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just the answer - Biscuits Leclerc CEO Denis Leclerc
31 January 2012
Last month, Canadian biscuit firm Groupe Biscuits Leclerc expanded its presence in the US, with the acquisition of snack bar brand Go Pure. In the latest just the answer interview, Katie Smith discusses the acquisition and the biscuit company's plans for the future with CEO Denis Leclerc, including setting up in the UK.
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.
US: Yoghurt brand Chobani secures first overseas listings
23 November 2011
US yoghurt brand Chobani has secured its first listings outside the country.
CANADA: George Weston Q3 profits jump
23 November 2011
Canadian food manufacturer and retailer George Weston has pointed to an improved performance from both sides of its business for an increase in third-quarter profits.
US: Loblaw Q3 profits up but warns on investment costs
16 November 2011
Canadian grocery retailer Loblaw has announced a rise in third-quarter sales and profits but expressed caution over the impact of IT and supply chain investments.
CANADA: Loblaw extends President's Choice brand
14 October 2011
Canadian grocery retailer Loblaw has added a line of "fine food" products to its President's Choice own-label range.
CANADA: Hain Celestial extends Greek yoghurt range
30 September 2011
Hain Celestial has added to the range of Greek yoghurt it sells in Canada.
UPDATE: US: Smart Balance plans gluten-free drive with Glutino
4 August 2011
The CEO of Smart Balance today (4 August) outlined the opportunity the US health food company sees in the gluten-free category following its acquisition of Canadian firm Glutino Food Group.
CANADA: George Weston Q2 profit up, names Binning president
1 August 2011
Canadian food manufacturer and retail operator George Weston has reported an increase in net income for the second quarter.
CANADA: Loblaw H1 profits rise but sales fall
21 July 2011
A lower income tax bill and a drop in financial costs have helped profits at Loblaw but the Canadian retailer today (21 July) reported a fall in half-year sales.
FRANCE: Olofsson asks Prioux to turn around Carrefour's French unit
16 June 2011
Carrefour CEO Lars Olofsson has appointed the head of its European operations as executive director of the French retailer's faltering domestic unit.
CANADA: George Weston profits double
10 May 2011
George Weston revealed today (10 May) that its first-quarter profits more than doubled thanks to an improved operating performance from its Weston Foods and Loblaw businesses.
CANADA: Loblaw Q1 profit up despite sales decline
4 May 2011
Canadian grocery retailer Loblaw recorded an increase in net profit during the first quarter, despite sales falling during the period.
UK: Asda "shifts accountability" in online business
20 April 2011
Asda has played down reports that it has kicked off a review of its online business, saying that it has just "shifted accountability" within the unit.
FRANCE: Carrefour appoints Prioux as executive director
13 April 2011
Carrefour has appointed Noel Prioux as executive director for its operations in Europe, replacing Vincente Trius.
CANADA: George Weston net earnings up
3 March 2011
Canadian conglomerate George Weston recorded a rise in fourth-quarter earnings driven by improved operating results in its Loblaw division and lower losses from foreign currency translation.
CANADA: Loblaw names Carrefour exec Trius as president
24 February 2011
Canadian retailer Loblaw has appointed Carrefour executive Vicente Trius to succeed Allan Leighton as president of the business.
CANADA: Loblaw hails "progress" toward renewal
24 February 2011
Loblaw today (24 February) hailed the "real progress" that has been made to rejuvenate the business as the Canadian retailer posted higher full-year sales and earnings.
Talking shop: Canadian retailers face uncertain 2011
28 January 2011
Recovery in the Canadian retail sector is set to become increasingly complex during 2011, with the economy remaining on unsteady ground and while Quebec and Ontario become battle grounds as Wal-Mart Stores expands its grocery presence.
CANADA: George Weston announces C$1bn share dividend
16 December 2010
George Weston Ltd, Canada's largest food processor, has announced it will pay a one-time common share dividend of C$1bn (US$993.4m).
CAN/US: High Liner Foods commits to sustainable seafood
30 November 2010
Canada-based seafood processor High Liner Foods has committed to sourcing all of its seafood from "sustainable" or "responsible" sources by the end of 2013.
CANADA: George Weston Q3 net profit climbs
23 November 2010
George Weston, Canada's largest food processor and the parent of Loblaw, the country's largest retailer, has recorded an increase in third quarter net profits.
CANADA: Loblaw profits up but retailer sounds warning
18 November 2010
Canadian grocery retailer Loblaw has booked a jump in third-quarter profits but warned that sales and margins may be at risk from competition and falling food prices.
CANADA: Loblaw averts Ontario strike
4 October 2010
Canadian grocery retailer Loblaw and workers union UFCW have reached a tentative labour deal, averting a potential strike next week.
CANADA: Loblaw reveals expansion of Nofrills chain
16 September 2010
Grocery retailer Loblaw said today (16 September) it has opened five Nofrills outlets across Atlantic Canada.
CANADA: Loblaw workers prepare to strike
13 September 2010
Some 30,000 Loblaw workers in Ontario are set to strike if a new labour settlement is not reached by early October.
On the money: Morrisons plans range rationalisation
9 September 2010
The UK's fourth largest grocery retailer Morrisons announced a raft of new initiatives today (9 September), among which included plans to simplify its range.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
20 August 2010
Wal-Mart posted its second quarter results this week, and to the relief of many manufacturers it announced it is looking to return a number of products that were delisted as part of its Project Impact initiative.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
20 August 2010
PepsiCo this week announced it will have spent $400m between 2008 and 2013 in Vietnam as it looks to increase its manufacturing capacity, introduce new products and "strengthen" its existing brands in the country.
Talking shop: Re-rationalising the rationalised assortment
18 August 2010
Yesterday's (17 August) news that Wal-Mart plans to begin reintroducing a number of delisted products will give reason for many suppliers to breathe a sigh of relief.
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