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Judge orders Agrokor founder Ivica Todoric be extradited from UK
Ivica Todoric, the founder of embattled Croatian food company Agrokor, is to be extradited from the UK to face charges in his home country over alleged fraud.
Young's Seafood up for sale, owners confirm
The private-equity owners of the UK's Young's Seafood have put the company up for sale, they have confirmed in a statement.
More change at Aryzta as CEO Europe Dermot Murphy steps down
Swiss-Irish bakery business Aryzta has announced the CEO of its European operations, Dermot Murphy, is stepping down and is to be replaced by former Unilever and FrieslandCampina man Gregory Skilkas.
Marfrig's move for National Beef ruffles hairs in US cattle industry
A grab by Marfrig Global Foods for a controlling stake in National Beef Packing Company is ruffling hairs in the US cattle industry as the deal tightens Brazilian meat producers' stranglehold on the international market.
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New activist investor may put Pinnacle in play
Pinnacle Foods has often been touted as a possible acquisition target - and now activist investor Jana Partners has taken a position in the...
Nestle Q1 commentary - top takeaways
On an organic basis, Nestle's first-quarter sales beat analyst expectations as volumes offset the company's weakest pricing since 2000. The...
Has organic become mainstream in the US?
Continued progress in the US organic market seems inevitable, Victor Martino writes, but there could be some bumps in the road ahead. In his...
Analysis: Innocent eyes UK appetite for dairy-free
Coca-Cola Co.'s decision to take UK smoothie and juice brand Innocent into the dairy alternatives market raised eyebrows but the move has ga...
UK sports nutrition deep-dive part 2 - the future
In part two of our look at the UK sports nutrition category, Andy Coyne takes a close look at the opportunities in the market and at threats...
What's fuelling growth of sports nutrition in UK?
In part one of a two part feature, Andy Coyne takes a close look at the drivers behind the rapid growth of the UK sports nutrition market....
Becoming a B Corp 9 Apr 18
Here, just-food details the process a food company will have to go through in order to gain B Corp certification.
Food M&A dips in March but climbs in Q1 - data 9 Apr 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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EU and Mexico tie up wide-ranging trade deal
Andy Coyne | 23 Apr 18
The European Union and Mexico have reached a new agreement on trade which means the flow of goods between them will now be largely duty-free.
US private-equity firm 'eyeing Young's Seafood'
Andy Coyne | 23 Apr 18
Sun Capital Partners, a private-equity firm based in the US, has been linked with a possible bid for up-for-sale UK food company Young's Seafood.
UK judge orders extradition of Ivica Todoric
Simon Harvey | 23 Apr 18
Ivica Todoric, the founder of embattled Croatian food company Agrokor, is to be extradited from the UK to face charges in his home country over alleged fraud.
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Danone has been one of the major food corporations looking seriously at B Corp certification, which takes into account all stakeholders, rather than holding as pre-eminent the return to a company's shareholders. The French giant today (12 April) announced its North America arm is now B Corp-certified and just-food's Ben Cooper spoke to group chairman and CEO Emmanuel Faber about his support for that way of codifying a food business.
How can food manufacturers tap into the growth of the online channel? It is a question on the minds of many a boardroom, even in markets like the UK where the channel is relatively developed. Moreover, in such a fast-growing part of the market, how will shopper behaviour develop? How will technology evolve? Doing business online is a challenging mix of adapting to the present and being ready for the future. Dean Best met Steve Millard, the head of Arla Foods' e-commerce and digital unit in the UK, to find out more about how the dairy co-op is faring online.
"India is a big country with big opportunities to grow" - just-food meets Dr Oetker's Oliver Mirza 23 Mar 18
German giant Dr Oetker is looking to grow the sales its business in India generates five-fold in just three years. Oliver Mirza, the managing director and chief executive, of Dr Oetker's business in the country spoke to just-food about the company's goal.
What does Gen Z want from brands? IRI presents its view
Dean Best | 19 Apr 18Industry watchers IRI has published the findings of two studies in the US they claim can give an insight into the shopping patterns of those aged 21 and under - Gen Z.
The identity of the buyer of Tyson's Kettle business emerges
Dean Best | 10 Apr 18In February, we reported Tyson Foods had sold its Kettle business, one of a series of non-protein disposals at the US meat giant. But the company would not disclose the buyer. This week, the new owner of the asset disclosed the deal.
Leading French grocers eye buying "alliance" - and suppliers aren't happy
Dean Best | 5 Apr 18Buying partnerships between France's food retailers have been a feature of the country's grocery landscape for a number of years but this week came news of a potentially significant new tie-up - and suppliers have expressed their consternation.
The growing interest in B Corp certification
Food manufacturers, from the very small to just about as large as they come, have found themselves drawn to the B Corp ideals of sustainable business.
The ups and downs at French poultry firm Doux
Groupe Doux, the French poultry processor, has had a turbulent decade. After going into administration in 2012, Doux filed for liquidation in March 2018.
The UK's approach to tackling obesity
The UK government has launched a series of measures to try to tackle rising obesity, largely taking a voluntary approach over regulation.
At a key date on conference calendar, investors hear how companies from Kellogg to Tyson Foods are navigating some of the most challenging conditions seen in the sector for a generation.
Food & Grocery Retail Global Industry Almanac 2018-2022
Food & Grocery Retail Global Industry Almanac 2018-2022
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