Bakkavor dips into the market

Unilever's Graze move / Mondelez fined

Forward this email  |  View in browser JustFood In Brief May 23, 2024 SPOTLIGHT READ Consumers "starting to let go of the shackles of very austere period" – Greencore CEO Dalton Philips A key thrust of Philips' Horizon strategy is getting profits back to pre-pandemic levels. Got a minute to spare? Take part in our research by answering our poll: Answer our poll question LATEST NEWS Bakkavor snaps up Moorish houmous brand CEO Mike Edwards said the brand "has so much more potential than just houmous".   Jobs to go as Unilever "integrates" Graze into business Out of the snack maker's "approximately 90" office-based roles, "fewer than 60" positions are likely to be impacted, Unilever said.   Mondelez fined in Europe for historical anti-trust breaches The company said in its defence the cases relate to "historical, isolated incidents, most of which ceased or were remedied" ahead of the EC probe.   Keybridge completes Yowie takeover, appoints Nicholas Bolton as CEO The Melbourne-based investor has acquired 78.4% of Yowie's shares in a process that kicked-off in December.   Further strikes likely at Nestlé, Zentis, Carl Kühne plants in Germany, says union Employees across the three businesses are demanding higher wages.   Workers strike at Frosta frozen foods plant in Germany Negotiations on a new wage deal are expected to take place next week.   Isaac Fisher takes CEO role at UK pie maker Pukka Current CEO Deborah Ewan is to step into a new role as non-executive director.   Canada's Maple Leaf Foods to shut domestic plant Maple Leaf Foods said that the 100-year-old facility would likely require significant ongoing investment to continue long-term operations. Read more news IN-DEPTH READ Pasta and Noodles Market Overview Per GlobalData, the pasta and noodles market size was estimated at $89.2 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of more than 3% from 2022 to 2027. The rising health & wellness trend among consumers, busy lifestyles, and rapid urbanization will boost the demand for convenient and easy-to-cook pasta & noodles. Factors such as the rising disposable income levels and urbanization in major markets across the Asia-Pacific, such as China, Japan, and India will play an important role in fueling the sector's growth in the future. Buy report MORE FOR YOU Explore our marketing solutions   Merging industry-leading business intelligence & award-winning journalism, this is an unrivalled opportunity for engagement with B2B professionals across a network of 40+ leading media websites.    Request a demo Just Food Digital Magazine   Issue 55 | March 2024   In this issue: Indulgence in spotlight / The role of the CSO / Hill's Pet talks tech – and more. Read the magazine Click below to view more from across the network: Verdict Foodservice   |   Just Drinks   |   Packaging Gateway   Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here.   Please send any news or comments to: foodeditor@aroq.com   GlobalData   At GlobalData we have a proven track record in helping thousands of companies, government organizations, and industry professionals benefit from faster, more informed decisions. You can update your communication preferences to make sure you receive the right information for you.    GlobalData, John Carpenter House | Registered in England No. 03925319, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, United Kingdom London  Unsubscribe  |   Manage Preferences