Food industry columns

M&A Watch

Stefan Kirk, of M&A advisors Glenboden, casts his eye over the food industry landscape and suggests the deal-making options that could - and should - be available to manufacturers.

IRI's inside track

Global FMCG analysts IRI gives you key insight into the trends and issues facing the food sector.

Consuming issues

In a regular column, just-food contributing editor Ben Cooper chews over how the industry is tackling issues from obesity to labelling and from child labour to its environmental impact.

What the analysts say

The verdict from global analysts on major company news

The just-food international basket

Exclusive data highlighting the price of brands and own-label products in key categories across Europe and the US. Compiled in association with industry analysts IRI.

Deal or no deal

We look at the potential suitors when food manufacturers or retailers are up for sale - or put forward as possible takeover targets.

On the move

just-food examines executives on the move

BRICs and beyond

Coverage and analysis of the world's fastest-growing emerging markets

Sustainability Watch

We put the latest CSR moves under the microscope.

Talking shop

The just-food team check out the latest goings-on among food retailers.

Editor's viewpoint

Dean Best's views on the industry's hot issues.

In the spotlight

Which manufacturers, retailers or issues are grabbing the headlines?

On the money

Food companies discuss and dissect their latest results.