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UK: Sugar helps sweeten ABF revenues
19 January 2012
A jump in sugar revenues, on the back of high prices, has helped drive sales at Associated British Foods.
UK: Ad push for stevia sweetener Truvia launches
5 January 2012
An advertising push in the UK for stevia sweetener Truvia begins today (5 January) as brand owner Cargill and local partner Associated British Foods looks to break into the country's sweetener sector.
The most-read interviews on just-food in 2011
23 December 2011
2011 was again a year in which just-food discussed the key industry issues with the leading lights in the sector. From the creation of meat-free firm Quorn Foods to Ferrero's ambitions in the UK and from Kraft Foods' plans in the key emerging market of South Africa to sustainability strategies with Ahold and Kellogg, we interviewed some of the top players in the industry this year. Click on the links for more and check out all our featured interviews for 2011 here.
Best bits: EU approves stevia; Russia set to join WTO
14 November 2011
Two potentially significant policy developments emerged last week - the EU approved the use of the sweetener stevia in food and drink products, while Russia moved nearer to finally joining the WTO.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
14 November 2011
Another week dominated by results, notably Marks and Spencers, Associated British Foods and Barry Callebaut. A story that broke late this week and could have severe repercussions is the approval of sweetener stevia for use in the EU. Meanwhile, floods hit food producers in Thailand and the death toll sadly continues to rise in the US listeria outbreak. Click on the headlines for more.
On the money: ABF outperform but doubts remain over 2012
9 November 2011
Associated British Foods (ABF) annual results came in ahead of expectations, but analysts have said question marks remain over 2012.
UK: High input prices fail to dampen ABF's year
8 November 2011
Associated British Foods posted revenue and profit growth in its annual results today (8 November), defying high raw material prices.
UK/US: Private equity firm linked to Greencore
7 November 2011
Irish own-label supplier Greencore's mystery buyer is an American private equity firm, according to The Sunday Times.
UK: ABF to halt production at naan bread facility
2 November 2011
Associated British Foods has said it may look to end production at one of its Patak's Breads facility next year, leaving 108 jobs at risk.
Best bits: Kerry, Hain Celestial, Greencore put M&A back in headlines
2 November 2011
After a few months of relative calm, the food industry has, in the last week or so, seen a number of takeovers - signed or speculated - hit the headlines.
Focus: Greencore becomes a takeover target
26 October 2011
It's been quite a year for own-label supplier Greencore. A plan to merge with UK rival Northern Foods was gazumped by poultry magnate Ranjit Boparan. Greencore then licked its wounds and acquired UK desserts and sandwich maker Uniq. Now, however, the company is the subject of a takeover approach. Dean Best reports.
Talking shop: The top tips for online retail in the UK
25 October 2011
That the online channel is growing - and growing quickly - in the UK, is news to hardly anyone. However, online still accounts for under 4% of grocery sales in the country. For all its growth, the sector is still evolving and there is much manufacturers and retailers can learn to ensure they take a chunk of a channel that is set to see sales almost double by 2016. just-food presents ten things to consider when operating in the online sector.
UK: Allied Bakeries to close Gateshead production
20 October 2011
Allied Bakeries, the UK bread arm of Associated British Foods, will end production at its Gateshead site, leaving at least 119 jobs at risk.
UK: British Sugar workers accept pay offer
7 October 2011
Workers at the UK sugar arm of Associated British Foods have voted against industrial action and accepted the company's pay offer.
Focus: The uncomfortable truth for Australian food suppliers
19 September 2011
In describing Australia as an "inhospitable" market, Heinz expressed what many suppliers feel but fear to say. But it's an awkward truth, Ben Cooper writes. The last thing the Australian food industry wants is international investors viewing it as a hostile market.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
19 September 2011
Tension at the top of Metro Group, the world's fourth-largest retailer, made the headlines this week, with the future of CEO Dr Eckhard Cordes in doubt. Across the Atlantic, Sara Lee was rocked by the departure of senior executive CJ Fraleigh. In the US, ConAgra Foods told takeover target Ralcorp Holdings it had days to being talks on its US$5.2bn bid, while in the UK, Marks and Spencer showcased its new-look food halls as part of a GBP600m revamp of its stores. Click on the headlines for more.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
19 September 2011
Stories from Europe, the UK, the US and Latin America provided some of this week's headlines. A key shareholder in Metro Group has lost patience with the German retailer's CEO, upmarket UK grocer Marks and Spencer revealed its new-look food halls, US snack firm Diamond Foods discussed the outlook for its new financial year and PepsiCo outlined plans to launch healthier products in Mexico.
UK: British Sugar workers set date for strike ballot
14 September 2011
Workers at British Sugar, the UK sugar arm of Associated British Foods, will vote next week on whether to strike over pay.
NETHERLANDS: Ahold appoints Carr as CFO
14 September 2011
Retail giant Ahold has named former Associated British Foods and Unilever executive Jeff Carr as its new CFO.
UK: Food business boosts ABF FY trading
12 September 2011
Annual sales and profits from Associated British Foods' grocery business are expected to have risen over the last 12 months, the UK-based company said today (12 September).
UK: Prinova to handle PureCircle stevia products
7 September 2011
Ingredients firm Prinova has signed a deal to distribute PureCircle's stevia products in the UK once the EU gives the all-clear for lines made with the sweetener to go on sale.
UK: ABF's Allied Bakeries refreshes Allinson brand
30 August 2011
Allied Bakeries, the UK bread arm of Associated British Foods, has revamped its Allinson brand in a move that will include a new marketing push.
CHINA/AUS: Bright Food takes control of Manassen Foods
18 August 2011
Bright Food, the Chinese food group, has sealed a deal to buy 75% of Australian food manufacturer and importer Manassen Foods.
UK: Premier Foods innovation director Kitchener dies
15 August 2011
Paul Kitchener, technical and innovation director at UK food maker Premier Foods plc, has died.
INDONESIA: Nestle, Petra Foods to join forces on sustainable cocoa
27 July 2011
Nestle and Singapore-listed cocoa ingredients maker Petra Foods have agreed to work together on improving cocoa production in Indonesia.
UK: British Sugar staff to vote on strike action
26 July 2011
Staff at four British Sugar sites are set to vote on possible industrial action due to a dispute over pay.
UK: "Strong" Jordans, Ryvita sales boost ABF grocery
14 July 2011
Associated British Foods today (14 July) cited "strong" sales from its Jordans and Ryvita brands as the UK-based company reported a 6% increase in quarterly sales from its grocery business.
In the spotlight: Uniq shows Greencore still has appetite for M&A
12 July 2011
Despite its bid for Northern Foods failing earlier this year, Greencore has not lost its appetite for M&A with the announcement of a bid for food-to-go and desserts manufacturer Uniq. But, with the many challenges facing Uniq, and the UK private-label sector on the whole, is it a good investment? Petah Marian reports.
UK: AB World Foods to extend Patak's line with Hot & Spicy range
7 June 2011
AB World Foods today (7 June) announced plans to extend its Patak's range with a Hot & Spicy line.
UK: ABF invests in Burgen brand
16 May 2011
Associated British Foods has announced that its Allied Bakeries business is investing in growing its healthy bread brand Burgen.
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