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.
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Saputo keen on acquisitions to complement new strategic plan
Just Food reviews the major components of Canadian dairy giant Saputo's new strategy plan.
Why Ferrero’s hunger for biscuits led to Burton’s buy
Ferrero has built a strong player of scale to compete in UK biscuits.
Stakeholder capitalism advocates positive despite Faber’s exit from Danone
Emmanuel Faber's departure was a shock for those who want a more inclusive financial system.
High expectations – the challenge facing new Danone CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique
Just Food looks at the options open to Danone's new CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique.
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.…
How might UK food-to-go operators adjust post-pandemic?
With food-to-go largely reliant on commuters, travel and leisure, the category has been profoundly impacted by lockdowns associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Simon Harvey reviews the outlook for the UK,…
Has Mondelez boosted health of snacks portfolio with Grenade?
Andy Coyne asks what Mondelez International's purchase of UK sports-nutrition business Grenade tells us about the US giant's strategic thinking and about consumer trends. US confectionery and snacks heavyweight Mondelez…
Where now for Danone after Faber’s departure?
In the wake of Emmanuel Faber's departure from Danone, Andy Coyne weighs up what might be the priorities for those set to take the helm of the French food and…
Uncertainty persists as Danone’s changes see Faber remain
Danone has bowed to investor pressure by moving to separate the chairman and CEO roles held by Emmanuel Faber, with a plan for him to step down as chief executive.…
