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We know the digital sphere is having a profound impact on consumers but how can the food industry shape their businesses to capitalise? At the latest Millennial 20/20 conference and exhibition, held in London last week, just-food heard the digital issues taxing the minds at FMCG companies operating in the UK, including Kellogg and Arla Foods.

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There were a number of companies presenting at this week's CAGNY conference in the US that had recently-installed CEOs making their first appearance at one of the key dates in the investor calendar as chief executive. Among them was Steve Cahillane, the former Anheuser-Busch InBev and Coca-Cola executive who took the helm at Kellogg in October. His job is to get a business with a sluggish top line back into growth. Dean Best tuned in.

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Kellogg enjoyed improved profitability in 2017 but again saw pressure on its top line, with, notably, its US morning foods business continuing to suffer. However, some industry watchers saw some signs of progress in the fourth quarter - and even across the year as a whole. All eyes will be on how recently-installed CEO Steve Cahillane believes he can improve the cereal and snacks giant's performance.

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The final days of 2017 saw a flurry of transactions in the international food sector, bringing to an end an active year of deal-making. This year looks set to be another busy one for food-company strategists. Dean Best looks at what could lie ahead.

Kashi Company, the US natural food business owned by Kellogg, is increasing its focus on organic products. With just 1% of US farmland dedicated to organic production, the group has come up with an innovative way of supporting farmers make the switch through its certified transitional programme. Katy Askew caught up with Tina Owens, senior manager of procurement and sustainability at Kashi, to find out more. 

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There is speculation over the future ownership of UK-based meat-free business Quorn Foods. It is hardly surprising. Quorn has been owned by a private-equity firm since 2010 and is a business enjoying continued solid growth in a challenging industry. Dean Best spoke to Quorn CEO Kevin Brennan about the sale rumours and his plans for the business this year.

This week's news includes new products from companies including Nestle, Kellogg, Saputo and Hormel, taking in markets in North America, Europe and Asia.

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US food manufacturer Kellogg is reportedly seeking to branch out into the ethnic snacks market in India with a partnership with a domestic manufacturer.

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Kellogg is weighing up the possible sale of a clutch of snacks assets in North America as part of moves to "align resources around the biggest opportunities for growth".

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This week's product news includes a new snacks brand from PepsiCo in the US and Kellogg adding to its portfolio of products on sale in India.

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US food manufacturer Kellogg cut its guidance for full-year operating profits after reporting nine-month results.

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US food manufacturer Kellogg is expanding its sustainable packaging commitments.

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US food giant Kellogg has revealed that a cereal which was at the centre of a salmonella outbreak will return to grocery stores shelves next month.

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Food and beverage giants Unilever, Nestle and Coca-Cola have all made it through to the second stage of bidding for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)'s Indian nutrition business, according to reports from the country.

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A clutch of international food giants have signed a voluntary pledge with authorities in Saudi Arabia to cut the sugar, salt and fat content in their products.

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The US salmonella outbreak linked to Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereals has claimed another 30 victims, according to the country's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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This week's round-up of the most notable product development from the international food sector includes PepsiCo taking Quaker into the chilled aisle in the US and Aldi's latest NPD offensive in the country.

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Kellogg today (2 August) lifted its forecast for annual net sales after "stronger-than-expected" growth in sales on an organic basis in the first half of the year.

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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.

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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.

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have advised consumers to throw out all Kellogg's Honey Smacks from their store cupboards - regardless of size and date - following the cereal being linked to a salmonella outbreak.

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Kellogg is recalling an estimated 1.3m cases of its Honey Smacks cereal, which has been linked to a salmonella outbreak.

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US food manufacturer Kellogg has made two senior appointments at its North American and European operations.

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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.

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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.

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Kellogg has made changes to the recipes of its Special K cereal bars in the UK, moves the company said had been done to "help people make healthier choices".

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Kellogg is investing US$420m to boost its interest in a joint venture with packaged foods manufacturer Tolaram Africa Foods as the US-based firm seeks a bigger contribution to growth from emerging markets.

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Prescience Point Capital Management, a US-based investor, has accused food giant Kellogg of "using accounting gimmicks and financial engineering to mask years of falling sales, poor performance and self-serving management decisions".

Market speculation over a possible takeover of Kellogg surfaced this week, with the snacks-to-cereal maker linked to both Kraft Heinz and Coca Cola Co.

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US cereal giant Kellogg's revealed plans to open a cafe in New York City, located at a prime location on Broadway.