Food makers present at CAGNY 2010

The latest news and views from the year's key analyst conference in the US

Concern over consumers centre-stage at CAGNY

15 February 2010

With north-eastern parts of the US covered in snow, and more snow forecast for south-east England this week, a few days in Florida holds a certain appeal.

CAGNY: Danone reiterates focus on emerging markets

19 February 2010

Danone has reiterated that it intends to focus on emerging and developing markets in 2010 with a target of increasing "consumer penetration" by 50%.

CAGNY: PepsiCo targets Russia for growth

18 February 2010

Snack and beverage giant PepsiCo has targeted Russia as a “window of opportunity” for growth and said it now has plans to “step up several gears” in the country.

CAGNY: Heinz shares rise on “strong” EPS guidance

18 February 2010

Shares in US food group Heinz rose yesterday (17 February) as the firm said it expects to report "very strong" third-quarter earnings per share, helped by improved margins and growth in its emerging markets.

CAGNY: Campbell CEO stresses value of condensed soup push

17 February 2010

Campbell Soup Co. president and CEO Doug Conant today (17 February) underlined the importance of the US food group plans to revamp its condensed soup business.

CAGNY: Bullish Hershey eyes international M&A

17 February 2010

Hershey chief executive Dave West has revealed that the US chocolate maker is "actively" looking at ways to grow its international business through mergers and acquisitions.

CAGNY: Unilever hails "unrivalled strength" in emerging markets

17 February 2010

Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever aims to capitalise on its growth in developing and emerging markets in 2010.

CAGNY: Kellogg eyes international growth

17 February 2010

Kellogg today (17 February) insisted that international expansion was an “exciting growth opportunity” - but insisted that the company would continue to take a slow and steady approach to moves into developing markets.

CAGNY: Kraft details Cadbury integration timetable

16 February 2010

Kraft Foods today (16 February) publicly provided an initial timetable for the integration of Cadbury's operations into its global business.

CAGNY: International to drive General Mills growth

16 February 2010

General Mills has indicated that expansion in markets outside its core domestic operations will drive growth at the US food group over the next five years.

CAGNY: Cost savings to fuel more NPD - ConAgra

16 February 2010

ConAgra Foods is looking to drive sales and earnings growth through removing costs from its supply chain and diverting the cash into the launch of a raft of products, the US food giant said today (16 February).