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Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:09:30 GMTWed, 08 Feb 2012 09:09:30 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.com10021Wal-Mart Stores plans to put a logo on some of its private-label foods that it claims will help US consumers identify healthier food.http://www.just-food.com/news/wal-mart-logo-to-highlight-healthier-food_id118176.aspxTue, 07 Feb 2012 15:57:00 GMTGerman dairy giant Müller has declared its takeover bid for Robert Wiseman Dairies "unconditional" after securing almost 94% of the UK milk supplier's shares.http://www.just-food.com/news/muller-seals-wiseman-takeover_id118178.aspxTue, 07 Feb 2012 15:59:00 GMTNestle and Norwegian consumer goods group Orkla are reportedly among the companies interested in buying Findus Group's Nordic unit.http://www.just-food.com/news/nestle-orkla-in-talks-to-buy-findus-unit_id118177.aspxTue, 07 Feb 2012 15:58:00 GMTFrutarom is set to make its third acquisition of 2012 after signing a deal to buy Brazilian flavours firm Mylner.http://www.just-food.com/news/acquisitive-frutarom-buys-flavours-firm-mylner_id118174.aspxTue, 07 Feb 2012 15:42:00 GMTLong-time Woolworths Ltd executive Greg Foran has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores' operations in China.http://www.just-food.com/news/former-woolworths-exec-foran-to-lead-wal-marts-chinese-unit_id118173.aspxTue, 07 Feb 2012 14:33:00 GMTWaitrose's promotions offered consumers the highest saving on average, according to the latest data from the just-food Promo Tracker.http://www.just-food.com/news/waitrose-offers-deepest-promotions_id118172.aspxTue, 07 Feb 2012 14:17:00 GMTShares in Post Holdings have begun trading in New York after the US cereal maker was spun off from private-label food group Ralcorp Holdings.http://www.just-food.com/news/post-shares-begin-trading-after-ralcorp-spin-off-completed_id118168.aspxTue, 07 Feb 2012 10:07:00 GMTWal-Mart Stores has outlined its expansion plans in Canada for the next 12 months.http://www.just-food.com/news/wal-mart-claims-record-year-of-expansion_id118179.aspxTue, 07 Feb 2012 16:41:00 GMTUS retail chain Supervalu Inc is to reduce its workforce by around 800 staff in a bid to accelerate a turnaround of the business.http://www.just-food.com/news/supervalu-to-cut-800-jobs_id118175.aspxTue, 07 Feb 2012 15:53:00 GMTHalf-year profits at US food and beverage group Sara Lee have tumbled by 75% due to restructuring and impairment charges, as well as costs from its planned split.http://www.just-food.com/news/restructuring-impairment-spin-off-costs-hit-sara-lee-profits_id118170.aspxTue, 07 Feb 2012 12:12:00 GMTUS c-store operator The Pantry has lowered its first-quarter losses as a result of higher fuel prices and a reduction in costs.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-pantry-q1-net-losses-improve_id118171.aspxTue, 07 Feb 2012 12:33:00 GMTThe chocolate sectors in perhaps the land of chocolate - Switzerland - and in the fast-growing emerging market of Vietnam are featured in this week's selection of reports from the just-food research store. A look at successful sustainability initiatives, the evolution of the flavours market in a downturn and the rise of nanotechnology in packaging are also highlighted.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-research-round-up_id118156.aspxMon, 06 Feb 2012 10:47:00 GMTSpanish confectioner Natra has created an international chocolate subsidiary in a bid to cut costs and boost its position in the confectionery market.http://www.just-food.com/news/natra-forms-international-chocolate-arm_id118164.aspxMon, 06 Feb 2012 15:50:00 GMTKerry Group has begun consultation on the future of its frozen ready-meals facility in the UK town of Grimsby.http://www.just-food.com/news/kerry-group-mulls-closure-of-frozen-ready-meals-plant_id118157.aspxMon, 06 Feb 2012 12:15:00 GMTIrish food maker Kepak Group, the owner of convenience foods brand Rustlers, has acquired the Feasters brand from Anglo Beef Processors (ABP) subsidiary Eatwell.http://www.just-food.com/news/rustlers-owner-kepak-buys-abps-feasters-brand_id118165.aspxMon, 06 Feb 2012 17:30:00 GMTUK upmarket retailer Waitrose is to expand its Little Waitrose chain with the opening of six stores in central London this year.http://www.just-food.com/news/london-to-see-more-little-waitrose-stores-in-2012_id118163.aspxMon, 06 Feb 2012 15:32:00 GMTUS meat giant Tyson Foods has booked a drop in first-quarter profits as feed costs continue to weigh on the company's earnings.http://www.just-food.com/news/feed-costs-weigh-on-tyson-q1-profits_id118155.aspxMon, 06 Feb 2012 10:46:00 GMTThe EU has for the first time granted legal protection to a traditional food product made in two countries - not just one - against being copied by manufacturers from outside its home region.http://www.just-food.com/news/honey-gets-ground-breaking-pdo-award_id118166.aspxMon, 06 Feb 2012 19:09:00 GMTUK food manufacturer Symington's has joined forces with television chef Simon Rimmer to launch a range of vegetarian meals.http://www.just-food.com/news/symingtons-in-veggie-launch-with-tv-chef-rimmer_id118161.aspxMon, 06 Feb 2012 15:21:00 GMTUK baker Warburtons has confirmed that its marketing director Richard Hayes has left the company.http://www.just-food.com/news/warburtons-marketing-director-hayes-steps-down_id118158.aspxMon, 06 Feb 2012 12:42:00 GMT