http://www.just-food.com/sectors/snacks_id2097152Latest Snacks industry news - from just-food.com© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Fri, 24 May 2013 10:31:33 GMTFri, 24 May 2013 10:31:33 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Private-equity firm Langholm Capital was this week reported to have put UK crisp group Tyrrells on the market. Langholm has declined to comment on the reports but the investment firm are said to have put a GBP100m (US$151.9m) price tag on the company.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/uk-crisp-firm-tyrrells-could-attract-snack-majors_id123314.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=snacksThu, 23 May 2013 14:55:00 GMTPepsiCo's Australian snacks division, Smith's Snackfood Co, has added to its range with the launch of a line of air-popped products.http://www.just-food.com/news/pepsicos-smiths-launches-air-popped-snacks_id123308.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=snacksThu, 23 May 2013 10:45:00 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=snacksThu, 23 May 2013 09:55:00 GMTJapan-based food group Ezaki Glico has forecast an increase in profits in its current financial year after a mixed performance in the previous 12 months.http://www.just-food.com/news/ezaki-glico-forecasts-higher-fy-profits_id123294.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=snacksWed, 22 May 2013 10:14:00 GMTLangholm Capital, the owner of UK crisp group Tyrrells, has declined to comment on reports it has put the company up for sale.http://www.just-food.com/news/langholm-puts-crisp-firm-tyrrells-up-for-sale_id123265.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=snacksMon, 20 May 2013 12:15:00 GMTCampbell Soup Co. has lifted its full-year forecast for earnings after seeing higher sales boost profits in its third quarter.http://www.just-food.com/news/campbell-ups-fy-earnings-forecast-after-q3-profits-rise_id123270.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=snacksMon, 20 May 2013 15:58:00 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=snacksMon, 20 May 2013 21:12:00 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=snacksMon, 20 May 2013 09:18:00 GMTAfter UK organic baby food firm Ella's Kitchen was snapped up by a US buyer a fortnight ago, last week a peer across the pond revealed it agreed to sell to Danone, representing the Aptamil and Cow & Gate owner's move into the category.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id123258.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=snacksMon, 20 May 2013 08:49:00 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=snacksMon, 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=snacksFri, 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=snacksThu, 16 May 2013 10:55:00 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=snacksThu, 16 May 2013 15:59:00 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=snacksThu, 16 May 2013 15:23:00 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=snacksThu, 16 May 2013 15:39:00 GMTSnack food group China Marine said it sees "tremendous" growth opportunities ahead after returning to profit in the first quarter of the year.http://www.just-food.com/news/china-marine-returns-to-profit-in-q1_id123205.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=snacksWed, 15 May 2013 12:16:00 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=snacksMon, 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=snacksFri, 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=snacksFri, 10 May 2013 14:16:00 GMTSnacks group Calbee has booked an increase in full-year profit, despite what it claims was an "uncertain" Japanese economy.http://www.just-food.com/news/calbee-books-fy-profit-increase_id123167.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=snacksFri, 10 May 2013 15:37:00 GMT