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Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:20:22 GMTWed, 19 Jun 2013 06:20:22 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20The 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=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsTue, 18 Jun 2013 15:24:00 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=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsTue, 18 Jun 2013 15:29:00 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=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsTue, 18 Jun 2013 11:35:00 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=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsTue, 18 Jun 2013 09:27:00 GMTAustralia and New Zealand have set out plans to introduce a front-of-pack "health star" rating system for packaged foods on sale in the countries.http://www.just-food.com/news/ministers-put-forward-front-of-pack-health-star-labels_id123526.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsMon, 17 Jun 2013 18:01:00 GMTThis week, just-food spoke with the CEO of Nestle Greater China, Roland Decorvet, who went into detail about the company's strategy in China and the challenges it faces there. We also garnered analysts' thoughts on Amazon's plans for its US grocery business and Carrefour's prospects for the African market. Elsewhere, JBS announced a deal to buy domestic poultry business Seara Brasil, Sobeys bought Safeway's Canadian operations, and B&G Foods snapped up Pirate Brands.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id123509.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsMon, 17 Jun 2013 10:23:00 GMTThe latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes a global biscuit industry guide, a China health food industry report, and the cheese market in France.http://www.just-food.com/news/global-biscuit-industry-french-cheese-market_id123457.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsFri, 14 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMTNestle is witnessing dynamic growth in China thanks to a combination of M&A and organic growth. As we discovered in part one of this two part interview, regional chief Roland Decorvet attributes much of this success to Nestle's use of both local and global brands. But operating in China is not without its challenges. Katy Askew caught up with Decorvet to find out more about why he believes Nestle is best-placed of all the multinationals to succeed in China.http://www.just-food.com/interview/nestle-best-placed-to-meet-chinese-challenge_id123502.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsThu, 13 Jun 2013 16:59:00 GMTUS dried fruit firm Mariani Packing Co. plans to grow its presence in Europe by first expanding in the industrial sector before launching its retail brand.http://www.just-food.com/news/mariani-looks-to-expand-european-sales_id123475.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsTue, 11 Jun 2013 14:44:00 GMTUS food group B&G Foods plans to accelerate the growth rate of its snack business through its acquisition of Pirate Brands.http://www.just-food.com/news/bg-eyes-snacks-growth-through-pirate-deal_id123464.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsMon, 10 Jun 2013 17:29:00 GMTUS group B&G Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire all-natural snack company Robert's American Gourmet Food, also known as Pirate Brands.http://www.just-food.com/news/bg-foods-to-buy-snack-firm-pirate-brands_id123461.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsMon, 10 Jun 2013 14:27:00 GMTAmira Nature Foods has booked a jump in full-year earnings, boosted by growing demand for Basmati rice.http://www.just-food.com/news/amira-nature-foods-sees-fy-profits-jump_id123463.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsMon, 10 Jun 2013 14:58:00 GMTA quiet week for financial updates as results season winds down, with Diamond Foods, Sainsbury's and Smithfield preparing to issue updates. Trade shows will see food companies setting out their wares in various continents from North America to Africa.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/sainsburys-smithfield-results-international-meat-poultry-seafood-expos_id123450.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsMon, 10 Jun 2013 08:53:00 GMTA tragic fire in a Chinese poultry facility highlighted continued concerns over safety standards in emerging markets last week. The just-food briefing looked at the need to innovate to prevent breakfast cereal sales going soggy, insight that was swiftly followed by the news that Kellogg is launching a number of breakfast bar and drink products in response to changing consumption patterns. Meanwhile, chocolate giants Nestle and Mars were accused of price fixing in Canada. Here are the highlights on just-food this week.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id123453.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsMon, 10 Jun 2013 08:52:00 GMTUK retailer Tesco last week published its latest trading update that the City suggested showed it had lost momentum and was facing challenges at home and abroad. Elsewhere, a fire at a poultry facility in China took the lives of nearly 120 workers. just-food also published a management briefing, which took at look at the global cereal market.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id123447.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsMon, 10 Jun 2013 08:52:00 GMTThe UK government has launched a review into the country's "food system" in the wake of the horsemeat contamination scandal this year.http://www.just-food.com/news/horsemeat-saga-prompts-government-review-into-food-system_id123425.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsWed, 05 Jun 2013 11:32:00 GMTThe latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes grocery retailers in the UK, global confectionery data, and the global breakfast cereals market.http://www.just-food.com/news/global-breakfast-cereal-market-uk-grocery-retailers_id123399.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsWed, 05 Jun 2013 09:22:00 GMTInvestment is flowing into and from the world's emerging markets, as two transactions involving US firms Smithfield Foods and McCormick & Co. highlighted last week.http://www.just-food.com/comment/smithfield-mccormick-keep-china-in-the-spotlight_id123402.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsMon, 03 Jun 2013 16:08:00 GMTRetail majors Ahold and Tesco are preparing to announce first-quarter results, while bakery group Aryzta and US spreads firm JM Smucker look set to detail continued progress in growing profits over the past year. Meanwhile, we can expect free-from to take centre stage in two European trade shows and UK exporters will be discussing opportunities in CEE countries.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/the-week-ahead-ahold-tesco-smucker-results-free-from-export-events_id123393.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsMon, 03 Jun 2013 12:01:00 GMTThis week saw the high levels of M&A activity we have seen throughout May continue, with the shock announcement that the board of US pork group Smithfield has given its unanimous backing to a takeover bid from Chinese pork group Shuanghui International.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id123391.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dried-foodsMon, 03 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT