The top stories on just-food this week had a distinctly French flavour. Danone issued a profit warning, with Spain’s problems affecting the Activia maker. Meanwhile, French retail giant Carrefour‘s new CEO Georges Plassat made his first public appearance since taking the job, with the industry keen to hear how he planned to revitalise the world’s second-largest retailer. Click on the headlines for more.
Spain sours Danone profits
The French dairy giant pointed to the challenges of operating in the Spanish economy as it announced a profit warning.
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Carrefour’s new CEO makes public bow
Georges Plassat, the new chief executive at the world’s second-largest retailer, addressed the company’s AGM this week. How does he intend to turn around the French retail giant?
In the spotlight: Rio+20
This week world leaders and government representatives convened in Rio de Janeiro for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, taking place 20 years after the ‘Earth Summit’ of 1992. Ben Cooper reflects on Rio+20.
ITALY/GERMANY: Barilla puts Lieken on the block
Italian food group Barilla has put German baking business, Lieken, up for sale.
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UPDATE: JAPAN: Tesco sees “increased focus on rest of Asia” with Japan exit
Tesco insisted today (18 June) its exit from Japan will enable the business to focus on further developing its operations in the rest of Asia.
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ConAgra Foods CEO Gary Rodkin has defended the US company’s decision to increase prices on certain products as it sought to offset soaring commodity costs, even as cautious consumers baulked at the hikes.
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UK: Symington’s buys baking firm Victoria Foods
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UK: Costcutter buy could give Morrisons “greater scope” in south – analyst
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CHINA: China to tighten and consolidate food safety regulations
The Chinese government has announced plans to consolidate and improve conflicting food safety regulations over the next five years.
