http://www.just-food.com/sectors/seafood_id8388608Latest Seafood industry news - from just-food.com© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Mon, 20 May 2013 05:58:08 GMTMon, 20 May 2013 05:58:08 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=seafoodFri, 17 May 2013 17:39:00 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=seafoodFri, 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=seafoodFri, 17 May 2013 08:56:00 GMTFrozen food firm Iglo Group has appointed Elio Leoni Sceti as its chief executive.http://www.just-food.com/news/iglo-names-zeebox-boss-sceti-chief-executive_id123207.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=seafoodWed, 15 May 2013 12:40:00 GMTPrinces is adding to its range of sandwich fillers in the UK with a line of "deli-inspired" tuna-based products.http://www.just-food.com/news/princes-adds-to-sandwich-filler-range_id123213.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=seafoodWed, 15 May 2013 15:45:00 GMTNordic seafood group Leroy Seafood has booked a sharp increase in first-quarter earnings, driven by price increases for Atlantic salmon and trout, and lower production costs.http://www.just-food.com/news/leroy-seafood-q1-profit-jumps_id123208.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=seafoodWed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 GMTSnack food group China Marine said it sees "tremendous" growth opportunities ahead after returning to profit in the first quarter of the year.http://www.just-food.com/news/china-marine-returns-to-profit-in-q1_id123205.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=seafoodWed, 15 May 2013 12:16:00 GMTFirst-quarter profits at Canadian group Premium Brands Holdings were flat as the company incurred restructuring costs.http://www.just-food.com/news/premium-brands-q1-profits-flat-on-restructuring-costs_id123180.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=seafoodMon, 13 May 2013 15:30:00 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=seafoodMon, 13 May 2013 08:40:00 GMTFirst-quarter profits at seafood giant Thai Union Frozen have fallen by more than 50% amid volatile commodity prices.http://www.just-food.com/news/thai-union-frozen-q1-profits-slide_id123164.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=seafoodFri, 10 May 2013 14:20:00 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=seafoodThu, 09 May 2013 11:19:00 GMTIcelandic Group, the owner of The Saucy Fish Co., is merging the management teams within its UK operations in a move it claims would increase its competitiveness in the country.http://www.just-food.com/news/seafood-firm-icelandic-group-restructures-uk-operations_id123139.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=seafoodThu, 09 May 2013 14:43:00 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=seafoodTue, 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=seafoodTue, 07 May 2013 20:47:00 GMTCanadian seafood processor High Liner Foods said it experienced a "challenging" first quarter as sales and adjusted earnings dropped.http://www.just-food.com/news/high-liner-has-challenging-q1_id123099.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=seafoodTue, 07 May 2013 16:49:00 GMTTwo UK-based firms were the subject of takeovers this week: R&R Ice Cream, Europe's largest own-label ice cream firm, changed hands after PAI Partners struck a deal to buy the business; and Hain Celestial snapped up UK organic baby food brand Ella's Kitchen.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id123076.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=seafoodFri, 03 May 2013 15:05:00 GMTOrkla has said it aims to drive continued improvements at its consumer foods unit as it booked a decline in operating profit during the first quarter.http://www.just-food.com/news/orkla-profits-dip-looks-to-strengthen-consumer-foods_id123052.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=seafoodThu, 02 May 2013 11:44:00 GMTNorwegian seafood company Marine Harvest has offered NOK9.7bn (US$1.7bn) to acquire fish farming group Cermaq.http://www.just-food.com/news/seafood-firm-marine-harvest-bids-for-fish-farmer-cermaq_id123028.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=seafoodWed, 01 May 2013 13:08:00 GMTAs the market for gluten-free foods expands in the future, it is highly likely the way companies target and market their products may undergo some form of change.http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/the-marketing-and-regulatory-environment_id123021.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=seafoodTue, 30 Apr 2013 15:33:00 GMTAside from the US and UK, where the gluten-free category is witnessing strong growth, there are a number of other gluten free markets look likely to develop elsewhere over the coming years.http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/germany-canada-australia-among-other-growth-markets_id123020.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=seafoodTue, 30 Apr 2013 15:31:00 GMT