It’s gone pear-shaped at Del Monte Foods
How can a century(plus)-old brand fall into the position where Chapter 11 appears the best option to help the business?…
All articles by Dean Best
Dean Best
Dean has reported on the international food and beverage industries for 20 years. He became editor of Just Food in 2007 and Just Drinks in 2022.
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Multiple suitors show interest in Mumm Champagne
The potential sale of Mumm Champagne has attracted a number of interested parties, Just Drinks understands. Earlier this year, it…
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JDE Peet’s to “simplify” portfolio to boost growth
Hot-drinks group JDE Peet’s wants to “simplify” its product portfolio with a focus on ten brands including L’Or and Jacobs.…
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Cognac representatives circumspect about prospect of China deal
Cognac’s principal industry body has issued a note of caution amid reports of a deal between Paris and Beijing over…
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Powerscourt Distillery appoints receivers
Irish whiskey maker Powerscourt Distillery has called in the receivers. In a brief statement posted on the Powerscourt Distillery website,…
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Campari sells Cinzano to Caffo Group 1915
Campari is offloading vermouth brand Cinzano to fellow Italian distiller Caffo Group 1915 for €100m ($117.2m). The Aperol owner has…
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Thai Beverage’s controlling family sets out shareholding changes
Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, Thailand’s richest man and the controlling investor in drinks giant Thai Beverage, has outlined changes to the company’s…
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“There’s definitely got to be further acquisitions” – Keystone Steve Cox talks UK brewer’s growth agenda
Keystone Brewing Group, armed with fresh investment from its private-equity backers, is looking to double its revenue over the next…
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Orior set for “extensive restructuring”, Swiss food-and-drinks group says
Orior, the Switzerland-based food and drinks group, is working on “far-reaching measures” to improve its profitability and lower its debt.…
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Albert Heijn launches “hybrid” milks in PlanetDairy tie-up
Albert Heijn, the largest grocer in the Netherlands, is launching a line of “hybrid” milks containing dairy and plant-based ingredients.…