All articles by Dean Best

Dean has reported on the international food and beverage industries for 20 years. He became editor of Just Food in 2007 and Just Drinks in 2022.

“It will challenge a lot of ways of working” – Nomad Foods talks new start-up programme

Nomad Foods, the European frozen-foods group, is looking for “breakthrough innovation” – and wants to work with start-ups in its…
“We are clear on the job to do in fiscal ‘26” – key takeaways from General Mills’ results and outlook

General Mills saw its shares close down more than 5% yesterday (25 June) after the Cheerios and Old El Paso…
Mars “optimistic” as EU starts in-depth probe into Kellanova takeover

Mars today (25 June) said it is “disappointed but optimistic” after the EU launched an in-depth probe of the US…
Tomorrow: Eco Foods 2025 conference set for debut

Arena International, Just Food’s sister events business, is holding its newest conference tomorrow, with a forum focusing on sustainability in…
Orior set for “extensive restructuring”, Swiss food-and-drinks group says

Orior, the Switzerland-based food and drinks group, is working on “far-reaching measures” to improve its profitability and lower its debt.…

Albert Heijn launches “hybrid” milks in PlanetDairy tie-up

Albert Heijn, the largest grocer in the Netherlands, is launching a line of “hybrid” milks containing dairy and plant-based ingredients.…
Sweet snacks leave bitter taste at JM Smucker

JM Smucker’s eye-catching move for Twinkies owner Hostess Brands in 2023 divided opinion, with some concerns on Wall Street about…
UNFI cyberattack: wholesaler “still shipping” to customers, CEO says

United Natural Foods continues to ship to customers as the US grocery wholesaler and retailer responds to the cyberattack that…
Home cooking boosts Campbell’s as snacks suffer

US consumers cooking at home “at the highest levels” in five years boosted sales at The Campbell’s Company in its…
Danone to invest in Kazakhstan production

Danone is set to more than double the output of its manufacturing plant in Kazakhstan. The French giant plans to…