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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-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?
CAGNY: Kellogg turns to NPD to improve European performance
20 February 2013
Kellogg has said accelerating its rate of innovation in Europe will help revitalise sales and profits in the region in 2013.
US: Investment fund BlackRock buys Diamond Foods stake
13 February 2013
US investment firm BlackRock has snapped up nearly 8% of Kettle Chips manufacturer Diamond Foods.
What the analysts say: Kellogg 2012 results, 2013 outlook
7 February 2013
Kellogg recorded an increase in profits in 2012 and has reiterated its outlook for 2013. The US cereal giant's acquisition of Pringles boosted the results and the company enjoyed growth in Latin America and improving results in North America. Kellogg has, however, admitted that Europe remains a "difficult" region to trade in.
On the money: Innovation helped offset difficult UK cereal market - Kellogg
6 February 2013
Cereal giant Kellogg said the UK cereal category continues to be competitive but added that a focus on innovation has driven improvements over the last year.
US: Kellogg FY profits up, reiterates 2013 guidance
5 February 2013
US cereal giant Kellogg has recorded an increase in full-year profits and reiterated its 2013 outlook.
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.
The most-read comment from just-food in 2012
18 December 2012
just-food does not shy away from commenting on the major developments and issues in the industry and this year its focus centred on issues from traffic-light labels to sustainability, on deals like Kellogg's takeover of Pringles and Arla Foods' latest venture in China.
US: Diamond underlying Q1 profits beat forecasts
18 December 2012
Shares in Diamond Foods rose today (18 December) after the Kettle Chips owner reported underlying first-quarter earnings that were ahead of Wall Street forecasts.
US: Diamond targets "significant opportunities" to trim costs
5 December 2012
US snacks group Diamond Foods has indicated it can see "significant opportunities" to lower its cost base by reducing its overhead structure and tightening its supply chain.
US: Diamond appoints Colo supply chain chief
4 December 2012
Diamond Foods has appointed David Colo to the newly-created position of executive vice president, global operations and supply chain.
UK: Kellogg adds to cereal, Pringles ranges
3 December 2012
Kellogg plans to roll out additions to its Special K, Crunchy Nut and Pringles ranges in the UK in January.
US: Kellogg unveils swathe of snack NPD
19 November 2012
Kellogg has unveiled a plethora of new products under its snack brands and announced plans to relaunch some old favourites from the Pringles stable.
US: Diamond Foods trims past profits, reports Q3 loss
16 November 2012
Shares in Kettle Chips owner Diamond Foods tumbled after the US company posted lower earnings for 2010 and 2011 in restated accounts - and booked a loss for the first three quarters of its current financial year.
On the money: Kellogg "very cautious" on European outlook
2 November 2012
Kellogg has admitted it is "very cautious" about the prospects for its European markets in 2013.
US: Kellogg shares up after Q3 profit hike
1 November 2012
Shares in cereal and snacks giant Kellogg rose today (1 November) after the Special K and Pringles owner reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings.
US: Kellogg may take US$30m hit from Mini-Wheats recall
11 October 2012
Kellogg has admitted the cost of recalling boxes of Mini-Wheats cereal across the US could cost the company up to US$30m.
JAPAN: Morinaga signs Pringles licensing deal
11 October 2012
Japanese confectioner Morinaga has signed a licensing deal with Kellogg for the distribution of the Pringles brand in the country.
US: Nasdaq warns Diamond Foods over annual report
8 October 2012
Nasdaq has told US snack maker Diamond Foods that failure to file its latest annual report on time will serve as another factor that might lead to a delisting of its shares.
UK: Kellogg takes Special K into UK crisp category
24 September 2012
Kellogg has decided to enter the UK category with its Special K brand following similar moves in the US and Canada.
Promo Tracker: Gu, Ben & Jerry's up discounts
14 August 2012
Dessert brand Gü and Ben & Jerry's ice cream ramped up the discounts they offered to UK consumers in July, according to the latest data from the just-food Promo Tracker.
US: Commodity costs, "weak" Europe weigh on Kellogg profits
2 August 2012
US cereal giant Kellogg has booked a drop in first-half profit as raw material prices and weakness in Europe weighed on earnings.
Promo Tracker: Waitrose leads promo activity in June
3 July 2012
Waitrose led the promotional activity in the UK grocery sector last month, according to the latest data from the just-food Promo Tracker.
UK: Kellogg silent on United Biscuits snack "interest"
28 May 2012
Cereal giant Kellogg has declined to comment on reports that it is considering launching a takeover bid for the salty snacks division of UK food manufacturer United Biscuits.
US: Diamond Foods secures Oaktree Capital investment
23 May 2012
Embattled US snack food group Diamond Foods has sold a 16.4% stake in the company to global investment firm Oaktree Capital management.
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.
