Food giants report H1 trading

US: Cost control boosts Dean Foods profits

US dairy group Dean Foods has reported a jump in half-year profits as a focus on costs offset flat sales.…

On the money: Premier “more financially sustainable” – CEO Clarke

Premier Foods plc CEO Michael Clarke has claimed the UK food manufacturer is a more financially sustainable business, with less…

On the money: Kraft Foods CEO upbeat on Europe

Kraft Foods chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld has said she feels "very good" about the US food giant's performance in…

In the spotlight: Fresh Del Monte eyes broader food business

Fresh Del Monte Produce reported mixed first-half results this week but the numbers merely provided the context for the US…

On the money: Kellogg optimistic on Europe outlook

Kellogg revealed it is making good progress in Europe and said it feels better about the region's prospects in the…

Comment: Unilever continues pruning food business

Unilever's latest disposal of food assets is just another sign the consumer goods giant is focusing more on its faster-growing…

On the money: Price cuts key to Danone’s Spanish turnaround

Danone plans to reduce prices on its dairy products in Spain in a bid to boost sales in one of…

What the analysts say: Danone H1 results

Danone reported its half-year results today (27 July), just six weeks after it issued a profit warning for 2012. What…

On the money: US candy category at “new normal” – Hershey

Hershey president and CEO J.P. Bilbrey has claimed the US confectionery category has reached a "new normal" of growth after…

On the money: Polman demands more from Unilever food

Unilever CEO Paul Polman today (26 July) called on the company's food business to improve further after reporting an up-and-down…