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US meat giants face fresh claims on price fixing
4 Jul 2018
New price fixing claims have been brought against US meat giants including Tyson Foods and Pilgrim's Pride.

Powerful Yogurt to launch protein drink range
5 Nov 2014
US yoghurt business Powerful Yogurt is to launch a range of protein drinks as it continues to expand its portfolio.

On the money: Hain Celestial eyes distribution gains, NPD for growth
20 Aug 2014
Hain Celestial, the US natural and organic food group, has indicated it expects to drive continued organic growth in the coming year - even as it laps tough comparables - by expanding distribution and leveraging its innovation pipeline in the US and internationally.

US: Bellisio teams up with diner Chili's for licensed range
4 Jun 2014
Frozen foods manufacturer Bellisio Foods is partnering US diner Chili's to launch a new line of licensed Chilli's inspired frozen meals.

Talking shop: Major US chains eye small-format growth
5 Feb 2014
The convenience channel has become a source of growth for larger grocers in a number of markets. Even in the US, home of the big-box store, major players have tested the water, albeit with patchy success. The likes of Wal-Mart are upping their focus on smaller stores and, although they will not represent a short-term threat to America's 'Cokes and smokes' c-stores, indie operators need to be wary. Hannah Abdulla reports.

US: Publix Q3 earnings slide, stock increases
4 Nov 2013
US retailer Publix booked a slight drop in earnings in the third quarter but saw its stock and sales increase.
US: Publix to sell Pix c-store operations
23 Oct 2013
US retailer Publix has announced plans to divest its Pix convenience chain as part of plans to focus on its core supermarket operations.

US: Publix to acquire seven Bi-Lo stores
16 Sep 2013
US retailer Publix plans to purchase seven stores from local peer Bi-Lo Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
US: Ingles Markets books Q3 loss
2 Aug 2013
US retailer Ingles Markets has booked a third-quarter loss, hurt by a one-off charge.

US: H1 profit, sales climb at retailer Publix
2 Aug 2013
US regional retailer Publix saw its earnings and sales climb in the first half of the year.

In the spotlight: Kroger to benefit from surprise Harris Teeter deal
12 Jul 2013
US retail giant Kroger this week struck a deal to buy regional supermarket chain Harris Teeter in a deal worth US$2.44bn. Analysts believe the deal makes perfect sense, offering synergies and opportunities for Kroger to strengthen its position in the US retail scene. One analyst, however, believes Kroger may face competing bids before a deal is secured. Michelle Russell takes a look.

US: Kroger strikes deal to acquire Harris Teeter
9 Jul 2013
US retail giant Kroger has struck a deal to buy regional supermarket chain Harris Teeter in a for US$2.44bn.
US: Cerberus, Harris Teeter silent on bid report
27 Jun 2013
Cerberus Capital Management and Harris Teeter have refused to be drawn on a report the private-equity firm has bid for the US retailer.

Talking shop: Amazon's fresh step in fledgling US online grocery
13 Jun 2013
Amazon has made another stride in taking on US food retailers with the roll out of its fresh grocery business into the second most populous city in the US, Los Angeles. The move is sure to make other players in the market sit up and take notice but will it be enough to really shake up the US online grocery channel and give it the much needed boost it requires? Michelle Russell takes a look.
JAPAN/UK: Crisp firm Tyrrells secures 7-11 listing
29 May 2013
Tyrrells, the UK crisp manufacturer, has secured another overseas listing with a deal to sell products at 7-11 stores in Japan.
US: PE firm Cerberus "eyes more retail deals"
24 May 2013
Private-equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, which earlier this year bought five food retail chains from Supervalu Inc, is said to be looking at more targets - including regional grocer Harris Teeter.

UK: Langholm "puts crisp firm Tyrrells up for sale"
20 May 2013
Langholm Capital, the owner of UK crisp group Tyrrells, has declined to comment on reports it has put the company up for sale.
US: Harris Teeter in ongoing sale talks
10 May 2013
Regional US retailer Harris Teeter has said talks with a number of companies about an acquisition of the group are "ongoing".
HOFEX: Exporter Somerdale focuses on China, SE Asia
8 May 2013
Specialist UK cheese exporter Somerdale International has turned its attention to expanding its reach in new markets and is placing a particular emphasis on developing its business in China and Southeast Asia.
US: Q1 profits up at regional retailer Publix
3 May 2013
This year's earlier Easter and better underlying sales have helped first-quarter profits at US retailer Publix.

UK: Tyrrells secures listing with US retailer Publix
11 Mar 2013
UK crisp manufacturer Tyrrells has increased its presence in the US after securing a listing with supermarket group Publix.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
11 Mar 2013
In a week of results from major retailers, Carrefour cheered the market with improvement in France, upmarket UK grocer Waitrose highlighted its strong year and Belgium's Delhaize insisted its business in the US would improve. Elsewhere across the Atlantic, meat processor Smithfield Foods faced calls from a major investor to consider dividing in three.

US: Publix "interested" in regional retailer Harris Teeter
4 Mar 2013
US supermarket group Publix is reported to be interested in purchasing regional US retailer Harris Teeter.
US: Publix books rising FY sales, earnings
1 Mar 2013
US supermarket group Publix has booked an increase in full-year sales and earnings, despite one less trading week in the fourth quarter.
US: Harris Teeter tight-lipped over sale talks
13 Feb 2013
Harris Teeter Supermarkets has declined to comment on reports it is exploring strategic options including the possibility of a sale.
US: Belton eyes export growth with US listing
13 Feb 2013
UK-cheese market Belton Cheese has launched its new Red Leicester cheese brand, Belton Farm Red Fox, in the US market.

2 Nov 2012
US retailer Publix has recorded an increase in earnings in the third quarter of the year.

US: Wal-Mart to invest $6bn in retail pricing
15 Oct 2012
US retail giant Wal-Mart Stores has announced plans to invest US$6bn in pricing by 2017.
Focus: US retailers and manufacturers team up to tackle food waste
8 Oct 2012
Reducing the amount of food waste that goes to landfill is a sustainability challenge faced the world over. Ben Cooper takes a look at an initiative in the US which brings together retailers, manufacturers and restaurant operators.
Sustainability Summit closes with broad approval
5 Oct 2012
The organisers of the FMI/GMA Sustainability Summit, which ended today, have stressed the value of the broad range of stakeholders who have participated. Ben Cooper asked representatives from various sectors for their impressions of the conference.
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