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Published by Aroq Ltd.Tue, 21 May 2013 16:05:21 GMTTue, 21 May 2013 16:05:21 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Hershey is to launch its first confectionery brand outside the US in its history with the roll out of Lancaster milk candies in China.http://www.just-food.com/news/hershey-launches-first-foreign-brand_id123275.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=npd-innovationTue, 21 May 2013 09:42:00 GMTCloetta's Leaf arm has added to its Chewits confectionery range in the UK with the launch of a new format.http://www.just-food.com/news/cloetta-whips-up-new-chewits-line_id123289.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=npd-innovationTue, 21 May 2013 15:27:00 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=npd-innovationTue, 21 May 2013 08:33:00 GMTMondelez International is to roll out Cadbury Crunchums, a chocolate-covered cereal snack, in the UK.http://www.just-food.com/news/mondelez-launches-cadbury-chocolate-covered-cereal-snack_id123272.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=npd-innovationMon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMTThe American Popcorn Co., the owner of the Jolly Time brand, has worked with US group Boulder Brands to develop popcorn for "health-conscious" consumers.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-american-popcorn-co-teams-up-with-boulder-brands-on-npd_id123273.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=npd-innovationMon, 20 May 2013 21:12:00 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=npd-innovationMon, 20 May 2013 08:48:00 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=npd-innovationFri, 17 May 2013 08:56:00 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=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=npd-innovationThu, 16 May 2013 15:59:00 GMTCampbell Soup Co. has expanded its range of Prego pasta sauces in the US with a new line.http://www.just-food.com/news/campbell-adds-to-prego-pasta-sauce-line_id123223.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=npd-innovationWed, 15 May 2013 19:42:00 GMTUS children's food manufacturer Sneaky Chef Foods has launched a range of what it claims are convenient and healthy "kid-friendly" foods.http://www.just-food.com/news/sneaky-chef-foods-launches-kids-sauce-line_id123216.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=npd-innovationWed, 15 May 2013 16:38:00 GMTPrinces is adding to its range of sandwich fillers in the UK with a line of "deli-inspired" tuna-based products.http://www.just-food.com/news/princes-adds-to-sandwich-filler-range_id123213.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=npd-innovationWed, 15 May 2013 15:45:00 GMTBaby food firm Plum Inc is rolling out a range of meals aimed at children aged over a year in the UK.http://www.just-food.com/news/baby-food-firm-plum-launches-toddler-meals_id123193.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=npd-innovationTue, 14 May 2013 15:15:00 GMTUS meat processor Monogram Food Solutions is to launch a range of meat snacks under turkey brand Butterball.http://www.just-food.com/news/monogram-food-solutions-to-launch-butterball-meat-snacks_id123190.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=npd-innovationTue, 14 May 2013 13:42:00 GMTKraft Foods Group has launched a range of hot dog products under its Oscar Mayer meats brand - including what the US group said was the first bacon hot dog on the market.http://www.just-food.com/news/bacon-hot-dog-features-in-krafts-oscar-mayer-npd_id123189.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=npd-innovationTue, 14 May 2013 13:24:00 GMTUk food group Premier Foods has added a line of seasoning shakers to its range of products under culinary brand Oxo.http://www.just-food.com/news/premier-rolls-out-oxo-seasoning-shakers_id123178.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=npd-innovationMon, 13 May 2013 14:54:00 GMTSwiss dairy group Emmi has launched a range of products targeted at consumers wanting healthier options.http://www.just-food.com/news/emmi-launches-healthier-dairy-range_id123176.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=npd-innovationMon, 13 May 2013 14:38:00 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=npd-innovationMon, 13 May 2013 08:40:00 GMTMondelez International is bringing the manufacture of its Oreo biscuits to the UK for the first time as part of an investment in its Sheffield production facility.http://www.just-food.com/news/mondelez-brings-oreo-manufacture-to-uk_id123162.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=npd-innovationFri, 10 May 2013 13:53:00 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=npd-innovationFri, 10 May 2013 14:16:00 GMTWrigley, part of food giant Mars Inc, has halted production of the caffeine gum it launched earlier this month in the US.http://www.just-food.com/news/wrigley-halts-production-of-caffeine-gum_id123146.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=npd-innovationThu, 09 May 2013 15:34:00 GMT