How to have staying power in UK sports nutrition
We examine the drivers for growth, and the pitfalls to be avoided, in the UK sports nutrition category.
In the spotlight
No jab, no job? Food groups broach sore subject of vaccine mandates
A clutch of food companies has publicly announced vaccine mandates for workers. The issue is likely to prove controversial but it’s one companies are chewing over.
Japan’s plant-based meat brands riding higher demand for protein
Japan's consumers are upping their protein intake, boosting meat and seafood consumption, but also providing opportunities for plant-based meat companies, writes Kathryn Wortley.
Pilgrim’s Pride insists growth can be had from latest UK acquisition
The US meat group acknowledges it's bought assets that have seen only “minimal growth”.
JBS cyber attack shows why food companies must take security seriously
The cyber attack at meat giant JBS shows how vulnerable food companies are to breaches.
Saputo keen on acquisitions to complement new strategic plan
Saputo is poised to spend a wad of cash on acquisitions over the next four years and enter new markets as a buffer toward achieving a designated profit target under…
Why Ferrero’s hunger for biscuits led to Burton’s buy
Eight months after gobbling down the bulk of UK biscuit maker Fox’s, Italy snacks major Ferrero has made for the biscuit tin again, snapping up another business in the country,…
Stakeholder capitalism advocates positive despite Faber’s exit from Danone
The departure of a long-standing, multinational company CEO is a newsworthy event in the corporate world, creating headlines while providing plenty of speculation and intrigue, too. Danone's decision in March…
High expectations – the challenge facing new Danone CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique
Given that he doesn't take up his role until September, Danone's newly-announced CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique will have plenty of time to reflect on what his priorities should be. And…
Big Food faces fresh inflation battle
Inflation has become a hot topic globally in the packaged food industry as manufacturers grapple with rising commodity, freight and packaging costs, and in some cases currency depreciation, posing a dilemma…
Leerdammer deal shows M&A strategies can be as different as chalk and cheese
One of western Europe's most prominent brands of cheese, Leerdammer, is set to change hands. Dean Best looks at the possible rationales buyer and seller may have for the deal.…
