United States

Due to concerns about increasing commodity prices, the world's largest food and drink firms, as represented by the Dow Jones Titans Food & Beverage Index, generally underperformed... 2011-06-17

There is no doubt about it, Chipotle has succeeded in making burritos even cooler and more fashionable than they already were in the US. It has created a fantastic niche for itself... 2011-06-17

US spirits producer Brown-Forman has posted strong results for its latest financial year and revealed that it is now on the look out for acquisitions. In the 12 months to the end of... 2011-06-15

On May 18 David West, the CEO of US confectionery maker Hershey, unexpectedly resigned to take the helm at Del Monte Foods. Hershey subsequently announced that C John Bilbrey will replace... 2011-05-20

Strong sales growth at Belgium brewer Duvel Moortgart and US-based Craft Brewers Alliance (CBA) continues to point to growing demand for specialist and craft beers. However, the most... 2011-05-19

Upmarket US grocery retailer Whole Foods Market (WFM) has continued to register dynamic results, with sales growth of 12% in its fiscal second quarter, ending April 10 2011. Comparable... 2011-05-11

What is the best strategy to counter rising demand for private labels in some of your core categories? For major brand builders such as Unilever and Nestlé the answer has been to exit... 2011-05-06

Tesco's latest annual results continue to point to difficulties at its US division Fresh & Easy. In the 12 months to February 26 2011 the division recorded a 38.1% increase in sales,... 2011-04-26

At the Consumer Analyst Gruop of Europe conference the the CFO of US soft drink producer Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPSG) has suggested that the firm is well positioned to grow in the... 2011-04-14

US wine producer Constellation Brands has significantly outperformed the Standard & Poor's 500 Index over the last six months (see first chart). During this period the firm engaged... 2011-04-08