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Nestle to sell US ice-cream arm to Froneri venture
Nestlé has struck a deal to sell its ice-cream business in the US, a unit that includes brands like Drumstick, as well as the local licence to Häagen-Dazs.
"Climate neutral" aim as EU unveils European Green Deal
The EU has set a target of net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050, a goal that will be enshrined in law to be put on the table next March.
US, Mexico, Canada create long-awaited trade deal to replace NAFTA
The US, Mexico and Canada have finally created a new trade deal to replace the historic North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Tyson inks deal for Kazakhstan beef plant
US meat giant Tyson Foods has signed an agreement to build a new beef-processing plant in Kazakhstan, it has announced.
Brands' use of social media must change - just-food FUTURES
Successful social-media marketing strategies will need to be more visual, video-orientated and more authentic, according to the latest report from just-food's FUTURES service.
Big Food's VC-style funds: the investments so far
Kraft Heinz is the latest food major to have used its in-house venture-capital unit to invest in an up-and-coming firm in a niche area....
2019 - 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 du...
Over the influence? The future of social media
In this latest edition of FUTURES, Lucy Britner explores what the next generation of social media platforms might look like – and what...
What will drive growth of chocolate in India?
hIndia's chocolate sector is set to continue to enjoy solid growth and, in part two of a deep dive into the market, we look a...
Why food M&A activity has dried up
Data suggests pressure on deal-making in the packaged food industry in 2019. M&A advisor Stefan Kirk puts forward some possible rea...
How should Big Food set up in direct-to-consumer?
How should Big Food companies go about setting up a direct-to-consumer service? Simon Harvey investigates....
How one brand dominates India's chocolate market - deep dive, part one
In a two-part look at India's chocolate market, Raghavendra Verma surveys the state of play in a growing industry.
Hatching new ideas - Big Food's incubator and accelerator programmes
Our guide to some of the main incubators and accelerators operated by major food manufacturers as they look to tap into some of the consumer trends shaping demand.
Thought Leaders
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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...
Nuova Castelli makes decision on US cheese plant
Andy Coyne | 12 Dec 19
Nuova Castelli, the Italian cheese company owned by French dairy giant Lactalis, has made a decision which will affect employees in the US.
Takeover of Greece's Creta Farms close - sources
Maria Panagioutou | 12 Dec 19
Dutch investment trust Impala Invest has reached agreement with creditors and will take over troubled Greek meat, cheese and deli product group Creta Farms, according to sources.
FDA reports on antibiotics use in US meat industry
Andy Coyne | 12 Dec 19
The US Food and Drink Administration (FDA) has issued a new report updating the fight against the over-use of antibiotics in the meat supply chain.
Recent News - (Updated: 9:48am 13 Dec 2019)
New CEO at NZ honey supplier Comvita
Change at top of Mexican dairy Grupo Lala
PZ Cussons announces CEO's departure
Lactalis takes yogurt brand into plant-based
Kraft Heinz invests in technology start-up
NPD - Beyond Meat, The Collective
Moving Mountains owner Simeon Van der Molen talks about the UK company's growth in foodservice, ambitions in retail and why press scrutiny of plant-based products is over-cooked.
Ben Cooper speaks to Dr Darian McBain, global director of corporate affairs and sustainability at Thai Union, about attempts to put sustainability at the heart of the business.
Asian-cuisine brand Ocean's Halo eyes growth on both sides of Atlantic - the bitesize interview
With Asian-cuisine brand Ocean's Halo, US firm New Frontier Foods has built a domestic business with listings at major grocers. It speaks to just-food about its plans for growth.
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.
Post-Brexit trading for Northern Ireland "still uncertain"
A specialist in the supply chain and logistics area has expressed concern about a lack of clarity surrounding post-Brexit trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
UK food industry warns Brexit deal "backward step" ahead of crucial vote
EU agri-food chain welcomes new Brexit agreement
UK food industry body hopes PM Johnson's Brexit agreement "definitively" rules out no-deal exit
UK food industry body says new Brexit proposals "don't work"
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.
What's the outlook for cell-based food?
Seen as a sustainable and animal-friendly way of feeding the world, the nascent area of cell-based is attracting a lot of attention from investors.
The refocusing of Hain Celestial
In the face of growing competition in the US, Hain Celestial has, in recent years, increasingly talked of a need to "simplify" its portfolio.
Opportunities in the Americas Prepared Meals Sector
Opportunities in the Americas Prepared Meals Sector
The prepared meals sector in the Americas was the third largest market globally with a value share of 28.7% in 2018. It was valued at US$26,072.6 million in 2018 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% during 2018-2023. Ready meals was the largest category in the sector, accounting for 67.2% of overall value sales in the same year. The Americas prepared meals market was fairly consolidated with the top five companies accounting for just 49% of overall value sales in 2018. Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the leading distribution channel in the region with a total value share of 74.2%, while rigid plastics was the most commonly used pack material in the sector... Read more
Published: September 2019 - ($2100.00)
Opportunities in the Eastern Europe Bakery & Cereals Sector
Cereal Crops in the United States
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