How to nurture China’s growing interest in cheese
Demand for cheese in China is on the rise and the forecasts for growth are...
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Danone takes step towards disposing of stake in China’s Mengniu
Danone, facing pressure over its performance from activist investors, has made a move towards selling its shareholding in a Chinese dairy business.
China Mengniu Dairy ups stake in local cheese maker Shanghai Milkground
Chinese dairy giant China Mengniu Dairy has increased its stake in a local cheese maker, it has announced.
Food feels impact of China-Australia tensions
What started in technology and was further fuelled by Covid-19 is now starting to impact Australia's agri-food sector, Dean Best writes.
China Mengniu Dairy pulls out of Lion deal
China Mengniu Dairy Co. and Kirin Holdings have made announcements regarding the future of a deal for the former to buy the latter's Lion Dairy & Drinks business in Australia.
China Mengniu Dairy’s Lion deal under threat as Australia-China spat rumbles on
China Mengniu Dairy Company's previously announced deal to buy Australian business Lion Dairy & Drinks may be under threat. According to Reuters and news outlets in Australia, the country's government…
Pizza to children’s snacks – the fuel for cheese sales in China
just-food's China columnist Peter Peverelli looks at the expanding market for cheese in China and sets out areas for manufacturers to exploit. Still a small category compared to liquid milk,…
China Mengniu Dairy issues Covid-linked profit warning
Chinese dairy giant Mengniu has issued a profit warning, blaming increased costs linked to the Covid-19 outbreak. In a stock exchange filing today (9 June), the company, one of Asia's…
The Coca-Cola Co. gets green light for China chilled-milk JV
The Coca-Cola Co. is to launch a chilled milk brand in China after agreeing a joint venture with China Mengniu Dairy Co., one of the country's largest dairy companies. The…
China shoppers’ focus on wellbeing to drive healthy snacks – deep dive, part two
Given the recent surge in the popularity of healthier snacks within China, market researchers predict sales of yogurt, nut snacks and snack bars will continue to grow in upcoming years. The…
The three categories riding healthy snacks wave in China – deep dive, part one
China's consumers, especially younger generations such as Millennials and Generation Z, are increasingly concerned with eating healthily – and that includes snack choices. In a trend that may increase following…
