Michelle Russell
Biography
Starting out as a PA many moons ago, Michelle tired of the secretarial work and tried her hand at positions in marketing and production before moving to the Green Isle and taking up a role with a Dublin drinks distributor.
Three years later and Michelle decided to put her shorthand training and English degree to good use and return to the UK to train as a journalist.
She gained a grounding writing local news, moving on to become a features writer for a glossy consumer magazine before making the move into online journalism with just-food.
As part of her role on just-food, Michelle provides news, comment and features on all the latest food industry issues.
Articles by Michelle Russell
US: Wal-Mart logo to highlight healthier food
7 February 2012
Wal-Mart Stores plans to put a logo on some of its private-label foods that it claims will help US consumers identify healthier food.
On the money: Analysts hail Tyson Q1 despite profit slump
7 February 2012
Tyson Foods managed to garner the support of analysts on the release of its first-quarter results, beating estimates despite continued high feed costs.
CANADA: Wal-Mart claims "record" year of expansion
7 February 2012
Wal-Mart Stores has outlined its expansion plans in Canada for the next 12 months.
US: Supervalu to cut 800 jobs
7 February 2012
US: The Pantry Q1 net losses improve
7 February 2012
SPAIN: Natra forms international chocolate arm
6 February 2012
UK: Kerry Group mulls closure of frozen ready-meals plant
6 February 2012
UK: Rustlers owner Kepak buys ABP's Feasters brand
6 February 2012
UK: London to see more Little Waitrose stores in 2012
6 February 2012
US: Feed costs weigh on Tyson Q1 profits
6 February 2012
UK: Symington's in veggie launch with TV chef Rimmer
6 February 2012
UK: Warburtons marketing director Hayes steps down
6 February 2012
UK: ANM production director Roach to leave firm
6 February 2012
UK: Revamp leads Premier marketing chief Goldstone to quit
3 February 2012
BELGIUM: Food industry signs RSPO palm oil pledge
3 February 2012
JAPAN: Kikkoman sees Q3 improvement but cuts FY forecasts
3 February 2012
AUS: Coles posts H1 sales growth
3 February 2012
BELGIUM: Colruyt nine-month sales climb
3 February 2012
FINLAND: Grocery profits up at retailer Kesko
3 February 2012
SWITZ: Acquisitions and foreign growth boost Emmi profits
2 February 2012
On the money: Hain Celestial eyes global growth opportunities
2 February 2012
UK: Trading mixed at Dairy Crest
2 February 2012
US: Hain Celestial posts "record" H1 profits
2 February 2012
NORWAY: Staff costs hit Rieber & Son FY profits
2 February 2012
NORWAY: Rieber & Son promotes Mohn to CEO
2 February 2012
US: Stevia Corp enters into Southridge purchase deal
1 February 2012
US: Cargill procurement VP Bull to retire
1 February 2012
