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just-food's research round-up: the CIVETS markets, packaged food in the US
17 May 2013
The latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes emerging food and drinks markets, packaging for an ageing population and packaged food in the US.
On the money: WhiteWave looks to M&A, new categories for growth
10 May 2013
WhiteWave Foods has said that M&A and expansion into new categories will form part of its long-term "plot for value creation".
US: Morningstar sale boosts Dean Foods profits
10 May 2013
Dean Foods has booked a leap in first-quarter net earnings, boosted by proceeds from the sale of its Morningstar business.
US: WhiteWave Foods keeps adjusted profit forecast
9 May 2013
WhiteWave Foods has reaffirmed its full-year forecast for adjusted profits after first-quarter results that saw underlying earnings increase.
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.
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.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
3 May 2013
M&A - as ever - was a hot topic on just-food this week. Some deals were done - Hain Celestial acquired UK organic baby food firm Ella's Kitchen and PAI Partners snapped European own-label giant R&R Ice Cream. Potential transactions were speculated about - the spin off of WhiteWave Foods prompted rumours over possible suitors and Unilever's ongoing problems in spreads led to talk it could one day sell the unit.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
3 May 2013
Two UK-based firms were the subject of takeovers this week: R&R Ice Cream, Europe's largest own-label ice cream firm, changed hands after PAI Partners struck a deal to buy the business; and Hain Celestial snapped up UK organic baby food brand Ella's Kitchen.
US: Dean Foods moves forward with WhiteWave spin-off
2 May 2013
The board at Dean Foods has approved the US dairy group's plans to spin off WhiteWave Foods, the owner of brands such as Horizon Organic and Alpro.
US: Danone's Oikos Greek yoghurt tops IRI NPD poll
18 April 2013
Danone's Oikos Greek yoghurt was the top-selling new product in the US in 2012, according to IRI's annual poll of the best-performing lines.
US: Dean Foods to close Oak Farms plant, cut 170 jobs
2 April 2013
US dairy giant Dean Foods has confirmed plans to close its Oak Farms plant in Louisiana, cutting around 170 jobs.
CANADA: Saputo Q3 profit up on sales increase
14 February 2013
Canadian dairy firm Saputo has reported a rise in third-quarter profits on the back of rising sales and a better product mix.
US: Dean Foods shares slide on FY outlook
13 February 2013
Dean Foods' share price was down 9% today (13 February) after the US dairy giant issued a cautious outlook for the year.
US: Dairy Farmers of America settles price fixing suit
24 January 2013
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has settled a class action lawsuit accusing the cooperative of conspiring to control the raw milk market in the southeastern US.
US: Dairy firm Golden Guernsey files for bankruptcy
9 January 2013
US milk processor Golden Guernsey, once owned by Dean Foods, has gone into administration.
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.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
10 December 2012
The week's two major stories broke within hours of each other on Wednesday - Tesco admitted it was "likely" to leave the US and Germany's Intersnack snapped up United Biscuits' salty snacks business. Elsewhere, ex-Tesco CEO Terry Leahy led a private-equity buy-out of UK discounter B&M Retail and Canada's Saputo agreed to buy Dean Foods' Morningstar arm. Meanwhile, Singapore agribusiness giant Olam International found its finances under scrutiny and we interviewed the head of Nestle's operations in equatorial Africa.
just-food's research round-up: Global bakery trends, European dairy industry outlook, stevia in the global sweeteners market
7 December 2012
The latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes a look at bakery trends, a European dairy industry outlook to 2020, and how stevia will change the sweeteners market.
CANADA: Saputo snaps up Dean Foods' Morningstar unit
3 December 2012
Canadian dairy firm Saputo has signed a deal to acquire the Morningstar business of Dean Foods.
US: Saputo, Michael Foods "front-runners" for Dean Foods unit
30 November 2012
Canadian dairy firm Saputo and US food group Michael Foods are understood to be vying to acquire the Morningstar business of Dean Foods.
US: Higher expenses hit WhiteWave Q3 profit
30 November 2012
WhiteWave Foods has booked a drop in third-quarter earnings as an increase in expenses hit earnings.
US: Dean Foods ups FY profit forecast
9 November 2012
US dairy giant Dean Foods raised its full-year earnings outlook after booking better than expected third-quarter profits.
US: WhiteWave share slide on NYSE debut
29 October 2012
Shares in Dean Foods' soy and organic arm WhiteWave Foods Co slid on their debut on the New York stock exchange on Friday (26 October).
US: Dean Foods to raise $320m in IPO
17 October 2012
Dean Foods' soy and organic arm Whitewave Foods Co said it plans to raise up to US$320m in an initial public offering.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
1 October 2012
Two major US food companies - Campbell Soup Co. and Dean Foods - last week made announcements affecting the future of their domestic operations. Another, Kellogg, revealed it had agreed plans for a venture further afield, in China. Elsewhere, the MD of Australia's number two grocer, Coles, issued a warning to suppliers and we interviewed senior executives at Kraft Foods and Dairy Crest about their moves on health and wellness and on sustainability.
In the spotlight: Manufacturers continue uphill battle in developed markets
1 October 2012
Last week brought further evidence of the difficulties facing food manufacturers as they look to grow their businesses in the developed markets of the US and Europe.
US: Dean Foods looks at Morningstar disposal
27 September 2012
US dairy giant Dean Foods has said it is considering the sale of its Morningstar business, a producer of creams and cultured dairy products for foodservice and own-label firms.
US: Ruiz Foods appoints Cullen as CEO
24 August 2012
Ruiz Food Products has announced the appointment of Rachel Cullen as CEO.
Best bits: Commodity price pressure intensifies
13 August 2012
For those watching commodity prices, the news took a turn for the worse on Friday. The US government again cut its forecast on corn yields as the impact of the worst drought in the country for 50 years continues to reveal itself.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
13 August 2012
Nestle reported its half-year results last week and said innovation was vital to growth in developed markets, where doing business at the moment is, it said, "no walk in the park". Produce giant Chiquita's first-half numbers included plans for a new strategy, while at US dairy group Dean Foods, it announced a move to list its soy and organics unit alongside its figures. In the retail sector, UK grocer The Co-op announced chief executive Peter Marks was to retire.
