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Quote, unquote: new UK nutrition labels
19 June 2013
The UK's largest food retailers and many of its leading suppliers are to use a front-of-pack nutrition label that incorporates traffic light colour-coding - long a point of contention in the industry. Not every major food manufacturer has signed up. Companies including Kellogg and Mondelez International have refused to join the initiative - for now.
UK: Mars, PepsiCo among signatories to hybrid nutrition labels
19 June 2013
Chocolate giant Mars and crisp manufacturer PepsiCo are among over 20 food makers and retailers to agree to adopt new "hybrid" front-of-pack nutrition labels in the UK.
US: Kellogg to roll out snack NPD
14 June 2013
Kellogg has announced a wave of new snacks products for the US market, adding products sold under brands including Cheez-It, Kashi and Nutri-Grain.
EU: Mariani looks to expand European sales
11 June 2013
US dried fruit firm Mariani Packing Co. plans to grow its presence in Europe by first expanding in the industrial sector before launching its retail brand.
Editor's choice: The highlights on just-food last week
10 June 2013
A tragic fire in a Chinese poultry facility highlighted continued concerns over safety standards in emerging markets last week. The just-food briefing looked at the need to innovate to prevent breakfast cereal sales going soggy, insight that was swiftly followed by the news that Kellogg is launching a number of breakfast bar and drink products in response to changing consumption patterns. Meanwhile, chocolate giants Nestle and Mars were accused of price fixing in Canada. Here are the highlights on just-food this week.
Comment: "On the go" the new watchword in NPD
7 June 2013
It has been on the cards for years, but in the past few weeks it has really been hammered home: "on the go" consumption is having a significant impact on the food industry. It is shaping what, how, when and where we eat. While traditional eating patterns are being challenged, the shift presents a growth opportunity for food manufacturers.
US: Kellogg launches hot cereal, bars, shakes
6 June 2013
Kellogg is hoping to tap into consumers' changing preferences for breakfast in the US with the launch of three products focusing on convenience, health, and expanding into the complementary formats of breakfast bars and drinks.
Breakfast cereal: Are cereal sales in developed markets going soggy?
4 June 2013
Breakfast cereal sales in mature markets are under growing pressure. While, broadly speaking, volume and value sales have been fairly steady, the sector has failed to generate substantial growth. Significantly, traditional cereal concepts are facing increasing challenges, pulled on the one hand by new formats and pushed on the other by concerns ranging from macro-economic issues to concerns over health and wellness. In part one of this month's management briefing, Katy Askew assesses some of the pressures boxed cereal manufacturers are grappling with.
Breakfast cereal: Manufacturers look to grow UK category
4 June 2013
Cereal manufacturers in the UK are facing a competitive market and flat sales volumes. While overall conditions have been somewhat sluggish, the breakfast category when taken as a whole has seen some pockets of excitement. Manufacturers have looked to capitalise on these and the industry's response has been a sharp focus on product development, promotional activity and marketing. But, Katy Askew asks, is this enough to breath fresh life into the boxed cereal category?
Breakfast cereal: Hard work ahead to revitalise sales in US
4 June 2013
Breakfast cereal is still big business in the US but sales are flat and volumes down. However, there are some growing segments amid increased interest in healthier or natural options. Industry watchers argue that, until now, some of the larger players have not responded quickly enough to these trends and time is ticking, meaning the likes of Kellogg and General Mills should look at M&A for growth.
Breakfast cereal: Emerging markets offer scope for growth
4 June 2013
An increasing number of breakfast cereal manufacturers are now taking advantage of the potential growth opportunities for this category in emerging markets such as Asia and Eastern Europe.
US: Kellogg settles lawsuit over Mini-Wheats ad claims
29 May 2013
Kellogg struck a deal to end legal action in the US over its claim that Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal improved the cognitive functions of children.
FRANCE: Kellogg launches breakfast biscuits in France
29 May 2013
Kellogg is to launch breakfast biscuits in France as the US cereal giant tries to win over local shoppers who do not consume milk in the morning.
US: Kellogg's Bear Naked launches "on the go" granola
28 May 2013
Bear Naked, a US cereal brand owned by Kellogg, has launched granola lines sold in pouches for consumers to eat on the go.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
28 May 2013
Campbell Soup Co. became the third major multinational to invest in the buoyant organic baby food sector in a month with a deal to buy US firm Plum Organics. Danone is another of the three food giants to do business in organic baby food - and this week it continued its investment in faster-growing categories and markets with a fresh attempt to crack China's booming yoghurt sector.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
28 May 2013
Plum Organics this week joined Happy Family and Ella's Kitchen as three organic baby food brands set to have new, multinational owners. Campbell Soup Co. is to buy Plum, joining Danone and Hain Celestial as three food majors that have looked to invest in the growing category in just a month.
Deal or no deal: UK crisp firm Tyrrells could attract snack majors
23 May 2013
Private-equity firm Langholm Capital was this week reported to have put UK crisp group Tyrrells on the market. Langholm has declined to comment on the reports but the investment firm are said to have put a GBP100m (US$151.9m) price tag on the company.
UK: Langholm "puts crisp firm Tyrrells up for sale"
20 May 2013
Langholm Capital, the owner of UK crisp group Tyrrells, has declined to comment on reports it has put the company up for sale.
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.
On the money: Kellogg targets NPD to improve US snack performance
2 May 2013
Kellogg has said it is taking action to improve the performance of its US snacks division, which will include a raft of product launches this year.
US: Costs hit Kellogg Q1 profits
2 May 2013
US cereal and snacks giant Kellogg has recorded a drop in first-quarter profit as higher costs hit earnings.
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.
just the answer: Dare Foods chairman Bill Farrell
11 April 2013
Canadian biscuit, cracker and confectionery manufacturer Dare Foods has a clear sense of ambition and a well-thought out expansion strategy. Michelle Russell talks to Dare Foods' chairman Bill Farrell about how the company will achieve this growth, where it sees opportunities internationally and the challenges it faces.
US: Kellogg to sponsor Major League Baseball
11 April 2013
Kellogg has become a sponsor of Major League Baseball, the national baseball league in the US.
Deal or no deal: The likely suspects to acquire Burton's Biscuit Co.
8 April 2013
The private-equity owners of Burton's Biscuit Co. are "considering options" for the UK's second-largest biscuit maker, a process that could lead to an eventual sale. Katy Askew takes a look at the players for whom an acquisition of Burton's could hit the sweet spot.
just-food confidence survey - China dominates emerging market interest
2 April 2013
just-food's Confidence Survey asked for your views on the emerging markets and, in particular, which of the BRIC economies you expected to offer the greatest opportunity in 2013. While the BRICs continued to offer opportunity for most multi-nationals, other markets such as Indonesia and Vietnam are emerging as focus markets for the future.
just-food confidence survey: M&A appetite grows but will deals be done?
2 April 2013
just-food's industry confidence survey for 2013 indicated an increased appetite for M&A this year after what some saw, globally, as a lacklustre year in the sector for deals. What lies ahead in the mergers and acquisitions arena over the next few months?
IFE: Lacka to drive growth of breakfast category with drink line
18 March 2013
UK food group Lacka Foods intends to drive the growth of the breakfast category through the expansion of its Be Fast breakfast drink.
Interview: Costcutter CEO talks up Palmer & Harvey deal
14 March 2013
Costcutter CEO Darcy Willson-Rymer has told just-food the UK c-store group's new venture with wholesaler Palmer & Harvey will benefit independent retailers and suppliers.
US: Kellogg, ABF, General Mills rapped in Oxfam ethical report
27 February 2013
Kellogg, Associated British Foods and General Mills have been slammed by charity Oxfam International for failing to meet ethical standards.
