Jona sells WWAV 42.39: Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on shares of WhiteWave Foods from $50.00 to $55.00 and gave the company a buy rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th.

As the leading supplier of these alternatives, both here in the U.S. and in Europe, it seems obvious that WhiteWave Foods still has plenty of room to grow. Plant-based food and drinks have increased their penetration into U.S. households, reaching 31% in 2015, up from 18% five years ago, suggesting consumers will be much more receptive to these brand extensions. Based on the 7.5% share of the market plant-based alternatives it currently owns in the milk category, WhiteWave plans on using its heft to expand into more segments with the idea it can provide as much as $2.7 billion in new revenue streams. He has held a number of senior roles on regional newspapers across England, Scotland and Wales over the last 15 years and is now editor-in-chief of Trinity Mirror North East. ChronicleLive reaches an internet-savvy audience, with 84% of users having purchased products or services online in the past 12 months.


Renae:
Demand for its range of products has taken off in the US, where sales have increased by 30% over the last six months.

Maricela:
The move comes as the meat-free food manufacturer prepares to increase production by 50% later this month, expansion that will create 400 new jobs.

Fred:
Earlier this year WhiteWave Foods, the US listed owners of Alpro, was said to have held preliminary discussions with Exponent.

Mellie:
Several other food names are also reported to have shown interest, such as Nestle and Findus.

Trisha:
Potential bidders include private equity groups BC Partners, Cinven and KKR, but it is unknown whether any of them will pursue takeover bids.

Christena:
Now advisers to its private equity owners Exponent are poised to release information about the company, which employs 650 people in the North East, to prospective buyers from next week.

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Chris has more than 20 years experience as a journalist and has previously worked in senior positions in Newcastle, Exeter and Nottingham.

Celina:
GazetteLive reaches an internet-savvy audience, with 82% of users having purchased products or services online in the past 12 months.

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