 to ¥16 [13] - The move aims to establish a second growth curve amid increasing competition in the market [13] - Nestlé announced the establishment of a new deep technology center to enhance its expertise in biotechnology and optimize innovation processes [16] - The center aims to develop new nutritional solutions and support emerging growth platforms in maternal nutrition, early life nutrition, and medical nutrition [16] - The scientific solutions will also be applied to Nestlé's pet care business, including the pet treatment sector [16] Personnel Dynamics - Valentino's Greater China employees reported CEO Janice Lam for alleged performance fraud and workplace bullying [18] - The allegations include unconventional sales tactics to boost performance metrics and creating a fear-based atmosphere in team meetings [18] - This is the third report submitted by employees since early this year, with the outcome pending further decisions from the parent company [18] - Rocco Basilico, Chief Wearable Devices Officer and President of Oliver Peoples at EssilorLuxottica, will leave the company next month after six years [20] - Basilico has extensive experience and led the development of smart glasses during his tenure [20] - His departure may impact the company's growth in smart glasses and high-end sunglasses if a suitable successor is not found [20] - Francesca Leoni is rumored to join Fendi as Global Chief Communications Officer, succeeding Cristiana Monfardini [22] - Leoni has 25 years of experience in the fashion and luxury goods industry and previously worked with Fendi's new Chief Creative Officer [22] - Her collaboration with the new creative leadership may bring fresh energy to Fendi [22] - Gucci appointed Gianluca De Ficchy as Chief Financial Officer, reporting to the brand's President and CEO [25] - De Ficchy previously held executive roles in the automotive industry and banking [25] - The appointment aims to streamline costs and stabilize profits, allowing time for creative transformation [25]