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Published by Aroq Ltd.Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:44 GMTThu, 23 May 2013 04:00:44 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Roberts Bakery, part of family-owned UK firm Frank Roberts and Sons, is ramping up its production capacity through the opening of a new plant.http://www.just-food.com/news/roberts-bakery-expands-capacity_id123300.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryWed, 22 May 2013 11:59:00 GMTSouth Africa's Pioneer Food Group has booked lower underlying half-year profits, affected by higher input costs and weak consumer confidence.http://www.just-food.com/news/input-costs-hit-pioneer-h1-profits_id123297.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryWed, 22 May 2013 10:58:00 GMTThe latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes baby food markets in central Europe, biscuits in India, and UK bread production.http://www.just-food.com/news/baby-food-in-central-europe-biscuits-in-india_id123262.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryWed, 22 May 2013 09:55:00 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=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryTue, 21 May 2013 17:16:00 GMTBaker Warburtons has acquired UK garlic bread producer Giles Foods for an undisclosed sum.http://www.just-food.com/news/warburtons-buys-garlic-bread-firm-giles-foods_id123280.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryTue, 21 May 2013 11:17:00 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=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryMon, 20 May 2013 09:18:00 GMTThe week ended on a high note for Morrisons last week after it announced a venture to launch into the online channel with Ocado. The deal has again fuelled speculation that the deal could upset Ocado's current arrangement with Waitrose. Other deals this week included the acquisition of US baby food firm Happy Family by Danone. just-food also spoke with founder of Amy's Kitchen, Amy Berliner about its growth plans.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id123255.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryMon, 20 May 2013 08:48:00 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=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryFri, 17 May 2013 17:14:00 GMTThe latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes emerging food and drinks markets, packaging for an ageing population and packaged food in the US.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-civets-markets-packaged-food-in-the-us_id123170.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryFri, 17 May 2013 08:56:00 GMTUS baker Flowers Foods recorded an increase in earnings in the first quarter driven by gains from a recent acquisition.http://www.just-food.com/news/acquisition-boosts-flowers-foods-q1_id123235.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryThu, 16 May 2013 12:24:00 GMTUS-based soy food producer Tofutti Brands saw its losses widen in the first quarter but offered an optimistic outlook for the remainder of the year.http://www.just-food.com/news/losses-widen-at-soy-food-firm-tofutti_id123206.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryWed, 15 May 2013 12:25:00 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=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryMon, 13 May 2013 08:41:00 GMTThe quarterly results continued to roll in this week and we listened to a number of CEOs talk about the challenges and opportunities they face in 2013. Elsewhere, just-food covered Hofex, the largest food and hospitality tradeshow in Asia-Pacific, where we spoke with UK SMEs about their international ambitions. Retailer Delhaize Group has also begun the search for a new CEO following the resignation of Pierre-Olivier Beckers.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id123165.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryMon, 13 May 2013 08:40:00 GMTWalkers Shortbread recently launched a line of Weight Watchers breakfast biscuits, which are being produced under license in the UK. The company is hoping that the move will help it build on the growing demand for healthier options as well as the massive growth of the breakfast biscuit category. Katy Askew spoke to David Guest, commercial manager at Walkers Shortbread, about the group's hopes for the category.http://www.just-food.com/interview/walkers-shortbread-on-expansion-in-the-breakfast-aisle_id123163.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryFri, 10 May 2013 14:16:00 GMTManufacturers including Nestle and Mars, as well as retailers like Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencer, have pledged to further cut food waste and carbon emissions in the UK.http://www.just-food.com/news/industry-targets-food-waste-carbon-with-new-pledge_id123133.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryThu, 09 May 2013 11:19:00 GMTBelgian retailer Colruyt has decided to bring together over 50 own-label brands under a new name.http://www.just-food.com/news/retailer-colruyt-consolidates-own-label-lines_id123136.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryThu, 09 May 2013 12:10:00 GMTFFT International hopes to continue to grow its business in Asia with an increased focus on high-end private label products that are specifically designed to meet the needs of Asian consumers.http://www.just-food.com/interview/fft-international-develops-pl-products-for-asia_id123115.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryWed, 08 May 2013 12:10:00 GMTEU food safety laws are facing reform under new proposals from the European Commission, which wants to "simplify and strengthen" controls in the wake of the horsemeat contamination saga.http://www.just-food.com/news/brussels-proposes-reform-tougher-fines-after-horsemeat-saga_id123085.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryTue, 07 May 2013 09:27:00 GMTThe rapidly expanding Chinese food sector has long been a focus for multinationals looking beyond developed western markets for expansion. However, it isn't just the international food Goliaths - with big bucks to spend on M&A or organic expansion - that are looking to China for growth. just-food caught up with some smaller enterprises hoping to tame the dragon at Hong Kong trade show Hofex - an event that prides itself of being the largest of its kind in Asia.http://www.just-food.com/comment/international-smes-testing-the-water-at-hofex_id123098.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryTue, 07 May 2013 20:47:00 GMTCanadian food manufacturer and retailer George Weston Limited has reported higher first-quarter profits after improved results from retail arm Loblaw.http://www.just-food.com/news/loblaw-boosts-q1-profits-at-owner-george-weston_id123107.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=bakeryTue, 07 May 2013 21:24:00 GMT