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[WATCH] Why Unilever bought Graze: our analysis

February 6, 2019

Food and drink giant Unilever has acquired UK snack brand Graze. Is this a good move? And what does it mean for the wider industry? Jonny Forsyth, Associate Director – Food & Drink, and Edward Bergen, Global Food & Drink Analyst, react to the news, explaining why it’s a huge opportunity for Graze’s global expansion.

 

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.

Jonny Forsyth is Associate Director, Mintel Food & Drink, monitoring and engaging with latest innovations and market developments in all alcohol and coffee categories.

Jonny Forsyth
Jonny Forsyth

Jonny Forsyth is Senior Director, Mintel Food & Drink. Jonny has worked as an analyst at Mintel since 2007 and advises clients on ‘big picture’ industry trends that will shape and disrupt the food and drink industry sector over the coming years.

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