MarketWatch Food - May 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 March 15 to April 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.
The expansion of nuts and cereals into a variety of dairy and dairy-alternative categories has stepped up this month with the launch of a cultured almond milk, a non-dairy milk based on an "ancient grain," and a rice flour enriched in a yogurt. Meanwhile, packaging continues to be used to creative effect in the confectionery sector.
Your key questions answered- What have been the key developments and trends in the food industry in March and April 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: nuts and grains find dairy to their liking
Pizza, March 2010 to February 2011: top flavors in new products in Europe
New food launches by category, December 2010 to February 2011: chocolate suffers a knock in North America
Product claims: new food launches in South and Central America, December 2010 to February
INDUSTRY COMMENT
General Mills: new drive on sustainable packaging
Nestle: sports series supports launch of new energy bar
FEATURE ANALYSIS
Greggs benefiting from increasing resonance among a widening range of consumers
Weight Watchers: looking to deliver health and convenience through frozen breakfast meals
NEWS
Headlines
Waitrose introduces Mary Berry Traybake mixes
Nature's Sunshine Products reports Q4 net loss
US Farms appoints president, CEO, CFO and chairman
Kraft Foods' CFO and executive vice president to leave the company
Aryzta H1 profit increases
Mannatech to expand European presence
Skinny Water now available in 133 Safeway stores
PepsiCo introduces new Tostitos and Lay's Dip Creations
Dole Food reports net loss in Q4
Dunkin' Donuts signs contract to open five restaurants in Florida
Nestle to invest CHF83 million for new milk facility in Brazil
Dr Pepper Snapple signs multi-year agreement with Popeyes
Co-operative awards milk contract to Robert Wiseman Dairies
Danone Waters of America redesigns 1.5L Evian bottle
Greggs annual profit increases
Strauss Group Q4 profit decreases
Noble Roman's annual profit decreases
Starbucks and CFA to open first Starbucks location in Guatemala
Innovative Food annual operating profit surges
Tianli Agritech annual profit surges
Yogurt Mountain debuts new Blue Cotton Candy flavor
Fresh & Easy introduces new frozen artisan pizzas
Richardson Oilseed introduces Pop-It canola popping oil
Culver's launches new Three Cheese ButterBurger
Archer Daniels Midland names executive vice president and COO
Da Rosario introduces USDA 100% Organic White and Black Truffle Mayonnaise
Wrigley launches new custom-packaging offer MyExtra
G Willi-Food International annual profit down
Heinz launches new beetroot and apple blended juice
Berries for Life introduces antioxidant chewable for children
Sargento Foods launches Sargento Natural Blends
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's introduces new line of Charbroiled Turkey Burgers
Cascade Pacific Essential Oils unveils new line of peppermint oil
Indie Candy releases All Natural and Big 8 Allergen Free Easter Candy line
Fonterra six months profit surges
Nestle opens new culinary factory in Karnataka, India
Dunkin' Brands annual profit down
Yasheng Group annual net income up
Landkom International annual loss narrows
StarKist launches new Seasations fish fillets and seafood entrees
Cargill names corporate vice president and general counsel
Nestle invests TRY85 million in new breakfast cereals factory in Turkey
Nestle invests CHF64 million to double coffee capsule production
EPL Intermediate annual net loss narrows
Mrs Butterworth's introduces three new syrup bottles
Quiznos introduces Chicken Bacon Dipper
Genesis Today launches new line of superfruit gummy vitamins
Burger King introduces new Chicken Tenders
Cherkizovo Group annual profit up
Pepperidge Farm introduces new Stone Baked Artisan Rolls
Real Good Food annual profit increases
Waitrose introduces new smoothie and the pineberry
Hershey announces increase in wholesale prices
HOA Restaurant names executive vice president and CFO
Marfrig Alimentos annual profit decreases
NutraCea annual net loss narrows
Westway Group reports annual profit
Hilton Food Group annual profit up
Lifeway Foods annual net income decreases
Flax USA launches Flaxmilk
Real Mex Restaurants appoints new president and CEO
Umami Sustainable Seafood provides Q3 sales guidance
McDonald's to hire 3,000 employees in southern California
Dunkin' Donuts introduces new Hearty Snacks
Pepperidge Farm introduces new Cracker Chips
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen announces expansion plans in Florida
Glanbia annual net income decreases
PF Chang's signs licensing agreement with Interaction Asian Restaurants
Lance launches new sandwich cracker
Nestle launches new women's energy bar
Firehouse Subs signs agreements for 429 new restaurants in US
China Food annual profit increases
Arla Foods chairman to retire
Buitoni launches five premium products in Italy
COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: FRITO-LAY, INC.
Frito-Lay: seeking salvation through natural ingredients
Business description
SWOT analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
APPENDIX
Further reading
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