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Deal or no deal: General Mills touted as WhiteWave suitor
3 May 2013
Dean Foods has formally given the green light for the spin-off of soy and organic business WhiteWave Foods - and analysts are setting out companies they believe could be interested in the Horizon Organic and Alpro owner.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
8 April 2013
China dominated our headlines in the first part of the week. Swiss firm Hero Group was forced to defend the safety of its infant formula in the country after allegations a local distributor mislabelled products. Wal-Mart, meanwhile, issued a statement to reiterate its expansion plans in China after it emerged it would close three stores there. Emerging markets continued to feature heavily, with news Qatar had bought a majority stake in Indian group Bush Foods Overseas. And we interviewed the CEO of ambitious Brazilian dairy group Vigor.
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.
In the spotlight: Chobani UK case highlights provenance issue
4 April 2013
Chobani's failure to win a court case in the UK over the labelling of its yoghurts as Greek resulted in an injunction against the firm last week. The result, however, now raises questions as to the importance of the provenance of Greek yoghurt for consumers and whether this could lead to similar cases and, in turn, more formal EU regulation.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
2 April 2013
Dairy featured heavily in our headlines last week. We interviewed Fonterra's CFO about the New Zealand giant's half-year results and plans for emerging markets. Swiss peer Emmi published its annual figures and we spoke to its international boss about its plans outside its domestic market. Meanwhile, in the UK, Greek yoghurt producer Fage won its court battle with rival Chobani over how the US firm labels its products here.
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.
UK: Chobani "unwavering" on Greek interpretation after ban
28 March 2013
Chobani has said it remains "unwavering" in its interpretation of the term 'Greek yoghurt' despite losing a UK court battle this week over the labelling of its Greek line.
UK: Chobani loses Greek yoghurt court case
27 March 2013
US yoghurt producer Chobani has lost a court case in the UK over the "misleading" labelling of its Greek yoghurts.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
21 December 2012
In the final week before the Christmas and New Year break, just-food published its review of the year, which included lists of our most-read content and featured an in-depth look at the M&A, retail trends, sustainability initiatives and commodity volatility we have seen in 2012. Elsewhere, the founder of US yoghurt firm Chobani ruled out a sale of the business, Sainsbury's said talk chief executive Justin King could leave in February "pure speculation" and Italian food group Barilla outlined its plans for emerging markets.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
21 December 2012
As the week draws to an end and the industry prepares to take a Christmas break, Sainsbury's found itself responding to reports its chief exective Justin King may only be staying on in his role for a few months in the New Year. Elsewhere, yoghurt group Chobani dismissed reports it is looking at a listing, while Barilla spoke to just-food about its plans for expansion in Latin America.
On the money: General Mills optimistic about outlook for US cereal, yoghurt
20 December 2012
General Mills has insisted it is upbeat about the prospects for its US cereal and yoghurt businesses, its two largest in the country and under scrutiny from analysts.
US: Chobani CEO rules out sale, coy on IPO
20 December 2012
The chief executive of Chobani, the number one company in the fast-growing Greek yoghurt sector in the US, is not interested in selling the business but has not taken a possible IPO off the table.
US: Chobani unveils 2013 yoghurt lines
20 December 2012
US yoghurt producer Chobani has announced a raft of product innovations to launch in the New Year.
The most-read comment from just-food in 2012
18 December 2012
just-food does not shy away from commenting on the major developments and issues in the industry and this year its focus centred on issues from traffic-light labels to sustainability, on deals like Kellogg's takeover of Pringles and Arla Foods' latest venture in China.
US: Yoghurt firm Chobani opens second US plant
17 December 2012
US-based Greek yoghurt firm Chobani has opened its second manufacturing plant in the country as it looks to cater for strong demand for the product.
CANADA: Yoghurt firm Chobani "working" on Canadian plans
17 December 2012
US yoghurt firm Chobani has said it is looking to start production in Canada but has yet to finalise the investment project.
AUS: Chobani eyes Asia for export opportunities
12 December 2012
US yoghurt producer Chobani has said it is looking at driving its presence across Asia with the expansion of its plant in Australia.
AUS: Lactalis to buy cheese firm Jindi from Menora Foods
27 November 2012
Lactalis has agreed a deal to buy Australian cheese business Jindi from local FMCG sales and marketing firm Menora Foods.
UK: Chobani eyes Europe expansion on UK launch
10 September 2012
US yoghurt producer Chobani has said it will consider launching its yoghurt range into other European markets following a launch into the UK market last week.
Comment: PepsiCo, Muller face US yoghurt fight
10 July 2012
PepsiCo and Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller have at last showed their hand as they join the fray to win over US consumers, who have found a love for yoghurt.
UPDATE: US: PepsiCo, Muller see room for growth in US yoghurt
9 July 2012
PepsiCo and Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller today (9 July) insisted there is an "opportunity" for the companies' new venture in the competitive US yoghurt sector as they unveiled the products they will sell to battle against the likes of Danone and Chobani.
US: Chobani to open North America sales headquarters
25 April 2012
The owner of Greek yoghurt brand Chobani is to open a sales headquarters to serve its operations in North America.
Focus: Players battle to ride the US Greek yoghurt wave
20 April 2012
The Greek yoghurt market in the US has enjoyed some serious growth over the last few years with formidable entrenched players in the category reaping the benefits. But with concerns that General Mills is not being proactive enough and Kraft Foods pulling out last month, analysts question whether there is room for more players in this already crowded category.
US: Kraft discontinues Athenos Greek yoghurt line
13 April 2012
Kraft Foods has quit the Greek yoghurt market in the US with its decision to pull its Athenos range.
CAGE: Danone keeps eye firmly on Russia and US growth
22 March 2012
Danone has reaffirmed that the US and Russia are the "two key geographies" for the group this year.
US: PepsiCo, Muller to establish New York yoghurt facility
27 February 2012
PepsiCo has teamed up with German privately-owned dairy firm Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller to open a US$206m yoghurt facility in New York, US.
US: Yoghurt brand Chobani secures first overseas listings
23 November 2011
US yoghurt brand Chobani has secured its first listings outside the country.
