Fazer Group jobs in Sweden to go in cost-cutting drive
Finland-based food maker Fazer Group is looking to lower costs within its bakery business in Sweden, which is set to lead to jobs being cut.
View ArticleGerman baker Kronenbrot rescued from administration with sale
One of the largest bakeries in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region, Kronenbrot KG Franz Mainz, which filed for bankruptcy last year, has been saved from closure after being sold to institutional...
View ArticleMcCain Foods plans UK job cuts
French fry manufacturer McCain Foods has confirmed plans to shed jobs at its dry and cold store operations at its Scarborough facility in the UK.
View ArticleCommodity sourcing tops food firms' sustainability list - just-food...
The sourcing of commodities is the sustainability area upon which food companies will place most focus in 2017, according to the results of just-food's Confidence Survey.
View ArticleNorwegian seafood producer Insula to acquire Denmark's Amanda Seafoods
Norwegian seafood company Insula has signed an agreement to buy a 68% stake in Danish seafood firm Amanda Seafoods for an undisclosed sum.
View ArticleHalloren, Lambertz and Ritter become Fairtrade cocoa partners
Germany-based chocolate makers Halloren, Lambertz and Alfred Ritter have become partners of the Fairtrade initiative aimed at sourcing supplies of cocoa sustainably.
View ArticleGerman court increases fines in confectionery cartel case
A court in Germany has upheld fines imposed on four confectionery manufacturers and a trade association for colluding to fix prices - and increased the overall total to around EUR20m (US$21.5m).
View ArticleEU green light for mandatory "Made in Portugal" label
The European Union has given the green light for Portugal to introduce compulsory origin labelling on milk and dairy products.
View ArticleItaly impairment hits FY profits but Cloetta gets Q4 sales boost
Cloetta, the Sweden-based snack maker, today (1 February) reported a loss for 2016 due to the recently-announced impairment on its Italian business but pointed to higher underlying annual profits and a...
View ArticleCloetta defends share in stagnant markets - 6 things to learn
Cloetta, the Swedish snack maker, reported a loss for 2016 this morning (1 February) primarily due to an impairment charge related to its Italian business. Speaking to analysts during a conference...
View ArticleCloetta defends share in stagnant markets - 6 things to learn
Cloetta, the Swedish snack maker, reported a loss for 2016 this morning (1 February) primarily due to an impairment charge related to its Italian business. Speaking to analysts during a conference...
View ArticleCranswick reports "strong" Q3 volumes
Cranswick, the UK food group, today (2 February) reported higher third-quarter revenue, helped by "strong" growth in volumes.
View ArticleReal Good Food ups prices to boost cost-hit margins
Real Good Food, the UK bakery and ingredients group, has moved to raise its prices after seeing a jump in the cost of some key commodities.
View ArticleKerry targets adults with GoGo's cheese snacks
Kerry Group has added to its range of snacks on sale in the UK with the launch of its GoGo's brand.
View ArticleFirst Milk hails "radical transformation"
UK dairy cooperative First Milk said it has completed its turnaround process as it hailed a "radical transformation" that has enabled it to catch up on deferred payments to its farmer members.
View ArticleTayto Group buys Portlebay Popcorn from administration
UK crisp maker Tayto Group has bought control of local firm Portlebay Popcorn for an undisclosed sum.
View ArticleWill co-manufacturing grow among Europe's food makers? - column
Co-manufacturing is a common way of doing business in the US food sector but the practice is less prevalent in Europe. In his debut column for just-food, Jefferies consumer goods analyst Martin Deboo...
View ArticleBonduelle sees Q2 slowdown
Bonduelle, the French vegetable processor, saw sales slow in its second quarter but stressed its first-half top line performance remains "in line" with its objectives.
View ArticleBrexit - UK 12-point plan leaves hard road ahead for food companies
The UK government has now provided a clearer idea of its objectives for the Brexit negotiations. Ben Cooper looks at where Theresa May's "12-point plan" leaves food companies within the UK and beyond...
View ArticleEmmi sales grow in 2016 but Switzerland lags
Emmi booked a rise in sales during 2016 but revealed the Switzerland-based dairy group said its domestic sales continued to decline due to pressure from "retail tourism", increased imports and...
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