Call for 'junk food' action as UK childhood obesity "hits high"
UK children are getting fatter, a government report released today (24 July) has revealed.
View ArticleFirst Milk appoints Chris Thomas as chairman as Clive Sharpe leaves
First Milk has appointed Chris Thomas as chairman of the UK-based dairy cooperative to replace Clive Sharpe, who is stepping down for personal and professional reasons.
View ArticleWhat are the latest talking points among grocery e-commerce executives?
From shoppable recipes, to online marketplace stores and voice technology, Ben Sillitoe looks at the opportunities, challenges and emerging trends for food manufacturers developing online strategies.
View ArticleRetaining talent - a growing dilemma for food companies
Among senior leaders, a shift is underway from looking at their business structure through the lens of efficiency to seeing their team as a vital component in staying ahead of the competition. But how...
View ArticleLindt reveals spending plans to support US expansion
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprungli is preparing to expand in the US confectionery market with plans for new production lines.
View ArticleUK sweets, snacks maker Delicious Ideas acquires Barnack Confectionery
UK-based confectioner and snacks business Delicious Ideas Food Group has acquired the private-label firm Barnack Confectionery for an undisclosed sum.
View ArticleUK planning for "adequate" food supplies in wake of no-deal Brexit
The UK government has said it will work with the food industry to ensure the country has an "adequate" supply of food in the event of there being no deal with the EU on Brexit.
View ArticlePortugal looks to tighten rules on salt in bread
Portugal's food industry is in talks with the country's government over a proposal to change rules on the amount of salt bread can contain.
View ArticleHow to find growth in flat French market
Olivier Humeau, the general manager of IRI's French arm, considers the changing mindset of FMCG consumers and how manufacturers and retailers must adapt their approach to find the opportunities for...
View ArticleNestle to fight on in EU over KitKat trademark
Nestlé plans to continue its trademark dispute with Mondelez International over the shape of its KitKat chocolate bar in the EU after The European Court of Justice threw out an appeal from the world's...
View ArticleNew Products - Kellogg Joybol smoothie bowls launch in UK; So Delicious...
just-food publishes the most notable product development from the international food sector, presented in bitesize format to give you a flavour of the innovation from your peers and competitors...
View ArticleHalal baby food maker For Aisha targets GBP1.5m turnover on back of cash...
For Aisha has received an undisclosed amount of funding from the UK government's investment programme for small enterprises as the Nottingham-based maker of halal baby foods seeks to move the business...
View ArticleFrench halal brand Isla Delice gets new private-equity owner
Ambre Délice, the owner of French halal brand Isla Délice, has been sold to another private-equity firm, the UK-based Perwyn.
View ArticleBelgium's Lotus Bakeries makes Kiddylicious latest UK buy
Belgium-based Lotus Bakeries has continued its acquisition spree in the UK, today (26 July) announcing it had bought baby-to-toddler food business Kiddylicious.
View ArticleNestle forms global animal welfare alliance
Swiss food giant Nestlé has joined forces with six other food companies to form the Global Coalition for Animal Welfare (GCAW) with the aim of advancing welfare standards throughout the supply chain.
View ArticleNo-deal Brexit means food shortages, FDF chief warns
A so-called no-deal Brexit will lead to shortages of some food in the UK, the head of The Food and Drink Federation, the industry lobby body in the country, has warned.
View ArticleDelifrance invests GBP4m in new continental pastry plant
Délifrance, a bakery products supplier to foodservice outlets and retailers, is investing GBP4m (US$5.2m) in a new manufacturing facility in the UK city of Leicestershire as it seeks to double...
View ArticleMademoiselle Desserts sale to IK Investment Partners finalised
Pan-European private-equity firm IK Investment Partners has completed its move to acquire a majority stake in French frozen bakery specialist Mademoiselle Desserts.
View ArticleNestle results provide food for thought - key takeaways
Nestlé revealed a generally positive set of first-half results on Thursday that were received favourably by the stock market, despite a tweak to the Swiss food giant's organic growth outlook. But what...
View ArticleIreland's Crust & Crumb invests EUR5m in new pizza factory
Crust & Crumb of Ireland, a manufacturer of pizzas, bases and flatbreads, is investing EUR5m (US$5.8m) in a new factory in Ballyconnell, County Cavan, as part of a strategy to combat the potential...
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