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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.

PepsiCo takes US snack brand Poppables across pond; Kellogg adds to Nutri-Grain range in Australia; Arla launches Lurpak Softest spreadable butter straight from the fridge; Yildiz-owned Pladis launches Flipz in the UK

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?

Hostess Brands, Nestle team up again; US turkey giant Butterball in organic move; Young's launches shellfish range; Sodiaal to take Entremont into organic cheese

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.