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US: Wrigley gum prompts FDA to review caffeine in foods
1 May 2013
The roll-out of Wrigley's caffeine gum has prompted the US Food and Drug Administration to look again at the impact the ingredient has on health.
US: 7-Eleven to sell 139 US stores
23 April 2013
US convenience retailer 7-Eleven has confirmed plans to sell around 139 of its stores across the US.
THAILAND: CP All to acquire Siam Makro chain
23 April 2013
Thailand's largest convenience store chain CP All has made a bid for cash-and-carry retailer Siam Makro.
US: 7-Eleven buys more stores in South Carolina
9 April 2013
US convenience retailer 7-Eleven has snapped more than 40 stores in South Carolina - its latest deal in the state.
US: Greencore drives US growth with capacity expansion
26 March 2013
Greencore has announced plans to expand production in the US as it looks to step up growth in the market.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
25 February 2013
Last week ended as it started: with a household brand caught up in the horsemeat contamination scandal. On Monday, Nestle said it had pulled Buitoni products in Spain and Italy after positive tests and, on Friday, Birds Eye said it had recalled ready meals across Europe after similar results. Over in the US, leading executives from some of the largest packaged food companies were at CAGNY to discuss their prospects for the year ahead.
CHINA: 7-Eleven to expand in south-west China
22 February 2013
Japan-owned convenience store chain 7-Eleven is to expand in south-west China, starting in regional centres Chongqing and Chengdu.
THAILAND: 7-Eleven franchisee CP All plans expansion
1 February 2013
7-Eveven's franchisee in Thailand has indicated that it plans to open 500-550 stores in the coming year, bringing the number of outlets in the country to more than 7,000.
US: 7-Eleven acquires 143 Speedy Step, Tigermarket stores
4 January 2013
US convenience group 7-Eleven has continued its M&A march with the addition of 143 Speedy Stop and Tigermarket locations from CL Thomas.
US: 7-Eleven snaps up another batch of stores
13 November 2012
US c-store retailer 7-Eleven has acquired more stores, this time adding to its business in North Carolina.
US: Hundreds of 7-Eleven stores still closed after Sandy
2 November 2012
US convenience retailer 7-Eleven has confirmed hundreds of its stores remain closed after Hurricane Sandy caused havoc in the eastern part of the country.
US: Food sites remain closed after Hurricane Sandy strikes
30 October 2012
Food manufacturers in the US, including Hershey and Nestle, have kept sites closed after Hurricane Sandy hit the east of the country last night.
US: 7-Eleven seals two more acquisitions
15 October 2012
US c-store retailer 7-Eleven has made two more acquisitions, snapping up stores across four states.
US: 7-Eleven buys stores from licensee Prima Marketing
21 August 2012
US c-store giant 7-Eleven has made another acquisition, snapping up stores from licencee Prima Marketing.
UPDATE: US: 7-Eleven's Tetco buy "improves geographic spread"
14 August 2012
7-Eleven's acquisition of Tetco will improve the convenience retailer's geographic profile in western US, the company has told just-food.
US: 7-Eleven acquires Tetco
14 August 2012
US convenience retailer 7-Eleven has announced the acquisition of the retail and wholesale assets of Texas firm Tetco for an undisclosed sum.
just the answer - Greencore CFO Alan Williams
28 June 2012
Ireland-based food group Greencore announced yesterday (27 June) it has struck a deal to acquire US sandwich-to-sushi manufacturer HC Schau & Son. In this month's just the answer, Greencore CFO Alan Williams tells Katy Askew that while the deal is "relatively small" for the company it remains an important step in the group's long-term growth plans for the US.
US: Greencore acquires sandwich and sushi firm HC Schau
27 June 2012
Irish food group Greencore has acquired US food-to-go manufacturer HC Schau & Son for US$17.3m, plus a further performance related payment of "up to" $2m.
US: Open Pantry deal latest 7-Eleven acquisition
26 June 2012
US c-store retailer 7-Eleven has announced its latest acquisition, with a deal to buy 18 Open Pantry stores.
US: 7-Eleven agrees Texas c-store deal with Strasburger
14 June 2012
US c-store giant 7-Eleven has struck a deal to buy a clutch of outlets in Texas from retail conglomerate Strasburger.
CANADA/US: 7-Eleven to expand North America store network
21 May 2012
7-Eleven has said it plans to increase its convenience store network by 630 in the US and Canada the end of the year.
CHINA: Seven & I, Zhongdi establish JV to open 7-Eleven stores
17 May 2012
Japanese retailer Seven & I Holdings has formed a venture with Chinese food manufacturer Zhongdi Group to develop 7-Eleven stores in China.
PHILIPPINES: Dairy Farm buys half of local retailer Rustan
10 May 2012
Pan-Asian retailer Dairy Farm International Holdings has acquired a 50% stake in Philippines peer Rustan Supercenters.
US: Greencore to expand in US with Marketfare buy
17 April 2012
Ireland's Greencore said today (17 April) that it plans to build on its presence in the US through the acquisition of convenience food firm Marketfare Foods for US$36m.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
30 March 2012
The future of Iglo Group, Europe's largest frozen food manufacturer, was a hot topic this week with its private-equity owner preparing to put the business up for sale. Elsewhere, the M&A rumour mill focused on South African retailer Pick n Pay and Spanish food groups Moreno and Hojiblanca announced plans to merge. We looked at the potential buyers of United Biscuits' salty snacks arm, looked at the pressure food manufacturers are still under from commodity costs and interviewed the CFO of Dutch bakery firm CSM, which saw profits hit last year by raw material prices. And the latest just-food briefing focused on stevia, the intense sweetener seen to have huge potential.
US: 7-Eleven to accelerate growth in key markets
28 March 2012
US convenience store operator 7-Eleven has indicated that it plans to accelerate its rate of expansion in the coming years, through both new store openings and acquisitions.
ASIA: Retailer Dairy Farm to accelerate store openings
2 March 2012
Pan-Asian retailer Dairy Farm International Holdings had said it expects to increase the rate at which it open stores this year.
