Dean Best
Biography
With nine years in the FMCG sphere, Dean began at Wine & Spirit International in 2003 before joining just-drinks.com as news editor in 2005.
In April 2007, Dean crossed from drinks to food and became editor of just-food.com.
He has featured in national and international titles from the BBC to Time magazine.
Columns by Dean Best
Best bits
Dean Best's views on the industry's hot issues.
Articles by Dean Best
CHINA: Hershey opens Asia R&D centre in Shanghai
22 May 2013
Hershey has opened its R&D centre in Shanghai as part of plans to rapidly grow in Asia.
BRICs and beyond: Hard-headed Danone makes fresh China yoghurt foray
22 May 2013
Danone is to make another attempt to tap into the booming demand for fresh dairy products in China. The French food group is teaming up with Chinese dairy giant Mengniu, the largest yoghurt producer in the country. However, the two companies' previous attempt as a venture ended after just a year. Can Danone succeed this time? Dean Best reports.
CHINA: Arla positive about Mengniu's Danone JV
22 May 2013
Arla Foods has insisted there is "no conflict" between its venture with Mengniu and the Chinese dairy's planned new partnership with Danone.
S AFRICA: Input costs hit Pioneer H1 profits
22 May 2013
JAPAN: Ezaki Glico forecasts higher FY profits
22 May 2013
CHINA: Hershey launches first foreign brand
21 May 2013
ROMANIA: FrieslandCampina to close cheese plant
20 May 2013
UK: Asda claims "strong" Q1 after LFL sales rise
16 May 2013
