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Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
23 January 2012
Executives at Müller and Robert Wiseman Dairies espoused the benefits of the German yoghurt maker's decision to buy the UK milk supplier, a deal that divided analysts. Industry watchers also scrutinised the latest trading updates from Premier Foods plc, the UK's largest food manufacturer and Carrefour, the French retail giant, while Kraft Foods chief Irene Rosenfeld said the US group's 2011 results means it is one of the industry's better performers - on the day job cuts of 1,600 were announced.
US: TreeHouse cuts earnings forecast
20 January 2012
US private-label manufacturer TreeHouse Foods has issued a profit warning as a result of a fourth-quarter fall in volumes.
US: TreeHouse set to expand following strong Q3
8 November 2011
US private-label manufacturer TreeHouse Foods has announced plans for expansion, following an increase in sales and profits in its third-quarter.
Focus: What next for ConAgra and Ralcorp?
23 September 2011
Three times ConAgra Foods made offers for Ralcorp Holdings and three times its fellow US food group refused to even hold talks on a potential sale. This week, ConAgra withdrew its final bid, leaving industry watchers to ask what lies ahead for the two companies. Sam Webb reports.
Best bits: Ralcorp stands firm as ConAgra ups ante
15 August 2011
ConAgra Foods, keen to tap into the growing private-label market in the US, has made a higher bid for Ralcorp Holdings. Its takeover target, however, has again rejected the company's advances.
US: Treehouse posts expected profit fall but shares rise
5 August 2011
Shares in US private-label manufacturer Treehouse Foods closed up in New York yesterday despite the company posting a fall in second-year profits.
US: TreeHouse Foods cuts FY earnings guidance
23 June 2011
TreeHouse Foods has lowered its full-year earnings guidance due to a lag in the company's pricing actions on the back of rising input costs.
US: TreeHouse plans price hikes
5 May 2011
TreeHouse Foods today (4 May) insisted that it would pursue "aggressive" price increases in the remainder of the year as it looks to mitigate the impact of rising costs on profitability.
US: TreeHouse to close Bay Valley plant
1 March 2011
TreeHouse Foods has signalled its intention to close its Bay Valley Foods pickle plant in Springfield, Missouri, with the loss of 46 jobs.
US: TreeHouse COO Vermylen to step down
10 February 2011
TreeHouse Foods, the US private-label processor, has announced that president and COO David Vermylen is to step down from the role.
US: TreeHouse Foods sees Q4 earnings jump by 27%
10 February 2011
US private-label food group TreeHouse Foods today (10 February) posted a 27% rise in fourth-quarter earnings, boosted by sales that were up by more than a quarter.
US: Treehouse Q3 profit falls
5 November 2010
US food manufacturer TreeHouse Foods saw net income fall 11.39% due to a series of one off costs.
US: TreeHouse to buy own-label firm S.T. Specialty
14 September 2010
US private-label group TreeHouse Foods has moved again to expand through acquisitions with a deal to buy S.T. Specialty Foods.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
6 August 2010
A furore erupted in the UK earlier this week after meat from the offspring of a cloned cow entering the food chain. The news put the Food Standards Agency firmly in the spotlight, with the agency insisting the meat was safe but stating selling it was illegal - a stance the EU described to us as "slightly strict". Meanwhile, Kellogg announced plans to cut the amount of sugar in its Coco Pops cereals in the UK and just-food interviewed Kellogg UK boss Greg Peterson.
On the money: TreeHouse eyes M&A opportunities
5 August 2010
TreeHouse Foods said it is ready to pursue further merger and acquisition opportunities after posting an increase in first-half profits.
US: Acquisition boosts TreeHouse H1 profits
5 August 2010
TreeHouse Foods has booked an increase in first-half profits, boosted by sales from its acquisition of Sturm Foods in the first quarter.
Best bits: Cuts central to recipe for earnings growth
10 May 2010
As quarterly results from the world's listed food makers rained down upon us last week, industry watchers waited for any signs of confidence about the economic outlook, writes Dean Best.
US: TreeHouse cites own-label growth as profits jump
6 May 2010
TreeHouse Foods again emphasised its belief in the potential for private-label in the US after rising sales drove a jump in first-quarter profits and led the company to raise its earnings targets.
US: TreeHouse raises capital to fund acquisition
22 February 2010
US food group TreeHouse Foods has priced an underwritten public offering of US$400m 7.75% senior notes, which will mature in 2018.
US: TreeHouse Foods to offer $400m in notes
16 February 2010
TreeHouse Foods plans to offer US$400m of senior unsecured notes in an underwritten public offering to fund its recent acquisition of Sturm Foods.
Concern over consumers centre-stage at CAGNY
15 February 2010
With north-eastern parts of the US covered in snow, and more snow forecast for south-east England this week, a few days in Florida holds a certain appeal.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
12 February 2010
There was plenty to chew over this week on obesity with Michelle Obama's launch of a US campaign to encourage healthy eating and exercise and the UK's ban on product placement for junk food. Snacks giant PepsiCo sets out its stall to make its portfolio more healthy, while yoghurt maker Danone outlined plans for international expansion. Here is the best of who said what this week.
US: Private label to outpace sector - TreeHouse CEO
11 February 2010
US private-label food maker TreeHouse Foods today (11 February) called 2010 "a year of opportunity" for the business and forecast strong growth for own label.
CANADA: TreeHouse begins PL creamer direct supply
22 January 2010
TreeHouse Foods will begin directly distributing its private label non-dairy creamer to Canadian retailers.
In the spotlight - TreeHouse Foods branches out
22 December 2009
TreeHouse Foods, a business not even five years old, has built a strong presence in the US private-label space. After a spate of acquisitions in 2006 and 2007, the downturn has fuelled the company's growth but, with the big brand-owners competing aggressively, TreeHouse has again reached for the chequebook. Dean Best reports.
US: TreeHouse to buy Sturm Foods for US$660m
21 December 2009
US soup-to-salad dressings firm TreeHouse Foods has made a move to expand further in dry grocery with a deal to buy Sturm Foods for US$660m.
US: TreeHouse raises profit forecast
21 December 2009
TreeHouse Foods, the US private-label food group, has lifted its earnings forecast for 2009 - on the same day the company announced the US$660m acquisition of Sturm Foods.
US: TreeHouse profits up on retail grocery sales
4 November 2009
TreeHouse Foods said its profits increased in the first nine months of the year driven by higher sales in its North American retail grocery and food away from home businesses.
US: Bay Valley Foods recalls mislabelled soup
4 November 2009
A labelling error has forced Bay Valley Foods to recall cans of its Meijer Cream of Mushroom Reduced Sodium Condensed Soup.
US: TreeHouse expands board
7 August 2009
TreeHouse Foods has expanded its board of directors, from seven to nine members.
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