A year in review - 2009
The food industry is one of the sectors most resilient to economic downturns but 2009 has not been without its challenges for the world's leading manufacturers. The turmoil seen on the financial markets in late 2008 gave way to a deep recession in 2009, where credit remained scarce and manufacturers like Uniq, Bakkavor and Dairy Farmers of Britain faced financial problems - with the latter going to the wall. Some food makers, however, have thrived. Read on for which companies just-food feels had
2009's highs and lows - the manufacturers
18 December 2009
The food industry is one of the sectors most resilient to economic downturns but 2009 has not been without its challenges for the world's leading manufacturers. The turmoil seen on the financial markets in late 2008 gave way to a deep recession in 2009, where credit remained scarce and manufacturers like Uniq, Bakkavor and Dairy Farmers of Britain faced financial problems - with the latter going to the wall. Some food makers, however, have thrived. Read on for which companies just-food feels had a good 2009 - and which suffered.
2009's highs and lows - the retailers
18 December 2009
In food retail, 2009 was the year of the value message. As ever in an increasingly competitive environment, there have been winners and losers. Here is just-food's take on the food retailers that have prospered over the past year and those who have become casualties of the adverse economic conditions.
NETHERLANDS: Uncertainty over Wessanen as shares yo-yo
18 December 2009
Speculation over the future of Wessanen is growing after volatility in the Dutch food group's share price in the last 24 hours.
INSIGHT: Gen Mills bullish on US brands growth
17 December 2009
General Mills, the US group behind Cheerios cereals and Yoplait yoghurts, said today (17 December) that it expects to continue to growing the distribution of its brands among US retailers.
RUSSIA: X5 outlines US$615m expansion plan
30 November 2009
X5 Retail Group, Russia's largest retailer by sales, has revealed plans to spend RUR18bn (US$615.8m) on opening up to 275 stores in 2010.
WORLD: Sustainability agenda must improve - Unilever
13 October 2009
The food industry needs to transform its strategies on sustainability to more effectively tackle issues like climate change, the chief executive of Unilever claimed today (13 October).
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