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Best bits: Industry's green efforts return to spotlight
21 May 2012
This week, two conferences in London will look at how the food industry is trying to alleviate its impact on the environment and the events are timely, with the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio next month.
UK: Kraft hires ex-Kerry CMO for Europe chocolate role
16 May 2012
Kraft Foods has appointed the former chief marketing officer for Kerry Foods to head its Central and Eastern Europe chocolate division.
US: Kraft looks to boost gum sales with new brand
10 May 2012
Kraft Foods is looking to boost gum sales in the US with a new line under its Stride brand.
SINGAPORE: Petra Foods downbeat over low cocoa prices
10 May 2012
Petra Foods, the Singapore-based consumer and B2B chocolate and cocoa group, has sounded a warning over the prospect of lower cocoa prices on its ingredients business this year.
US: Ex-Hostess Brands chief Driscoll named Diamond Foods CEO
8 May 2012
Brian Driscoll, the former CEO of US baker Hostess Brands, which is in bankruptcy protection, has joined Diamond Foods as its chief executive.
US: Kraft reports higher Q1 profits
4 May 2012
Kraft Foods has reported an increase in first-quarter earnings as price increases and an earlier Easter than last year boosted sales.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
23 April 2012
Tesco's plan to win back UK consumers understandably grabbed the headlines this week but there was plenty to analyse elsewhere. Nestle featured in the latest M&A speculation, with rumours that a deal to buy Pfizer's baby food unit was near and talk that it could sell its ice cream business in Australia. The food giant also kicked off the run of results announcements for the first quarter and joined Danone in outlining the challenges of operating in weak developed markets. Click on the headlines for more.
US: Unilever-backed P.F. Chang's Asian meals take NPD poll
20 April 2012
P.F. Chang's Home Menu, a range of Asian frozen ready meals, was the best-selling new food and drink product in the US last year, according to data from SymphonyIRI.
Focus: Players battle to ride the US Greek yoghurt wave
20 April 2012
The Greek yoghurt market in the US has enjoyed some serious growth over the last few years with formidable entrenched players in the category reaping the benefits. But with concerns that General Mills is not being proactive enough and Kraft Foods pulling out last month, analysts question whether there is room for more players in this already crowded category.
Comment: UK food industry looks to cash in on patriotic surge
18 April 2012
With some major national events on the horizon - the London Olympics, Paralympics and the Diamond Jubilee - the UK looks set to see an upsurge in patriotic sentiment this summer. The country's food manufacturers and retailers have invested a pretty penny to ensure that they can cash in on this jubilant atmosphere. However, Katy Askew suggests, the industry should be equally prepared for the comedown.
ARGENTINA: Kraft starts local Milka production
16 April 2012
Kraft Foods has started to produce its Milka chocolate brand in Argentina to replace imports of the product into the country from Brazil.
US: Kraft discontinues Athenos Greek yoghurt line
13 April 2012
Kraft Foods has quit the Greek yoghurt market in the US with its decision to pull its Athenos range.
US: Kraft rolls out global Trident ad push
11 April 2012
Kraft Foods has launched its first global marketing campaign for its Trident chewing gum brand.
Best bits: Looking outwards to the emerging markets
10 April 2012
Investing in emerging markets carries risk but FMCG companies need to act faster to gain a presence in what will be the economic powerhouses of tomorrow. And for all the uncertainty over Western markets - or perhaps because of it - food manufacturers continue to eye countries from China to Chile with interest.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
10 April 2012
M&A in the UK food sector was again a hot topic this week as news emerged that private equity investors could be preparing to merge Premier Foods' unwanted brands with fellow UK food group Symington's.
In the spotlight: Kraft's North American grocery unit
5 April 2012
The spotlight fell on Kraft's North American grocery unit this week, when the firm released some details on the shape the business will take after it is spun-off from the group's international snacks division later this year. Katy Askew reports.
BRICs and beyond: Ferrero investment shines light on Mexican confectionery market
5 April 2012
Confectionery giant Ferrero last month announced plans to invest US$190m in the construction of a production facility in Mexico.
US: Kraft provides details of North American grocery unit
4 April 2012
Kraft Foods has released details of the financial performance of its North American grocery business ahead of plans to spin off the unit later this year.
On the money: Barry Callebaut defends investment after profits fall
3 April 2012
Barry Callebaut has insisted the investments it made during the first six months of its financial year have provided it with a "good base" for future growth after it reported a fall in half-year profits.
SWITZ: Barry Callebaut upbeat as H1 profits slide
3 April 2012
Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut has remained upbeat about its prospects despite a fall in first-half profits after it embarked on moves to support its future growth.
Deal or no deal: Who is in the running for United Biscuits' salty snacks?
28 March 2012
The private-equity owners of United Biscuits are considering offloading the salty snacks side of the business may come as little surprise, with the UK group set to be split in two. With the auction process expected to begin in several months time, Katy Askew takes a look at the likely suitors for the Hula Hoops maker.
US: Pepperidge chief Callaghan to leave Campbell
28 March 2012
Campbell Soup Co has announced that Pat Callaghan, president of its Pepperidge Farm unit, will retire at the end of July.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
26 March 2012
Premier Foods provided much for the City to talk about this week with the announcement of a drop in full-year profits.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
26 March 2012
The Consumer Analyst Group of Europe investment conference in London dominated just-food's working week and we exclusively provided the news and views from the event.
HONG KONG: Ex-Kraft, Cadbury exec Saw takes new Campbell Asia role
23 March 2012
Former Cadbury and Kraft Foods executive Daniel Saw is to take charge of Campbell Soup Co.'s operations in Asia.
CAGE: Private equity at centre of renewed M&A activity - Spayne Lindsay
22 March 2012
Private-equity firms will play a central role in an upturn in mergers and acquisition activity in the global food sector, M&A advisory firm Spayne Lindsay has predicted.
US: Kraft to name global snacks arm Mondelez International
21 March 2012
Kraft Foods, which is set to split in two later this year, said today (21 March) the global snacks company to be formed is set to be called Mondelez International.
CAGE: Chocolate outsourcing will continue, says Barry Callebaut
21 March 2012
Barry Callebaut, the business-to-business chocolate manufacturer, believes brand owners in the sector will continue to outsource production, a trend that has fuelled the company's recent growth.
CAGE: Kerry builds on technology, global reach
21 March 2012
Irish food company Kerry Group has insisted that, while M&A plays a central role in its growth strategy, its global scale and technological know-how also offer a competitive edge that will drive sustainable sales expansion.
The just-food interview - Hans Vriens, Barry Callebaut
15 March 2012
As the world's largest business-to-business cocoa and chocolate manufacturer, Barry Callebaut is at the forefront of innovation in the sector. In this month's just-food interview, R&D chief Hans Vriens spoke to Dean Best on the future of the chocolate market.
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