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Mon, 12 May 2008 03:27:07 GMT Mon, 12 May 2008 03:27:07 GMT just-food.com - RSS Feed just-food.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 20 http://www.just-food.com/images/small_logo_food.gif http://www.just-food.com/ 100 21 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102301&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 Rebel Marks & Spencer shareholders are seeking advice from PIRC, the corporate governance watchdog, over how to resist the controversial appointment of CEO Stuart Rose as executive chairman. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 12:35:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102301&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102306&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 The US Food and Drug Administration has said that brown rice can now carry whole grain health claims. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 13:52:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102306&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102299&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 Dutch retailer Royal Ahold today (9 May) posted a 1.3% drop in first-quarter sales thanks to the impact of the weak US dollar and a price-cutting policy at its US stores. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 11:23:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102299&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102314&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 just-food’s coverage of the Food Forum India 2008 conference in Mumbai was a highlight this week and some bullish comments from Future Group CEO on India’s potential proved popular among this week's top stories. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 16:20:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102314&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102312&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 The recent tie-up between Swedish biotech company Probi and Kraft Foods underlines how significant the probiotic food sector is becoming to major food producers. Probi will be supplying probiotic ingredients for Kraft’s expanding LiveActive range, aimed at tapping into a market where consumer interest and sales are on the rise. Ben Cooper reports. editor@just-food.com (Ben Cooper) Fri, 09 May 2008 15:25:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102312&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102309&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 The UK’s FSA and Department of Health have launched a review of the controls governing the advertising and presentation of infant and follow-on formula. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 14:49:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102309&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102311&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 Singapore Food Industries is looking to boost its presence in the Middle East with plans to help build a ready meals factory in United Arab Emirates. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 15:15:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102311&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102305&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 US firm Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has warned that profits could fall over the next 12 months if the country’s economy fails to improve. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 13:48:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102305&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102296&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 Royal Wessanen, the Dutch food group, today (9 May) posted a 2.5% rise in first-quarter profits as sales rose in Europe and North America. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 09:58:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102296&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102315&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 Mexican bakery group Bimbo revealed earlier this week (7 May) that it has purchased a majority stake in Brazilian baker Nutrella Alimentos. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 16:21:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102315&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102313&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 Tate & Lyle and the Fiji Sugar Corporation have an agreement on the long-term supply of raw sugar for preferential import into the EU. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 15:27:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102313&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102310&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 YoNaturals, the California-based company specialising in healthy alternatives to junk food vending machines, has launched its first Canadian branch in Edmonton. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 15:07:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102310&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102308&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 Vaughan Foods has posted a 66% rise in first-quarter sales, which rose to US$20.8m on the back of its Allison’s Gourmet Kitchen acquisition. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 14:35:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102308&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102307&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 Organic muesli producer Alara Wholefoods has launched a made to order muesli service on its website. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 14:24:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102307&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102304&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 Natural Harmony Foods has completed the initial rollout of its SoLean frozen breakfast brand to Target stores throughout the US. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 13:41:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102304&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102303&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 Winn-Dixie is the latest US retailer to launch a scheme designed to get consumers to spend their economic stimulus cheques in-store. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 13:23:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102303&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102302&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 Omega Protein, the US omega-3 fish oil producer, has posted a rise in first-quarter income, driven by increases in selling prices and volumes. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 12:59:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102302&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102300&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 Sales of premium and indulgence products represent a clear indicator of the development of the Russian consumer economy. Francisco Redruello, research analyst at Euromonitor International, analyses current trends and looks ahead. editor@just-food.com (Euromonitor International) Fri, 09 May 2008 10:28:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102300&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102298&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 Friesland Foods, the Dutch dairy co-op, said today (9 May) that Johan Priem has resigned from its management board. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 11:20:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102298&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102297&lk=alrt3&amd=3077 Royal Wessanen today (9 May) named Frans Eelkman Rooda as its CFO. editor@just-food.com (just-food.com) Fri, 09 May 2008 10:07:00 GMT http://www.just-food.com/nd.aspx?id=102297&lk=alrt3&amd=3077