Once again, the dairy and infant formula sectors in Asia-Pacific grabbed the headlines last week. Danone was at the centre of yet more bribery allegations in China. Fonterra – which has had its own scandals this year – published its annual results and said it planned to up its focus on nutrition and on emerging markets. And Australian dairy processor Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory turned down a takeover bid fro local peer – and investor – Bega Cheese.
CHINA: Danone medical nutrition arm Nutricia probes bribery claims
A second Danone division is the subject of bribery allegations in China.
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On the money: Fonterra ups focus on nutrition, emerging markets
Fonterra is aiming to adjust its sales base to increase the proportion of revenue generated by its portfolio of nutritional brands, while also increasing its focus on emerging markets.
AUS: WCB board turn down Bega Cheese takeover bid
Australian dairy processor Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory has told shareholders to reject the “inadequate” takeover offer from peer Bega Cheese.
US: Bi-Lo, Winn-Dixie chains to list as Southeastern Grocers
The owner of US retail chains Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie plans to list the business as Southeastern Grocers.
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Scandinavian meat-to-convenience foods group HKScan has downgraded its operating profit forecast for 2013 today. While the company has delivered on the turnaround plan it unveiled last year, it said export pressures and a shift in its product mix would hit EBIT. Nevertheless, CEO Hannu Kottonen insists HKScan will continue to drive operational improvements in the coming 12 months.
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