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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

Meat processor Marfrig forms PlantPlus Foods joint venture with ADM 27 May 2020

Brazilian meat processor Marfrig Global Foods has entered a new joint venture with a US agri-food business.

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Shareholder group pressing for change at Aryzta expands to three 27 May 2020

The shareholder group pressing for a more simplified business model at Swiss-Irish bakery business Aryzta has added another investor to its roster.

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Hershey launches online store in India with Swiggy, Dunzo 27 May 2020

US-based confectionery maker Hershey has partnered with two delivery firms in India to launch an online store.

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Tiger Brands eyes private-label expansion as H1 profits slide - key takeaways 27 May 2020

South African FMCG major Tiger Brands reported a poor set of first-half results this week amid price pressures and Covid-19. Simon Harvey looks at the key talking points.

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Hochdorf appoints Nanette Haubensak as new finance chief to replace Juergen Brandt 26 May 2020

Hochdorf has appointed a new finance chief to replace Jürgen Brandt, who will leave the business following a handover period.

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Aryzta agrees to shareholder request to hold EGM as third-quarter revenues slump 26 May 2020

Aryzta has agreed to a request from a shareholder group to hold an extraordinary general meeting as it reported a slump in revenues.

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Saudi Arabia's Salic acquires minority stake in India's Dawaat Foods 26 May 2020

Saudi Arabia's Salic has taken a minority stake in India's Daawat Foods, a rice producer owned by the country's LT Foods.

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Atlantic Natural Foods builds plant-based facility in Bangkok with JV partner Pataya Food Group 26 May 2020

Atlantic Natural Foods, a plant-based products manufacturer in the US, is building a new facility in Bangkok with its joint-venture partner.

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Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia co-op goes into administration 22 May 2020

The Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia cooperative has gone into voluntary administration, with market conditions in China cited as a key reason for the decision.

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China readies food security plans 22 May 2020

China is reportedly drawing up plans to secure the supply of food in the midst of the global coronavirus crisis.