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BRICs and beyond: Mengniu plays catch-up in infant formula with Yashili buy
By: Katy Askew | 18 June 2013
Chinese dairy giant China Mengniu Dairy Co. just got bigger. It has entered into an agreement that will see it take control of local infant formula maker Yashili. Mengniu is looking to reverse its fortunes in a category in which it has struggled. However, with concerns over food safety remaining high, there is a long road ahead as the company - and the country as a whole - look to build a safe and reliable dairy supply. Katy Askew reports.
Best bits: Nestle China boss espouses benefits of thinking local
By: Dean Best | 17 June 2013
To succeed in emerging markets, you have to think - and act - locally. That was the central message from just-food's interview with the boss of Nestle's business in Greater China, Roland Decorvet.
In the spotlight: Sobeys joy but questions for Safeway
By: Dean Best | 14 June 2013
Canada's second-largest grocer Sobeys has swooped to buy the local business of US supermarket giant Safeway. Sobeys has paid a full price for Safeway's Canadian arm but, writes Dean Best, the market was broadly positive and agreed with the company's optimism. For Safeway, however, the sale does leave some questions.
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US meat giant Smithfield set for new Chinese owner
Smithfield Foods, the US pork giant, has accepted a bid from China's Shuanghui International. Both companies have publicly hailed the deal, although there has been some disquiet in US political circles - and a Smithfield investor has attacked the value of the offer.
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Latest blog: Universities, train stations targets of Asda's click-and-collect drive
By: Michelle Russell
18 June 2013
Asda is to expand its click-and-collect service to business parks, universities and train stations, underlining where the UK's second-largest grocer sees the opportunity in multichannel.
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UK: "Hybrid" front-of-pack labels to be unveiled tomorrow
18 June 2013
The UK government is set to launch the planned "hybrid" front-of-pack label - including traffic light symbols - tomorrow (18 June).
DENMARK: Campbell buys baked snack maker Kelsen
18 June 2013
Campbell Soup Co. has acquired Danish baked snack company Kelsen Group in a bid to grow its international presence, particularly in China.
US: 7-Eleven promises action amid claims of immigrant exploitation
18 June 2013
7-Eleven has insisted it will start an "aggressive" investigation into the hiring policies of its franchisees after store owners and managers were charged over allegations they exploited immigrant staff.
US: Hormel Foods lowers FY earnings forecast
18 June 2013
Hormel Foods saw its share price slide today (18 June) after the Spam owner issued a profit warning.
UK: 2 Sisters silent over "potential Bernard Matthews bid"
18 June 2013
UK food firm 2 Sisters Food Group has remained tight-lipped over reports it is interested in making a bid for UK poultry processor Bernard Matthews Farms.
CHINA: Mengniu looks to take full control of Yashili
18 June 2013
China Mengniu Dairy Co. has tabled a takeover bid worth around HK$11.35bn (US$1.46bn) to take full control of local infant formula maker Yashili International.
US: Arway Confections to buy Grove Confectionery Co.
18 June 2013
US chocolate firm Arway Confections has entered into an agreement to acquire Long Grove Confectionery Co. of Illinois.
AUS: Simplot targets Asian meals segment with Five Tastes
18 June 2013
US-based food group Simplot has launched a range of Asian meal kits in Australia in a bid to grab consumers' attention in a fragmented category.
UK: Westaways, Thatchers roll out cider sausage
18 June 2013
Westaways Sausages has teamed up with cider producer Thatchers to launch a sausage with a "twist" for the UK market.
US: MOM Brands launches instant steel cut oatmeal
18 June 2013
MOM Brands has expanded its Better Oats range with the launch of three steel cut instant oatmeal varieties under the brand's Oat Revolution line.
UK: Gilbert's Foods to invest in export expansion
18 June 2013
UK meat and poultry supplier Gilbert's Foods is to invest GBP2.4m (US$3.7m) in the expansion of its export business.
UAE: Rice supplier Amira Nature Foods eyes organic category
18 June 2013
Rice supplier Amira Nature Foods is to set up a division to tap into the "growing global demand" for organic foods.
just-food's research round-up: Dessert innovation trends, chocolate in emerging markets
18 June 2013
The latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes innovation trends in ice cream and desserts, chocolate in emerging markets and savoury snacks in Europe.
US: Smithfield investor claims Shuanghui offer "undervalues" pork group
17 June 2013
Investment firm Starboard Value, which holds a 5.7% stake in Smithfield Foods, has suggested the proposed takeover of the US pork processor by China's Shuanghui International "significantly" undervalues the company.
UK: Unilever tight-lipped over Wish-Bone "sale plans"
17 June 2013
Unilever has remained silent over reports it is looking for a buyer for its Wish-Bone salad dressings business in the US.
