http://www.just-food.comDaily food news - from just-food.com© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:42:58 GMTThu, 20 Jun 2013 08:42:58 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.com10021The UK's largest food retailers and many of its leading suppliers are to use a front-of-pack nutrition label that incorporates traffic light colour-coding - long a point of contention in the industry. Not every major food manufacturer has signed up. Companies including Kellogg and Mondelez International have refused to join the initiative - for now.http://www.just-food.com/news/new-uk-nutrition-labels_id123546.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 19 Jun 2013 15:13:00 GMTMars has refused to be drawn on reports in India it has applied for land in the western state of Gujarat to build its first chocolate plant in the country.http://www.just-food.com/news/mars-coy-over-india-plant-talk_id123547.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 19 Jun 2013 15:26:00 GMTBlue Diamond Growers has opened an almond processing facility in Turlock, California, as the group steps up investment in its almond operations.http://www.just-food.com/news/blue-diamond-invests-in-almond-production_id123542.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 19 Jun 2013 09:47:00 GMTChocolate giant Mars and crisp manufacturer PepsiCo are among over 20 food makers and retailers to agree to adopt new "hybrid" front-of-pack nutrition labels in the UK.http://www.just-food.com/news/mars-pepsico-among-signatories-to-hybrid-nutrition-labels_id123541.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 19 Jun 2013 08:14:00 GMTThe UK's advertising regulator has ruled that a radio advert for Morrisons was "misleading" following a listener complaint.http://www.just-food.com/news/advertising-watchdog-finds-morrisons-ad-misleading_id123543.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 19 Jun 2013 10:19:00 GMTMondelez International has added to its Milka range in Spain with the launch of three snack products.http://www.just-food.com/news/mondelez-expands-milka-range_id123545.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 19 Jun 2013 14:22:00 GMTUS sauce maker Bolthouse Farms, owned by Campbell Soup Co., has added two low-calorie vinaigrette dressings to its product line.http://www.just-food.com/news/campbells-bolthouse-farms-launches-low-cal-dressings_id123544.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedWed, 19 Jun 2013 13:27:00 GMTThe latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes innovation trends in ice cream and desserts, chocolate in emerging markets and savoury snacks in Europe.http://www.just-food.com/news/dessert-innovation-trends-chocolate-in-emerging-markets_id123515.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedMon, 17 Jun 2013 10:48:00 GMTThe UK government is set to launch the planned "hybrid" front-of-pack label - including traffic light symbols - tomorrow (18 June).http://www.just-food.com/news/hybrid-front-of-pack-labels-to-be-unveiled-tomorrow_id123536.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 18 Jun 2013 15:24:00 GMTCampbell Soup Co. has acquired Danish baked snack company Kelsen Group in a bid to grow its international presence, particularly in China.http://www.just-food.com/news/campbell-buys-baked-snack-maker-kelsen_id123532.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 18 Jun 2013 12:54:00 GMT7-Eleven has insisted it will start an "aggressive" investigation into the hiring policies of its franchisees after store owners and managers were charged over allegations they exploited immigrant staff.http://www.just-food.com/news/7-eleven-promises-action-amid-claims-of-immigrant-exploitation_id123540.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 18 Jun 2013 17:27:00 GMTHormel Foods saw its share price slide today (18 June) after the Spam owner issued a profit warning.http://www.just-food.com/news/hormel-foods-lowers-fy-earnings-forecast_id123537.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 18 Jun 2013 15:26:00 GMTUK food firm 2 Sisters Food Group has remained tight-lipped over reports it is interested in making a bid for UK poultry processor Bernard Matthews Farms.http://www.just-food.com/news/2-sisters-silent-over-potential-bernard-matthews-bid_id123534.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 18 Jun 2013 15:10:00 GMTChina Mengniu Dairy Co. has tabled a takeover bid worth around HK$11.35bn (US$1.46bn) to take full control of local infant formula maker Yashili International.http://www.just-food.com/news/mengniu-looks-to-take-full-control-of-yashili_id123529.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 18 Jun 2013 11:47:00 GMTUS chocolate firm Arway Confections has entered into an agreement to acquire Long Grove Confectionery Co. of Illinois.http://www.just-food.com/news/arway-confections-to-buy-grove-confectionery-co_id123538.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 18 Jun 2013 15:39:00 GMTUS-based food group Simplot has launched a range of Asian meal kits in Australia in a bid to grab consumers' attention in a fragmented category.http://www.just-food.com/news/simplot-targets-asian-meals-segment-with-five-tastes_id123531.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 18 Jun 2013 12:42:00 GMTWestaways Sausages has teamed up with cider producer Thatchers to launch a sausage with a "twist" for the UK market.http://www.just-food.com/news/westaways-thatchers-roll-out-cider-sausage_id123535.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 18 Jun 2013 15:19:00 GMTMOM Brands has expanded its Better Oats range with the launch of three steel cut instant oatmeal varieties under the brand's Oat Revolution line.http://www.just-food.com/news/mom-brands-launches-instant-steel-cut-oatmeal_id123533.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 18 Jun 2013 13:20:00 GMTUK meat and poultry supplier Gilbert's Foods is to invest GBP2.4m (US$3.7m) in the expansion of its export business.http://www.just-food.com/news/gilberts-foods-to-invest-in-export-expansion_id123530.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 18 Jun 2013 12:19:00 GMTRice supplier Amira Nature Foods is to set up a division to tap into the "growing global demand" for organic foods.http://www.just-food.com/news/rice-supplier-amira-nature-foods-eyes-organic-category_id123528.aspx?utm_source=news-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feedTue, 18 Jun 2013 11:35:00 GMT