Katy Askew
Articles by Katy Askew
US: Welch's in row with watchdog over health claims
15 August 2012
Welch's has rejected allegations its fruit-based products, including juices, fail to justify the health claims on their labelling.
FRANCE: Danone issues warning on margins
19 June 2012
French dairy and bottled water group Danone has warned that its profits will be hit by weaker margins during fiscal 2012.
Comment - Nestle's Deal for Yinlu Foods
26 April 2011
Swiss food and beverage giant Nestle has expanded its Chinese footprint with the acquisition of a 60% stake in local food and drinks maker Yinlu Foods. The deal will widen Nestle's product offering in the market, grow distribution and significantly expand the group's Chinese sales. However, the acquisition's greatest upside is perhaps the local know-how that Nestle will gain by working with an experienced and trusted Chinese partner. Katy Humphries reports.
