Is Unilever right or has it “lost the plot”? It’s more nuanced than that
Unilever this week found itself in the spotlight after a high-profile investor questioned its performance.
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Food industry interest in digitalisation – which companies are active?
The digital transformation of the food industry is a hot topic among manufacturers and GlobalData has analysed interest in the area.
Eyeing alternatives – meat companies with stakes in meat-free and cell-based meat
We present a guide on how meat manufacturers are investing in plant-based and cell-based alternatives.
Unilever criticised by investor Fundsmith Equity for “losing the plot”
Terry Smith, the founder and CEO of the London-headquartered investor, pointed to the minus 0.2% return Unilever delivered last year in its Fundsmith Equity Fund.
The road to net zero – Big Food’s emissions pledges
Our guide to the net-zero emission commitments of the world’s largest food manufacturers.
Big Food’s stake in the future – in-house venture-capital funds
For big food companies looking to gain exposure to new, exciting, potentially faster growing categories, M&A remains a popular route. But an alternative, especially when it comes to start-up companies, is…
The top 21 most-read Just Food news stories in 2021
Ferrero makes branded ice-cream push In February, Italy-based confectioner and sweet-snacks giant Ferrero announced it was taking on another part of the food industry. US baby-food firm Beech-Nut facing legal…
Just Food’s industry analysis that grabbed your attention in 2021
No jab, no job? Food groups broach sore subject of vaccine mandates In the middle of 2021, a clutch of food companies publicly announced vaccine mandates for workers. Simon Creasey…
Major investors urge Big Food to tackle “global nutrition crisis”
Investors managing US$12.4trn in assets are calling on large food and beverage companies to engage with them to fix what they describe as a "global nutrition crisis". The group, which…
The dairy companies also present in dairy alternatives
In the same way that large meat companies are increasingly offering meat alternatives, the world's leading dairy businesses, or food majors with a significant position in dairy, are becoming ever…
Revealed: The food companies leading the way in artificial intelligence
Unilever and Lindt & Sprungli are among the companies in the food industry best positioned to take advantage of developments in artificial intelligence, our analysis shows. The assessment comes from…
