Cauldron Foods
The most-read comment articles on just-food in 2011
Our comment pages in 2011 looked at Tesco's challenges in the US, the uncertainty that surrounded the country's largest dairy…
Best bits: Greencore pulls plug on Northern; Quorn Foods is born
So, what now lies ahead for Greencore, the Ireland-based convenience food group?Almost five months ago, Greencore announced plans to merge…
just the answer – Kevin Brennan, Quorn Foods CEO
Premier Foods plc's decision to sell its meat-free business was seen as a move to reduce a debt pile at…
UK: Quorn Foods created as Premier seals meat-free sale
Premier Foods plc has completed the sale of its meat-free unit to Exponent Private Equity, which has created Quorn Foods,…
Comment: Quorn sale unlikely to be last Premier Foods disposal
The news this morning (24 January) that Premier Foods plc has sold its meat-free business, ends months of speculation over…
UK: Premier Foods sells meat-free division to private-equity firm Exponent
Premier Foods plc, the UK's largest food maker, has sold its meat-free business to Exponent Private Equity for GBP205m (US$328m).…
UK: Premier silent on “Quorn talks” with Nestle
UK food group Premier Foods plc has refused to be drawn on a report that claims it is in talks…
UK: Hain Celestial lines up Linda McCartney marketing push
Hain Celestial is set to start a marketing campaign for its Linda McCartney vegetarian range in the UK, a push…
In the Spotlight – Robert Schofield, Premier Foods
Premier Foods boss Robert Schofield believes the UK food group is on-track, despite its recent travails. This week, however, when Premier…
UK: Debt worries weigh on Premier
Concerns over Premier Foods’ level of debt have caused the group’s share price to drop 7.74% in morning trade after…