http://www.just-food.com/sectors/sustainability_id8192Latest Sustainability industry news - from just-food.com© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:12:27 GMTWed, 19 Jun 2013 09:12:27 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20The 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=sustainabilityWed, 19 Jun 2013 07:54:00 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=sustainabilityMon, 17 Jun 2013 10:23:00 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=sustainabilityFri, 14 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMTArcher Daniels Midland is to use segregated sustainable palm oil for products made at its cocoa ingredients plant in the UK.http://www.just-food.com/news/adm-cocoa-plant-gets-sustainable-palm-oil-certification_id123497.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=sustainabilityThu, 13 Jun 2013 15:02:00 GMTItalian food group Barilla has its eye on expanding in Russia and Asia as it increases its focus on international markets to drive sustainable growth.http://www.just-food.com/news/barilla-eyes-russia-asia-growth_id123486.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=sustainabilityWed, 12 Jun 2013 14:03:00 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=sustainabilityMon, 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=sustainabilityMon, 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=sustainabilityMon, 10 Jun 2013 08:52:00 GMTThe latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes grocery retailers in the UK, global confectionery data, and the global breakfast cereals market.http://www.just-food.com/news/global-breakfast-cereal-market-uk-grocery-retailers_id123399.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=sustainabilityWed, 05 Jun 2013 09:22:00 GMTUnilever-owned ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's is to phase out the use of genetically modified products from its global ice cream lines by the end of the year.http://www.just-food.com/news/ben-jerrys-to-phase-out-gm-use_id123400.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=sustainabilityMon, 03 Jun 2013 12:04:00 GMTRetail majors Ahold and Tesco are preparing to announce first-quarter results, while bakery group Aryzta and US spreads firm JM Smucker look set to detail continued progress in growing profits over the past year. Meanwhile, we can expect free-from to take centre stage in two European trade shows and UK exporters will be discussing opportunities in CEE countries.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/the-week-ahead-ahold-tesco-smucker-results-free-from-export-events_id123393.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=sustainabilityMon, 03 Jun 2013 12:01:00 GMTThis week saw the high levels of M&A activity we have seen throughout May continue, with the shock announcement that the board of US pork group Smithfield has given its unanimous backing to a takeover bid from Chinese pork group Shuanghui International.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id123391.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=sustainabilityMon, 03 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTThe sale of US pork producer, Smithfield Foods, to China's largest pork processor, Shuanghui International grabbed the headlines last week, with management insisting the deal will help open the Chinese market to US hogs. CEO Larry Pope believes the transaction is "good news" for Smithfield and the US pork industry as a whole. Elsewhere, the Citi Global Consumer Conference got under way in New York where attendees heard presentations from multinationals such as General Mills and Mondelez International.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id123386.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=sustainabilityMon, 03 Jun 2013 09:03:00 GMTThe Aquaculture Stewardship Council has made significant strides since its launch in 2010. Chief executive Chris Ninnes discusses its mission and strategy with Ben Cooper.http://www.just-food.com/interview/sustainability-watch-chris-ninnes-aquaculture-stewardship-council_id123397.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=sustainabilityFri, 31 May 2013 16:46:00 GMTThe Australian government has said it will help the country's food industry target Asia as part of a "national food plan" to grow the sector.http://www.just-food.com/news/canberra-targets-asia-in-national-food-plan_id123345.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=sustainabilityTue, 28 May 2013 22:06:00 GMTPlum Organics this week joined Happy Family and Ella's Kitchen as three organic baby food brands set to have new, multinational owners. Campbell Soup Co. is to buy Plum, joining Danone and Hain Celestial as three food majors that have looked to invest in the growing category in just a month.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id123329.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=sustainabilityTue, 28 May 2013 10:10:00 GMTThe problem of food waste is due to the low value people in the West put on cheap food. And cheap food is a product, in part, of the modern, industrial food system. However, amid some scepticism, the industry is trying to act on the problem. Ben Cooper argues, ultimately, the dynamics of supply and demand will right the situation.http://www.just-food.com/comment/wasting-away_id123327.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=sustainabilityFri, 24 May 2013 16:01:00 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=sustainabilityThu, 23 May 2013 09:55:00 GMTNestle has announced plans to source 100%-certified cocoa beans for its Nestle Crunch brand in the US.http://www.just-food.com/news/nestle-to-use-utz-certified-cocoa-in-crunch-bars_id123298.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=sustainabilityWed, 22 May 2013 11:20:00 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=sustainabilityMon, 20 May 2013 08:48:00 GMT