Bakery: Latest news and analysis articles
Latest Insights
Why Big Data Collaboration could be the new ECR
With growth in FMCG in many western economies hard to come by, manufacturers and retailers need to step up efforts to work together, argues...
Opinion: Brands must avoid being egotists
Look at the top-line data on the UK grocery market and it shows a sector in rude health. However, at present, inflation has become central t...
UK election raises food hopes of better Brexit
The result of the UK's General Election has stunned much of the country and many observers worldwide. The poll produced a hung parliament, w...
Column: All eyes on N Ireland after UK election
Cor Blimey! exclaimed one Labour-leaning UK tabloid this morning (9 June) as the country awoke to another election result that confounded po...
Latest Interviews
How Agromousquetaires aims to grow - interview 9 Feb 2017
Agromousquetaires is France's number one private-label supplier. However, three-quarters of the company's EUR4bn in annual sales is generated through business with Intermarché, its sister company under the umbrella of manufacturing and retail business Groupement des Mousquetaires. John Shepherd met Agromousquetaires chief executive Christophe Bonno to discuss the company's plans for growth.
Interview: Chaucer Foods CEO Andy Ducker 20 Dec 2016
Chaucer Food Group, the UK freeze-dried fruit company recently snapped up by Japanese food business Nagatanien Holdings, has some significant plans to grow. CEO Andy Ducker spoke to just-food about Chaucer's ambitions and how Nagatanien's ownership will support expansion.
Latest News
EU warning on China food certification changes 27 Jun 17
The European Commission has warned China is planning to introduce what Brussels calls "unjustifiable food certification requirements" for imports into the country.
Warburtons confirms closure of Giles Foods plant 27 Jun 17
UK bakery Warburtons has confirmed it is to close its Giles Foods facility in Milton Keynes after a 45-day "full and meaningful" consultation period with its 218 workers at the site.
Addo Food Group sets sights on foodservice sector 26 Jun 17
UK’s largest savoury pastry products manufacturer Addo Food Group has announced its intention to expand into the foodservice sector.
Chipita coy over 'new Slovakia plant' claims 26 Jun 17
Greece-based savoury snacks specialist company Chipita has refused to confirm or deny reports it plans to build a new plant for its products in Slovakia.
Nestle feels heat from activist investor 26 Jun 17
Third Point, a US hedge fund controlled by Daniel Loeb, has taken a CHF3.28bn (US$3.38bn) stake in Nestle - equivalent to about 1% of shares - and called for a strategy shake-up at the Swiss food giant.
Boparan sales up, profits pressured in "tough" Q3 26 Jun 17
Boparan Holdings, the parent company of the UK's 2 Sisters Food Group, today (26 June) reported rising sales but pressure on profits in what it described as a "tough" third quarter of its financial year.
Latest blogs
Premier Foods pension news offers cheer but challenges remain 28 Mar 17
Premier Foods plc revealed today (28 March) it has secured a deal with its pension scheme trustees that will see the UK food maker reduce its pension burden.
One major investment bank believes US-China trade war unlikely 23 Jan 17
Although risks of trade friction have increased with Donald Trump's election as US President, a research note from investment bank Credit Suisse sees an all-out trade war between the country and China as unlikely.
Most Popular
Insights
- How could Whole Foods takeover affect suppliers?
- Minor role for direct-to-consumer in US e-commerce
- Why Big Data Collaboration could be the new ECR
- Interview: The UTZ, Rainforest Alliance merger
- How Nestle's US candy review has divided analysts
News
- Nestle feels heat from activist investor
- Kraft Heinz launches into wet ambient soups in UK
- Brexit - UK makes offer on EU citizens
- GlaxoSmithKline 'lining up MaxiNutrition for sale'
- Nestle "open" to buying stakes in Terra start-ups
Market research
Get full access
