BELGIUM: Dairy co-ops Arla, EGM Walhorn propose merger
European dairy co-operatives Arla Foods and Eupener Genossenschaftsmolkerei Walhorn plan to merge their operations.
Expansionist dairy majors eye emerging markets
IRELAND: Irish Dairy Board eyes M&A after refinancing
The Irish Dairy Board has signalled a new refinancing deal could allow the co-operative to make acquisitions.
The just-food interview part two: Arla’s growth market strategy unfolds
Arla Foods is stepping up the pace of its investment programme in high-growth emerging markets. The company is capitalising on booming demand in areas such as Asia, Russia and the Middle East and Africa. Given the slow-to-no growth environment in European dairy, the investment case behind Arla's decision to look further afield is clear. But what impact will this have on the group's margins? We caught up with CFO Frederik Lotz to find out more.
FRANCE: Dairy giant Sodiaal completes merger with 3A
Dairy firm Sodiaal has today (8 January 2014) confirmed the completion of a merger with counterpart 3A following the deal being announced by just-food in June 2013.
