Wed, 31 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 31/10/2018: Molson Coors boosted by European and international sales, UK government to introduce tax on single-use plastics, and PepsiCo acquires plant-based superfood brand Health Warrior
Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Molson Coors boosted by European and international sales, UK government to introduce tax on single-use plastics, and PepsiCo acquires plant-based superfood brand Health Warrior |
Tue, 30 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 30/10/2018: Coca-Cola sales rise as healthier beverages perform strongly, The Restaurant Group agrees to acquire Wagamama for £559m, and Mondelēz International launches SnackFutures ‘innovation hub’
Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Coca-Cola sales rise as healthier beverages perform strongly, The Restaurant Group agrees to acquire Wagamama for £559m, and Mondelēz International launches SnackFutures ‘innovation hub’ |
Mon, 29 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 29/10/2018: Hain Celestial appoints Mark Schiller as its new CEO, Coca-Cola set to build $300m factory in Vietnam – reports, and 250 organisations join forces to tackle plastic waste levels
Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Hain Celestial appoints Mark Schiller as its new CEO, Coca-Cola set to build $300m factory in Vietnam – reports, and 250 organisations join forces to tackle plastic waste levels |
Fri, 26 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 26/10/2018: Saputo agrees to acquire F&A Dairy Products for $85m, Danone aims to make 100% of packaging recyclable by 2025, and CCEP profits from good weather in Europe with revenue up 11%
Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Saputo agrees to acquire F&A Dairy Products for $85m, Danone aims to make 100% of packaging recyclable by 2025, and CCEP profits from good weather in Europe with revenue up 11% |
Thu, 25 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 25/10/2018: EU lawmakers vote to ban range of single-use plastics from 2021, Kerry to acquire AATCO and Fleischmann’s for 365m euros, and Mondelēz extends Cocoa Life sustainability scheme to Brazil.
Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: EU lawmakers vote to ban range of single-use plastics from 2021, Kerry to acquire AATCO and Fleischmann’s for 365m euros, and Mondelēz extends Cocoa Life sustainability scheme to Brazil. |
Wed, 24 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 24/10/2018: Heineken’s Q3 boosted by rising beer sales in all regions, Kraft Heinz sells Complan and other Indian assets for $628m, and Unilever and Veolia sign sustainability collaboration deal
Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Heineken’s Q3 boosted by rising beer sales in all regions, Kraft Heinz sells Complan and other Indian assets for $628m, and Unilever and Veolia sign sustainability collaboration deal |
Tue, 23 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 23/10/2018: Danone aims to triple the size of its plant-based business by 2025, No-deal Brexit could cause five years of supply turmoil – report, and some meat-free alternatives ‘saltier than seawater’ – study
Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Danone aims to triple the size of its plant-based business by 2025, No-deal Brexit could cause five years of supply turmoil – report, and some meat-free alternatives ‘saltier than seawater’ – study |
Mon, 22 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 22/10/2018: General Mills’ 301 Inc leads $40m funding in vegan brand Kite Hill, Döhler acquires majority stake in ingredients company Nutrafood, and UK government reveals plan to ban plastic straws in England
Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: General Mills’ 301 Inc leads $40m funding in vegan brand Kite Hill, Döhler acquires majority stake in ingredients company Nutrafood, and UK government reveals plan to ban plastic straws in England |
Fri, 19 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 19/10/2018: Coca-Cola appoints Brian Smith as new chief operating officer, US government launches food waste education programme, and HelloFresh acquires Canadian meal kit company Chefs Plate
Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Coca-Cola appoints Brian Smith as new chief operating officer, US government launches food waste education programme, and HelloFresh acquires Canadian meal kit company Chefs Plate |
Thu, 18 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 18/10/2018: Nestlé boosted by infant formula sales and performance in China, Constellation Brands CEO Rob Sands to step down next year, and Nestlé names Chris Johnson as the new CEO of its Asia division
Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Nestlé boosted by infant formula sales and performance in China, Constellation Brands CEO Rob Sands to step down next year, and Nestlé names Chris Johnson as the new CEO of its Asia division |
Wed, 17 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 17/10/2018: Instacart now valued at $7.6bn following $600m funding round, Sidel acquires PET Engineering, expanding its packaging portfolio, and US online grocery sales to quadruple by 2023 – report
Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Instacart now valued at $7.6bn following $600m funding round, Sidel acquires PET Engineering, expanding its packaging portfolio, and US online grocery sales to quadruple by 2023 – report |
Tue, 16 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 16/10/2018: Cott Corporation buys US water brand Mountain Valley for $76m, Pernod Ricard subsidiary plans 150m euro investment in Ireland, and 40m euro VistaMilk dairy research centre opened in Ireland
Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Cott Corporation buys US water brand Mountain Valley for $76m, Pernod Ricard subsidiary plans 150m euro investment in Ireland, and 40m euro VistaMilk dairy research centre opened in Ireland |
Mon, 15 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 15/10/2018: Hearthside Food Solutions buys Greencore’s US unit for $1.08bn, Duni acquires a majority stake in BioPak for $45.7m, and SodaStream develops 1,000 foot-long plastic collection device
Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Hearthside Food Solutions buys Greencore’s US unit for $1.08bn, Duni acquires a majority stake in BioPak for $45.7m, and SodaStream develops 1,000 foot-long plastic collection device |
Fri, 12 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 12/10/2018: Australia and New Zealand to introduce alcohol warning labels, Walmart Canada invests $175m to modernise Canadian stores, and four packaging firms unite to form Mauser Packaging Solutions
Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Australia and New Zealand to introduce alcohol warning labels, Walmart Canada invests $175m to modernise Canadian stores, and four packaging firms unite to form Mauser Packaging Solutions |
Thu, 11 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 11/10/2018: Glanbia acquires SlimFast for $350m, US beer drinks 'would pay more for sustainable beer', and PepsiCo's sustainable packaging deal
Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Glanbia acquires SlimFast for $350m, US beer drinks 'would pay more for sustainable beer', and PepsiCo's sustainable packaging deal. |
Wed, 10 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 10/10/2018: Coke, PepsiCo, and Nestlé ‘worst plastic polluters’ – Greenpeace, IFF opens manufacturing facility and product research lab in China, and Coca-Cola Amatil takes minority stake in start-up TabSquare
Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Coke, PepsiCo, and Nestlé ‘worst plastic polluters’ – Greenpeace, IFF opens manufacturing facility and product research lab in China, and Coca-Cola Amatil takes minority stake in start-up TabSquare |
Tue, 9 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 09/10/2018: Nestlé agrees to sell Malaysian chilled dairy assets to Lactalis, Mondelēz aims to make all of its packaging recyclable by 2025, and Craft brewers to establish a pan-European trade association
Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Nestlé agrees to sell Malaysian chilled dairy assets to Lactalis, Mondelēz aims to make all of its packaging recyclable by 2025, and Craft brewers to establish a pan-European trade association |
Mon, 8 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 08/10/2018: Molson Coors finalises deal to form Truss cannabis JV, Capri Sun buys majority stake in beverage start-up all i need, and Krones acquires US equipment manufacturer Sprinkman
Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Molson Coors finalises deal to form Truss cannabis JV, Capri Sun buys majority stake in beverage start-up all i need, and Krones acquires US equipment manufacturer Sprinkman |
Fri, 5 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 05/10/2018: Unilever abandons plans to move its headquarters from London, Kraft Heinz invests $100m to launch new venture capital fund, and Beam Suntory CEO to stand down and be replaced by current COO
Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Unilever abandons plans to move its headquarters from London, Kraft Heinz invests $100m to launch new venture capital fund, and Beam Suntory CEO to stand down and be replaced by current COO |
Thu, 4 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 04/10/2018: Coca-Cola collaboration acquires stake in Australia’s Made Group, Barry Callebaut acquires Russian chocolate manufacturer Inforum, and Lakeland Dairies and LacPatrick Dairies agree to merge
Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Coca-Cola collaboration acquires stake in Australia’s Made Group, Barry Callebaut acquires Russian chocolate manufacturer Inforum, and Lakeland Dairies and LacPatrick Dairies agree to merge |
Wed, 3 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 03/10/2018: McCormick inaugurates its new global headquarters in Maryland, Bonduelle Fresh Americas appoints former Cargill exec as CEO, and Electrolux acquires SPM Drink Systems to boost beverage offer
Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: McCormick inaugurates its new global headquarters in Maryland, Bonduelle Fresh Americas appoints former Cargill exec as CEO, and Electrolux acquires SPM Drink Systems to boost beverage offer |
Tue, 2 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 02/10/2018: Mars offloads its coffee-focused drinks business to Italy’s Lavazza, PepsiCo revenues rise in Nooyi’s final quarter as CEO, and Maple Leaf Foods to acquire VIAU Foods for $215m
Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Mars offloads its coffee-focused drinks business to Italy’s Lavazza, PepsiCo revenues rise in Nooyi’s final quarter as CEO, and Maple Leaf Foods to acquire VIAU Foods for $215m |
Mon, 1 October 2018
FoodBev Daily 01/10/2018: Coca-Cola completes divestment of its Canadian bottling arm, Hendrick’s opens £13m ‘Gin Palace’ as demand for gin surges, and FrieslandCampina Kievit opens R&D facility in the Philippines
Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Coca-Cola completes divestment of its Canadian bottling arm, Hendrick’s opens £13m ‘Gin Palace’ as demand for gin surges, and FrieslandCampina Kievit opens R&D facility in the Philippines |