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SWITZ: Emmi launches "healthier" dairy range
13 May 2013
Swiss dairy group Emmi has launched a range of products targeted at consumers wanting healthier options.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
15 April 2013
3G Capital, the private-equity firm soon to own Heinz, last week turned to another investment - Burger King - for the US food giant's new CEO. In the UK, R&R Ice Cream, Europe's largest own-label ice cream supplier bought a local rival it said would boost its branded stable. Europe was shook by more horsemeat revelations. Meanwhile, we interviewed Sainsbury's on multichannel, Canada's Dare Foods and took a look at the possible suitors for Burton's Biscuit Co.
Comment: Emmi maintains focus on international with Swiss buy
10 April 2013
Emmi announced yesterday (9 April) it has acquired Swiss speciality cheese maker Käserei Studer. While the majority of Käserei Studer's sales are generated domestically, the move should nevertheless be viewed in the context of Emmi's drive to expand internationally, Katy Askew suggests.
SWITZ: Emmi buys local cheese firm Käserei Studer
9 April 2013
Swiss dairy group Emmi has acquired local speciality cheese maker Käserei Studer for an undisclosed sum.
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.
SWITZ: Emmi forecasts "similar" profits in 2013
27 March 2013
Emmi, the Swiss dairy group behind Onken yoghurt and Caffe Latte chilled coffee, has forecast "similar" profits in 2013 to last year, when earnings increased 12%.
Interview: Emmi ready for more international M&A
27 March 2013
Emmi is preparing to make more international acquisitions as it looks to generate 50% of its sales from overseas, the Swiss dairy group told just-food today (27 March).
SWITZ: Emmi offloads stake in local firm Nutrifrais
22 March 2013
Swiss dairy group Emmi has sold the 60% stake in local yoghurt and dessert maker Nutrifrais it acquired in 2009.
SWITZ: Overseas deals boost Emmi 2012 sales
7 February 2013
Acquisitions abroad boosted annual sales at Swiss dairy group Emmi in 2012, figures releases today (7 February) showed.
just-food's outlook for 2013: Mega deals unlikely as consolidation continues
31 January 2013
There may be caution over the prospect for blockbuster deals in a dilapidated economic environment, but the food sector mergers and acquisitions table still has plenty to whet the appetite.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
14 January 2013
A swathe of results released by UK retail powerhouses dominated the headlines on just-food this week.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
14 January 2013
The UK's largest listed retailers reported their quarterly results this week, keeping the just-food news desk busy. Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons all be revealed how they performed over the keenly-watched Christmas trading period. Elsewhere, just-food spoke with HKScan CEO Hannu Kottonen following an announcement by the company that it plans to cut up to 295 jobs as part of efforts to streamline its domestic subsidiaries. Struggling US retailer Supervalu also had news this week, with its deal to offload five of its chains to Cerberus Capital Management.
UK: Emmi extends Onken fat free range
11 January 2013
Emmi's UK business has launched two new varieties of Onken fat-free yoghurt to lure consumers watching their waistlines in the New Year.
Focus: Emmi continues steady churn of M&A
8 January 2013
Emmi has continued to see its share price rise after another acquisition deal to improve the Swiss dairy giant's presence in key international markets.
UPDATE: SWITZERLAND: Emmi says no plans to buy rest of AVH Dairy Trade
8 January 2013
Emmi has told just-food that it is not currently planning to take full ownership of AVH Dairy Trade, following news that it has acquired a 70% stake in the Netherlands-based dairy firm.
SWITZ/NETHERLANDS: Emmi acquires 70% of AVH Dairy Trade
8 January 2013
Swiss dairy group Emmi has acquired a 70% stake in AVH Dairy Trade, the Netherlands-based producer of goat's and sheep's milk products, for an undisclosed fee.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
12 November 2012
A raft of quarterly results hit the just-food newsdesk this week, with the likes of Morrisons, Associatied British Foods and Marks and Spencer all revealing figures for the last three months. Morrisons spoke about its need to strengthen its marketing message and promotional mechanics, while ABF insisted its grocery business after profits fell in the last 12 months. just-food's latest exclusive interviews included chats with executives Spain's Campofrio and Swiss dairy group Emmi.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
12 November 2012
In a week of trading updates and financial results, we spoke to Associated British Foods finance chief John Bason about the UK group's grocery business, heard how retailer Morrisons plans to revitalise its sales and why Mondelez International CEO Irene Rosenfeld believes its operations in Brazil and Russia can bounce back after a challenging quarter.
just the answer - Matthias Kunz, Emmi
6 November 2012
Swiss dairy group Emmi has this year pressed on with its plans to expand overseas and rely less on a stagnant domestic sector. At the SIAL 2012 industry expo in Paris, Dean Best met Matthias Kunz, head of Emmi's international business, to discuss the company's latest investments, including its decision to take a majority stake in Spanish dairy Kaiku.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
19 October 2012
Rivals Danone and Nestle both released their third-quarter sales results this week. Both spoke of struggles in Southern Europe, and Spain in particular where firms are suffering amid the Euro-zone's debt crisis. Elsewhere, there was plenty of M&A activity with the acquisition of Gläserne Molkerei by Emmi's organic business.
UPDATE: GERMANY: Emmi, Gläserne Molkerei to exploit export opportunities
17 October 2012
The tie-up between Swiss dairy giant Emmi and German organic dairy group producer Gläserne Molkerei will enable the two groups to take greater advantage of export opportunities.
GERMANY: Emmi takes Gläserne Molkerei stake
17 October 2012
Swiss dairy giant Emmi has taken a 24% stake in German organic dairy Gläserne Molkerei through its wholly-owned subsidiary Molkerei Biedermann.
just-food SIAL 2012 Diary - 16 October
16 October 2012
As just-food, along with companies and executives from across the food manufacturing and retailing sectors, prepare to head to Paris for this year's SIAL exhibition, here we share with you a few highlights of what you can expect from the event. Today, we feature news from European dairy companies DMK and Emmi, plus Canadian group Dare Foods.
SWITZ: Emmi launches A-27 Italian desserts in Switzerland
10 September 2012
Emmi has boosted its product portfolio in its home market of Switzerland with the roll out of dessert lines from Italian business A-27, which it acquired last year.
SWITZ: Emmi H1 profits climb
30 August 2012
Swiss dairy group Emmi has booked an increase in first-half profits, boosted by a one-time gain and growth from its international business.
Comment: Emmi looks further afield for growth
10 July 2012
Swiss dairy group Emmi is investing in building its presence overseas by upping its stake in two European dairy firms - France's Diprola and Kaiku. Emmi wants to reduce its dependence on the stagnant Swiss dairy market and the deals will strengthen its position in key European markets as well as developing its footprint in fast-growing emerging markets, notably in Latin America.
FRANCE/SPAIN: Emmi increases stake in Kaiku, Diprola
3 July 2012
Swiss dairy group Emmi has increased its stake in France's Diprola and Spain's Kaiku as it looks to expand internationally.
SWITZ: Emmi appoints Riboni to CFO role
25 May 2012
Swiss dairy group Emmi has appointed Jörg Riboni as CFO to succeed Reto Conrad, who left the company this month.
