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What is Mondelez International's outlook for China? - the just-food interview, part two 26 Sep 16

Dean Best

Mondelez International's top-line performance in China has been patchy since the US snacks giant was established four years ago. Biscuits has been Mondelez's main business in China and challenges in the category meant, for example, the Oreo maker saw its sales in the country fall in 2014. A recovery from Mondelez's biscuit arm in China, plus growth from its chewing gum stable, helped the company's sales grow in 2015 - but sales fell in the first six months of this year. Speaking to just-food after announcing a significant push into China's chocolate market, Stephen Maher, the president of Mondelez's business in the country, discusses how he sees the prospects for the company in the market.

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General Mills on Q1 sales, innovation plans, margins - 8 things to learn 26 Sep 16

Katy Askew

General Mills booked a 7% drop in first-quarter net sales last week, with sales down 4% on an organic basis. The US company has repeatedly insisted it is taking action to address problem areas in its portfolio, such as yogurt and cereal. But this latest set of numbers underline the challenges the group faces. Here are just-food's key takeaway's from General Mills' first-quarter results. 

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What next for UK turkey processor Bernard Matthews? 23 Sep 16

Dean Best

There is hope the embattled UK turkey processor can be revitalised under the stewardship of Ranjit Singh Boparan, the UK businessman with extensive interests in poultry. However, there are questions about what will happen to the pensions of Bernard Matthews' staff, while the company's commercial performance is in need of improvement.

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Mondelez International aims for sweet success in China's chocolate market - the just-food interview, part one 22 Sep 16

Dean Best

China is central to Mondelez International's growth strategy but it has not always been an easy ride for the snacks giant since its formation in October 2012. However, the US company is confident about its prospects in the country and signalled its optimism with the launch of European chocolate brand Milka in August. Dean Best spoke to Stephen Maher, the president of Mondelez's business in China, to find out more.

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Why companies cannot lose with employee engagement in sustainability 22 Sep 16

Ben Cooper

Initiatives aimed at involving employees in sustainability aims are now commonplace in progressive food companies, and for good reason. Ben Cooper examines employee engagement in the food industry and explains how food manufacturers are reaping the multiple benefits of enthusing employees around food sustainability objectives.

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How food companies are involving employees in sustainability - case studies 22 Sep 16

Ben Cooper

Sustainability concerns pervade every aspect of a food company’s operations so opportunities and approaches to engage employees in sustainability are immensely varied. Here, just-food looks at the different ways six global food manufacturers seek to engage their workforce in their sustainability aims.

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Latest blog entry: Nestle announces changes to senior team with new CEO on horizon 27 Sep 2016

Dean Best

Nestle, set to welcome a new CEO on 1 January, has announced more changes to the make-up of its senior management team.

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M&A Watch

Stefan Kirk, of M&A advisors Glenboden, casts his eye over the food industry landscape and suggests the deal-making options that could - and should - be available to manufacturers.

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IRI's inside track

Global FMCG analysts IRI gives you key insight into the trends and issues facing the food sector.

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Consuming issues

In a regular column, just-food contributing editor Ben Cooper chews over how the industry is tackling issues from obesity to labelling and from child labour to its environmental impact.

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What the analysts say

The verdict from global analysts on major company news

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The just-food international basket

Exclusive data highlighting the price of brands and own-label products in key categories across Europe and the US. Compiled in association with industry analysts IRI.

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Deal or no deal

We look at the potential suitors when food manufacturers or retailers are up for sale - or put forward as possible takeover targets.

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On the move

just-food examines executives on the move

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BRICs and beyond

Coverage and analysis of the world's fastest-growing emerging markets

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Sustainability Watch

We put the latest CSR moves under the microscope.

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Talking shop

The just-food team check out the latest goings-on among food retailers.

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Editor's viewpoint

Dean Best's views on the industry's hot issues.

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In the spotlight

Which manufacturers, retailers or issues are grabbing the headlines?

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On the money

Food companies discuss and dissect their latest results.

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