French fries in China – big opportunities and high hurdles
The market for French fries in China is growing rapidly but barriers to entry exist for foreign providers, as Peter Peverelli explains.
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South Africa’s AVI sells stake in Aussie seafood JV
South African consumer goods group AVI has sold its 40% stake in an Australian seafood and snacks joint venture.
Dairy co-op Foremost Farms USA names ex J.R. Simplot exec new CEO
Dairy cooperative Foremost Farms USA has appointed a former J.R. Simplot and Lamb Weston executive as its new CEO.
Simplot begins CFO search as Joel Barker retires
Simplot is on the search for a new finance chief as Joel Barker is set to retire after 30 years service.
Simplot Australia in management buy-out of meat processor Top Cut Foods
Simplot Australia is poised to make a management buy-out of local meat processor Top Cut Foods.
Simplot decision sees Nestlé seeking new Lean Cuisine partner in Australia
Nestle has said it is "considering alternative options" for its Lean Cuisine healthy living brand in Australia after Simplot, which manufactures and markets the product there, announced it is exiting…
J.R. Simplot names Garrett Lofto as CEO to replace Bill Whitacre
US agri-food group J.R. Simplot has named Garrett Lofto as its new president and chief executive. Lofto, who has served as president of the firm's agri-business since 2009 and has…
J.R. Simplot CEO Bill Whitacre to retire
Bill Whitacre, the chief executive of US-based agri-food giant J.R. Simplot, is to retire in August. Whitacre has spent 18 years at Simplot, including the last nine as CEO. He joined…
Simplot invests $460m to expand plant in Canada’s Manitoba
Simplot is investing US$460m in its plant in Manitoba, Canada, as the US-based agri-food business seeks to more than double capacity. Construction will begin this spring and will expand the…
Simplot-Coles deal boost for Australian veg producers
Farmers in three Australian states are set to grow "millions of extra vegetables" to meet increased demand under a new supply agreement between the country's second largest grocer, Coles, and…
Coca-Cola Amatil ‘to sell veg group SPC Ardmona’
Coca-Cola Amatil is reportedly preparing to sell its Australian fruit and vegetable unit, SPC Ardmona, next year. According to The Australian Financial Review, Coca-Cola Amatil managing director Alison Watkins indicated…
