http://www.just-food.com/companies/manassen-foods_id632Latest Manassen Foods industry news - from just-food.com© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 22 May 2013 04:17:55 GMTWed, 22 May 2013 04:17:55 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Could sovereign wealth funds and pension funds become more active participants in deal-making in the FMCG industry? Perhaps so, writes Dean Best. http://www.just-food.com/comment/sovereign-pension-funds-to-vie-for-ma-with-trade-pe_id122891.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manassen-foodsFri, 19 Apr 2013 17:27:00 GMTAmbitious Bright Food, the Chinese state-backed food group, missed out on previous Western targets like United Biscuits and Yoplait but it has planted a flag in Europe with the acquisition of a majority stake in UK cereal manufacturer Weetabix. The deal could give Bright Food some Western expertise to apply to its domestic business but, as Dean Best reports, its faces a challenge in building the brand in China, where it remains early days for breakfast cereal.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/hard-work-ahead-for-new-weetabix-owner-bright-food_id119038.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manassen-foodsThu, 03 May 2012 15:02:00 GMTChina's Bright Food has acquired a majority stake in UK cereal maker Weetabix.http://www.just-food.com/news/bright-food-buys-majority-stake-in-weetabix_id119033.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manassen-foodsThu, 03 May 2012 09:05:00 GMT2011 was a year of commodity cost inflation and the food industry had hoped raw materials prices would fall back this year. However, in some cases, prices remain stubbornly high. The just-food Confidence Survey showed manufacturers remain determined to push through costs but competition between retailers remains intense, which could lead to a wave of consolidation in the sector.http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/just-food-confidence-survey-cost-volatility-and-industry-consolidation_id118996.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manassen-foodsMon, 30 Apr 2012 16:12:00 GMTPrivate-equity firm Lion Capital has declined to comment on reports it is in talks to sell UK cereal manufacturer Weetabix to China's Bright Food.http://www.just-food.com/news/lion-capital-silent-on-weetabix-sale-talks-with-bright-food_id118928.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manassen-foodsMon, 23 Apr 2012 11:37:00 GMTChinese food and drink group Bright Food has reportedly held talks with the private-equity owner of Griffin's over a possible deal for the New Zealand biscuit maker.http://www.just-food.com/news/bright-food-linked-to-nz-biscuit-firm-griffins_id117699.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manassen-foodsThu, 15 Dec 2011 12:13:00 GMTBright Foods announced the acquisition of Australian manufacturer Manassen Foods this week. With speculation that it has shown interest in a number of other international players hints at the scale of its plans. What exactly are Bright Foods' ambitions? Dean Best reports.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/bright-foods-reveals-global-ambitions-with-manassen-deal_id116377.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manassen-foodsFri, 19 Aug 2011 09:57:00 GMTBright Food, the Chinese food group, has bought 75% of Australia's Manassen Foods in a major deal, a "step change" according to Roy Manassen, whose father set up the business. Elsewhere, Walkers Crisps stood by Gary Lineker in the face of reports the former striker's role in the company's advertising was set to diminish, stating: "There is no change whatsoever to Gary Lineker's role or relationship with Walkers Crisps." Here's the best of what was said on just-food this week.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id116389.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manassen-foodsFri, 19 Aug 2011 15:49:00 GMTM&A talk has continued unabated, with ConAgra revealing its disappointment around its latest offer for Ralcorp being rebuffed. The owner of former Bright Food target United Biscuits has cooled reports that it is looking to split the manufacturer in two. Happier news for Bright Food this week, however, with the company reaching an agreement to buy Manassen Foods.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id116376.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manassen-foodsFri, 19 Aug 2011 15:29:00 GMTBright Food, the Chinese food group, has sealed a deal to buy 75% of Australian food manufacturer and importer Manassen Foods.http://www.just-food.com/news/bright-food-takes-control-of-manassen-foods_id116364.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manassen-foodsThu, 18 Aug 2011 09:58:00 GMTBright Food, the Chinese food group, is reportedly set to take control of Australian branded food manufacturer and importer Manassen Foods.http://www.just-food.com/news/bright-food-nears-manassen-foods-takeover_id116326.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manassen-foodsMon, 15 Aug 2011 17:00:00 GMTChinese food group Bright Food is reportedly in talks to buy Australian branded food manufacturer and importer Manassen Foods. http://www.just-food.com/news/bright-food-in-talks-to-buy-manassen-foods_id115938.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manassen-foodsTue, 12 Jul 2011 17:48:00 GMT