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US groups Conagra, Pinnacle 'resume deal talks'
Major US manufacturers Conagra Brands and Pinnacle Foods have reportedly kick-started discussions over combining their businesses.
US food producers to be hit by Chinese retaliatory tariffs
China has listed 545 US products on which it will impose new tariffs - including many food items - in response to the US announcement on Friday (15 June) it will impose additional tariffs on US$50bn worth of Chinese goods.
Premier Foods shareholder calls for CEO change
The UK's Premier Foods has told the London Stock Exchange that one of its major shareholders, activist investor Oasis Management, is to vote against the re-election of Gavin Darby as CEO.
Baxters Food Group offloads Canadian arm
UK-based Baxters Food Group has sold its Canadian division to a consortium including private-equity firm Champlain Financial Corporation.
2017 - the year in food industry M&A
Andy Coyne looks at significant transactions and emerging themes in merger, acquisition and investment activity in the global food sector during 2017.
Google and JD.com - another e-commerce powerplay
There was another e-commerce powerplay this week, with Google investing in and setting out plans to work with Chinese e-commerce retailer JD...
Big Food's VC-style funds: the investments so far
Our guide to some of the main in-house venture capital funds operated by major food businesses....
Hatching new ideas - incubators and accelerators
Our guide to some of the main food sector incubators and accelerators operated by major food manufacturers....
Should food majors develop subscription services?
There are a growing number of fledgling companies developing subscription-box businesses across the consumer goods sector - but, so far, maj...
Column: UK food frustration at Brexit blind date
With nine months to go until the UK is set to officially leave the EU, politicians are still battling it out to resolve complex trade and re...
Mixed picture in Europe's growing own-label market
Private label across Europe continues to grow, and is making its presence felt right across the FMCG spectrum. No longer just dominant in th...
Amazon-Whole Foods one year on - what's changed? 13 Jun 18
A year since Amazon shook the grocery sector with its acquisition of upmarket US retailer Whole Foods Market, just-food's Stateside columnist Victor Martino weighs up what the deal has meant for the two businesses - and for the wider industry.
Food industry M&A volumes hold steady so far in 2018 - data 5 Jun 18
just-food's index of mergers and acquisitions in the international packaged food sector highlights the volume of deals being announced, as company strategists look to M&A to gain an edge on their competition.
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US groups Conagra, Pinnacle 'resume deal talks'
Dean Best | 22 Jun 18
Major US manufacturers Conagra Brands and Pinnacle Foods have reportedly kick-started discussions over combining their businesses.
Premier Foods shareholder calls for CEO change
Andy Coyne | 22 Jun 18
The UK's Premier Foods has told the London Stock Exchange that one of its major shareholders, activist investor Oasis Management, is to vote against the re-election of Gavin Darby as CEO.
Peru issues warning labels for HFSS foods
Paula Krizanovic | 22 Jun 18
Food manufacturers operating in Peru will have to include warning labels on the packaging of and adverts for products with high levels of salt, sugar and fats.
Recent News - (Updated: 5:32pm 22 Jun 2018)
McCain plays down talk of US expansion project
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EU's retaliatory tariffs on US go live
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Tracker - ABP, Kashi, General Mills, Nestle
After a decade at Unilever, a stint in charge of UK baby-food firm Plum Baby and seven years leading Wessanen’s UK division, Patrick Cairns has, since March last year, been chief executive of Charlie Bigham’s, the London-based manufacturer of upmarket ready meals. Dean Best met Cairns to discuss his plans for the business.
Denmark-based Naturli' Foods has become the latest meat-free supplier from Europe to cross the English Channel to try to tap into the UK's growing interest in plant-based food. Dean Best spoke to Naturli' CEO Henrik Lund in London as the company marked its debut in the market.
Fledgling UK nut-butter and nut milks supplier Pip & Nut has secured another wave of investment. Dean Best spoke to founder Pippa Murray about her plans for the business, which has major listings in its domestic market and has carved out footholds in a group of selected, overseas territories.
Plenty of hot air as UK politicians grill Asda, Sainsbury's over merger
Andy Coyne | 22 Jun 18UK Parliamentary select committees at their best are meant to bring light rather than generate heat but this wasn't a select committee at its best.
Asda and Sainsbury's - deal or no deal?
Andy Coyne | 18 Jun 18The proposed merger between Asda and Sainsbury's - two of the UK's 'big four' supermarkets - is, as expected, getting people hot under the collar.
Carrefour, Google team up as France's online grocery shake-up continues
Dean Best | 12 Jun 18France's largest food retailers have made a number of moves in recent quarters to try to tap into the growth of the country's online grocery market - and this week another notable venture has been announced.
Sainsbury's/Asda marks latest consolidation in UK grocery
The potential combination between the UK's second- and third-largest food retailers represents another piece of consolidation in the sector.
Plastics rise up consumer agenda
Plastic has become perhaps the hottest sustainability topic and food companies are reacting with pledges - but are they enough?
Denise Morrison exits after seven years at the helm after trying to reshape the US food giant but the company still facing problems.
Tyrrells gets third owner in two years
The UK-based savoury snacks business is set to move to Germany's Intersnack.
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