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Published by Aroq Ltd.Tue, 21 May 2013 14:29:15 GMTTue, 21 May 2013 14:29:15 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Glanbia CFO Siobhán Talbot is to replace the Irish food group's chief executive, John Moloney, after he announced his intention to retire a year early.http://www.just-food.com/news/glanbia-promotes-finance-chief-to-ceo-role_id123279.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dairyTue, 21 May 2013 10:47:00 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=dairyTue, 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=dairyMon, 20 May 2013 09:12:00 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=dairyMon, 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=dairyMon, 20 May 2013 21:53:00 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=dairyMon, 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=dairyMon, 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=dairyMon, 20 May 2013 08:48:00 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=dairyFri, 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=dairyFri, 17 May 2013 08:56:00 GMTUS dairy kefir maker Lifeway Foods has said its recent expansion into the UK positions the company to pursue additional distribution opportunities throughout Europe.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/lifeway-to-use-uk-as-launchpad-for-europe-expansion_id123246.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dairyThu, 16 May 2013 17:02:00 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=dairyThu, 16 May 2013 15:23:00 GMTUS kefir maker Lifeway Foods has doubled its earnings in the first quarter of the year.http://www.just-food.com/news/lifeway-foods-doubles-q1-earnings_id123231.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dairyThu, 16 May 2013 11:48:00 GMTIrish food group Glanbia said it recorded a "solid" performance in the first four months of the year and is "on track" to meet its 2013 growth targets.http://www.just-food.com/news/glanbia-records-solid-start-to-year_id123228.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dairyThu, 16 May 2013 11:09:00 GMTA TV ad for Yakult yoghurt drink has been banned by the UK's advertising watchdog for implying health benefits that were not supported by an approved health claim.http://www.just-food.com/news/asa-bans-yakult-ad-on-health-claims_id123214.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dairyWed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 GMTFrench dairy group Senoble has confirmed to just-food it is building a second production plant in Spain.http://www.just-food.com/news/senoble-invests-in-second-dairy-plant_id123209.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dairyWed, 15 May 2013 14:11:00 GMTBrazilian dairy processor Vigor has recorded a set of mixed first-quarter results, with sales up but EBITDA and net income lower year-on-year.http://www.just-food.com/news/mixed-q1-results-at-dairy-firm-vigor_id123202.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dairyWed, 15 May 2013 11:15:00 GMTUK dairy group Dairy Crest has announced an increase to its farmgate milk price.http://www.just-food.com/news/dairy-crest-ups-farmgate-milk-price_id123218.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dairyWed, 15 May 2013 17:01:00 GMTFrench dairy co-operative Laïta is to invest EUR50m (US$64.8m) in the modernisation of its manufacturing base.http://www.just-food.com/news/dairy-co-op-laita-to-invest-in-facility-upgrade_id123196.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dairyWed, 15 May 2013 10:23:00 GMTNew Zealand dairy ingredients and infant formula firm Synlait Milk, in which China's Bright Food owns 51%, is considering listing on the stock market.http://www.just-food.com/news/synlait-milk-considers-ipo_id123187.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=dairyTue, 14 May 2013 12:34:00 GMT