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Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:13:45 GMTWed, 19 Jun 2013 14:13:45 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Chocolate giant Mars and crisp manufacturer PepsiCo are among over 20 food makers and retailers to agree to adopt new "hybrid" front-of-pack nutrition labels in the UK.http://www.just-food.com/news/mars-pepsico-among-signatories-to-hybrid-nutrition-labels_id123541.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=baby-foodWed, 19 Jun 2013 08:14:00 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=baby-foodWed, 19 Jun 2013 07:54:00 GMTThe 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=baby-foodTue, 18 Jun 2013 15:24:00 GMTChinese dairy giant China Mengniu Dairy Co. just got bigger. It has entered into an agreement that will see it take control of local infant formula maker Yashili. Mengniu is looking to reverse its fortunes in a category in which it has struggled. However, with concerns over food safety remaining high, there is a long road ahead as the company - and the country as a whole - look to build a safe and reliable dairy supply. Katy Askew reports.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/mengniu-plays-catch-up-in-infant-formula-with-yashili-buy_id123539.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=baby-foodTue, 18 Jun 2013 16:16:00 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=baby-foodMon, 17 Jun 2013 18:01:00 GMTTo succeed in emerging markets, you have to think - and act - locally. That was the central message from just-food's interview with the boss of Nestle's business in Greater China, Roland Decorvet.http://www.just-food.com/comment/nestle-china-boss-espouses-benefits-of-thinking-local_id123527.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=baby-foodMon, 17 Jun 2013 17:27:00 GMTChina Mengniu Dairy Co. is expected to announce it has struck a deal to acquire a controlling stake in local infant formula firm Yashili International Holdings. http://www.just-food.com/news/mengniu-nears-announcement-on-yashili-stake-buy_id123518.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=baby-foodMon, 17 Jun 2013 12:26:00 GMTThe latest just-food interview saw the boss of Nestle's business in Greater China discuss the food giant's strategy in the market and why he believed the world's largest food manufacturer had the edge on its rivals in the region. It was a week of a number of notable pieces of M&A, including Canadian retailer Sobeys' move to buy Safeway Inc's business in Canada and JBS's deal to acquire Seara Brasil from local meat rival Marfrig.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id123513.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=baby-foodMon, 17 Jun 2013 10:24:00 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=baby-foodMon, 17 Jun 2013 10:23:00 GMTChinese infant formula firm Synutra International has insisted it has seen its core business return to profitability in the fourth quarter at the end of a year which saw sales fall and losses widen.http://www.just-food.com/news/infant-formula-firm-synutra-claims-progress-after-challenging-year_id123505.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=baby-foodFri, 14 Jun 2013 09:25:00 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=baby-foodFri, 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=baby-foodThu, 13 Jun 2013 16:59:00 GMTThe potential offered by the Chinese market is nothing new. And nor is Nestle's presence in the country. The world's largest food group started trading in Hong Kong in 1874 and opened its first sales office on the mainland in 1908. In recent years Nestle has stepped up the pace with the development of a distinctive model it believes will drive expansion. In part one of the just-food interview, Roland Decorvet, chairman and CEO of Nestle Greater China, spoke to Katy Askew about the company's strategy in the market.http://www.just-food.com/interview/nestle-china-ceo-sees-dynamic-growth_id123494.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=baby-foodThu, 13 Jun 2013 15:38:00 GMTHeinz has blamed the cost of shipping infant milks made in the UK to China for its move to cut jobs at its plant in Kendal.http://www.just-food.com/news/heinz-eyes-job-losses-at-infant-nutrition-site_id123496.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=baby-foodThu, 13 Jun 2013 14:47:00 GMTThe European Parliament has endorsed a final deal agreed with EU member states on regulations on the composition of infant formula, baby food, diet replacements and special medical foods.http://www.just-food.com/news/parliament-endorses-final-deal-over-baby-medical-foods_id123476.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=baby-foodTue, 11 Jun 2013 15:20:00 GMTHeinz is looking to tap into on-the-go breakfast trends in the UK with the launch of two ready-to-eat products aimed at babies.http://www.just-food.com/news/heinz-launches-ready-to-eat-baby-breakfasts_id123467.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=baby-foodTue, 11 Jun 2013 09:51:00 GMTPrivate-equity firm 3G Capital, part owner of US food group Heinz, has named one of its partners as the ketchup maker's new CFO.http://www.just-food.com/news/3g-capital-exec-basilio-named-heinz-cfo_id123456.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=baby-foodMon, 10 Jun 2013 10:06:00 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=baby-foodMon, 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=baby-foodMon, 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=baby-foodMon, 10 Jun 2013 08:52:00 GMT