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PHILIPPINES: Del Monte Pacific lists in Manila
11 June 2013
Shares in Singapore-based Del Monte Pacific have started trading in the Philippines, the second listing for the food and drinks group.
US: ConAgra appoints McGough head of consumer foods
3 May 2013
ConAgra Foods has appointed Tom McGough to head up its consumer foods business following the resignation of current consumer foods president André Hawaux.
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.
US: ConAgra launches lower-fat Orville Redenbacher's popcorn
25 April 2013
ConAgra Foods has launched a low-fat Orville Redenbacher's popcorn line in the US.
US: Ralcorp hits ConAgra bottom line but core profits up
3 April 2013
Costs related to ConAgra Foods' acquisition of US peer Ralcorp Holdings hit its bottom line in the third quarter of its financial year - although the company insisted underlying profits were up.
just-food confidence survey: M&A appetite grows but will deals be done?
2 April 2013
just-food's industry confidence survey for 2013 indicated an increased appetite for M&A this year after what some saw, globally, as a lacklustre year in the sector for deals. What lies ahead in the mergers and acquisitions arena over the next few months?
US: ConAgra, Cargill, CHS form milling JV
5 March 2013
ConAgra Foods, Cargill and CHS are to form a joint venture combining their flour milling capabilities in the US.
Quote, unquote: soundbites from FMCG conference CAGNY
22 February 2013
A selection of quotes from this year's Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference.
CAGNY: Rodkin bullish about prospects for "unique" ConAgra
19 February 2013
ConAgra Foods chief Gary Rodkin today (19 February) insisted the US food group's mix of consumer brands, own label and B2B businesses offered the company "significant growth opportunities".
US: ConAgra ups FY earnings forecast
19 February 2013
US food group ConAgra Foods has lifted its forecast for annual earnings on the back of its acquisition of private-label group Ralcorp Holdings - and "strong contributions" from the rest of its business.
US: ConAgra appoints Schlafer head of Lamb Weston
14 January 2013
US group ConAgra foods has appointed General Mills executive Greg Schlafer as president of its Lamb Weston division.
US: Ralcorp to close NY plants
4 January 2013
Ralcorp Holdings, the own-label group soon to be swallowed by ConAgra Foods, has confirmed it will close two manufacturing plants in New York state.
What the analysts say - ConAgra Foods Q2/H1 numbers
21 December 2012
ConAgra Foods yesterday (20 December) booked a jump in first-half profits and raised its full-year earnings forecast. The growth was a result of a series of small acquisitions made by the US group this year. Analysts gave an overall positive reaction to the results but some were cautious about the outlook for the company, particularly around its plan to buy private-label rival Ralcorp Holdings.
US: ConAgra H1 profit climbs, raises FY outlook
20 December 2012
US food group ConAgra Foods has booked an increase in first-half profits and raised its full-year earnings forecast.
just-food review of 2012: M&A revival but caution hinders big deals
19 December 2012
There were, despite continued economic uncertainty in many Western markets and concerns over slowing growth in the East, signs that M&A activity rebounded in the food sector this year. However, a look at just-food's M&A coverage this year shows there have been few big-ticket, transformational deals.
just-food's most-read news stories in 2012
18 December 2012
It's the time of the year when we look back at the 12 months just past to see what was getting you clicking on just-food. The ten most-read news stories of 2012 include UK grocers signing a code of conduct on promos and Tesco announcing it would put traffic-light labels on its food in the UK. Tesco's likely exit from the US also proved popular, as did a series of M&A stories, including major deals by Hain Celestial, R&R Ice Cream and Hershey.
US: Diamond targets "significant opportunities" to trim costs
5 December 2012
US snacks group Diamond Foods has indicated it can see "significant opportunities" to lower its cost base by reducing its overhead structure and tightening its supply chain.
US: Diamond appoints Colo supply chain chief
4 December 2012
Diamond Foods has appointed David Colo to the newly-created position of executive vice president, global operations and supply chain.
In the spotlight: ConAgra's belief in future of US private label
3 December 2012
ConAgra Foods has said it is "excited" about a deal that will mean it becomes the largest private-label group in the US despite concerns over its ability to grow brands and own label, as well as the long-term prospects of store brands in the US.
US: TreeHouse buys Associated Milk Producers own-label assets
3 December 2012
US private-label group TreeHouse Foods has snapped up cheese and pudding assets owned by dairy co-op Associated Milk Producers.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
3 December 2012
ConAgra Foods' deal to buy US private-label group Ralcorp Holdings last week added some spice to a pedestrian year for M&A. Staying with acquisitions in the US, Hostess Brands said it had received more than 100 bids for its assets. In Europe, Dutch retailer Ahold said it would up its cost cuts, with a focus on sourcing and promos. And in the UK, leading grocers signed up to a new code of special offers.
US: Branded cereal firm Post to launch own-label lines
30 November 2012
US branded cereal business Post Holdings has revealed it is developing own-label lines.
Interview: ConAgra sales chief Knudsen on Ralcorp deal
28 November 2012
ConAgra Foods will become the largest own-label firm in the US with an acquisition of Ralcorp Holdings but there are concerns over whether it can manage brands and private label. There are also questions over the potential private label has for further growth in the US. Doug Knudsen, president of sales at ConAgra, tells Dean Best why the company is upbeat about the deal, its ability to grow brands and own label and the private label sector.
UPDATE: US: ConAgra CEO Rodkin touts benefits of Ralcorp deal
27 November 2012
ConAgra Foods CEO Gary Rodkin today (27 November) claimed the US food group's planned acquisition of private-label rival Ralcorp Holdings will put the company "front-of-centre" with retailers in North America.
US: ConAgra to buy long-time target Ralcorp Holdings
27 November 2012
ConAgra Foods has swooped to buy US own-label group Ralcorp Holdings, a business that rejected a number of takeover bids from the company last year.
Timeline: The story of ConAgra's pursuit of Ralcorp
27 November 2012
This morning (27 November) saw the announcement that ConAgra Foods finally acquired US own-label group Ralcorp Holdings, a business that rejected a number of takeover bids from the company last year.
just the facts - ConAgra Foods and Ralcorp
27 November 2012
ConAgra Foods this morning (27 November) announced it has swooped to buy US own-label group Ralcorp Holdings, a business that rejected a number of takeover bids from the company last year.
US: Ralcorp reports FY profit alongside ConAgra bid
27 November 2012
US own-label group Ralcorp Holdings, which today (27 November) agreed to a takeover bid from ConAgra Foods, returned to profit in its fiscal 2012 year, boosted by acquisitions made during the year.
US: Snyder's-Lance "in talks to sell own-label unit"
16 November 2012
US snack firm Snyder's-Lance is reported to be in negotiations to offload its own-label snacks business Vista.
US: ConAgra to expand potato plant
13 November 2012
ConAgra Foods is to expand a potato products plant in the US to meet growing demand at home and abroad.
