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IRELAND: Glanbia records "solid" start to year
16 May 2013
Irish food group Glanbia said it recorded a "solid" performance in the first four months of the year and is "on track" to meet its 2013 growth targets.
Deal or no deal: General Mills touted as WhiteWave suitor
3 May 2013
Dean Foods has formally given the green light for the spin-off of soy and organic business WhiteWave Foods - and analysts are setting out companies they believe could be interested in the Horizon Organic and Alpro owner.
AUS: Dairy "long way" from acceptable returns, admits Lion
1 May 2013
Australian food and drink group Lion has admitted returns from dairy and soft drinks business remain "a long way from acceptable" after a challenging first quarter.
SWITZ: Emmi offloads stake in local firm Nutrifrais
22 March 2013
Swiss dairy group Emmi has sold the 60% stake in local yoghurt and dessert maker Nutrifrais it acquired in 2009.
US: General Mills sees broad-based growth
20 March 2013
General Mills has raised its forecast for annual earnings after booking an increase in nine-month sales and earnings, with gains propelled by growth from established and new products.
UK: Yoplait rapped by ASA over health claims
27 February 2013
Yoghurt maker Yoplait has been rapped by the UK's advertising watchdog for claiming one of its yoghurts could help reduce the risk of broken bones
CAGNY: General Mills "establishing base for global growth"
19 February 2013
US cereal-to-yoghurt group General Mills claimed today (19 February) it has established a platform to drive growth worldwide.
UK: Dairy Crest streamlines operations
19 February 2013
UK firm Dairy Crest has announced it is reorganising its business to focus on "consumer-driven growth" and to build an "integrated" supply chain.
US: General Mills Yoplait targets 'tweens' with Pro-Force Greek
16 January 2013
General Mills is going after the children's yoghurt market in the US with the launch of a Yoplait-branded high protein yoghurt named Pro-Force Greek.
On the money: General Mills optimistic about outlook for US cereal, yoghurt
20 December 2012
General Mills has insisted it is upbeat about the prospects for its US cereal and yoghurt businesses, its two largest in the country and under scrutiny from analysts.
US: General Mills ups FY earnings target after "good" H1
19 December 2012
General Mills has lifted its forecast for underlying annual earnings after reporting a "good" performance in the first half of the US group's financial year.
What the analysts say - General Mills Q2/H1 numbers
19 December 2012
General Mills upped its forecast for annual earnings today (19 December) after an increase in half-year profits. However, the US food giant's outlook was cautious and some on Wall Street were unsure about the company's immediate prospects.
The top ten analysis articles on just-food in 2012
18 December 2012
Looking 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.
AUS: Kirin doubles capacity at Lion fresh dairy plant
15 November 2012
Japanese group Kirin Holdings has doubled the capacity of a dairy products plant in Australia.
CANADA: Yoghurt firm Ultima Foods earmarks more investment
11 October 2012
Canadian yoghurt firm Ultima Foods has announced plans to expand its plant in the eastern city of Granby.
US: General Mills extends Yoplait into frozen aisle
3 October 2012
General Mills has extended its Yoplait yoghurt brand with the introduction of Yoplait frozen yoghurt, which will be available in original and Greek varieties.
US: General Mills looks to emerging markets for M&A deals
20 September 2012
US food group General Mills has said it will look to the emerging markets for acquisition opportunities as the company faces a decline in domestic sales.
US: International growth buoys General Mills in Q1
19 September 2012
US food company General Mills has reported a 35% rise in net income for the first quarter to US$548.9m on the back of acquisitions and sales growth in Europe and Canada.
UK: Yoplait launches functional yoghurt line
13 September 2012
Yoplait has launched its first functional yoghurt range in the UK with the introduction of French brand Calin+.
CANADA: Yoplait licencee Ultima Foods launches own yoghurt brand
21 August 2012
Canadian dairy group Ultima Foods, which produces Yoplait under licence for the local market, has launched its own yoghurt brand.
US: General Mills, Weight Watchers tie up for Yoplait launch
17 August 2012
General Mills has added to its Yoplait yoghurt line-up in the US with the launch of two variants as part of a tie-up with Weight Watchers.
US: General Mills launches "all-natural" Yoplait yoghurt
2 August 2012
General Mills has added to its Yoplait yoghurt in the line-up in the US with the launch of an "all-natural" product.
US: General Mills defends labels amid Yoplait lawsuit
17 July 2012
US food giant General Mills has insisted it "stands behind" its products amid court action that claims its Yoplait Greek-style yoghurt is neither Greek nor a yoghurt.
US: General Mills outlines global growth plans
11 July 2012
US food giant General Mills has outlined a number of its global growth plans for its current fiscal year.
Comment: PepsiCo, Muller face US yoghurt fight
10 July 2012
PepsiCo and Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller have at last showed their hand as they join the fray to win over US consumers, who have found a love for yoghurt.
The verdict from Wall Street: Analysts react to General Mills FY results
28 June 2012
General Mills yesterday reported a 12.8% drop in full-year profits as the steepest rise in input costs it has experienced in over 30 years weighed on its full-year earnings.
On the money: General Mills reveals detail on revamp
27 June 2012
General Mills revealed today (27 June) it will split its US retail business into three divisions and create a regional structure for its international operations as part of plans to cut costs and improve efficiency.
US: Input costs hit General Mills FY profits
27 June 2012
US food giant General Mills said today (27 June) the steepest rise in input costs it has experienced in over 30 years weighed on its full-year earnings.
US: General Mills lines up new yoghurt products
26 June 2012
US food giant General Mills is to launch around 40 yoghurt products in the US this year.
IRELAND: Glanbia talks continue on joint dairy venture
26 June 2012
Irish dairy and ingredients group Glanbia has said it is still in "constructive" talks on a proposed joint venture in Irish dairy processing with its majority shareholder.
