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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.

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".

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Environmental pressure group Greenpeace International says some global food companies such as Kraft Heinz, Kellogg, Ferrero and J.M. Smucker are failing to disclose their sources of palm oil despite an initiative to clamp down on deforestation by producers before the end of the decade.

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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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Recently-installed Kellogg CEO Steve Cahillane has said the priority for the US cereal and snacks giant is to get its sales growing again.

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just-food presents the key metrics from company financials in bitesize format, with analyst insight and social media comment alongside graphs illustrating a business' historical performance to give you an easy-to-read digest of the numbers you need to know.

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Kellogg has invested in Cargo, a US business that allows drivers to earn extra income by selling products from snacks to personal care items.

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just-food presents the key metrics from company financials in bitesize format, with analyst insight and social media comment alongside graphs illustrating a business' historical performance to give you an easy-to-read digest of the numbers you need to know.

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Our most popular analysis featured Nestle's new CEO, Unilever post-Kraft Heinz's interest and Kellogg shaking up its US distribution, as well as deep dives into subjects including Generation Z, blockchain and, top of the shop, the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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US food giant Kellogg's has announced it is to cut the amount of sugar in its three top selling children's cereals in the UK by between 20% and 40% by the middle of next year.

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Kellogg and Conagra Brands are backing The Hatchery, an incubator of food businesses in Chicago, which is moving to a new facility in the US city.

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Kellogg is to try and tap into UK demand for protein snacks in January with a new line of Special K bars.

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Kellogg is to launch organic and vegan cereals in the UK in January.

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Kellogg is targeting breakfast eaters and snack lovers with the latest addition to its range of cereal products on sale in India.

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US food giant Kellogg has added to its wholesome snacks offering with the acquisition of RXBAR protein bar maker Chicago Bar Company for US$600m.

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Kellogg announced today (28 September) the appointment of former Coca-Cola and Anheuser-Busch InBev executive Steven Cahillane as its new CEO to replace John Bryant who is to retire.

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Kellogg's investment fund Eighteen94Capital is among a number of investors to put US$35m into MycoTechnology, a US company that uses mushrooms to create ingredients for the food and beverage industry.

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Kellogg has sought to reassure the market its decision to move the distribution of its US snacks from a direct store delivery (DSD) network to a warehouse model is beginning to pay off.

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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.

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Special K maker Kellogg is planning to axe more than 200 jobs in the US in a bid to "optimise" production, reduce costs and improve margins.

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.