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Best bits: Danone steps up investment in future growth
20 May 2013
In recent months, Danone has come under scrutiny for the performance of its fresh dairy operations in Europe. However, in spite of - or perhaps because of - the work needed to turn that business around, the French food giant appears to be stepping up expansion in faster-growing markets and categories.
In the spotlight: Danone to build on baby nutrition success with organic buy
14 May 2013
Danone's deal to acquire over 90% of US organic baby food firm Happy Family is a first for the French food giant in the category and appears to strengthen its fast-growing infant-nutrition division. Michelle Russell takes a look at the deal.
Best bits: Ella's Kitchen is Hain's most promising UK buy
10 May 2013
US manufacturer Hain Celestial has struck again across the pond. And its latest acquisition in the UK seems to be the one with most potential, writes Dean Best.
UPDATE: UK: Hain plans to grow Ella's Kitchen internationally
3 May 2013
US natural food group Hain Celestial has indicated it plans to expand distribution of Ella's Kitchen products into new markets such as continental Europe.
US: Acquisitive Hain Celestial gets Q3 boost
3 May 2013
Hain Celestial has reported a jump in third-quarter earnings on the back of "record" sales boosted by M&A in the UK.
US/UK: Hain Celestial buys baby food firm Ella's Kitchen
3 May 2013
US-based food group Hain Celestial has made another acquisition in the UK, this time snapping up organic baby food firm Ella's Kitchen.
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.
The week ahead - US retail conference; Kellogg, Kraft Q1s
29 April 2013
Wal-Mart, Kroger and Supervalu are among the US retailers presenting at a Barclays sector conference next week. The first-quarter results will continue to roll in, with Kellogg, Kraft Foods Group and Canadian retailer Loblaw part of a group of companies to publish numbers.
US: Hain launches New Covent Garden soup in NPD push
18 March 2013
Hain Celestial has added a raft of products to its portfolio in the US, including the launch of its UK soup brand New Covent Garden.
US: Hain profits rise on sales, margins
6 February 2013
Hain Celestial has booked an increase in first-half profits, which benefited from higher sales and improved margins.
US: Hain Celestial launches Greek Gods Kefir milk
8 January 2013
Natural and organic food group Hain Celestial has launched a Kefir low fat cultured milk to its Greek Gods dairy brand.
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.
UK: Hain Celestial, Adelie in asset swap deal
6 November 2012
Hain Celestial is to sell its UK sandwich business Daily Bread to Adelie Food Group in return for the local firm's prepared fruits business.
US: Hain acquires health group BluePrint
5 November 2012
Hain Celestial has acquired US natural and organic raw juice and bar company BluePrint.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
5 November 2012
Hurricane Sandy, which swept across the eastern part of the US, dominated headlines worldwide this week - and its impact was felt on the food sector. Elsewhere, US bakery giant Hostess Brands warned it may have to close if workers strike, UK food group Premier Foods sold off another brand - Branston pickle - to Japan's Mizkan and the country's food industry made a wide-ranging pledge on palm oil. just-food's insight pages were busy, with an in-depth look (for subscribers only) at the debate on nutrient taxes and an interview with the executive that runs McCormick & Co's business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
On the money: Bullish Hain looks to leverage health and wellness
2 November 2012
US speciality food group Hain Celestial sounded a bullish note on the prospects for both its domestic and international businesses as it focuses on leveraging its health and wellness credentials.
US: Hain profits rise on sales jump
2 November 2012
Hain Celestial has booked an increase in first-quarter profits after sales swelled by more than a quarter in the three month period.
UK: Tesco drops New Covent Garden Soup line in range review
29 October 2012
UK retailer Tesco has dropped the New Covent Garden Soup range from its shelves as part of a range review.
US: Hain CFO Lamel to retire
5 September 2012
The CFO of Hain Celestial, Ira Lamel, has announced his retirement after 11 years with the company.
Best bits: Premier deal to give Hain Celestial platform for UK growth
29 August 2012
Hain Celestial, the US food group, has made another acquisition in the UK. It believes the purchase of ambient brands from Premier Foods will help it grow in the market and provide a way to take US products into the UK. Analysts broadly welcomed the deal, even if there was concern about the quality of assets Hain is taking on.
UK: Hain adds to New Covent Garden line-up
28 August 2012
Hain Celestial has added to its New Covent Garden Soup Co. offering in the UK with the launch of a line of premium "world-inspired" soups.
UK: Hain to launch Greek Gods yoghurt in UK
24 August 2012
Hain Celestial is to launch its Greek Gods yoghurt line in the UK later this year.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
24 August 2012
Europe's food sector saw its latest piece of consolidation this week with Orkla's bid to buy Nordic rival Rieber & Son. Elsewhere, US food group Hain Celestial continued its UK expansion with its deal to acquire brands from Premier Foods. Tesco grabbed the headlines with its U-turn on nutrition labels and we had a run of retail results from grocers including Ahold, Delhaize and Russia's X5 Retail Group.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
24 August 2012
M&A was certainly on the agenda this week as Norwegian conglomerate Orkla announced a deal to buy local food group Rieber & Søn. In addition, Hain Celestial purchased Premier Foods plc's spreads asset, and Greencore acquired the UK own-label chilled ready meals unit of Hain. Here is a selection of quotes from this week's news.
US: Premier deal gives us "scale" in UK, says Hain
23 August 2012
Hain Celestial's acquisition of Premier Foods' spreads assets will make the US food group "a scale player" in the UK, a senior executive has claimed.
UK: Mixed City reaction to latest Premier sale
23 August 2012
Premier Foods' latest planned disposal - the sale of its spreads business to Hain Celestial - has been met by a mixed reaction from analysts, with concern remaining over the UK food group's future.
UK: Ready-meals growth prompts Greencore move for Hain site
23 August 2012
The growth in the UK ready-meals market has led Greencore to move for Hain Celestial's own-label plant in the country, the Irish group said today (23 August).
UK/US: Hain Celestial to buy Premier Foods spreads business
22 August 2012
Hain Celestial has today (22 August) been announced as the buyer of Premier Foods's spreads assets, including brands such as Hartley's jam and Sun-Pat peanut butter.
