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Premier CEO may win vote but scrutiny will grow
It would be a surprise Premier Foods' under-fire CEO Gavin Darby is not re-elected at the UK group's AGM on 18 July but activist investor Oa...
Why Kraft Heinz should steer clear of Campbell
Dean Best is unsure whether, as has been reported in the US, Kraft Heinz should be looking at a possible move for Campbell Soup Co....
Google and JD.com - another e-commerce powerplay
There was another e-commerce powerplay this week, with Google investing in and setting out plans to work with Chinese e-commerce retailer JD...
Column: UK food frustration at Brexit blind date
With nine months to go until the UK is set to officially leave the EU, politicians are still battling it out to resolve complex trade and re...
Amazon-Whole Foods one year on - what's changed? 13 Jun 2018
A year since Amazon shook the grocery sector with its acquisition of upmarket US retailer Whole Foods Market, just-food's Stateside columnist Victor Martino weighs up what the deal has meant for the two businesses - and for the wider industry.
Bakery giant Aryzta's fresh profit warning raises concerns 29 May 2018
It has been clear for months there are some sizeable challenges facing Aryzta, the Swiss-Irish bakery giant - and there were signs this week the company's problems persist.
Proactive Denise Morrison exits with Campbell still in the soup 18 May 2018
In her seven years at the helm of Campbell Soup Co., there has been plenty to admire about the work done by outgoing president and CEO Denise Morrison. But, ultimately, Dean Best, writes, Morrison leaves with the US giant facing significant issues, not least in its still problematic legacy, domestic, soup business.
Why latest Tyrrells takeover is no major surprise 18 May 2018
UK-based savoury snacks business Tyrrells is getting its third owner in two years - but the latest deal is no surprise, writes Dean Best.
Brands still matter in US - but rules of game have changed 15 May 2018
As the US FMCG sector witnesses the biggest change in consumer habits in a generation, some argue brands are becoming less important. However, just-food's US columnist, Victor Martino, begs to differ and sets out how brands can still prosper.
London Mayor's bold plan on food ads should be welcomed 11 May 2018
How the owners of food and drink high in fat, salt or sugar advertise their products has long been a contentious issue in the UK, with campaigners calling for further restrictions. Today (11 May), London's Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has won praise for his proposals to introduce regulations within his area of influence.
What might Pinnacle Foods' new activist investor mean for US group? 20 Apr 2018
Pinnacle Foods has often been touted as a possible acquisition target - and now activist investor Jana Partners has taken a position in the US group that talk will intensify.
M&A, rather than Brexit, is behind Unilever's HQ decision 16 Mar 2018
Unilever this week announced a change in its legal structure, which will see the FMCG behemoth have its main base in the Netherlands. The UK media swiftly pointed to Brexit - but the key factor would likely have been to have given the group more options when it comes to M&A.
Why private-label has reached tipping point in US - and what to do 13 Mar 2018
The major, branded CPG operators in the US are not only facing a challenge from growing demand for products from upstart, agile competitors tapping into evolving consumer trends. They are also, Victor Martino warns, seeing another front open up from private-label. In his latest column for just-food, Martino outlines which retailers are gaining ground and how brand owners can fight back.
The UK's calorie plan is cogent - and industry will be content 12 Mar 2018
Faced with some alarming data on obesity, the UK this week announced its latest strategy to battle the bulge. A target for industry to reduce calories has its merits and, Dean Best writes, will have pleased industry, too.
The top takeaways from the bellwether US Winter Fancy Food Show 8 Feb 2018
One of the key dates in the US food-industry calendar, The Winter Fancy Food Show is seen by product developers and trend-watchers as an event where executives can pick up a flavour of what's to come in the sector. just-food's US columnist Victor Martino was there once again.
Financial market 'corrections' - should we worry? 6 Feb 2018
The last 24 hours have seen a wave of sell-offs on global stock markets. Is there cause for concern? Yes, but there is also a need for some perspective and there is no reason to believe that a global economic recession is imminent or inevitable.
Why millennials are key for Europe's health-food marketeers 26 Jan 2018
In Europe, healthy food - or products marketed as healthier than their existing counterparts - are most popular, and showing the strongest growth potential, among millennials, IRI writes in its monthly column for just-food.
Five geopolitical issues to watch in Q1 - guest column 18 Jan 2018
Matthew Elliott, Shore Capital Markets
In a guest column, Matthew Elliott, a senior political advisor at UK-based investment advisory firm Shore Capital Markets, sets out the geopolitical events executives need to monitor in the opening weeks of 2018.
Lactalis scandal puts wider French supply chain in spotlight 12 Jan 2018
The scrutiny of Lactalis has intensified this week as the dairy giant battles to repair the reputational damage from the salmonella scandal that has engulfed the company. However, the latest revelations have meant retailers have also been criticised and led to questions about the wider supply chain, which could fuel anxiety in export markets.
The challenger brand challenge has just begun 11 Jan 2018
just-food's US columnist Victor Martino kicks off 2018 with a message all food majors in the US should heed - as, for that matter, should those operating further afield.
The six mega-trends that will shape the US food industry in 2018 2 Jan 2018
Operating in the US food market? If you thought 2017 was a heady mix of challenge and opportunity, wait for 2018, writes just-food's US columnist Victor Martino, who gives you six mega-trends your business must embrace to thrive over the next 12 months.
The food industry in 2018 - the e-commerce trends to watch 1 Jan 2018
Taking advantage of the rise of the e-commerce channel will be a priority of an increasing number of food company strategists in 2018. Andrew Pearl, director of strategy and insight in the EMEA markets for e-commerce analytics firm Profitero, presents four trends to watch in the channel in 2018.
The food industry in 2018 - the nine foodservice trends to follow 1 Jan 2018
The foodservice channel continues to show growth, even in more mature markets, presenting an opportunity for food manufacturers to capture. David Henkes, the advisory group senior principal at US-based foodservice consultants Technomic, sets out the nine trends that will shape the sector in 2018.
Gove wins UK exporter praise but Brexit looms - editor's viewpoint 15 Dec 2017
For all the qualified optimism about the UK government's renewed pledges to work "in partnership" with the country's food industry to grow the sector, Brexit presents significant unknowns and departure from the EU could have significant ramifications for manufacturers.
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