http://www.just-food.com/sectors/chilled-foods_id4194304Latest Chilled foods industry news - from just-food.com© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Mon, 20 May 2013 03:15:05 GMTMon, 20 May 2013 03:15:05 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20UK 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 Europe, French poultry group LDC reports its FY numbers, while, 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=chilled-foodsFri, 17 May 2013 17:39:00 GMTAfter UK organic baby food firm Ella's Kitchen was snapped up by a US buyer a fortnight ago, this 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-this-week_id123258.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=chilled-foodsFri, 17 May 2013 16:56:00 GMTThe week ended on a high note for Morrisons this 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=chilled-foodsFri, 17 May 2013 15:34:00 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=chilled-foodsFri, 17 May 2013 08:56:00 GMTChilled foods supplier Bakkavor said it made a "good start" to 2013 as it moved to a profit in the first quarter.http://www.just-food.com/news/bakkavor-returns-to-profit-in-q1_id123226.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=chilled-foodsThu, 16 May 2013 10:44:00 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=chilled-foodsThu, 16 May 2013 15:23:00 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=chilled-foodsThu, 16 May 2013 11:09:00 GMTUK retailer Sainsbury's has extended its Taste the Difference own-label range with the launch of ten chilled ready meals.http://www.just-food.com/news/sainsburys-extends-taste-the-difference-line_id123239.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=chilled-foodsThu, 16 May 2013 14:57:00 GMTChilled foods supplier Bakkavor has closed its plant in Canada just two years after the opening of the site marked the UK-based firm's entry into the country's grocery market.http://www.just-food.com/news/bakkavor-closes-plant-two-years-after-launch_id123220.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=chilled-foodsWed, 15 May 2013 19:22:00 GMTUS children's food manufacturer Sneaky Chef Foods has launched a range of what it claims are convenient and healthy "kid-friendly" foods.http://www.just-food.com/news/sneaky-chef-foods-launches-kids-sauce-line_id123216.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=chilled-foodsWed, 15 May 2013 16:38:00 GMTUS-based soy food producer Tofutti Brands saw its losses widen in the first quarter but offered an optimistic outlook for the remainder of the year.http://www.just-food.com/news/losses-widen-at-soy-food-firm-tofutti_id123206.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=chilled-foodsWed, 15 May 2013 12:25:00 GMTSpain-based meats firm Campofrio said fewer trading days in this year's first quarter compared to the first three months of 2012 hit sales.http://www.just-food.com/news/campofrio-points-to-calendar-effect-in-difficult-q1_id123195.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=chilled-foodsTue, 14 May 2013 16:24:00 GMTUS firm Michael Foods has booked an increase in first-quarter earnings despite weak consumer demand in the market.http://www.just-food.com/news/michael-foods-q1-profit-climbs_id123183.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=chilled-foodsMon, 13 May 2013 17:24:00 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=chilled-foodsMon, 13 May 2013 08:40:00 GMTUS manufacturer Hain Celestial has struck again across the pond. And its latest acquisition in the UK seems to be the one with most potential, writes Dean Best.http://www.just-food.com/comment/ellas-kitchen-is-hains-most-promising-uk-buy_id123157.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=chilled-foodsFri, 10 May 2013 11:42:00 GMTManufacturers including Nestle and Mars, as well as retailers like Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencer, have pledged to further cut food waste and carbon emissions in the UK.http://www.just-food.com/news/industry-targets-food-waste-carbon-with-new-pledge_id123133.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=chilled-foodsThu, 09 May 2013 11:19:00 GMTFresh & Easy, Tesco's up-for-sale US business, has launched a raft of products for targeted at lunch and dinner.http://www.just-food.com/news/fresh-easy-launches-lunch-frozen-npd_id123134.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=chilled-foodsThu, 09 May 2013 11:48:00 GMTBelgian food group Ter Beke has sounded a note of caution on its full-year outlook, as the group is yet to see consumer confidence fully return in the wake of the European horsemeat scandal.http://www.just-food.com/news/ter-beke-sees-uncertainty-on-horsemeat-scandal_id123126.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=chilled-foodsWed, 08 May 2013 15:25:00 GMTEU food safety laws are facing reform under new proposals from the European Commission, which wants to "simplify and strengthen" controls in the wake of the horsemeat contamination saga.http://www.just-food.com/news/brussels-proposes-reform-tougher-fines-after-horsemeat-saga_id123085.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=chilled-foodsTue, 07 May 2013 09:27:00 GMTThe rapidly expanding Chinese food sector has long been a focus for multinationals looking beyond developed western markets for expansion. However, it isn't just the international food Goliaths - with big bucks to spend on M&A or organic expansion - that are looking to China for growth. just-food caught up with some smaller enterprises hoping to tame the dragon at Hong Kong trade show Hofex - an event that prides itself of being the largest of its kind in Asia.http://www.just-food.com/comment/international-smes-testing-the-water-at-hofex_id123098.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=chilled-foodsTue, 07 May 2013 20:47:00 GMT