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How China presents opportunity for pet-food majors
8 February 2021 | Peter Peverelli
In his latest column, just-food's China market correspondent Peter Peverelli digs into the country's growing pet-food market. ... read more
How food companies are singling out China's singles
12 January 2021 | Peter Peverelli
The growing number of Chinese who live alone has started to draw the attention of food manufacturers, which are tailoring products to the country's singles. ... read more
Food that makes you better – a Chinese tradition with modern twist
30 October 2020 | Peter Peverelli
Covid-19 has increased interest among China's consumers for functional food and the country's domestic manufacturers have reacted. How can international suppliers capitalise? ... read more
Covid-19 – India food groups talk trading as virus volatility persists
8 October 2020 | Raghavendra Verma
India is among the countries worst hit and, in a market where retail is dominated by traditional outlets, trading can remain tough. ... read more
Overseas brands ineffective as China's soup market comes to boil
28 September 2020 | Peter Peverelli
Soup has been a core element in Chinese cuisine and still is – even if consumers now have less time to cook. Interest in convenient options is growing. How can suppliers prosper? ... read more
Food feels impact of China-Australia tensions
31 August 2020 | Dean Best
What started in technology and was further fuelled by Covid-19 is now starting to impact Australia's agri-food sector, Dean Best writes. ... read more
How meal-replacement products could shake up breakfast in China
30 July 2020 | Peter Peverelli
Chinese commuters' demand for convenience has been fuelling sales and Covid-19 – for different reasons – has also led to interest in the segment. ... read more
Pizza to children's snacks – the fuel for cheese sales in China
26 June 2020 | Peter Peverelli
just-food's China columnist Peter Peverelli looks at the expanding market for cheese in China and sets out areas for manufacturers to exploit. ... read more
Plant-based meat must target local tastes to succeed in China
21 May 2020 | Peter Peverelli
just-food's China market columnist Peter Peverelli weighs up the growing activity in the country's market for plant-based meat alternatives. ... read more
How Covid-19 might shape consumer trends in China
20 April 2020 | Peter Peverelli
Packaged-food companies mulling the post-Covid-19 consumer will be watching China with interest. Our local columnist Peter Peverelli sets out some trends that could take hold. ... read more
Is China ready for Western-style sauces and dressings?
13 March 2020 | Peter Peverelli
Our correspondent Peter Peverelli looks at the cultural barriers that have to be cleared by Western manufacturers attempting to sell sauces and seasonings in China. ... read more
French fries in China – big opportunities and high hurdles
17 February 2020 | Peter Peverelli
The market for French fries in China is growing rapidly but barriers to entry exist for foreign providers, as Peter Peverelli explains. ... read more
China's 'light eating' trend takes aim at fat, salt, sugar
31 January 2020 | Peter Peverelli
just-food's China columnist Peter Peverelli looks at the trend for qingshi, which takes in foods low in salt and fat and also for eating smaller meals or portions than usual. ... read more
The most-read opinion pieces on just-food in 2019
19 December 2019 | Dean Best
Which of the opinion pieces from just-food's team of industry experts gave you food for thought in 2019? Here are the top ten most-read. ... read more
Six trends to shape China's food market in 2020
26 November 2019 | Peter Peverelli
just-food's China columnist Peter Peverelli analyses the emerging consumer trends driving demand in the Chinese food industry and sets out the product categories to watch in 2020. ... read more
What do China's high-schoolers want from food?
9 October 2019 | Peter Peverelli
After weighing up what China's "post-90" consumer wants from food, Peter Peverelli looks at what 12-to 18-year-olds in the country's "post-00" marketing cohort could be demanding. ... read more
The agile leadership skills food companies need
20 June 2019 | Luciana Nuñez
In a dynamic consumer environment, food companies often talk about the need to be more agile. But how can they get there? Executive coaching firm The Preston Associates explores. ... read more
The move towards branded agricultural produce in China
5 March 2019 | Peter Peverelli
Branded agricultural produce is becoming increasingly sought after in China, as Peter Peverelli reports. ... read more
Four product trends to watch in China in 2019
2 January 2019 | Peter Peverelli
just-food's China columnist Peter Peverelli outlines four product trends food companies doing business in the country - or wanting to do business there - should bear in mind as we enter 2019. ... read more
How chilli is spicing up parts of China's food sector
5 September 2018 | Peter Peverelli
just-food's China columnist Peter Peverelli outlines how chilli flavours have made inroads in the country's packaged food sector as the palates of local consumers get used to - and embrace - some heat in their food. ... read more
Fruit and nuts - from staples to snacking favourites in China
9 August 2018 | Peter Peverelli
In his debut column, just-food's China columnist Peter Peverelli looks at how growing wealth and need for convenience have led to the staples of fruit and nuts be the foundation of a buoyant, on-the-go category. ... read more
Google and JD.com - another e-commerce duo to consider
22 June 2018 | Dean Best
There was another e-commerce powerplay this week, with Google investing in and setting out plans to work with Chinese e-commerce retailer JD.com. Dean Best reflects on the announcement and how suppliers should react.... read more
Why millennials are key for Europe's health-food marketeers
26 January 2018 | Laura Fusi, IRI
In Europe, healthy food - or products marketed as healthier than their existing counterparts - are most popular, and showing the strongest growth potential, among millennials, IRI writes in its monthly column for just-food. ... read more
Gove wins UK exporter praise but Brexit looms - editor's viewpoint
15 December 2017 | Dean Best
For all the qualified optimism about the UK government's renewed pledges to work "in partnership" with the country's food industry to grow the sector, Brexit presents significant unknowns and departure from the EU could have significant ramifications for manufacturers.... read more
Eyeing Asia, Saputo moves for Murray Goulburn - editor's viewpoint
30 October 2017 | Dean Best
Dean Best weighs up why Saputo has moved to buy the embattled Australian dairy group.... read more
Brexit tension to be expected - opinion
2 May 2017 | Dave Leggett
Over the Bank Holiday weekend in the UK, the country's headlines were dominated about last week's meeting between Theresa May and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker - and how badly it was supposed to have gone. The UK has dismissed the reports as "Brussels gossip". However, David Leggett suggests we should expect the next two years to be tense.... read more
The food industry in 2017 - The key questions for digital strategists
8 December 2016 | Keith Anderson, Profitero
In his latest column for just-food, Keith Anderson, vice president of strategy and insights at e-commerce analytics firm Profitero, outlines what food companies interested in growing online must consider in 2017. ... read more
Comment: FSSAI's antagonism on Maggi is lose-lose
6 August 2015 | Katy Askew
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has taken a hard line on Nestle's Maggi brand. But – with Nestle's strong international food safety and compliance record – has the regulator picked the right battle? Katy Askew suggests the FSSAI's increasingly belligerent tone and single-mindedness in its pursuit of Nestle will do little to improve food safety in the country. It could, however, make multinationals think twice about investing in India.... read more
Editor's viewpoint: The impact of China's slowdown
17 July 2015 | Dean Best
Two significant announcements this week - from dairy giant Fonterra and from infant formula group Mead Johnson - further underlined how the impact of China's recent economic slowdown is affecting companies in our sector.... read more
Comment: Prepare for emerging market e-commerce
9 February 2015 | Katy Askew
Consumer goods conglomerate Hindustan Unilever is changing the operating model of its business-to-consumer direct sales arm in India, Hindustan Unilever Network, prompting speculation it is paving the way for an e-commerce debut in the country.... read more
Comment: Ferrero's dilemma highlights the problem of red tape in India
3 December 2014 | Katy Askew
Ferrero Group is purportedly re-thinking its investment plan in India due to difficulties with regulators in the country. The Indian market - with its massive population and still growing middle class - is a huge opportunity for FMCG manufacturers. But, as the Ferrero case shows, Indian regulations continue to discourage investment in local production - to the detriment of the country's economic outlook.... read more
Comment: Russia's Danone, PepsiCo criticism points to more challenges
1 December 2014 | Katy Askew
For US and European companies exporting products to Russia, the operating environment has been challenging to say the least. Recent comments from Moscow would suggest that the going could get tougher for multinationals who operate local subsidiaries in the country as well, Katy Askew suggests.... read more
Editor's viewpoint: United Biscuits sees Yildiz head West again
3 November 2014 | Dean Best
Yildiz Holding today (3 November) announced it had won the race to buy UK-based biscuit maker United Biscuits. In doing so, the privately-owned Turkish food group has moved once more to buy a major Western food brand.... read more
Comment: FrieslandCampina in China - the right place at the right time
10 October 2014 | Hannah Abdulla
FrieslandCampina made two announcements last week that it was re-jigging its European operations, demonstrating it was well on its way to right-sizing its business. This week it announced it had struck a deal to grow its presence in China's infant formula market. Given the country is in the midst of lifting its one-child policy, this latest move from the Dutch dairy giant could prove fundamental to its growth, fast-tracking it to hitting its route2020 targets. Hannah Abdulla explores. ... read more
Comment: Competition to rise as dairies invest in whey production
1 September 2014 | Katy Askew
Arla Foods is wise to invest in its whey protein production capacity. However, the company is far from alone in pursuing this strategy, with various dairy firms stepping up production to meet growing global demand. As activity increases so too could competition, Katy Askew suggests.... read more
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