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[WATCH] Mintel Food Analysts react to Dairy Crest’s takeover by Saputo

February 22, 2019

Earlier today the news broke that Dairy Crest is being bought by Canadian dairy company Saputo. Mintel Associate Director of Food & Drink, David Faulkner, worked at Dairy Crest for over 20 years – eventually becoming Head of Insights at the company. Here he analyses the takeover with Edward Bergen, Global Food & Drink Analyst – discussing the implications, as well as the elephant in the room – Brexit.

David is currently an Associate Director with the Mintel Food & Drink team. He brings with him extensive experience in competitive environments within the dairy and snack food categories.

Edward Bergen is a Global Food & Drink Analyst experienced in identifying FMCG trends and applying analysis to client projects to highlight opportunities in their categories.

David Faulkner
David Faulkner

David is currently an Associate Director with the Mintel Food & Drink team. He brings with him extensive experience in competitive environments within the dairy and snack food categories.

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