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GERMANY/UK: Muller seals Wiseman takeover
7 February 2012
German dairy giant Müller has declared its takeover bid for Robert Wiseman Dairies "unconditional" after securing almost 94% of the UK milk supplier's shares.
Promo Tracker: Waitrose offers deepest promotions
7 February 2012
Waitrose's promotions offered consumers the highest saving on average, according to the latest data from the just-food Promo Tracker.
2012 - Supermarket battles to drive supplier M&A
6 February 2012
Some of the world's largest retailers struggled in 2011, which promises to mean even more intense competition in 2012. What could this mean for suppliers? Ultimately, it could mean the industry witnesses more consolidation this year.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
23 January 2012
Müller's decision to bid for UK milk supplier Robert Wiseman Dairies was the first major M&A move of 2012 and sparked plenty of debate, with industry watchers arguing the German yoghurt maker will face challenges in a fiercely competitive industry. Strikes at Unilever, job cuts at Kraft Foods and US dairy processor Dean Foods and continued gloom over the prospects of retail giant Carrefour also attracted headlines this week.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
23 January 2012
Executives at Müller and Robert Wiseman Dairies espoused the benefits of the German yoghurt maker's decision to buy the UK milk supplier, a deal that divided analysts. Industry watchers also scrutinised the latest trading updates from Premier Foods plc, the UK's largest food manufacturer and Carrefour, the French retail giant, while Kraft Foods chief Irene Rosenfeld said the US group's 2011 results means it is one of the industry's better performers - on the day job cuts of 1,600 were announced.
UK: Muller secures more Wiseman shares
18 January 2012
Müller has secured more shares in UK milk supplier Robert Wiseman Dairies, which earlier this week agreed to a GBP280m (US$430.2m) takeover bid from the German yoghurt maker.
GERMANY/UK: Wiseman board backs sale to Muller
16 January 2012
German yoghurt maker Müller has made a GBP279.5m takeover bid to buy UK milk supplier Robert Wiseman Dairies, the companies announced this morning (16 January).
Best bits: Muller faces challenges in UK milk sector
16 January 2012
Muller and Robert Wiseman Dairies are talking up the benefits of the German yoghurt maker's planned takeover of the UK milk supplier but profits in the sector have been under pressure in recent months.
UK: Muller target Wiseman warns on profits
16 January 2012
UK milk supplier Robert Wiseman Dairies has warned that its profits could come under pressure if raw milk prices fail to come down or the price it receives for milk does not increase.
UK: Muller in talks to buy Robert Wiseman Dairies
13 January 2012
Yoghurt maker Müller is in talks to buy UK milk supplier Robert Wiseman Dairies, it emerged today (13 January).
Promo Tracker: Asda upped discounts in December
13 January 2012
Asda, unlike Tesco and Sainsbury's, increased its number of promotions in December, according to data from just-food's Promo Tracker.
Editor's choice: highlights on just-food this week
13 January 2012
The performance of the UK food retail sector over Christmas came under scrutiny this week and there were some clear winners and losers. Elsewhere, the M&A rumour mill continued to turn, with German yoghurt giant Müller in talks to buy UK milk supplier Robert Wiseman Dairies. In the US, baker Hostess Brands applied for Chapter 11 protection for a second time, Cargill reported its worst quarter in a decade and Archer Daniels Midland announced a swathe of job cuts. On just-food's insight pages, we looked at Bi-Lo's plan to buy fellow UK retailer Winn-Dixie and at the importance of price optimisation.
UK: Muller plant gets green light
11 January 2012
Up to 300 jobs could be created at German dairy giant Müller after it was granted planning permission for an expansion at a UK factory.
Street talk: Four resolutions for an uncertain 2012
9 January 2012
The consensus is that those hoping for an easier year in 2012 could be disappointed. Consumer confidence will remain in the doldrums, competition will remain fierce and economic uncertainty will continue. In his first column of the year, SymphonyIRI's Rod Street suggests some ways in which manufacturers and retailers could look to improve in 2012.
UK: Muller to revamp Vitality range after falling sales
20 December 2011
German dairy group Müller has revamped its Vitalilty range in a bid to reverse a slump in sales.
GERMANY: Metro management reshuffle
16 December 2011
German retailer Metro Group today (16 December) announced a management reshuffle for the new year.
Promo Tracker: Sainsbury's ramps up promos in November
7 December 2011
Sainsbury's intensified its promotional activity in November, according to the latest data from the just-food Promo Tracker.
UK: Muller Dairy enters consultation over job cuts
2 December 2011
Müller Dairy has informed staff that 55 potential redundancies are to be made across its UK and Ireland operations.
Best bits: Nooyi has PepsiCo on the right track
21 November 2011
Investors and analysts clamouring for change at PepsiCo should beware the pull of short-term financial gain and recognise the long-term benefit of the company's focus on nutrition, writes Dean Best.
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.
Best bits: Why PepsiCo could be eyeing US yoghurt
20 October 2011
Yoghurt is a growing category in a challenging US market and PepsiCo is reportedly looking to enter the sector. However, if PepsiCo is interested in yoghurt, it will need to act quickly.
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.
UPDATE: US: PepsiCo, Muller silent on yoghurt JV talk
14 October 2011
PepsiCo and German dairy Müller have refused to be drawn on reports that they could be set to team up in the yoghurt sector.
US: PepsiCo linked to yoghurt JV with Muller
14 October 2011
PepsiCo could be set to join forces with German dairy giant Müller as part of its plans to enter the rapidly-growing US yoghurt market and grow its global dairy arm.
Promo Tracker: Tesco, Asda, Ocado up promotions
5 October 2011
Tesco, Asda and Ocado increased the number of promotions they had on offer in September, according to data from the latest just-food Promo Tracker.
UK: Muller expands rice dessert range
12 September 2011
German dairy giant Müller has launched a range of "indulgent" desserts in the UK.
Promo Tracker: Unilever ups promotions on Ben & Jerry's
6 September 2011
Unilever ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's returned to the top 20 of the UK's most-promoted food brands in August, according to data from the latest just-food Promo Tracker.
UK: Uniq to axe jobs after desserts review
23 August 2011
Own-label chilled foods firm Uniq is set to jettison its unprofitable everyday desserts business with the loss of 350 jobs.
Promo Tracker: Tesco ups promotional levels
3 August 2011
Tesco significantly increased the number of products on offer during July, according to data from the latest Promo Tracker.
UK: Muller launches flavoured milk range
1 August 2011
German dairy giant Müller has revealed plans to move into the flavoured milk channel in the UK with the launch of three Muller Milk products.
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