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UK: Hain Celestial launches "unique" New Covent Garden soups
22 May 2012
Hain Celestial has added to its New Covent Garden Soup Co. offering in the UK with the launch of a "new generation" of fresh soup products.
US: Hain Celestial to expand corporate HQ
14 May 2012
Natural and organic food group Hain Celestial has announced plans to expand its corporate headquarters in New York state.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
8 May 2012
Bright Food, the Chinese food group, this week at last planted its first flag in Europe with an investment in UK cereal firm Weetabix. Elsewhere in Europe, the CEO of Norway-based consumer goods company Orkla quit amid a disagreement with the company's board and German retailer Metro Group reported a quarterly loss. We also published our latest Sustainability Watch interview, which focused on US food giant General Mills. Click on the headlines for more.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
8 May 2012
Bright Food, the Chinese food group, was full of confidence this week about the prospects for UK cereal firm Weetabix, its first investment in Europe after missing out on companies including United Biscuits and Yoplait. Elsewhere, Orkla explained why its CEO had resigned from the Norwegian consumer goods group, German retailer Metro Group insisted its sales were improving after it reported a quarterly loss and UK peer Morrisons said it would not chase unprofitable volumes despite a fall in like-for-like sales.
On the money: Hain points to US benefit of Irish deal
4 May 2012
Hain Celestial has said its acquisition of Irish food firm Cully & Sully will help it roll out chilled products in the US.
US: Hain Celestial buys Irish soup firm Cully & Sully
4 May 2012
US food company Hain Celestial has acquired Irish chilled soup manufacturer Cully & Sully as the company continues to expand its international business.
US: Hain Celestial to offload UK own-label ready meals unit
4 May 2012
Hain Celestial has revealed plans to sell private-label ready-meal assets in the UK, which were acquired in October when the US food firm bought local firm Daniels Group.
US: Hain Celestial ups FY profit forecast
4 May 2012
US food company Hain Celestial has upped its full-year earnings forecast, after posting a "record" increase in third-quarter profits.
Promo Tracker: Ocado leads promo battle in February
13 March 2012
Discounts at Ocado offered UK consumers the largest savings in February, according to the latest data from the just-food Promo Tracker, as the promotional fight between the country's food retailers resumed in earnest.
US: Hain Celestial takes Almond Dream brand into yoghurt aisle
16 February 2012
Hain Celestial has started to sell yoghurts under its Almond Dream brand in the US as it continues to target consumers intolerant to dairy products.
BRICs and beyond: Organic food's identity problem in China
9 February 2012
A sign that a branded food market is maturing is the growth of niches and demand for certified-organic products in China is starting to rise. However, as Mark Godfrey reports from Beijing and the south-eastern city of Xiamen, in China's fledgling organic sector, there are no common labelling requirements, leading to consumer confusion over what is truly organic, which could hinder development in the long term.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
6 February 2012
The appointment of a new CEO at Carrefour caused a flurry of comment throughout the industry, with pundits outlining what the new chief's priorities ought to be. Unilever and Kellogg were among manufacturers that announced annual results, while Hain Celestial, reporting its half-year numbers, said it saw a number of acquisition targets in the US. Elsewhere, suppliers expressed anger at a decision in Europe to block the use of new nutrition claims.
On the money: Hain Celestial eyes global growth opportunities
2 February 2012
The CEO of Hain Celestial has told analysts that the US food company will look to make more acquisitions this year, in the US and Asia.
US: Hain Celestial posts "record" H1 profits
2 February 2012
US food company Hain Celestial has hailed "record" first-half profits, boosted by expanded distribution and the acquisition of UK firm Daniels Group last year.
Focus: Organic to continue to withstand downturn
20 December 2011
While seeing sales slide in certain markets, globally, the organic sector has largely proved resilient amid the worst economic conditions for a generation. Euromonitor International's Diana Cowland looks at the likely drivers behind the continued steady growth in the sector.
US: JM Smucker posts Q2 profit drop, cuts FY forecast
18 November 2011
Shares in JM Smucker closed down yesterday (17 November) after the US food group reported a fall in quarterly profits and cut its guidance for annual earnings.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
7 November 2011
It's financial results season this week, with Kraft and Tate & Lyle performing strongly, while Chiquita and Whole Foods faltered. Diamond Foods' deal to buy Pringles from Procter & Gamble was delayed, prompting consternation among stockholders, and Portuguese retailer Jeronimo Martins announced extensive investments in Latin America. Click on the headlines for more.
Promo Tracker: Retailers split on promotions in October
2 November 2011
Tesco and Ocado stepped up their promotional activity in October but the latest data from the just-food Promo Tracker showed a split among retailers.
US: Higher sales boost Hain Celestial Q1 profits
2 November 2011
An increase in sales and moves to improve productivity have offset higher raw-material costs and led to improved first-quarter profits at US firm Hain Celestial.
Best bits: Kerry, Hain Celestial, Greencore put M&A back in headlines
2 November 2011
After a few months of relative calm, the food industry has, in the last week or so, seen a number of takeovers - signed or speculated - hit the headlines.
The just-food interview - Tony Tavares, SunOpta
31 October 2011
Canada-based natural and organic food group SunOpta supplies a number of the world's largest food makers and retailers with products from soy ingredients to private-label snack bars. The company is undergoing significant change and has decided to offload non-core assets and focus squarely on food. Dean Best met SunOpta COO Tony Tavares at international trade show Anuga in Germany to discuss the company's ambitions.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
31 October 2011
This week, key M&A announcements dominated the headlines with US food maker Hain Celestial acquiring UK chilled foods firm Daniels Group, in a bid to expand the international presence of both companies. Ireland-based Greencore was in sales talks with unnamed sources. Meanwhile, rival confectioneries Ferrero and Hershey look to expand overseas.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
31 October 2011
We had this week that M&A activity in the food industry - at least in the UK - had slowed in the third quarter of the year but the final three months has seen deal-making return to the headlines with Hain Celestial's takeover of Daniels Group and rumours around the future of Greencore. Click on the headlines for more.
In the spotlight: Hain Celestial swoops for Daniels to rouse UK business
27 October 2011
Hain Celestial, the US food maker, is hoping its acquisition of UK chilled foods firm Daniels Group will galvanise its existing business on this side of the Atlantic. The company sees the deal benefiting its operations in Europe and in the US but it is in the UK where it is most likely to be hoping for the greatest impact. Dean Best reports.
US/UK: Daniels deal "beefs up Hain's retail presence"
26 October 2011
Hain Celestial chief executive Irwin Simon has said the takeover of Daniels Group will bolster the US firm's presence in the UK's retail sector.
US: Hain Celestial snaps up Daniels Group
25 October 2011
Hain Celestial has today (25 October) confirmed the acquisition of UK chilled foods firm Daniels Group.
UK: Hain Celestial expands Linda McCartney range
19 October 2011
Hain Celestial has added four products to its Linda McCartney vegetarian range in the UK.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
17 October 2011
PepsiCo's strategic options grabbed the headlines this week, with the company insisting it was not considering plans to split in two and then 48 hours later being linked to a yoghurt venture with German dairy group Müller. In Germany, meanwhile, Metro Group's CEO announced he would leave the retailer next year. Elsewhere in the retail sector, Wal-Mart was forced to close stores in China amid a probe into pork prices and we interviewed Spar International on its moves in emerging markets.
UK/US/SINGAPORE: Hain linked to Daniels Group sale
10 October 2011
Hain Celestial, a US maker of organic foods, is reportedly in talks to buy UK chilled foods firm Daniels Group.
CANADA: Hain Celestial buys vegetable brand from Smucker
6 October 2011
The Canadian subsidiary of Hain Celestial has acquired the Europe's Best vegetable brand from US food group JM Smucker.
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