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UK: Kraft readies Philadelphia, Cadbury spread launch
30 January 2012
Kraft Foods UK has brought its Cadbury and Philadelphia brands together to launch a chocolate-flavoured cheese spread.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
27 January 2012
Carrefour again grabbed the headlines this week, with speculation intensifying that there could be change of leadership at the company. just-food understands an announcement is due in days. Elsewhere in retail, Asda outlined its expansion plans in the UK and we spoke to the CEO of Spar International about the symbol group's ambitions in India. Meanwhile, Premier Foods admitted more jobs could be lost at the company, we took a look at why US baker Hostess Brands filed for Chapter 11 and, in our latest Sustainability Watch, we discussed HJ Heinz's CSR strategy.
UK: More Premier jobs to go after Cadbury contract loss
25 January 2012
More jobs are to go at UK food maker Premier Foods plc after the country's largest food manufacturer lost one of its contracts to supply Cadbury.
US: Kraft 2011 sales, earnings beat company forecasts
18 January 2012
US food giant Kraft Foods has said its underlying sales and earnings per share in 2011 beat expectations.
UK: Frederick's launches Britvic products under licensing deal
18 January 2012
UK ice cream maker Frederick's Dairies has launched two iced lollies under Britvic's Fruit Shoot and R Whites brands.
UK/CANADA: Biscuit firm Burton's signs fresh Loblaw deal
9 January 2012
UK biscuit maker Burton's Biscuit Co. has signed an expanded distribution agreement with Canadian food retailer Loblaw.
UK: Kraft launches Cadbury Dairy Milk Bubbly
9 January 2012
Kraft Foods has unveiled the launch of the "innovative" Cadbury Dairy Milk Bubbly, an aerated chocolate bar.
US: Kraft CFO Brearton to become snacks unit finance chief
9 January 2012
Kraft Foods CFO David Brearton will become the finance chief of the US food group's global snacks business when it splits in two this year.
The most-read news articles on just-food in 2011
23 December 2011
As well as our raft of insight articles, just-food continued to provide all the breaking news throughout the food industry in 2011. Below are the ten articles that had you clicking the most throughout the year.
2011 in review - M&A activity fails to meet expectations
22 December 2011
A year ago, there was consensus that M&A activity would pick up in 2011. As we look back on the last 12 months, there were some major deals but concern over the economy meant the numbers of deals fell short of expectations. Dean Best reports.
Focus: Organic to continue to withstand downturn
20 December 2011
While seeing sales slide in certain markets, globally, the organic sector has largely proved resilient amid the worst economic conditions for a generation. Euromonitor International's Diana Cowland looks at the likely drivers behind the continued steady growth in the sector.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
12 December 2011
There would have been weary sighs in retail boardrooms this week after India's government suspended plans to open up its retail sector to more overseas investment. It was, Tesco CFO Laurie McIlwee claimed, a "missed opportunity" for India. McIlwee, meanwhile, also faced questions about Tesco's UK operations, which reported another quarter of falling sales. Elsewhere, Wal-Mart, another retailer that could benefit from reform in India, raised eyebrows when it admitted it had opened an investigation into bribery allegations within its international operations.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
12 December 2011
India hit the industry headlines again this week after the country's government decided to suspend its plans to allow more foreign investment into the local retail sector. Meanwhile, here in the UK, Premier Foods plc, the country's largest food maker, continued its restructuring with the sale of its Brookes Avana division, while Kraft Foods announced plans to revamp its UK manufacturing network leading to a loss of 200 jobs at its Cadbury arm.
UK: Kraft shake-up to hit Cadbury jobs
6 December 2011
Kraft Foods has announced a shake-up of its manufacturing network in the UK that will lead to the loss of around 200 jobs at UK confectioner Cadbury.
GLOBAL: Rosenfeld to remain in charge of Cadbury after split
5 December 2011
Irene Rosenfeld, the chief executive of Kraft Foods, has been lined up to take charge of the company's snacks business, including Cadbury, when the US giant splits in two next year.
UK: WWF cautiously praises UK firms on palm oil
22 November 2011
UK food and drink companies are buying more certified sustainable palm oil than ever before, according to environmental charity WWF.
UPDATE: Companies criticised over palm oil
22 November 2011
Environmental charity WWF has published a report which identifies companies who it claims haven't made a commitment to sustainable palm oil.
UK: Burton's Foods renamed as Burton's Biscuit Co.
21 November 2011
UK biscuit manufacturer Burton's Foods has changed its trading name to Burton's Biscuit Co.
UK: Cadbury wins partial victory in Nestle purple row
14 November 2011
Confectioner Cadbury has hailed a small victory in its legal battle with Nestle over the use of the distinctive purple colour it uses in its branding.
On the money: Kraft CEO again forced to defend split
3 November 2011
Kraft Foods chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld was again forced to defend the company's plans to split in two after it reported higher quarterly sales and profits.
US: Kraft Q3 bolstered by pricing, product mix and overseas growth
3 November 2011
US food giant Kraft Foods defied high raw material prices to post a 22% rise in its third-quarter profit.
UK: Burton's Foods quadruples net profit
10 October 2011
UK biscuit manufacturer Burton's Foods has quadrupled its annual profits after its licence to make products for Cadbury drove an increase in sales.
In the spotlight: Logistics maps route for further Hershey, Ferrero JVs
7 October 2011
Confectionery makers Hershey and Ferrero are to work together on logistics in North America and there are hints they could one day take this partnership into other markets. However, as Sam Webb reports, industry watchers believe the venture could be the first stage of a wider relationship in the future.
US: Ferrero, Hershey in logistics tie-up
5 October 2011
US confectionery giant Hershey has today (5 October) announced a warehousing, transport and distribution alliance with the North American operation of Ferrero.
UK: Burton's Foods extends Cadbury biscuit range
3 October 2011
UK biscuit manufacturer Burton's Foods has expanded its Cadbury Fingers range with the launch of Cadbury Fabulous Fingers in the UK.
Sustainability Watch – Mercedes Tallo, Rainforest Alliance
30 September 2011
The news that Maltesers is to become a Fairtrade brand underlines both the continued growth in the ethical market and how this increasing consumer appeal has not been lost on marketers. Speaking with Ben Cooper, Mercedes Tallo of the Rainforest Alliance discusses the importance of partnering with big brands and argues that the huge growth in ethical certification reflects tangible improvements in supply chains rather than a desire on the part of brands to look good.
UK/IRELAND: Mars makes foray into Fairtrade with Maltesers
27 September 2011
Mars Inc is to sell its first Fairtrade product after deciding to move its Maltesers brand to the ethical certification.
US: "New reality" makes Kraft split vital - Rosenfeld
8 September 2011
The chief executive of Kraft Foods has asserted that the planned split of the company into two separate units is vital to face the “new reality” of the food industry.
UK: Kraft hiring more R&D staff
2 September 2011
US food giant Kraft Foods is looking to take on almost 100 more R&D staff in the UK.
UK: Uniq to axe jobs after desserts review
23 August 2011
Own-label chilled foods firm Uniq is set to jettison its unprofitable everyday desserts business with the loss of 350 jobs.
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