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US: DuPont silent on rumours of Solae sale
26 July 2011
US conglomerate DuPont has refused to be drawn on reports that it and agribusiness giant Bunge are looking to sell their soy products venture Solae.
DENMARK: Danisco CEO, CFO to leave
8 June 2011
The chief executive and CFO of food ingredients company Danisco are to leave the Danish firm next week.
UK: City unsure about talk of Bunge bid for Tate & Lyle
2 June 2011
Speculation that US agribusiness giant Bunge could be ready to bid for UK ingredients maker Tate & Lyle has been met with uncertainty in the City.
US: New Danisco owner DuPont to form "premier" food ingredients unit
20 May 2011
DuPont, the new owner of Danish food group Danisco, has set out its plan to create a "premier" food ingredients and food safety business.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
20 May 2011
Wal-Mart Stores is still struggling in the US but it has found a bright spark in the positive comparable sales in its food division. Similarly, this week, Carrefour talked up its ability to turnaround the more sluggish aspects of its businessWal-Mart Stores is still struggling in the US but it has found a bright spark in the positive comparable sales in its food division. Similarly, Carrefour talked up its ability to turnaround the more sluggish aspects of its business this week.
US/DENMARK: DuPont wins over Danisco shareholders
16 May 2011
US chemicals group DuPont has secured the backing of Danisco shareholders for its bid to buy the Danish food ingredients group.
US/DENMARK: DuPont's Danisco bid faces fresh challenge
9 May 2011
DuPont's bid to acquire Danisco is facing a fresh challenge after US hedge fund Elliott Associates increased its stake in the Danish food ingredients group above 10%.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
6 May 2011
This week has been marked by some high profile acquisition plays with ConAgra Foods making its desire to acquire Ralcorp Holdings known and DuPont making its final offer for Danisco. Meanwhile, the UK recovered from the four-day hangover of the Royal Wedding and May bank holiday, a period, which retailer Morrisons said provided it with its two largest trading days of the year so far
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
6 May 2011
This week has been marked by some high profile acquisition plays with ConAgra making its desire to acquire Ralcorp known, and Dupont made its final offer for Danisco. Meanwhile, the UK recovered from the four-day hangover of the Royal Wedding and May bank holiday, a period, which Morrisons said provided it with its two largest trading days of the year so far. Here's the best of what was said this week:
US/DENMARK: DuPont tables "final offer" for Danisco
3 May 2011
DuPont has tabled its "final" takeover offer for Danisco after shareholders in the food ingredients maker refused to accept its original bid for the company.
US/DENMARK: US hedge fund Elliott buys stake in Danisco
26 April 2011
US hedge fund Elliott Associates has bought a 4.9% stake in food ingredients group Danisco, which is the subject of a US$5.8bn takeover bid from chemicals giant DuPont.
EU: Brussels clears DuPont's move for Danisco
5 April 2011
US chemicals group DuPont has secured EU approval for its proposed acquisition of Danisco, the Denmark-based food ingredients maker.
US/DENMARK: DuPont extends Danisco bid deadline as regulators mull deal
31 March 2011
US chemicals group DuPont has put back the deadline for Danisco shareholders to accept its US$5.8bn takeover bid as EU and Chinese regulators look at the deal.
CAGE: Kerry Group hints at acquisition plans for 2011
30 March 2011
Kerry Group could spend up to EUR1.5bn on acquisitions in 2011, the Irish food maker's CFO has revealed - although he suggested the company would look at deals of "any size" in its sectors.
DENMARK: Danisco ups sales, profit targets after "strong" Q3
17 March 2011
Food ingredients group Danisco today (17 March) upped its full-year sales and profit targets after enjoying what its chief executive described as a "strong" third quarter.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
25 February 2011
The annual CAGNY investment conference, where leading US food manufacturers meet Wall Street analysts to discuss company performance and outlook, dominated our coverage this week - but the likes of US retailers Wal-Mart Stores, Safeway Inc and Maple Leaf Foods grabbed the headlines with their 2010 results. Elsewhere, Kerry Group indicated it could be interested in Danisco's ingredients assets and United Biscuits announced plans to cut jobs in the UK. Click on the headlines for more.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
25 February 2011
Aside from the soundbites from the CAGNY investment conference in Florida this week, the last five days have been rounded out with results from Wal-Mart Stores, Kerry Group and Safeway Inc.
On the money: Kerry indicates interest in Danisco assets
22 February 2011
Kerry Group has indicated that it is interested in some of the ingredients assets owned by Danisco, the Danish company that has accepted a US$5.8bn takeover bid fom US chemicals group DuPont.
IRELAND: Brands and ingredients drive Kerry in 2010
22 February 2011
Irish food maker Kerry Group this morning (22 February) posted what it dubbed "excellent" financial results for 2010, with sales and profits rising in its consumer and ingredients divisions.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
21 January 2011
Wal-Mart, as it often does, this week shook up the US grocery sector with its plans to make a swathe of its private-label products healthier. Elsewhere, speculation of changes within the food-ingredients space continued with Cargill named as a potential bidder for Tate & Lyle. And, a year since Kraft Foods succeeded in getting Cadbury's board to back its plans to buy the UK confectioner, the US group faced rumours that management at Green & Black's wanted to buy the organic chocolate business.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
21 January 2011
Wal-Mart's healthy-eating drive grabbed the headlines this week and prompted speculation about what impact its plans could have on rival retailers and suppliers. M&A speculation swirled around Cargill and Tate & Lyle, as well as Green & Black's, the organic chocolate business once owned by Cadbury but now owned by Kraft Foods. Elsewhere, Glanbia did seal one deal, buying US sports-nutrition business BSN.
UPDATE: US: Cargill "potential bidder" for Danisco or Tate & Lyle - analyst
19 January 2011
Cargill has been named as a potential bidder for Tate & Lyle and Danisco, the Danish food ingredients maker that last week agreed a sale to DuPont, the US chemicals group.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
14 January 2011
Rising commodity prices: should we be concerned? That is a key question facing the food industry. Again this week there was much comment on the issue and the possible impact on the sector. Sainsbury's boss Justin King, for instance, warned suppliers they would have to work hard to justify price increases. Meanwhile, the UK retailer, widely seen to have outperformed its rivals over Christmas, issued its festive numbers this week, alongside the likes of Tesco, M&S and Morrisons.
Focus: Tate & Lyle, Kerry could pounce if DuPont sells Danisco assets
11 January 2011
The industrial use of enzymes appears to be the central reason for DuPont's planned US$5.8bn takeover of Danisco - but the acquisition, analysts say, could be the catalyst for further deals in the food-ingredients sector.
UPDATE: DENMARK: We will flourish under DuPont, says Danisco
10 January 2011
The board of food ingredients group Danisco today (10 January) backed the US$5.8bn takeover bid from US chemicals group DuPont.
DENMARK/US: Danisco set for US$5.8bn sale to DuPont
10 January 2011
Food ingredients group Danisco has agreed to a US$5.8bn takeover bid from US chemicals group DuPont.
DENMARK: Danisco ups FY profit target after "strong" Q2
16 December 2010
Food ingredients group Danisco lifted its full-year profit target today (16 December) after booking a jump in second-quarter earnings.
The just-food management briefing - how to green your supply chain - part II
25 October 2010
The development of company policy on sustainability not only needs to include suppliers but also the wider NGO sphere - from government and unions and from farming groups to aid charities. Here the briefing discusses examples of established bodies that incorporate broader stakeholder involvement.
DENMARK: Danisco lifts EBIT target but shares fall
8 October 2010
Danish food ingredients group Danisco today (8 October) raised its long-term target for EBIT margin but the forecast disappointed the market, sending the company's shares sliding.
DENMARK: Danisco ups profit, sales target after "solid" Q1
21 September 2010
Denmark-based food ingredients giant Danisco today (21 September) pushed up its full-year earnings and sales targets after a "solid" start to its financial year.
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