Simon Harvey, Author at Just Food

Post Holdings tempers M&A bets as tariffs disrupt valuations

Simon Harvey — Mon, 12 May 2025 11:55:33 +0000

Post Holdings, which was recently linked with the possible acquisition of US food peer Lamb Weston, has adjusted its approach to M&A.

Simon Harvey — Mon, 12 May 2025 09:53:51 +0000

Conagra Brands is investing almost $30m to upgrade equipment at a plant in Missouri producing the company’s Healthy Choice meals.

Simon Harvey — Fri, 09 May 2025 17:38:31 +0000

The UK-US trade deal has been applauded for opening up access to British and American beef but disappoint has also ensued.

Simon Harvey — Thu, 08 May 2025 12:14:38 +0000

One has to wonder how much longer Beyond Meat can weather the storm of muted demand for plant-based proteins as economic uncertainty ensues.

Simon Harvey — Wed, 07 May 2025 11:55:49 +0000

BellRing Brands expects margins to be pressured by inflation, along with a sales “headwind” from retailer inventory reductions.

Simon Harvey — Wed, 07 May 2025 09:59:16 +0000

HKFoods has suggested a beef shortage in Finland is likely to continue, while a recent strike affecting its plants will bring added costs.

Simon Harvey — Tue, 06 May 2025 16:12:56 +0000

Hershey expects a second-quarter impact from tariffs of $15-20m as the chocolate and salty snacks maker seeks a levy “exemption” on cocoa.

Simon Harvey — Tue, 06 May 2025 11:10:59 +0000

Tyson has factored tariff uncertainty and the pressured consumer into its unchanged guidance but also aims to reap $200m in savings.

Simon Harvey — Fri, 02 May 2025 13:18:01 +0000

Australia’s competition authority has flagged interest by dairy giant Lactalis to acquire Fonterra’s up-for-sale consumer-facing dairy assets.

Simon Harvey — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:14:33 +0000

Global dairy giants Lactalis and Saputo are reportedly interested in acquiring the consumer-facing assets of Fonterra in New Zealand.