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Published by Aroq Ltd.Fri, 24 May 2013 08:20:41 GMTFri, 24 May 2013 08:20:41 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Waitrose has sought to play down claims MD Mark Price has refused to meet Ocado counterpart Tim Steiner after the online specialist's deal with Morrisons.http://www.just-food.com/news/waitrose-plays-down-price-ocado-rebuff_id123316.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=private-labelThu, 23 May 2013 16:16:00 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=private-labelThu, 23 May 2013 09:55:00 GMTIreland-based convenience food group Greencore said it sees "attractive" levels of revenue being generated by its US operations as it continues to scale-up the business.http://www.just-food.com/news/greencore-eyes-attractive-us-revenue-growth_id123291.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=private-labelWed, 22 May 2013 09:52:00 GMTMarks and Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland has said the UK retailer has no plans to launch a full online grocery service.http://www.just-food.com/news/ms-has-no-plans-to-launch-full-online-grocery_id123286.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=private-labelTue, 21 May 2013 14:57:00 GMTGreencore has insisted it remains "confident" of meeting City expectations of higher earnings despite the prospect of "tough" UK trading conditions for the remainder of the year.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/greencore-confident-on-eps-despite-tough-uk-trading_id123283.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=private-labelTue, 21 May 2013 13:24:00 GMTMarks and Spencer is eyeing further expansion of its Simply Food convenience store network, the UK retailer told just-food today (21 May).http://www.just-food.com/analysis/ms-upbeat-on-simply-food-c-store-prospects_id123293.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=private-labelTue, 21 May 2013 17:46:00 GMTBaker Warburtons has acquired UK garlic bread producer Giles Foods for an undisclosed sum.http://www.just-food.com/news/warburtons-buys-garlic-bread-firm-giles-foods_id123280.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=private-labelTue, 21 May 2013 11:17:00 GMTConvenience food group Greencore has booked an increase in first-half earnings but warned about "tough" UK market conditions for the remainder of the year.http://www.just-food.com/news/greencore-h1-profit-up-warns-on-tough-uk-market_id123277.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=private-labelTue, 21 May 2013 08:27:00 GMTConvenience food group Greencore this morning (21 May) booked an increase in first-half earnings but warned about "tough" UK market conditions for the remainder of the year. Analysts offered an overall positive view of the results, despite the cautious outlook by the group.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/greencore-reports-solid-h1-results_id123281.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=private-labelTue, 21 May 2013 11:23:00 GMTUK pork group Cranswick this morning (20 April) booked an increase in adjusted annual earnings and in sales. Profits exceeded analysts' expectations. Overall, analysts offered a positive review of the results.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/uk-meat-group-cranswick-reports-positive-fy_id123264.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=private-labelMon, 20 May 2013 11:38:00 GMTCranswick saw its share price climb this morning (20 May) as the UK pork group reported a "pleasing" set of annual results.http://www.just-food.com/news/cranswick-shares-climb-on-positive-fy_id123263.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=private-labelMon, 20 May 2013 11:25:00 GMTSpanish chocolate and natraceuticals firm Natra is to set up chocolate production in Canada in a bid to double sales in North America over the next three years.http://www.just-food.com/news/chocolate-group-natra-to-manufacture-in-canada_id123269.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=private-labelMon, 20 May 2013 15:43:00 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=private-labelMon, 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=private-labelMon, 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=private-labelMon, 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=private-labelFri, 17 May 2013 08:56:00 GMTThe CEO of US frozen-food firm Overhill Farms has said the sale of the business to peer Bellisio Foods is the best way to maximise value for shareholders.http://www.just-food.com/news/bellisio-sale-best-path-for-investors_id123245.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=private-labelThu, 16 May 2013 20:55:00 GMTUS breakfast cereal group Post Holdings said it has the firepower for more acquisitions, just a week after it snapped a clutch of brands and own-label lines.http://www.just-food.com/news/we-have-resources-for-more-ma_id123247.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=private-labelThu, 16 May 2013 17:18:00 GMTFrench poultry group Doux has confirmed its last abbatoir for fresh products has been closed after a buyer did not emerge for the site.http://www.just-food.com/news/douxs-last-fresh-abbatoir-shut-down_id123225.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=private-labelThu, 16 May 2013 09:50:00 GMTSpanish chocolate and natraceuticals firm Natra has committed to sourcing 100% certified cocoa by 2020.http://www.just-food.com/news/natra-pledges-100-certified-cocoa-sourcing_id123241.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=private-labelThu, 16 May 2013 15:12:00 GMT