just-food authors and correspondents

Biography

Simon Harvey, news editor at just-food, has worked as a journalist on financial newswires for more than 17 years, covering Asian and European markets from Singapore, Malaysia and London.

Articles by Simon Harvey

Sainsbury's, Asda propose 150 store disposals as remedy to watchdog's merger concerns 22 March 2019

Sainsbury's and Asda are proposing to sell off as many as 150 stores and a "number" of convenience outlets to satisfy watchdog's concerns.

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Valio to cut 80 jobs after completing business review 22 March 2019

Finnish dairy co-operative Valio is to cut 80 jobs at its head office in the capital Helsinki after concluding a business review.

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Bhagat Holdings invests in Scottish plant once owned by Young's Seafood 22 March 2019

Bhagat Holdings is taking over a manufacturing facility in Scotland previously-owned by Young's Seafood before the plant was closed last summer.

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More than 200 UK jobs at risk as 2 Sisters Food Group reviews Fox's Biscuits operations 21 March 2019

Jobs are at risk at Fox's Biscuits, the UK firm owned by 2 Sisters Food Group, as the parent company reviews manufacturing operations.

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Feihe International 'revisits plan for Hong Kong IPO' 21 March 2019

Infant-formula manufacturer Feihe International is reportedly revisiting plans for a public share offering in Hong Kong.

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Great British Confectionery Group formed by Bristows merger with Crawford & Tilley 21 March 2019

UK-based confectionery firms Bristows of Devon and R Crawford (Northern) Ltd. are being amalgamated under a new name.

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Mondelez partners with The Hatchery incubator 21 March 2019

US confectionery giant Mondelez International is teaming up with The Hatchery, an incubator business for the food industry.

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General Mills raises EPS guidance after "strong" third quarter 20 March 2019

US consumer goods giant General Mills is confident it will meet or exceed its financial targets this year after reporting third-quarter results.

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Starbucks sets up investment fund for food, retail start-ups 20 March 2019

US-based coffee retailer Starbucks Corp. is setting up an investment fund for food and retail start-up enterprises.

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Kroger confirms sale of Turkey Hill ice cream brand to Peak Rock Capital affiliate 20 March 2019

US retail giant Kroger has reached an agreement to sell its ice cream business Turkey Hill to an affiliate of a private equity firm.