US: Wal-Mart logo to highlight healthier food
Wal-Mart Stores plans to put a logo on some of its private-label foods that it claims will help US consumers identify healthier food.
GERMANY/UK: Muller seals Wiseman takeover
German dairy giant Müller has declared its takeover bid for Robert Wiseman Dairies "unconditional" after securing almost 94% of the UK milk supplier's shares.
NORDIC: Nestle, Orkla "in talks to buy Findus unit"
Nestle and Norwegian consumer goods group Orkla are reportedly among the companies interested in buying Findus Group's Nordic unit.
On the money: Kellogg warns European profits could fall again in 2012
US cereal giant Kellogg has warned the profits from its European operations could fall again this year amid the challenging economic environment on the Continent.
Sustainability Watch - Brian Shuttleworth, Heinz
In the first Sustainability Watch of 2012, Ben Cooper discusses Heinz's sustainability strategy and looks at how Heinz's knack for creating catchy taglines is helping to communicate the sustainability message to consumers.
The launch of the just-food international basket
In association with SymphonyIRI, just-food launches its international basket - a group of 17 items from tuna to milk that will highlight the difference in price between national brands and own label in seven international markets.
Confectionery, flavours, packaging: just-food's research round-up
The chocolate sectors in perhaps the land of chocolate - Switzerland - and in the fast-growing emerging market of Vietnam are featured in this week's selection of reports from the just-food research store.
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US: Wal-Mart logo to highlight healthier food
7 February 2012
Wal-Mart Stores plans to put a logo on some of its private-label foods that it claims will help US consumers identify healthier food.
GERMANY/UK: Muller seals Wiseman takeover
7 February 2012
German dairy giant Müller has declared its takeover bid for Robert Wiseman Dairies "unconditional" after securing almost 94% of the UK milk supplier's shares.
NORDIC: Nestle, Orkla "in talks to buy Findus unit"
7 February 2012
Nestle and Norwegian consumer goods group Orkla are reportedly among the companies interested in buying Findus Group's Nordic unit.
What to watch in 2012
Water usage, food security, the "savvy shopper" and industry consolidation will be themes to watch this year
Hot issue
Food giants report 2011 results, provide 2012 outlook
The world's largest food manufacturers are reporting their financial results for 2011, one of the most challenging 12 months in recent years. The companies are also providing an outlook for the year ahead, which promises little respite.
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Best bits: Food makers look ahead to another tough year
2011 was a year of low consumer confidence, pressure from raw material costs and ever-increasing demands from retailers. This year is set to see more of the same.
BRAZIL: Acquisitive Frutarom buys flavours firm Mylner
7 February 2012
Promo Tracker: Waitrose offers deepest promotions
7 February 2012
CANADA: Wal-Mart claims "record" year of expansion
7 February 2012
US: Supervalu to cut 800 jobs
7 February 2012
US: The Pantry Q1 net losses improve
7 February 2012
On the move: Plassat faces Carrefour trial
After a tumultuous three years at the helm of the world's second-largest grocery retailer, Carrefour chairman and CEO Lars Olofsson is set to be replaced by Georges Plassat.
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ISM confectionery and snack exhibition, Cologne
just-food has joined over 1,400 suppliers and thousands of visitors at ISM, the confectionery industry exhibition in Cologne, this week. Here, UK confectioners take their place alongside competitors from Europe, the US and beyond to try to build their presence overseas.
Latest food interview, analysis, comment and insight articles
On the money: Analysts hail Tyson Q1 despite profit slump
7 February 2012
Tyson Foods managed to garner the support of analysts on the release of its first-quarter results, beating estimates despite continued high feed costs.
On the money: Kellogg warns European profits could fall again in 2012
6 February 2012
US cereal giant Kellogg has warned the profits from its European operations could fall again this year amid the challenging economic environment on the Continent.
2012 - Supermarket battles to drive supplier M&A
6 February 2012
Some of the world's largest retailers struggled in 2011, which promises to mean even more intense competition in 2012. What could this mean for suppliers? Ultimately, it could mean the industry witnesses more consolidation this year.
Best bits: Food makers look ahead to another tough year
6 February 2012
2011 was a year of low consumer confidence, pressure from raw material costs and ever-increasing demands from retailers. This year is set to see more of the same.
In the spotlight - Question marks over Unilever's food unit return
3 February 2012
Unilever's food division has been under the microscope in recent months, with a series of disposals and growth in many categories slow, lagging behind its more buoyant non-food businesses As Michelle Russell writes, this week, as Unilever reported its 2011 results, the scrutiny returned.
2012 - Savvy shoppers, online key areas of retail focus
3 February 2012
In part two of our management briefing, Sam Webb talks to experts about the possible changes to the landscape of the food retail sector in 2012, amid power shifts, market volatility, evolving shopping trends and changing consumer habits.
2012 - CSR spotlight moves to water, supply chains
3 February 2012
Forecasting that sustainability will be a prominent subject in 2012 is hardly the boldest of predictions. But given the complexity and breadth of the sustainability arena, predicting what the hotspots will be during the coming 12 months is an altogether different proposition. There are some racing certainties, however.
On the money: Hain Celestial eyes global growth opportunities
2 February 2012
The CEO of Hain Celestial has told analysts that the US food company will look to make more acquisitions this year, in the US and Asia.
On the move: Plassat faces Carrefour trial
31 January 2012
After a tumultuous three years at the helm of the world's second-largest grocery retailer, Carrefour chairman and CEO Lars Olofsson is set to be replaced by Georges Plassat.
just the answer - Biscuits Leclerc CEO Denis Leclerc
Katie Smith talks to Denis Leclerc, CEO of Canadian biscuits firm Groupe Biscuits Leclerc, about its acquisition of US snack bar brand Go Pure and its future plans, which could include setting up in the UK.
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Reports in focus
The Nanotechnology Opportunity in Food and Drinks Packaging
This report analyses how nanotechnology is changing the packaging industry and potential applications for it. As well as legislation and market drivers, the report focuses on the latest technologies hitting the market and companies leading innovation
Published Dec 2011 - ($ 2875.00)
- The Top 10 Consumer Packaging Companies
Published Dec 2011 - ($ 2875.00) - Global Fast Food: Leading the Worldwide Consumer Foodservice Recovery
Published Jan 2012 - ($ 2000.00) - The Future of the Fish & Seafood Market in the UK, to 2016
Published Feb 2012 - ($ 875.00) - The Future of the Meat Market in the US, to 2016
Published Feb 2012 - ($ 875.00)
The just-food blog
Major M&A deals fall into place
By: Dean Best
07 Feb 2012
Two of the more notable pieces of M&A in the food sector in recent months look to be nearing completion.
Crunch time for PepsiCo in "all-natural" crisp lawsuit
By: Michelle Russell
06 Feb 2012
A New York man is the latest to file a lawsuit against soft drinks and snacks giant PepsiCo in the US.
Polman speaks up for Unilever's food business
By: Michelle Russell
02 Feb 2012
Unilever CEO Paul Polman was keen to emphasise the robustness of the firm's food business this morning (2 February) after the consumer goods giant reported its annual results for 2011 .
Economic chill deters visitors from ISM
By: Dean Best
31 Jan 2012
After attending the giant Anuga trade show at Cologne's sprawling Messe exhibition centre, the ISM confectionery expo, held at the same venue since Sunday, was always going to feel smaller. However, seasoned exhibitors believe this year is one of the quietest ISM events in recent years.
Sweet start to the week
By: Dean Best
30 Jan 2012
Waiting for a flight at six o'clock on a cold January morning at Gatwick is not the ideal way to start the working week but, when a confectionery trade show awaits, perhaps one should not complain too much.
Katie Price's economic musings spark ASA Snickers probe
By: Sam Webb
27 Jan 2012
Reality TV star Katie Price, her Tweets providing insight into complicated global economic issues and the Snickers chocolate bar, may land Mars in hot water with the UK advertising watchdog.
Wal-Mart talks up Africa's potential at Davos
By: Dean Best
26 Jan 2012
With the Swiss mountains behind him, Doug McMillon, chief executive of Wal-Mart's international operations, discussed the retail giant's new business in Africa in an interview with CNN.
Workers take Unilever pensions fight to Davos
By: Sam Webb
25 Jan 2012
UK workers clashing with Unilever over changes to its pension scheme are stepping up their protests.
Katie Price, Twitter and Chinese fiscal policy
By: Sam Webb
24 Jan 2012
Reality TV star totem Katie Price shocked her Twitter followers with a series of tweets on global fiscal policy on Sunday (22 January).
Buffett ups stake in Tesco
By: Dean Best
19 Jan 2012
A week after Tesco shocked the market and sent its shares tumbling with a profit warning, it has emerged that the US billionaire investor Warren Buffett has quietly increased his stake in the retailer.
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