The story this week – period – was the shock election of Donald Trump as the US President. We looked at how the installation of the billionaire businessman in the White House could affect the food industry. Elsewhere, shares in a number of US food companies rose amid talk in Brazil that private-equity firm – and Kraft Heinz owner – 3G Capital was raising funds for more M&A. And, in Europe, Ferrero’s bid to buy Belgian biscuit maker Delacre from Pladis is now in the hands of competition officials.
How will Trump’s presidency affect the global food industry? – analysis
Republican Donald Trump has beaten front-runner Hillary Clinton in the race to become the forty-fifth President of the United States of America. His eleventh-hour election success defied the pollsters as first the key swing state of Florida fell, followed by North Carolina, Ohio and finally Pennsylvania. With big business largely backing Clinton, pundits are framing Trump’s win as further evidence of disillusionment with the so-called political and business classes. just-food examines the implications of the election result for the global food sector.
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US food stocks rise on 3G Capital M&A talk
Shares in US food majors including Mondelez International and General Mills rose yesterday (8 November) after Brazilian reports suggested investment firm 3G Capital is raising US$8-10bn to fund more acquisitions.
Ferrero’s Delacre bid set for competition watchdog
Ferrero’s move to buy Delacre is to be examined by competition officials, snacks giant Pladis, the owner of the Belgian biscuit maker, has confirmed.
Nomad, PepsiCo ‘seek UK price hikes’ after Brexit
PepsiCo and Nomad Foods are reportedly among the latest companies asking supermarkets to raise the price of their brands due to devaluation of the sterling in the wake of the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
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