UK: Dairy Crest adjusted profits rise in "transformational year"
Dairy Crest booked a 7% increase in full-year adjusted earnings this morning (23 May), as the UK dairy firm hailed a "transformational year" that saw it pay down debt and refocus on its domestic market.
UK: Morrisons shares slide on shareholder "sell-off"
Shares in supermarket group Morrisons have fallen on reports that investor Walter Scott has sold around 100m shares in the UK grocer.
CAMEROON: Ferrero eyes Cameroon cocoa development
Italian confectioner Ferrero has said it is looking at development opportunities in Cameroon.
On the money: Work to boost business showing, says Post
US breakfast cereal firm Post Holdings has insisted its work to make its business more "reliable" are starting to show despite mixed first-half results.
Consuming issues - GM debate comes down to question of trust
The GM debate has re-emerged in the UK in the last couple of weeks with the news four major supermarket operators will allow their suppliers to use GM feed for poultry and eggs.
Best bits: Ella's Kitchen is Hain's most promising UK buy
US manufacturer Hain Celestial has struck again across the pond. And its latest acquisition in the UK seems to be the one with most potential, writes Dean Best.
just-food's research round-up: Baby food in central Europe, biscuits in India
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UK: Dairy Crest adjusted profits rise in "transformational year"
23 May 2013
Dairy Crest booked a 7% increase in full-year adjusted earnings this morning (23 May), as the UK dairy firm hailed a "transformational year" that saw it pay down debt and refocus on its domestic market.
UK: Waitrose plays down "Price Ocado rebuff"
23 May 2013
Waitrose has sought to play down claims MD Mark Price has refused to meet Ocado counterpart Tim Steiner after the online specialist's deal with Morrisons.
FRANCE: Carrefour sells stake in Majid Al Futtaim JV
23 May 2013
Carrefour has sold its stake in its venture with Dubai-based group Majid Al Futtaim - but said the franchise deal between the two companies will be expanded.
On the money: Campbell looks to "faster-growing" markets for M&A
US food firm Campbell Soup Co. has said it can find international M&A opportunities to gain access to markets that will be benefit the business in the long term.
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Danone tries to crack China yoghurt market again
The French food giant is launching its third attempt to tap into booming demand in China for yoghurt. It has teamed up with local dairy group Mengniu, a business with which it had a venture in 2007 that lasted a year.
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Best bits: Danone steps up investment in future growth
In recent months, Danone has come under scrutiny for the performance of its fresh dairy operations in Europe. However, in spite of - or perhaps because of - the work needed to turn that business around, the French food giant appears to be stepping up expansion in faster-growing markets and categories.
US: Hormel H1 profits slide on costs
23 May 2013
SPAIN: Eroski nearly triples FY losses
23 May 2013
US: Spartan Stores FY profit, sales slide
23 May 2013
UK: FY sales, profits up at retailer Booker
23 May 2013
Interview: Amy's Kitchen sets out international mission
Amy's Kitchen, the US frozen-food, organic and free-from business, is a quarter of a century old this year but there is a passion - almost a sense of mission - one would normally associate with a start-up. Dean Best spoke to co-owner Amy Berliner and European commercial director Damien Threadgold.
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Morrisons and Ocado announce online JV as Waitrose studies deal
After months of talks, Morrisons has announced plans to launch an online grocery service through a venture with specialist Ocado. Waitrose, which already has a partnership with Ocado, is studying the deal closely.
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Deal or no deal: UK crisp firm Tyrrells could attract snack majors
23 May 2013
Private-equity firm Langholm Capital was this week reported to have put UK crisp group Tyrrells on the market. Langholm has declined to comment on the reports but the investment firm are said to have put a GBP100m (US$151.9m) price tag on the company.
BRICs and beyond: Hard-headed Danone makes fresh China yoghurt foray
22 May 2013
Danone is to make another attempt to tap into the booming demand for fresh dairy products in China. The French food group is teaming up with Chinese dairy giant Mengniu, the largest yoghurt producer in the country. However, the two companies' previous attempt as a venture ended after just a year. Can Danone succeed this time? Dean Best reports.
On the money: Greencore confident on EPS despite tough UK trading
21 May 2013
Greencore has insisted it remains "confident" of meeting City expectations of higher earnings despite the prospect of "tough" UK trading conditions for the remainder of the year.
On the money: M&S upbeat on Simply Food c-store prospects
21 May 2013
Marks and Spencer is eyeing further expansion of its Simply Food convenience store network, the UK retailer told just-food today (21 May).
On the money: Campbell looks to "faster-growing" markets for M&A
21 May 2013
US food firm Campbell Soup Co. has said it can find international M&A opportunities to gain access to markets that will be benefit the business in the long term.
What the analysts say: Greencore reports "solid" H1 results
21 May 2013
Convenience food group Greencore this morning (21 May) booked an increase in first-half earnings but warned about "tough" UK market conditions for the remainder of the year. Analysts offered an overall positive view of the results, despite the cautious outlook by the group.
On the money: UK pork group Cranswick open to more acquisitions
20 May 2013
UK pork group Cranswick has said it is open to making more acquisitions and will continue to chase opportunities for growth in a bid to develop the business further.
Best bits: Danone steps up investment in future growth
20 May 2013
In recent months, Danone has come under scrutiny for the performance of its fresh dairy operations in Europe. However, in spite of - or perhaps because of - the work needed to turn that business around, the French food giant appears to be stepping up expansion in faster-growing markets and categories.
What the analysts say: UK meat group Cranswick reports "positive" FY
20 May 2013
UK pork group Cranswick this morning (20 April) booked an increase in adjusted annual earnings and in sales. Profits exceeded analysts' expectations. Overall, analysts offered a positive review of the results.
In the spotlight: Wrigley wins FDA plaudits amid caffeine scrutiny
At first it appeared the villain of the piece when its Alert gum prompted an FDA review of caffeine in foods. However, the regulator subsequently praised Wrigley for showing "leadership" when it halted production. So far, no other companies have shown that level of support for the FDA's move.
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Ferrero sees sense after Nutella sugar rush
By: Dean Best
23 May 2013
Would your company issue a cease and desist letter to one of its biggest fans? That's what Ferrero did. However, in a last-ditch outbreak of common sense, it withdrew its attack on someone who has promoted Nutella worldwide.
Consumer goods giant PZ Cussons expanding Africa food business
By: Katy Askew
22 May 2013
Personal care group PZ Cussons has said it is making progress in expanding its African edible oils business and is preparing to launch a consumer food brand in the country.
Annoyed M&S boss Bolland brushes off questions over his position
By: Dean Best
21 May 2013
In some areas, notably food, Marks and Spencer is performing well. However, the UK retailer attracts scrutiny like few others in the consumer sector and, today (21 May), after reporting another year of falling profits, chief executive Marc Bolland faced media questions about his future.
M&S could face questions over long-term online food strategy
By: Dean Best
20 May 2013
When Morrisons makes its first home deliveries in January, Marks and Spencer will be the only major UK food retailer not to have a full online grocery service. M&S's food arm has been ticking over nicely and much of its focus is elsewhere but the retailer could face questions over its online plans for food when it reports its annual results tomorrow.
E.Leclerc in push for French retail top spot
By: Michelle Russell
20 May 2013
French retailer E.Leclerc has added fresh impetus to its previous declaration of overtaking rival Carrefour in its domestic market by bringing its target forward a year.
Now we wait for Waitrose lawyers to issue Ocado verdict
By: Dean Best
17 May 2013
Today's top story has, obviously, been news that Morrisons and Ocado have a struck a deal that will see the UK grocer at last launch into online grocery. However, industry watchers are waiting to see what Waitrose, Ocado's existing partner, does next.
Wal-Mart continues to play CEO card close to chest
By: Michelle Russell
14 May 2013
US retail giant Wal-Mart has continued to remain tight-lipped over who will succeed current CEO Mike Duke when he steps down.
M&S looks to Friel to further boost food sales
By: Michelle Russell
10 May 2013
UK retailer Marks & Spencer is hoping the voice of actress Anna Friel will add further momentum to its food sales in 2013 with the launch of a new campaign.
Sir Alex Ferguson admirer Justin King rebuffs questions over his future
By: Dean Best
08 May 2013
"The only good news about the speculation swirling around me means I have had my name mentioned in the same breath as Alex Ferguson today. The great man himself." So quipped Sainsbury's chief executive Justin King as he again faced questions over when he, like the legendary Manchester United manager, could step down from his post.
Delhaize shares climb as CEO steps down
By: Michelle Russell
08 May 2013
Surprisingly, Delhaize saw its share price climb this morning (8 May) on news that its CEO Pierre-Olivier Beckers is to retire at the end of the year.
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