Interviews - Just Food

“Where we are heading is simpler products” – Califia Farms to step up plant-based milk innovation in Europe

Fiona Holland — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:10:06 +0000

Califia Farms’ UK/EU general manager discusses the brand's move towards a simplified products with a shorter ingredients list.

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“This is the strength of the Hilton business” – CEO Steve Murrells on why the protein group’s international presence helps ride out challenges

Simon Harvey — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:35:52 +0000

Speaking to Just Food, Hilton Food CEO Steve Murrells outlined a plan for the UK group to “continue to expand globally”.

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Applied Nutrition’s Tom Ryder talks supermarket appetite for sports nutrition and building exports

Andy Coyne — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:24:51 +0000

UK sports nutrition business Applied Nutrition takes a different approach to many of its domestic peers, favouring B2B and exports.

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“Replacing dairy doesn’t lead to an equally healthy diet” – Dutch Dairy Association’s Dr. Stephan Peters talks dairy’s nutrition credentials

Andy Coyne — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:49:53 +0000

The European dairy industry is planning to meet in Denmark next month to discuss key issues facing the sector.

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“We are looking to embrace technology” – Hill’s Pet Nutrition on using tech to meet demand

Dean Best — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:32:25 +0000

Covid-19 drove demand past the level Hill’s Pet Nutrition could meet, so the US group turned to tech and a new ‘smart factory’ to help.

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“The debate is polarised and nuance gets lost” – IFBA chief Rocco Renaldi sets out food giants’ case on UPFs

Dean Best — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:15:20 +0000

IFBA represents some of the world’s largest food makers. It’s wading into the emotive subject of ultra-processed foods, or UPFs.

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“Mochi is portion control and a satisfying experience in the eat” – My/Mochi CMO Brigette Wolf on driving sales amid interest in healthier snacking

Dean Best — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:15:00 +0000

Wolf joined US mochi frozen-foods business My/Mochi after 15 years at Kraft Foods and Mondelez International.

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“The vertical-farming movement in the UK is resilient” – Jones Food Company on navigating a volatile, early-stage industry

Simon Harvey — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:26:14 +0000

Romy Wilkin, in charge of sales including to UK supermarkets, talks Jones Food Company’s growth and the broader industry for controlled indoor farming.

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“There’s definitely a humanisation trend. We have flavours like fish and chips” – Inspired Pet Nutrition on NPD and strategy

Andy Coyne — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:31:44 +0000

Inspired Pet Nutrition last month announced it has hit nearly £200m ($251.8m) in annual turnover, having doubled sales in five years.

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“We are producing the future General Mills for Asian food” – DayDayCook’s Norma Chu on the company’s lofty ambitions

Andy Coyne — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:57:24 +0000

Hong Kong-founded DayDayCook (DDC) has become a social media and e-commerce success in China where it has 3.5 million paying customers.

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