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The week ahead - Citi FMCG conference, Sanderson H1s
24 May 2013
The UK and the US will enjoy a public holiday on Monday and the shorter week is a quieter one for results. However, US poultry group Sanderson Farms and South Africa's Tiger Brands will report H1s, while Tate & Lyle plc will announce annual figures. In New York, Citi will hold a conference featuring the likes of Mondelez International and General Mills.
UK: Mondelez launches Cadbury chocolate-covered cereal snack
20 May 2013
Mondelez International is to roll out Cadbury Crunchums, a chocolate-covered cereal snack, in the UK.
On the money: Mondelez to "fortify and expand" emerging market position
9 May 2013
Mondelez International has said it will reinvest some of its profits in emerging markets in a bid to "fortify and expand" its position in those countries.
The week ahead - Sainsbury's FY results, Tyson H1, Mondelez Q1
3 May 2013
First-quarter results continue to come in next week, with Cadbury owner Mondelez International among the companies reporting numbers to the end of March. Elsewhere, US meat giant Tyson Foods will file half-year figures and UK grocer Sainsbury's will report annual numbers.
UK/EGYPT: Mondelez tight-lipped on union "abuse" claims
2 May 2013
Mondelez International has refused to comment on union claims in the UK of "human rights abuses" at some of the snacks giant's operations in north Africa.
CANADA: Canada Bread closes Quebec bakery
17 April 2013
Canada Bread Company has announced plans to shutter its snack cakes bakery in Shawinigan, Quebec, at the beginning of May.
FRANCE: Mondelez adds to Milka Snax range
12 April 2013
Mondelez International has added to its Milka Snax range of salty snacks covered with chocolate in France.
UK: Müller to roll out Cadbury Pots of Joy
11 April 2013
Muller Dairy is to launch a range of Cadbury desserts in the UK designed to appeal to consumers looking for an after-dinner dessert or snack.
Interview: R&R chief: We can be "real alternative" to Unilever
10 April 2013
James Lambert, CEO of UK-based R&R Ice Cream, has suggested the company's plan to buy local rival Fredericks Dairies will give retailers a "real alternative" to market leader Unilever.
UK: R&R Ice Cream to buy rival Fredericks Dairies
9 April 2013
UK ice cream group R&R Ice Cream has agreed to acquire local rival Fredericks Dairies in a deal worth GBP49m.
Deal or no deal: The likely suspects to acquire Burton's Biscuit Co.
8 April 2013
The private-equity owners of Burton's Biscuit Co. are "considering options" for the UK's second-largest biscuit maker, a process that could lead to an eventual sale. Katy Askew takes a look at the players for whom an acquisition of Burton's could hit the sweet spot.
UK: Burton's Biscuit Co. invests in efficiency, capacity
8 April 2013
Burton's Biscuit Co. plans to invest GBP13.5m (US$20.7m) in upgrading its production facilities to boost efficiency and provide additional capacity.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
8 April 2013
This week saw just-food speak with a number of company executives including the chief marketing officer of Burton's Biscuit Co. about the firm's plans and Vigor CEO Gilberto Xandó about the Brazilian dairy group's ambitions. Meanwhile, just-food published an in-depth analysis of our recent confidence survey, which brought together the opinion of food industry professionals from across the world.
just the answer: Burton's Biscuit Co. CMO Stuart Wilson
2 April 2013
Burton's Biscuit Co. is the UK's second-largest biscuit maker, producing iconic brands from Jammie Dodgers to Wagon Wheels and Maryland Cookies. Earlier this month, it emerged that the company's private equity owners, Apollo Management and CIBC, have hired advisors to look at options for the business, including potential sale. Apollo and CIBC took ownership of Burton's in 2011 and, since then, the company has focused its operations, developed its strategic initiatives to drive growth and shaken up its manufacturing base to improve profitability. Burton's chief marketing officer Stuart Wilson spoke to just-food about how management plans to drive continued growth in the biscuit sector.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
2 April 2013
Last week, just-food grilled a number of top executives on their growth plans and strategy for the future. Fonterra CFO Jonathan Mason told how the New Zealand dairy giant is exploiting increased demand for dairy in emerging markets. The head of Emmi's international business talked about international sales targets. And Divine Chocolate's commercial director told us about how it is facing pressure on Fairtrade specialists.
just-food's research round-up: Company case studies, food for ageing population, European packaged food
28 March 2013
The latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes company case studies, the European packaged food industry and food trends for an ageing population.
Interview: Divine Chocolate battles pressure on Fairtrade specialists
27 March 2013
UK-based Divine Chocolate was one of the first Fairtrade-only FMCG brands when it launched in 1998. However, the entry of larger, mainstream companies into the category, while increasing awareness of Fairtrade and boosting sales, has had an impact on the specialists. Divine commercial director David Francis spoke to Dean Best about competition, retail support for Fairtrade and the promotional battle in the UK.
UK: Divine Chocolate calls for ethical buyers targets
27 March 2013
UK Fairtrade chocolate specialist Divine Chocolate has called for buyers to have "ethical" targets.
UK: Fredericks Dairies launches Double Decker ice cream
26 March 2013
Fredericks Dairies is launching a Double Decker ice cream bar across the UK, following successful regional trials last year.
US: PepsiCo sees "no need" for major M&A
25 March 2013
PepsiCo has insisted it sees "no need" for major deals after speculation activist investor Nelson Peltz had snapped up shares in the company - and in snacks group Mondelez International.
Comment: The logic behind a PepsiCo/Mondelez tie-up
22 March 2013
Could activist investor Nelson Peltz be at it again? Hot off the heels of one mega-deal in the food industry, the move to take Heinz into private hands, rumours are abound that Peltz is building up a stake in Mondelez International and PepsiCo with a view to merging the companies into a snack food Goliath.
UK: Burton's Biscuit Co. owners mull options
15 March 2013
The owners of Jammie Dodgers and Maryland Cookies firm Burton's Biscuit Co. have started a strategic review of the UK biscuit firm.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
11 March 2013
Earnings results continued to pour in last week with retailers Carrefour, Delhaize and Waitrose amongst those issuing sales and profit figures. Delhaize told analysts there was work still to be done in the US, while Carrefour insisted it has to invest in order to build on signs of improvement. Elsewhere, Vion was bought by Boparan Holdings, and a BBC investigation uncovered evidence of horse smuggling from Ireland to the UK.
INDIA: Mondelez unit Cadbury accused of tax avoidance
6 March 2013
Cadbury India, a unit of global snack giant Mondelez International, has been accused of avoiding excise taxes totalling more than INR2bn (US$36.5m) in the market.
On the money: Mondelez confident on 2013 organic sales target
14 February 2013
Global snacks giant Mondelez International has affirmed confidence in its ability to increase sales by at least 5% on an organic basis in 2012 amid concerns on Wall Street.
US: Cost control, developing markets boost Mondelez 2012 profits
14 February 2013
Better management of input costs and higher sales in emerging markets have helped global snacks giant Mondelez International report higher underlying profits in 2012.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
4 January 2013
It may have been just-food's first week back after the Christmas break, but we hit the group running with the news that Unilever has sold its Skippy peanut butter brand to Hormel.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
4 January 2013
Despite the week being a shorter one due to the Christmas break, the news has continued to roll in. One deal in particular that has dominated the headlines is Hormel's acquisition of Unilever's Skippy brand. Hormel CEO Jeff Ettinger is confident the deal will allow it to grow its share of the US nuts and spreads category. Elsewhere, just-food spoke with Tyrrells about the firm's export plans, while Dole got analyst tongues wagging after issuing a worse than expected profit outlook.
EU: Nestle "delighted" at KitKat trademark win
3 January 2013
Nestle has won an appeal to protect the unique shape of its KitKat chocolate bar in the European Union, overturning a previous ruling in favour of Kraft Foods-owned Cadbury.
US: Hershey, Nestle stand firm on price-fixing allegations
21 December 2012
Hershey and Nestle have said they will continue to defend themselves against allegations of fixing the price of chocolate in the US after a court gave the all-clear for a class action lawsuit.
