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Hochdorf sells Pharmalys share holding
Swiss dairy and infant-formula maker Hochdorf has sold its stake in Pharmalys following a business review launched in May.
Hostess Brands to buy Canada cookie maker Voortman
US baked-goods supplier Hostess Brands has entered into an agreement to buy a Canada-based wafer and cookie business for US$320m.
US government body issues warning over CBD use in food
A US government office has warned it cannot guarantee that the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in food products is safe.
Greencore CEO eyes M&A to expand portfolio
Greencore is eyeing further M&A as the Ireland-based private-label business seeks to expand its food-to-go offering to all meal occasions.
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.
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...
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....
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
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.
Chinese dairy giant Mengniu turns again to Australia
Why has Mengniu, one of China's largest dairy companies, moved to make another acquisition of an Australian business? We look at its deal for Lion Dairy & Drinks.
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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...
Nestle invests in Mexico venture-capital firm
Dean Best | 9 Dec 19
Nestle has invested in a venture-capital firm based in Mexico backing start-ups operating in the countries of the Pacific Alliance.
Tropicale Foods gets PE investment
Simon Harvey | 9 Dec 19
Tropicale Foods, a California-based manufacturer of Mexican-style ice pops, has received an undisclosed investment from a US private-equity firm.
Hochdorf sells Pharmalys share holding
Simon Harvey | 9 Dec 19
Swiss dairy and infant-formula maker Hochdorf has sold its stake in Pharmalys following a business review launched in May.
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UK food industry warns Brexit deal "backward step" ahead of crucial vote
UK industry body The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has urged MPs to think carefully before casting their votes on the Brexit deal tomorrow.
EU agri-food chain welcomes new Brexit agreement
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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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