Dean Best
Articles by Dean Best
GLOBAL: Food "ambassador" to promote UK exports
27 January 2012
A business "ambassador" will promote UK food and drink exports overseas under plans launched drawn up by industry and Government.
Comment - Indra Nooyi has PepsiCo on Right Track
21 November 2011
Despite the whirlwind of speculation around PepsiCo, investors should avoid the short-term desire for returns and see the benefit of the company's long-term strategy. With a focus on health and wellness, chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi is, for all the reported frustration at the firm's recent financial performance, on a path that many would argue is the right road for the company.
SWEDEN: Lactalis in talks to buy Swedish dairy Skanemejerier
16 November 2011
French dairy and juice firm Lactalis is in talks to buy Swedish co-op Skånemejerier.
CANADA: Clement Pappas takeover costs hit Lassonde Q3 profits
16 November 2011
UK: Smartphones touted as "game-changers" for online retail
24 October 2011
UK: Online shoppers more brand loyal - Unilever
21 October 2011
EUROPE: Stevia approval draws near
5 July 2011
ITALY: New law could see Parmalat postpone AGM
24 March 2011
Comment - Russian economy begins to thaw
20 October 2010
Comment: The potential - and perils - of PepsiCo's health kick
12 October 2010
UK: "No decision" on FSA, says UK government
12 July 2010
Comment - Mystery over the future of the FSA
12 July 2010
US: ABC owner Wessanen eyes disposal in 2011
25 February 2010
GLOBAL: Coca-Cola Enterprises develops plant-based bottles
23 October 2009
The just-drinks interview – Nils S. Andersen
17 April 2007
Just the Answer - Patrón Spirits Company
20 March 2007
ANALYSIS - Cadbury Schweppes - Drinks in the sun
15 March 2007
The just-drinks interview – Andrew Morgan
20 February 2007
S AFRICA: Distell targets cider to prop up wine
15 February 2007
COMMENT: Coca-Cola Co. lights a Fuze
2 February 2007
Just the Answer - Nick Blacknell, Beefeater
31 January 2007
Budvar deal a drop in the ocean for A-B
10 January 2007
National focus key in China's beer market
20 December 2006
Integration heralds new phase for Baltika
6 October 2006
A-B calls for united front to halt beer slide
28 November 2005
