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Published by Aroq Ltd.Tue, 21 May 2013 08:48:30 GMTTue, 21 May 2013 08:48:30 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20The 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=emerging-marketsTue, 21 May 2013 08:33:00 GMTDanone and Chinese dairy Mengniu have announced plans to set up a dairy venture in China - five years after a similar agreement ended in just 12 months.http://www.just-food.com/news/danone-chinas-mengniu-try-again-with-dairy-jv_id123261.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=emerging-marketsMon, 20 May 2013 09:12:00 GMTTesco is reportedly looking for a partner in China, a market the UK retail giant has been in for almost a decade but where it has slowed expansion in recent months.http://www.just-food.com/news/tesco-looking-for-jv-partner-in-china_id123271.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=emerging-marketsMon, 20 May 2013 18:13:00 GMTHershey 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=emerging-marketsMon, 20 May 2013 22:55:00 GMTIn recent months, Danone has come under scrutiny for the performance of its fresh dairy operations in Europe. However, in spite of - or perhaps because of - the work needed to turn that business around, the French food giant appears to be stepping up expansion in faster-growing markets and categories.http://www.just-food.com/comment/danone-steps-up-investment-in-future-growth_id123267.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=emerging-marketsMon, 20 May 2013 15:16:00 GMTNetherlands-based dairy giant FrieslandCampina will shut a cheese plant in Romania next month.http://www.just-food.com/news/frieslandcampina-to-close-cheese-plant_id123274.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=emerging-marketsMon, 20 May 2013 21:53:00 GMTTingyi has booked a drop in earnings in the first quarter after the Hong Kong-listed food and drinks group was hit with costs related to its tie-up with PepsiCo.http://www.just-food.com/news/tingyi-q1-earnings-slide-on-costs_id123266.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=emerging-marketsMon, 20 May 2013 12:50:00 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=emerging-marketsMon, 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=emerging-marketsMon, 20 May 2013 08:48:00 GMTTurkish retailer Migros Ticaret said it booked a "strong" performance in the first quarter, with "healthy" growth coming from same-store sales and expansion.http://www.just-food.com/news/migros-ticaret-books-strong-q1_id123256.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=emerging-marketsFri, 17 May 2013 13:26:00 GMTFrench cheese firm Groupe Bel has reported a dip in first-quarter sales amid challenging economic conditions in western Europe and the geo-political problems in the Middle East.http://www.just-food.com/news/europe-middle-east-woes-hit-bel-q1-sales_id123250.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=emerging-marketsFri, 17 May 2013 11:06:00 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=emerging-marketsFri, 17 May 2013 08:56:00 GMTTrian Fund Management, the investment vehicle of activist shareholder Nelson Peltz, has upped its stakes in snack food giants PepsiCo and Mondelez International.http://www.just-food.com/news/peltz-ups-mondelez-pepsico-stakes_id123227.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=emerging-marketsThu, 16 May 2013 10:55:00 GMTFrench food firm Michel et Augustin has signed a deal to launch its products into the Chinese and Taiwanese markets.http://www.just-food.com/news/french-firm-michel-et-augustin-expands-to-china-taiwan_id123242.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=emerging-marketsThu, 16 May 2013 15:23:00 GMTSingapore-based confectioner Petra Foods today (16 May) reported higher underlying first-quarter profits thanks to improved sales and margins from what is now its core consumer products business.http://www.just-food.com/news/improved-sales-margins-boost-petra-q1_id123233.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=emerging-marketsThu, 16 May 2013 11:56:00 GMTChinese hypermarket operator Sun Art Retail Group, the local venture of French retailer Auchan, has booked a jump in first-quarter earnings.http://www.just-food.com/news/sun-art-retail-q1-profit-up_id123230.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=emerging-marketsThu, 16 May 2013 11:29:00 GMTThe world's largest food maker Nestle is investing CHF29m (US$925,092) in new distribution facilities in Russia in a bid to strengthen its supply chain in the country.http://www.just-food.com/news/nestle-invests-to-strengthen-supply-chain_id123244.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=emerging-marketsThu, 16 May 2013 15:39:00 GMTJapanese food maker Ajinomoto has started full-scale operations at a repacking plant for umami seasoning in the Côte d'Ivoire. http://www.just-food.com/news/ajinomoto-opens-repacking-seasoning-plant_id123236.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=emerging-marketsThu, 16 May 2013 12:57:00 GMTRussian retailer Dixy has recorded an increase in revenues in the first four months of the year.http://www.just-food.com/news/dixy-four-month-sales-climb_id123229.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=emerging-marketsThu, 16 May 2013 11:21:00 GMTMetro Group has appointed a director of restructuring for its Egypt and Kazakhstan operations, countries the German retail group is reported to be looking to exit.http://www.just-food.com/news/metro-appoints-restructuring-head-for-egypt-kazakhstan-ops_id123210.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=emerging-marketsWed, 15 May 2013 14:53:00 GMT