MarketWatch Food - July 2011
Report description
The Food MarketWatch contains the latest news, analysis, and opinion, covering all of the month's major issues including new products and innovations, mergers and acquisitions, and marketing and regulatory issues. It covers the period from May 15 to June 14, 2011.
Features and benefits- Enhance your understanding of trends in the food industry by accessing the latest news and insight. * Drive product ideation by studying the latest food industry innovations from around the world. * Track competitor activity via the latest news on mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and company expansions.
In this month's rundown of innovative food launches, several manufacturers are exploring the potential of herbs as a flavoring ingredient in sweet product categories. Meanwhile, a new customizable offering that allows consumers to create their own flavor combinations is set to make its mark in the chewing gum category.
Your key questions answered- What have been the key developments and trends in the food industry in May and June 2011? * What are the major new product and packaging developments in this sector that I need to be aware of?
Table of contents
DATAMONITOR VIEW
Catalyst
Summary
INDUSTRY UPDATE
News in brief
NEW PRODUCT REVIEW
New food review: herbs find new homes in ice cream and chocolate
Sugar confectionery, May 2010 to April 2011: top flavors in new products in North America
New food launches by category, February to April 2011: frozen ready meals hot in Asia Pacific
Product claims: new food launches in South and Central America, February to April
INDUSTRY COMMENT
Ella's Kitchen: increasing product shelf impact with new package design
Australia: two of the country's largest grocery retailers found guilty of "local washing"
Gu: relaunching in an attempt to widen consumer appeal
McDonald's: improving its image through sustainable sourcing
FEATURE ANALYSIS
Australian food security debate highlights a "quantity over quality" approach
Comax Flavors introduces a promising flavor-masking ingredient
NEWS
Headlines
CSM opens new bakery ingredients production facility in China
Cranswick annual profit increases
Asda invests GBP27 million to enhance quality across fresh food business
NutraCea annual net loss narrows
Sainsbury's annual profit increases
Waitrose Q1 like-for-like sales increases
Cresud nine-month net income decreases
Winn-Dixie Stores reports higher Q3 net income, provides guidance for
Thai Union Frozen Q1 profit down
Arla submits planning application for zero-carbon fresh milk dairy
White Castle offers new menu items
Nestle Professional invests E35 million in Erlenbacher, Germany
Del Monte Foods names new CEO
Hershey names interim president and CEO
Kraft Foods announces availability of two new cookies
Alaska Milk Q1 net income decreases 52%
G Willi-Food launches new series of Neapolitan Pizza and Gelato ice-cream
Universal Corporation Q4 net income increases
Marks and Spencer Group annual profit increases
Hain Celestial launches co-branded organic infant formula in Shanghai
The Co-operative to re-launch Truly Irresistible range with 50 new products
Dunkin' Donuts launches frozen hot chocolate
Whole Foods Market announces availability of certified Step 3 farm bacon
Tate & Lyle annual profit increases
DNA Brands announces retail distribution agreement with Walgreens
Goodman Fielder appoints CEO
Sara Lee opens sliced-meats facility in Kansas
Seneca Foods reports Q4 net loss
Hormel Foods reports higher Q2 profit, provides outlook for
Nestle announces GBP1 million extension to virtual shopping centre in UK
Greencore Group reports loss for half year
Waitrose to introduce new range of foods
Loblaw announces MSC certified seafood at select stores
Quiznos launches three new products
Solbar appoints president of Solbar USA
Kellogg reaffirms guidance for
McDonald's to sell Marine Stewardship Council certified sustainable fish
General Mills introduces Fiber One 90-Calorie Brownies
FrieslandCampina announces guaranteed prices for basic dairy products
Cargill announces management changes
McDonald's May comparable sales increases 3.1%
ADM expands cocoa sustainability program
J. M. Smucker Q4 net income decreases
Saputo Q4 net earnings increase
Milk Link annual profit increases
Zhongpin to build new production facility in Tangshan
COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: PARMALAT S.P.A.
Parmalat Group reports higher Q1 profit, provides outlook for
Business description
SWOT analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
APPENDIX
Further reading
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