All articles by 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.

“We need to raise our game” – new Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe sets out stall

“Performance is okay but I think it could be better. We need to raise our game there.” At 08:00 CEST…
Fonterra lifts farmgate milk price on commodity boost

Dairy co-op Fonterra today (23 August) raised its forecast on farmgate milk process on the back of stronger commodity prices.…
Explainer: Canada rail shutdown – what’s caused stoppage and what might impact be?

“We are not taking this lightly, obviously, because Canadians across the country are worried about it.” The words of Justin…
Canada rail shutdown: food industry expresses fears for supply chain

Canada’s agri-food sector faces weeks of disruption to supply chains, an industry leader has warned, after a shutdown of freight…
New Nestlé factory in Ukraine set for production by end of year

Nestlé has confirmed production at a new factory in Ukraine is now planned to start in the fourth quarter. Output…

Vion sells two more German sites

Vion Food Group has sold its stake in two sites in Germany to fellow meat business Erzeugergemeinschaft Südbayern. Netherlands-based Vion…
Calavo Growers finalises fresh-cut sale

Calavo Growers, the US fresh-produce group, has struck a deal to sell its fresh-cut business. At the start of the…
Dairy-alt firm Elmhurst 1925 moves into plant-based meat

US dairy-alts supplier Elmhurst 1925 is entering the plant-based meat market. The company has launched a plant-based chicken product made…
Mars’ move for Kellanova underlines endurance of snacking – and changing shape of indulgence

At first glance, Mars’ decision to pay a whopping US$36bn for Kellanova – the home of Kellogg’s (outside the US)…
JM Smucker ‘examines sale of Voortman Bakery’

JM Smucker is reportedly gauging the interest in Voortman Bakery, an asset the US manufacturer snapped up last year. According…