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UK: Dairy Crest adjusted profits rise in "transformational year"
23 May 2013
Dairy Crest booked a 7% increase in full-year adjusted earnings this morning (23 May), as the UK dairy firm hailed a "transformational year" that saw it pay down debt and refocus on its domestic market.
just-food's research round-up: Baby food in central Europe, biscuits in India
23 May 2013
The latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes baby food markets in central Europe, biscuits in India, and UK bread production.
BRICs and beyond: Hard-headed Danone makes fresh China yoghurt foray
22 May 2013
Danone is to make another attempt to tap into the booming demand for fresh dairy products in China. The French food group is teaming up with Chinese dairy giant Mengniu, the largest yoghurt producer in the country. However, the two companies' previous attempt as a venture ended after just a year. Can Danone succeed this time? Dean Best reports.
CHINA: Arla positive about Mengniu's Danone JV
22 May 2013
Arla Foods has insisted there is "no conflict" between its venture with Mengniu and the Chinese dairy's planned new partnership with Danone.
JAPAN: Ezaki Glico forecasts higher FY profits
22 May 2013
Japan-based food group Ezaki Glico has forecast an increase in profits in its current financial year after a mixed performance in the previous 12 months.
IRELAND: Glanbia promotes finance chief to CEO role
21 May 2013
Glanbia CFO Siobhán Talbot is to replace the Irish food group's chief executive, John Moloney, after he announced his intention to retire a year early.
CHINA: Danone, China's Mengniu try again with dairy JV
20 May 2013
Danone and Chinese dairy Mengniu have announced plans to set up a dairy venture in China - five years after a similar agreement ended in just 12 months.
Best bits: Danone steps up investment in future growth
20 May 2013
In recent months, Danone has come under scrutiny for the performance of its fresh dairy operations in Europe. However, in spite of - or perhaps because of - the work needed to turn that business around, the French food giant appears to be stepping up expansion in faster-growing markets and categories.
ROMANIA: FrieslandCampina to close cheese plant
20 May 2013
Netherlands-based dairy giant FrieslandCampina will shut a cheese plant in Romania next month.
The week ahead - M&S, Dairy Crest FYs, Hormel Foods H1s
20 May 2013
UK meat processor Cranswick, dairy group Dairy Crest and Marks and Spencer, perhaps the most scrutinised name on the country's high street, are all set to announce annual results next week. In the US, Spam owner Hormel Foods will post its half-year results.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
20 May 2013
After UK organic baby food firm Ella's Kitchen was snapped up by a US buyer a fortnight ago, last week a peer across the pond revealed it agreed to sell to Danone, representing the Aptamil and Cow & Gate owner's move into the category.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
20 May 2013
The week ended on a high note for Morrisons last week after it announced a venture to launch into the online channel with Ocado. The deal has again fuelled speculation that the deal could upset Ocado's current arrangement with Waitrose. Other deals this week included the acquisition of US baby food firm Happy Family by Danone. just-food also spoke with founder of Amy's Kitchen, Amy Berliner about its growth plans.
FRANCE: Europe, Middle East woes hit Bel Q1 sales
17 May 2013
French cheese firm Groupe Bel has reported a dip in first-quarter sales amid challenging economic conditions in western Europe and the geo-political problems in the Middle East.
just-food's research round-up: the CIVETS markets, packaged food in the US
17 May 2013
The latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes emerging food and drinks markets, packaging for an ageing population and packaged food in the US.
On the money: Lifeway to use UK as launchpad for Europe expansion
16 May 2013
US dairy kefir maker Lifeway Foods has said its recent expansion into the UK positions the company to pursue additional distribution opportunities throughout Europe.
ASIA: French firm Michel et Augustin expands to China, Taiwan
16 May 2013
French food firm Michel et Augustin has signed a deal to launch its products into the Chinese and Taiwanese markets.
US: Lifeway Foods doubles Q1 earnings
16 May 2013
US kefir maker Lifeway Foods has doubled its earnings in the first quarter of the year.
IRELAND: Glanbia records "solid" start to year
16 May 2013
Irish food group Glanbia said it recorded a "solid" performance in the first four months of the year and is "on track" to meet its 2013 growth targets.
UK: ASA bans Yakult ad on health claims
15 May 2013
A TV ad for Yakult yoghurt drink has been banned by the UK's advertising watchdog for implying health benefits that were not supported by an approved health claim.
SPAIN: Senoble invests in second dairy plant
15 May 2013
French dairy group Senoble has confirmed to just-food it is building a second production plant in Spain.
BRAZIL: Mixed Q1 results at dairy firm Vigor
15 May 2013
Brazilian dairy processor Vigor has recorded a set of mixed first-quarter results, with sales up but EBITDA and net income lower year-on-year.
UK: Dairy Crest ups farmgate milk price
15 May 2013
UK dairy group Dairy Crest has announced an increase to its farmgate milk price.
FRANCE: Dairy co-op Laita to invest in facility upgrade
15 May 2013
French dairy co-operative Laïta is to invest EUR50m (US$64.8m) in the modernisation of its manufacturing base.
NZ: Synlait Milk considers IPO
14 May 2013
New Zealand dairy ingredients and infant formula firm Synlait Milk, in which China's Bright Food owns 51%, is considering listing on the stock market.
ITALY: Parmalat asks for cut to Lactalis US deal price
14 May 2013
Parmalat has requested it ends up paying less for Lactalis American Group, a sister company and US arm of majority owner Lactalis.
ITALY: Acquisitions help boost Parmalat Q1
14 May 2013
Acquisitions, including the purchase of the US arm of its majority owner Lactalis, helped boost first-quarter sales and profits at Parmalat, the Italian dairy group has said.
JAPAN: Yakult forecasts another year of higher sales, profits
13 May 2013
Japanese dairy products group Yakult has forecast rising annual revenue and earnings after seeing sales and profits grow in its last financial year.
SWITZ: Emmi launches "healthier" dairy range
13 May 2013
Swiss dairy group Emmi has launched a range of products targeted at consumers wanting healthier options.
US: Michael Foods Q1 profit climbs
13 May 2013
US firm Michael Foods has booked an increase in first-quarter earnings despite weak consumer demand in the market.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
13 May 2013
The quarterly results continued to roll in this week and we listened to a number of CEOs talk about the challenges and opportunities they face in 2013. Elsewhere, just-food covered Hofex, the largest food and hospitality tradeshow in Asia-Pacific, where we spoke with UK SMEs about their international ambitions. Retailer Delhaize Group has also begun the search for a new CEO following the resignation of Pierre-Olivier Beckers.
