-
Coronavirus live news - Covid-19 and the global food sector, Tuesday 26 May (free to read)
just-food's coronavirus live feed is your one-stop shop for news on how the Covid-19 outbreak is impacting the world's packaged food sector.
McCain suspends US capex plans due to Covid-19 impact
Canadian frozen potato products giant McCain Foods has issued an update on its plans to expand a US plant.
Food to the fore as UK government outlines post-Brexit trade tariff regime
The UK government has announced its planned post-Brexit trade tariff regime, set to come into effect from 1 January next year.
Bakkavor, Greencore mum on Adelie Foods takeover link
Private-label giants Bakkavor and Greencore have refused to be drawn on a report claiming the companies are in talks to possibly buy a UK peer.
Download GlobalData’s Covid-19 FREE executive briefing
Now is the time to separate fact from fiction, and subjective from objective, and provide decision-makers with access to trusted, timely, and actionable data and insights - which is where our parent company, GlobalData can help.
Plant-based meat and China: target local tastes
just-food's China market columnist Peter Peverelli weighs up the growing activity in the country's market for plant-based meat alternatives....
Covid-19 and evolution of health-and-wellness
With a health crisis set to be joined by a financial one, how will interest in diet and functionality, coupled with pressure on income, affe...
Aryzta future rests on strategic review
European bakery business Aryzta is once again reassessing its business model after a difficult few years. Simon Harvey reviews its opti...
General Mills CEO on brands, recession, M&A
General Mills is among the packaged-food majors to benefit from pantry-loading and, this week, it virtually met with investors to discuss a...
Hatching new ideas - incubators and accelerators
Our guide to some of the main incubators and accelerators operated by major food manufacturers as they look to tap into some of the con...
It's not all doom and gloom for emerging brands
Many of Big Food's legacy brands are having their day in the sun in the US, boosted by pantry-loading. But Victor Martino believes chal...
Eyeing alternatives - meat companies with stakes in meat-free
With plant-based products growing in popularity and investment in lab-created products on the rise, we present a guide on how meat manufacturers are investing in the area.
Will Covid-19 spark change in UK supplier payment terms?
We look at the records of how the UK's largest grocers – and manufacturers – have been paying their suppliers and wonder if the recent changes to help suppliers will stick around.
Thought Leaders
-
Futures is a new series of digital reports, designed to help food firms plan for the future. From customer trends to new tech, each issu...
-
Staying competitive without digital is a myth and the design chain is becoming a key asset for CPG businesses!
Covid-19 and food sector live news - Tue 26 May
just-food.com | 26 May 20
just-food's coronavirus live feed is your one-stop shop for news on how the Covid-19 outbreak is impacting the world's packaged food sector.
Aryzta agrees to shareholder request to hold EGM
Simon Harvey | 26 May 20
Aryzta has agreed to a request from a shareholder group to hold an extraordinary general meeting as it reported a slump in revenues.
Canada meat firm HyLife takes control of US peer
Andy Coyne | 26 May 20
HyLife, a Canada-based pork producer, has increased the size of its US footprint by acquiring a 75% equity stake in an American peer.
Recent News - (Updated: 5:28pm 26 May 2020)
Fresh Del Monte under way at new Asia plant
Covid-19 - Output halted at meat group Vion plant
India's ITC to snap up local spices business
UK PE firm DPI backs North African food business
Hochdorf appoints new finance chief
Fire hits seafood giant Thai Union plant
UK supplier Greencore, with its major food-to-go business, has seen Covid-19 hammer sales in recent weeks. Chief executive Patrick Coveney believes the company can emerge stronger.
UK brand This, one of a flurry of firms looking to ride rising consumer interest in meat alternatives, talks adapting to Covid-19 hit, competition and optimism for foodservice.
CEO Drew Anderson talks doing battle with larger competitors, Cleveland Kitchen's stint in Kraft Heinz's incubator and launching a product in the middle of a pandemic.
How will the UK’s departure from the EU affect the food industry? Here we bring together the latest news and views on the impact Brexit could have on the sector.
Food to the fore as UK government outlines post-Brexit trade tariff regime
The UK government has announced its planned post-Brexit trade tariff regime, set to come into effect from 1 January next year.
If and when it has time, the UK must ponder its post-Brexit biotech options
UK immigration law changes - should food industry be considered special case?
UK would be "insane" to compromise food standards for trade - farmers' union
FDF voices concern over new UK immigration rules for low-skilled workers
How is Covid-19 affecting food industry?
The latest news and views on the impact the pandemic is having on our sector.
The budding area of vertical farming
Vertical farming is taking root - but how far could it blossom?
We present a series of articles looking at trends in the UK, the US and China, as well as the hot issues in M&A and sustainability.
Dean Foods' slide into Chapter 11
The US dairy giant has found the going tough for much of the last decade.
Dried & Instant Noodles (Pasta & Noodles) Market in Japan -
Dried & Instant Noodles (Pasta & Noodles) Market in Japan - Outlook to 2023: Market Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics is a broad level market review of Dried & Instant Noodles market in Japan... Read more
Published: April 2020 - ($500.00)
About just-food
just-food is the online resource for the food industry. Packed with the latest global food industry news, analysis and comment, just-food gives food industry executives the intelligence they need to do their jobs better.
Visitors to just-food can also buy global food industry research from our market research store, and our online advertising team offer opportunities for companies to advertise to our membership of senior decision makers. Join the thousands of food executives who stay ahead of trends in the global food industry with just-food.
©2020 All content copyright just-food.com
Published by Aroq Ltd. Address: Aroq House, 17A Harris Business Park, Bromsgrove, Worcs, B60 4DJ, UK. Tel: Intl +44 (0)1527 573 600. Toll Free from US: 1-866-545-5878. Fax: +44 (0)1527 577423.
Registered Office: John Carpenter House, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, UK | Registered in England No: 4307068.Aroq publishes: just-auto.com | just-food.com | just-drinks.com | just-style.com
just-food gives you the widest food market coverage.
But only paid just-food members have full, unlimited access to all our exclusive content - including 20 years of archives.
Try just-food for 30 days and get the research report; ‘Is sugar the next tobacco’ for free!
Dean Best, editor of just-food
Get full access