http://www.just-food.com/companies/csm_id507Latest CSM industry news - from just-food.com© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Tue, 21 May 2013 19:41:25 GMTTue, 21 May 2013 19:41:25 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20just-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?http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/ma-appetite-grows-but-will-deals-be-done_id122657.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmTue, 02 Apr 2013 11:18:00 GMTDairy featured heavily in our headlines last week. We interviewed Fonterra's CFO about the New Zealand giant's half-year results and plans for emerging markets. Swiss peer Emmi published its annual figures and we spoke to its international boss about its plans outside its domestic market. Meanwhile, in the UK, Greek yoghurt producer Fage won its court battle with rival Chobani over how the US firm labels its products here.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id122665.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmTue, 02 Apr 2013 08:22:00 GMTLast week, just-food grilled a number of top executives on their growth plans and strategy for the future. Fonterra CFO Jonathan Mason told how the New Zealand dairy giant is exploiting increased demand for dairy in emerging markets. The head of Emmi's international business talked about international sales targets. And Divine Chocolate's commercial director told us about how it is facing pressure on Fairtrade specialists.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id122671.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmTue, 02 Apr 2013 08:21:00 GMTPrivate-equity group Rhône Capital has agreed to buy CSM's bakery supplies businesses in a deal worth EUR1.05bn, the Dutch firm said today (25 March).http://www.just-food.com/news/pe-firm-rhône-capital-to-buy-csm-bakery-units_id122614.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmMon, 25 Mar 2013 14:06:00 GMTBakery and ingredients group CSM has reduced the valuation of its European bakery supplies unit, one of the assets up for sale.http://www.just-food.com/news/csm-lowers-valuation-of-european-bakery-unit_id122508.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmThu, 14 Mar 2013 14:11:00 GMTIt's been a while coming but Switzerland-based bakery giant Aryzta has moved to boost its business with Europe's retailers - as consumers increasingly turn away from artisan bakers and to supermarkets for their bread and croissants.http://www.just-food.com/comment/wise-aryzta-boosts-european-retail-business-at-last_id122234.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmThu, 21 Feb 2013 15:49:00 GMTOne-off costs have caused profits at ingredients group CSM to fall in 2012, but sales growth and better-than-expected underlying earnings saw the firm's share price jump following its results announcement.http://www.just-food.com/news/csm-shares-climb-despite-fy-profits-drop_id121949.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmTue, 29 Jan 2013 09:41:00 GMTLooking behind the headlines is just-food's signature dish and this year we looked at the major stories in-depth, including the possible suitors for United Biscuits' salty snacks business; the work ahead for China's Bright Food after it bought Weetabix and the prospects for the two companies created by Kraft Foods' split in two.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/the-top-ten-analysis-articles-on-just-food-in-2012_id121552.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmTue, 18 Dec 2012 15:28:00 GMTDutch food group CSM reported a decline in third-quarter profits today (25 October) as one-off costs hit earnings.http://www.just-food.com/news/csm-q3-profits-slide-on-costs_id120934.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmThu, 25 Oct 2012 16:53:00 GMTShares in Dutch food group CSM closed up today (8 August) after the company reported half-year profits that beat analyst forecasts and it provided an update on the planned sale of its bakery business.http://www.just-food.com/news/csm-exceeds-expectations-despite-lower-h1-profits_id120086.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmWed, 08 Aug 2012 19:44:00 GMTItalian food group Barilla has put German baking business, Lieken, up for sale.http://www.just-food.com/news/barilla-puts-lieken-on-the-block_id119497.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmTue, 19 Jun 2012 09:41:00 GMTSainsbury's chief executive Justin King this week welcomed moves from its UK retail rivals to invest in product quality and service after the retailer reported an increase in annual underlying profits.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id119128.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmMon, 14 May 2012 09:58:00 GMTDubbed 'The Outperformer' by one set of City analysts, Sainsbury's announced annual profits that beat forecasts last week and the UK retailer remains confident in the face of increased competition. The UK grocery industry was in the spotlight last week, with the country's Government formally announcing its introduce a watchdog to monitor the sector. Elsewhere, CSM, a supplier of bakery products to retailers in North America and Europe, said it would exit the sector and focus on bioplastics.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id119133.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmMon, 14 May 2012 09:21:00 GMTDutch food and ingredients group CSM announced plans to sell off its bakery business earlier this week. The speed of the decision to offload the division may have taken industry watchers by surprise but CSM has been giving off signals that it sees its future as a bio-based ingredients company for some time. Katy Askew takes a speculative look at the interest that the sale could generate.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/csm-prepares-for-bakery-bids_id119116.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmThu, 10 May 2012 17:50:00 GMTDutch food group CSM has announced plans to sell off its bakery operations in Europe and North America and focus on bio-based ingredients.http://www.just-food.com/news/csm-to-offload-bakery-businesses_id119063.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmTue, 08 May 2012 10:59:00 GMTAllegations of bribery at Wal-Mart Stores' Mexican arm grabbed the headlines at the start of the week, rocking the world's largest retailer. Nestle, the world's largest food manufacturer, made waves of its own with its US$11.9bn deal to buy Pfizer's baby food business. The week also saw a raft of first-quarter results and the announcement of the latest results from Unilever's Sustainable Living Plan, a programme to reduce its impact on the environment. We met Unilever CEO Paul Polman to discuss the company's progress.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id118992.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmMon, 30 Apr 2012 09:01:00 GMTDutch ingredients group CSM has confirmed it is looking at cuts above and beyond the disposals it announced in February in order to improve profitability.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/csm-looks-to-more-cuts-to-revive-profits_id118954.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmTue, 24 Apr 2012 17:06:00 GMTDutch ingredients group CSM said its first-quarter profits were down by more than a quarter today (24 April), as weakness at its bakery supplies unit continued to weigh on the group's results. http://www.just-food.com/news/csm-profits-continue-decline_id118945.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmTue, 24 Apr 2012 13:58:00 GMTThe increase in commodity costs and fall in consumer confidence seen in many Western markets last year as forced many companies to adapt - not least Dutch bakery group CSM. In the latest just-food interview, Dean Best talks to CFO Koos Kramer about how the company is shaking up its business, notably in Europe, and how it believes dealing with raw material volatility will be a constant pressure in the years ahead.http://www.just-food.com/interview/the-just-food-interview-csm-cfo-koos-kramer_id118742.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmFri, 30 Mar 2012 18:21:00 GMTThe future of Iglo Group, Europe's largest frozen food manufacturer, was a hot topic this week with its private-equity owner preparing to put the business up for sale. Elsewhere, the M&A rumour mill focused on South African retailer Pick n Pay and Spanish food groups Moreno and Hojiblanca announced plans to merge. We looked at the potential buyers of United Biscuits' salty snacks arm, looked at the pressure food manufacturers are still under from commodity costs and interviewed the CFO of Dutch bakery firm CSM, which saw profits hit last year by raw material prices. And the latest just-food briefing focused on stevia, the intense sweetener seen to have huge potential.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id118758.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=csmFri, 30 Mar 2012 19:00:00 GMT