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US: Ex-PepsiCo exec Ackerman named The Fresh Market CFO
20 May 2013
Jeffrey Ackerman, a former executive at PepsiCo, has been named CFO of US regional retailer The Fresh Market.
HONG KONG: Tingyi Q1 earnings slide on costs
20 May 2013
Tingyi has booked a drop in earnings in the first quarter after the Hong Kong-listed food and drinks group was hit with costs related to its tie-up with PepsiCo.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
20 May 2013
After UK organic baby food firm Ella's Kitchen was snapped up by a US buyer a fortnight ago, last week a peer across the pond revealed it agreed to sell to Danone, representing the Aptamil and Cow & Gate owner's move into the category.
US: Peltz ups Mondelez, PepsiCo stakes
16 May 2013
Trian Fund Management, the investment vehicle of activist shareholder Nelson Peltz, has upped its stakes in snack food giants PepsiCo and Mondelez International.
In the spotlight: Wrigley wins FDA plaudits amid caffeine scrutiny
16 May 2013
At first it appeared the villain of the piece with the launch of its Alert Energy Caffeine Gum, which prompted an FDA review of caffeine in foods. However, Wrigley was subsequently praised by the regulator for showing "leadership" when it halted production. So far, however, no other food companies have shown that level of support for the FDA's move. Ben Cooper reports.
US: B&G Foods snaps up TrueNorth nut brand from DeMet's Candy Co.
7 May 2013
US food group B&G Foods has acquired nut brand TrueNorth from confectioner DeMet's Candy Co.
The week ahead - Sainsbury's FY results, Tyson H1, Mondelez Q1
3 May 2013
First-quarter results continue to come in next week, with Cadbury owner Mondelez International among the companies reporting numbers to the end of March. Elsewhere, US meat giant Tyson Foods will file half-year figures and UK grocer Sainsbury's will report annual numbers.
US: Wrigley gum prompts FDA to review caffeine in foods
1 May 2013
The roll-out of Wrigley's caffeine gum has prompted the US Food and Drug Administration to look again at the impact the ingredient has on health.
US: Sabra opens Virginia R&D facility
1 May 2013
Sabra Dipping Co., the dips venture run by PepsiCo and Israeli food group Strauss, has opened an R&D centre in Chesterfield, Virginia.
Gluten free: The marketing and regulatory environment
30 April 2013
As the market for gluten-free foods expands in the future, it is highly likely the way companies target and market their products may undergo some form of change.
Gluten free: Germany, Canada, Australia among other growth markets
30 April 2013
Aside from the US and UK, where the gluten-free category is witnessing strong growth, there are a number of other gluten free markets look likely to develop elsewhere over the coming years.
Gluten free: The US market
30 April 2013
In addition to being one of the world's largest markets for gluten-free foods, the US continues to represent one of its fastest growing.
Best bits: Emerging market operations under more scrutiny
23 April 2013
A decade ago, the conversation around emerging markets was purely about growth. Now, with the developing world accounting for a growing chunk of some businesses, and with some of the faster-growing economies cooling, there is more attention on company performance in the BRICs and beyond. As Nestle found out last week.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
22 April 2013
The industry's first-quarter results continued to pour in last week and two of France's leading retailers, Carrefour and Casino revealed sales figures that got analysts talking. Carrefour appeared pleased with its domestic performance, while Casino was encouraged by the results of recent pricing initiatives. Elsewhere, Tesco finally confirmed its plans to exit the US and revealed it had received and was pursuing interest in the business.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
22 April 2013
Major food manufacturers began to report their first-quarter results last week. Nestle came under scrutiny for its performance in emerging markets. A cautious Danone saw signs of improvement from its European dairy operations, while its infant formula business was buoyant. Elsewhere, we shone the spotlight on the recent rationing of formula in Western markets amid high demand in China, looked at Marks and Spencer's latest European venture and analysed Magnit's move to Russian retail's top spot.
US: Peltz confirms Mondelez, PepsiCo stakes
19 April 2013
Trian Fund Management, the investment vehicle of activist shareholder Nelson Peltz, confirmed today (19 April) it has taken up stakes in snack food giants PepsiCo and Mondelez International.
On the money: PepsiCo to accelerate R&D, innovation spend
18 April 2013
PepsiCo has said one of its key investments in 2013 will be to accelerate investment in R&D and innovation.
US: PepsiCo keeps FY earnings guidance despite Q1 fall
18 April 2013
Snack and beverage giant PepsiCo has reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite booking a drop in first-quarter earnings hit by the devaluation of the Venezuelan currency.
UK: Former Iglo chief Glenn to take helm at United Biscuits
12 April 2013
United Biscuits has appointed former Iglo Group chief executive Martin Glenn as its CEO.
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: PepsiCo, Taco Bell team up on retail product
9 April 2013
PepsiCo has extended its relationship with US restaurant chain Taco Bell with the launch of tortilla chips.
JORDAN: Almarai, PepsiCo JV ups stake in Teeba
9 April 2013
International Dairy & Juice, a joint venture between Saudi firm Almarai and PepsiCo, has taken full control of Teeba Investment for Developed Food Processing Co.
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.
UK: PepsiCo launches Walkers TigerNuts
26 March 2013
PepsiCo has announced the launch of TigerNuts, a new nut product under the Walkers brand, in the UK.
US: PepsiCo sees "no need" for major M&A
25 March 2013
PepsiCo has insisted it sees "no need" for major deals after speculation activist investor Nelson Peltz had snapped up shares in the company - and in snacks group Mondelez International.
UK: PepsiCo's Campbell to join Warburtons as MD
25 March 2013
PepsiCo executive Neil Campbell is set to become the managing director of UK baker Warburtons.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
25 March 2013
Last week saw the just-food team hitting the streets to bring you coverage from two key events in the industry calender: the IFE trade show in London and the Consumer Analyst Group of Europe (CAGE) conference.
Comment: The logic behind a PepsiCo/Mondelez tie-up
22 March 2013
Could activist investor Nelson Peltz be at it again? Hot off the heels of one mega-deal in the food industry, the move to take Heinz into private hands, rumours are abound that Peltz is building up a stake in Mondelez International and PepsiCo with a view to merging the companies into a snack food Goliath.
FRANCE: PepsiCo launches Benenuts Twinuts snack line
1 March 2013
PepsiCo is looking to target the youngsters' snack market through the launch of its Benenuts Twinuts peanut range in France.
