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Norway's top grocers face fines over price 'co-ordination'
15 Dec 2020
Norway's three largest grocers face record fines from the country's competition watchdog, which is claiming the retailers "co-ordinated" their pricing.

Covid-19 food industry updates – Friday 18 September (free to read)
18 Sep 2020
just-food is providing daily updates on how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the world's packaged food sector.

Backing Marcus Rashford's food poverty campaign must be about more than catching stardust
4 Sep 2020
Food groups are keen to support footballer Marcus Rashford in the food poverty debate but that endorsement will backfire if not reflected in companies' future actions.

2019 - The year in food industry M&A
11 Dec 2019
Andy Coyne looks at significant transactions and emerging themes in merger, acquisition and investment activity in the global food sector during 2019.

Food companies back Swiss sugar reduction plan
30 Aug 2019
Food businesses have signed up to a Swiss government initiative linked to the amount of sugar in yogurt and breakfast cereals.

Ham cartel probe launched by French competition body
22 Oct 2018
The French competition authority has launched an investigation into whether the sale of ham in the country is controlled by a cartel.

17 May 2018
just-food publishes the most notable product development from the international food sector, presented in bitesize format to give you a flavour of the innovation from your peers and competitors announced this week.

Nestle 'in price row with AgeCore buying group'
22 Feb 2018
Nestle is reportedly in embroiled in a pricing spat with members of the European retail buying group AgeCore.

Is the Bell Food Group-Huegli deal a win-win?
19 Jan 2018
Andy Coyne looks at the motives behind Bell Food Group's acquisition of Huegli and asks whether both parties are likely to benefit from this all-Swiss affair?

17 Nov 2017
just-food publishes the most notable product development from the international food sector, presented in bitesize format to give you a flavour of the innovation from your peers and competitors announced this week.

Switzerland's Coop Group opens new Chocolats Halba plant
27 Oct 2017
Swiss food retailer Coop Group has completed construction of a new production plant and warehouse in the Pratteln region after investing US$380m in the site, which also houses one of its most modern stores.

NGO Ceres' deep dive into water gives food plenty to ponder
15 Sep 2017
A new report from US non-profit Ceres looking at how food manufacturers are addressing water risks points to improvement among some companies but finds many others to be worryingly off the pace. Ben Cooper reports.

Danone and Kellogg back Swiss sugar reduction scheme
8 Sep 2017
Food giants Danone and Kellogg have signed up to an agreement with the Swiss government to reduce sugar content in yogurts and breakfast cereals in the country by the end of 2018.

Muller targets on-the-go with Milk Minis launch
6 May 2016
Muller is extending its offering targeting impulse channels in the UK with the launch of Milk Minis, 200ml cartons of whole, chocolate and strawberry milk.

Briefing: 2015 preview: Shopper trends - Finding a path to growth in 2015
2 Jan 2015
In such a price-focused environment, manufacturers will need to find innovative ways to grow in 2015. Data, IRI's Anne Lefranc argues, will be central to these strategies.

French retailers sign up to supplier charter
11 Nov 2014
French retailers are lining up to show their support for the introduction of a national charter for responsible supplier relations.

SWEDEN: Cloetta succeeds Candyking as Coop Pick and Mix partner
4 Jul 2014
Cloetta is set to run the pick-and-mix stands at Sweden's second-largest grocer, Coop.

SWITZ: Profits up at Swiss retailer Coop
27 Feb 2014
Coop, Switzerland's number two grocer, saw profits increase in 2013 amid higher sales and moves to control costs.
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