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PepsiCo pays a high price for a gamble in Russian dairy

By Guy Montague-Jones

When PepsiCo put up $5.4bn last week to acquire Wimm-Bill-Dann, it was seduced by the promise of high revenue growth but like any high-yield investment the Russian deal does not come without risks.

Predicted growth for pasture milk outside Austria

There are growth opportunities for pasture milk outside of Austria, as natural purity and authenticity “move into the spotlight” as key drivers in the milk product categories, according to the Austrian association (ARGE) Heumilch and beverage carton...