http://www.just-food.comDaily food analysis - from just-food.com© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Thu, 23 May 2013 20:20:42 GMTThu, 23 May 2013 20:20:42 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20http://www.just-food.com/images/small_logo_style.gifhttp://www.just-food.com10021Private-equity firm Langholm Capital was this week reported to have put UK crisp group Tyrrells on the market. Langholm has declined to comment on the reports but the investment firm are said to have put a GBP100m (US$151.9m) price tag on the company.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/uk-crisp-firm-tyrrells-could-attract-snack-majors_id123314.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 23 May 2013 14:55:00 GMTDanone is to make another attempt to tap into the booming demand for fresh dairy products in China. The French food group is teaming up with Chinese dairy giant Mengniu, the largest yoghurt producer in the country. However, the two companies' previous attempt as a venture ended after just a year. Can Danone succeed this time? Dean Best reports.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/hard-headed-danone-makes-fresh-china-yoghurt-foray_id123302.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 22 May 2013 13:37:00 GMTGreencore has insisted it remains "confident" of meeting City expectations of higher earnings despite the prospect of "tough" UK trading conditions for the remainder of the year.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/greencore-confident-on-eps-despite-tough-uk-trading_id123283.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 21 May 2013 13:24:00 GMTMarks and Spencer is eyeing further expansion of its Simply Food convenience store network, the UK retailer told just-food today (21 May).http://www.just-food.com/analysis/ms-upbeat-on-simply-food-c-store-prospects_id123293.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 21 May 2013 17:46:00 GMTUS food firm Campbell Soup Co. has said it can find international M&A opportunities to gain access to markets that will be benefit the business in the long term.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/campbell-looks-to-faster-growing-markets-for-ma_id123292.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 21 May 2013 17:16:00 GMTConvenience food group Greencore this morning (21 May) booked an increase in first-half earnings but warned about "tough" UK market conditions for the remainder of the year. Analysts offered an overall positive view of the results, despite the cautious outlook by the group.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/greencore-reports-solid-h1-results_id123281.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 21 May 2013 11:23:00 GMTUK pork group Cranswick has said it is open to making more acquisitions and will continue to chase opportunities for growth in a bid to develop the business further.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/uk-pork-group-cranswick-open-to-more-acquisitions_id123268.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedMon, 20 May 2013 15:29:00 GMTUK pork group Cranswick this morning (20 April) booked an increase in adjusted annual earnings and in sales. Profits exceeded analysts' expectations. Overall, analysts offered a positive review of the results.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/uk-meat-group-cranswick-reports-positive-fy_id123264.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedMon, 20 May 2013 11:38:00 GMTUK meat processor Cranswick, dairy group Dairy Crest and Marks and Spencer, perhaps the most scrutinised name on the country's high street, are all set to announce annual results next week. In the US, Spam owner Hormel Foods will post its half-year results.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/the-week-ahead-ms-dairy-crest-fys-hormel-foods-h1s_id123260.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedFri, 17 May 2013 17:39:00 GMTUS baker Flowers Foods has said it is "confident" its snack cake business will continue to thrive even as the new-look Hostess Brands returns to the market, with products including Twinkies.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/flowers-confident-on-cakes-ahead-of-hostess-return_id123259.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedFri, 17 May 2013 17:14:00 GMTAt first it appeared the villain of the piece with the launch of its Alert Energy Caffeine Gum, which prompted an FDA review of caffeine in foods. However, Wrigley was subsequently praised by the regulator for showing "leadership" when it halted production. So far, however, no other food companies have shown that level of support for the FDA's move. Ben Cooper reports.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/wrigley-wins-fda-plaudits-amid-caffeine-scrutiny_id123240.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 16 May 2013 15:11:00 GMTAsda CEO Andy Clarke today (16 May) hit out at the "gimmicky" and "unsustainable" promotions of its rivals and said the UK grocer's "clarity" on prices was paying off.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/we-offer-clear-prices-not-gimmicks_id123243.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 16 May 2013 15:33:00 GMTUS dairy kefir maker Lifeway Foods has said its recent expansion into the UK positions the company to pursue additional distribution opportunities throughout Europe.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/lifeway-to-use-uk-as-launchpad-for-europe-expansion_id123246.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 16 May 2013 17:02:00 GMTDanone's deal to acquire over 90% of US organic baby food firm Happy Family is a first for the French food giant in the category and appears to strengthen its fast-growing infant-nutrition division. Michelle Russell takes a look at the deal.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/danone-to-build-on-baby-nutrition-success-with-organic-buy_id123194.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 14 May 2013 15:15:00 GMTUS breakfast cereal firm Post Holdings has insisted its work to make its business more "reliable" are starting to show despite mixed first-half results.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/work-to-boost-business-showing-says-post_id123198.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 14 May 2013 21:54:00 GMTWaitrose MD Mark Price is the self-styled "chubby grocer", one of the more affable figures of UK food retail. However, Price's comments over the weekend about Ocado's talks over a tie-up with Morrisons show a serious side the online specialist would do well to note.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/price-fires-shot-across-ocados-bows_id123182.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedMon, 13 May 2013 16:57:00 GMTUS breakfast cereal group Post Holdings kicks off a relatively quieter week of results with its half-year numbers on Monday. On Tuesday, meat giants Marfig and JBS will report on how it fared in the first three months of the year - as will Wal-Mart on Thursday. The week also includes an international conference in the Netherlands looking at the sustainable cultivation of soy.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/the-week-ahead-wal-mart-q1s-post-holdings-h1-proterra-conference_id123160.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedFri, 10 May 2013 12:44:00 GMTWhiteWave Foods has said that M&A and expansion into new categories will form part of its long-term "plot for value creation".http://www.just-food.com/analysis/whitewave-looks-to-ma-new-categories-for-growth_id123161.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedFri, 10 May 2013 13:22:00 GMTMondelez International has said it will reinvest some of its profits in emerging markets in a bid to "fortify and expand" its position in those countries.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/mondelez-to-fortify-and-expand-emerging-market-position_id123144.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 09 May 2013 15:31:00 GMTWhile UK retailer Morrisons witnessed the erosion of like-for-like sales continue as it moved into the first quarter of this year, the group emphasised it is starting to see positive revenue trends, led by improvements in its key fresh categories.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/morrisons-secures-uplift-in-fresh-sales_id123143.aspx?utm_source=analysis-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedThu, 09 May 2013 15:20:00 GMT