The industry's leading executives interviewed by just-food.com

Interview: Amy's Kitchen sets out international mission

By: Dean Best | 15 May 2013

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 about the company's plans.

just the answer: Walkers Shortbread on expansion in the breakfast aisle

By: Katy Askew | 10 May 2013

Walkers Shortbread recently launched a line of Weight Watchers breakfast biscuits, which are being produced under license in the UK. The company is hoping that the move will help it build on the growing demand for healthier options as well as the massive growth of the breakfast biscuit category. Katy Askew spoke to David Guest, commercial manager at Walkers Shortbread, about the group's hopes for the category.

HOFEX: UK cereal firm Good Carb Food Co trailblazing in Asia

By: Katy Askew | 10 May 2013

UK firm The Good Carb Food Company has set its sights on further expansion in Asia, where it is acting as a trailblazer for the granola category.

HOFEX: Taywell looks to China, Gulf for premium ice cream opportunity

By: Katy Askew | 9 May 2013

Taywell Ice Creams is hoping to cater to affluent consumers in China and the Gulf as it seeks out premium markets for its ice creams.

HOFEX: FFT International develops PL products for Asia

By: Katy Askew | 8 May 2013

FFT International hopes to continue to grow its business in Asia with an increased focus on high-end private label products that are specifically designed to meet the needs of Asian consumers.

HOFEX: Exporter Somerdale focuses on China, SE Asia

By: Katy Askew | 8 May 2013

Specialist UK cheese exporter Somerdale International has turned its attention to expanding its reach in new markets and is placing a particular emphasis on developing its business in China and Southeast Asia.

HOFEX: Confectioner Churchill's looks to Asia to offset sluggish Europe

By: Katy Askew | 7 May 2013

UK confectioner Churchill's is hoping to offset a sluggish European confectionery sector by expanding its presence in Asia.

HOFEX: Bridgehead sees Hofex as gateway to Asia

By: Katy Askew | 7 May 2013

UK firm Bridgehead Food Partners hopes to capitalise on growing demand for dairy products in Asia through the introduction of its line of adult snacking cheeses to customers in the region.

Interview: UK firm Belton Cheese looks to drive international growth

By: Katy Askew | 1 May 2013

Belton Cheese has been on something of a roll, expanding its business into new international markets with fresh distribution deals in countries as far afield as the US and Japan. The group announced yesterday (30 April) that it is further growing its overseas presence through an agreement to expand into Russia's high growth dairy market. Katy Askew caught up with Belton sales manager Phil Jones to find out more.

Interview: Cranswick looks to ramp up pig production business

By: Michelle Russell | 30 April 2013

UK pork processor Cranswick has acquired pig rearer East Anglian Pigs. Cranswick chief executive Adam Couch says pig production will form an "important" part of the group's operations going forward and plans to ramp up investment in this side of its business. Michelle Russell caught up with Couch to find out more.