UK industry moves to lower saturated fat were met last week with criticism in campaign circles. Health issues have also made headlines in Mexico, where the country’s Senate has backed plans for a snacks tax. Elsewhere, Sainsbury’s plans to take retail rival Tesco to a judicial review, while there were more twists in the battle to buy Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory.
UK: Nestle, Mondelez, Unilever make sat fat pledge
Nestle, Mondelez International and Unilever have said they will make changes to their products to try to cut the amount of saturated fat consumed in the UK.
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MEXICO: Senate proposes higher ‘junk food’ tax
Mexico’s upper house has backed plans for a tax on high-calorie foods – and put forward a higher levy than had been proposed.
UK: Sainsbury’s, Tesco price row set for judicial review
Sainsbury’s is to take its battle with Tesco over the retailers’ price comparison schemes to a judicial review.
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By GlobalDataNZ/AUS: Fonterra adds twist with stake in Bega Cheese
Fonterra has snapped up a 6% stake in Australian firm Bega Cheese, adding a fresh twist to the M&A speculation swirling around the country’s dairy sector.
just-food BRICs briefings: Seizing India’s potential
The sheer size of India’s population – and its growing wealth – offers opportunities for FMCG companies. However, the country’s economy has slowed, inflation is proving an issue and distribution remains a serious challenge. just-food’s latest BRICs briefing provides an in-depth look.
Interview: Alpro reaps rewards of portfolio expansion
Alpro has had three owners in four years but one executive that has been at the company throughout is CEO Bernard Deryckere. He talks to Dean Best about the success Alpro, now owned by US firm WhiteWave Foods, has had with the recent expansion of its product portfolio.
NETHERLANDS: FrieslandCampina to close two Dutch sites
Netherlands-based dairy processor FrieslandCampina is to close two plants in its domestic market as it adjusts to a challenging European market.
Analysis: General Mills makes bold sustainable agriculture pledges
General Mills has pledged to source all of its top ten ingredients – including wheat and palm oil – sustainably by 2020. The US food group has secured broad praise from the move, although some sceptics have questioned what the Cheerios firm means by “sustainably”.
UK/SAUDI: United Biscuits to buy stake in Rana Confectionery Products
United Biscuits is set to buy a majority stake in Saudi snacks business Rana Confectionery Products.
FRANCE: Carrefour in talks to buy local retailer Coop Alsace
Carrefour is in discussions to buy French regional retailer Coop Alsace.
