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.

Mars “optimistic” as EU starts in-depth probe into Kellanova takeover

Mars yesterday (25 June) said it is “disappointed but optimistic” after the EU launched an in-depth probe of the US…
Food Empire Holdings eyes central Asia with Kazakhstan coffee factory

Singapore-listed food-and-beverage group Food Empire Holdings is eyeing markets in central Asia through its new coffee factory in Kazakhstan. The…
Grupo Bimbo’s closures again take in Canada

Grupo Bimbo’s reshaping of its manufacturing network in North America continues with the closure of another site in Canada. In…
Grupo Bimbo boosts Brazil presence with Wickbold buy

Grupo Bimbo is adding to its position in Brazil with the acquisition of local bakery group Wickbold. As part of…
Kikkoman starts construction of next US plant

Kikkoman Corp., the soy-sauce manufacturer, has started its project to build another factory in the US. The Japan-based business has…

Heineken to build new brewery in Mexico

Heineken has announced plans to build a new brewery in Mexico, adding to its network of eight plants in the…
Danone eyes ageing populations with latest capex

Danone is expanding a factory in Poland to manufacture “medical nutrition” products. Alongside baby food, yogurt and bottled water, the…
Yakult to build another US factory

Yakult has set out plans to boost its US production. The Japan-based group has chosen the state of Georgia for…
Nestlé cuts Russia presence, “essential food” continues

Nestlé is to further cut the number of products it sells in Russia, acting after criticism from Ukraine’s President Zelensky.…
Nestlé halts operations in Ukraine in wake of Russia invasion

Nestlé, the world’s largest food manufacturer, has halted the manufacturing and distribution of its products in Ukraine. The Swiss giant,…