http://www.just-food.com/companies/weetabix_id498Latest Weetabix industry news - from just-food.com© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:44:59 GMTThu, 20 Jun 2013 09:44:59 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Cereal manufacturers in the UK are facing a competitive market and flat sales volumes. While overall conditions have been somewhat sluggish, the breakfast category when taken as a whole has seen some pockets of excitement. Manufacturers have looked to capitalise on these and the industry's response has been a sharp focus on product development, promotional activity and marketing. But, Katy Askew asks, is this enough to breath fresh life into the boxed cereal category?http://www.just-food.com/analysis/manufacturers-look-to-grow-uk-category_id123421.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixTue, 04 Jun 2013 18:48:00 GMTInvestment is flowing into and from the world's emerging markets, as two transactions involving US firms Smithfield Foods and McCormick & Co. highlighted last week.http://www.just-food.com/comment/smithfield-mccormick-keep-china-in-the-spotlight_id123402.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixMon, 03 Jun 2013 16:08:00 GMTWeetabix has been forced to cut production of its Weetabix Minis and Oatibix bitesize ranges, a spokesperson for the group confirmed.http://www.just-food.com/news/technical-issues-hit-weetabix-production_id122921.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixTue, 23 Apr 2013 15:55:00 GMTCould 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=weetabixFri, 19 Apr 2013 17:27:00 GMTThe 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.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/the-likely-suspects-to-acquire-burtons-biscuit-co_id122743.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixMon, 08 Apr 2013 17:29:00 GMTjust-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.http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/just-food-confidence-survey-china-dominates-emerging-market-interest_id122660.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixTue, 02 Apr 2013 11:19:00 GMTUK cereal maker Weetabix has had its WeetaKid mobile app banned for making children feel "inferior" if they did not eat the company's products.http://www.just-food.com/news/ad-watchdog-raps-weetabix-over-mobile-app_id122136.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixWed, 13 Feb 2013 15:01:00 GMTThere may be caution over the prospect for blockbuster deals in a dilapidated economic environment, but the food sector mergers and acquisitions table still has plenty to whet the appetite.http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/mega-deals-unlikely-as-consolidation-continues_id121962.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixThu, 31 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMTUK cereal manufacturer Weetabix has entered the breakfast biscuit category with the launch of an On The Go range.http://www.just-food.com/news/weetabix-launches-on-the-go-breakfast-biscuits_id121748.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixMon, 14 Jan 2013 15:30:00 GMTAnalysts at Experian believe that overseas investment will maintain the momentum of mergers and acquisitions in the UK food sector.http://www.just-food.com/news/overseas-investment-to-drive-food-ma_id121657.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixTue, 08 Jan 2013 11:12:00 GMTFood and drink deals, particularly the acquisition of Weetabix by China's Bright Food Group, dominated large-scale merger and acquisition activity in the UK in 2012, a new report by Experian shows.http://www.just-food.com/news/bright-food-weetabix-deal-dominates-ma-scene-for-2012_id121655.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixMon, 07 Jan 2013 17:20:00 GMTThere 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.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/ma-revival-but-caution-hinders-big-deals_id121561.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixWed, 19 Dec 2012 19:25:00 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=weetabixTue, 18 Dec 2012 15:28:00 GMTPrivate-equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice's acquisition of a majority stake in UK cut-price retailer B&M Retail may see competition heat up further in the country's fast-growing discount channel.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/cdrs-bm-deal-could-fire-up-discount-competition_id121417.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixTue, 04 Dec 2012 15:24:00 GMTBright Food, the Chinese food group that owns a controlling stake in UK cereal maker Weetabix, has insisted its primary focus is on expanding the brand in the country amid reports it could list the business. http://www.just-food.com/news/weetabix-owner-bright-coy-amid-ipo-talk_id121079.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixTue, 06 Nov 2012 15:26:00 GMTThe downturn has made markets like the UK even tougher places to do business. Retailers are watching costs like a hawk while at the same time using promotions like never before. The first part of just-food's latest briefing on logistics features an interview with Dan Myers, head of the food unit at logistics giant Norbert Dentressangle, who outlines the pressures affecting his business.http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/logistics-norbert-dentressangle-reacts-to-the-pressure-of-the-downturn_id120634.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixMon, 01 Oct 2012 08:46:00 GMTUK cereal maker Weetabix has said it is "reviewing" a court decision that saw it lose a battle to halt the launch of a new brand of porridge.http://www.just-food.com/news/weetabix-to-review-porridge-court-decision_id120333.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixThu, 30 Aug 2012 15:46:00 GMTWeetabix has said it is "disappointed" with a decision by the UK's advertising watchdog to ban one of its television advertisements.http://www.just-food.com/news/weetabix-disappointed-by-asa-advert-ban_id120011.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixWed, 01 Aug 2012 15:51:00 GMTWeetabix has had its second UK television advert banned in the last month by the country's advertising watchdog.http://www.just-food.com/news/weetabix-tv-ad-banned-on-energy-release-claims_id120005.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixWed, 01 Aug 2012 11:53:00 GMTBright Food, the Chinese food group, was full of confidence this week about the prospects for UK cereal firm Weetabix, its first investment in Europe after missing out on companies including United Biscuits and Yoplait. Elsewhere, Orkla explained why its CEO had resigned from the Norwegian consumer goods group, German retailer Metro Group insisted its sales were improving after it reported a quarterly loss and UK peer Morrisons said it would not chase unprofitable volumes despite a fall in like-for-like sales.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id119062.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=weetabixTue, 08 May 2012 09:27:00 GMT