A year in review - 2009

2009’s highs and lows – the manufacturers

The food industry is one of the sectors most resilient to economic downturns but 2009 has not been without its…

2009’s highs and lows – the retailers

As 2009 draws to its end, the food industry will look back with relief that the economic meltdown has failed…

NETHERLANDS: Uncertainty over Wessanen as shares yo-yo

Speculation over the future of Wessanen is growing after volatility in the Dutch food group's share price in the last…

INSIGHT: Gen Mills bullish on US brands growth

General Mills, the US group behind Cheerios cereals and Yoplait yoghurts, said today (17 December) that it expects to continue…

RUSSIA: X5 outlines US$615m expansion plan

X5 Retail Group, Russia's largest retailer by sales, has revealed plans to spend RUR18bn (US$615.8m) on opening up to 275…

WORLD: Sustainability agenda must improve – Unilever

The food industry needs to transform its strategies on sustainability to more effectively tackle issues like climate change, the chief…