<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Latest 2 Sisters Food Group industry news - from just-food.com</title><link>http://www.just-food.com/companies/2-sisters-food-group_id668</link><description>Latest 2 Sisters Food Group industry news - from just-food.com</description><copyright>© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.</copyright><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:21:36 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:21:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><category>just-food.com - RSS feed</category><generator>just-food.com</generator><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>FRANCE: Calls for Doux's last fresh abbatoir to close</title><description>Judicial administrators have demanded the Quimper commercial court pronounce a winding-up order for Doux's last remaining abattoir for fresh products.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/calls-for-douxs-last-fresh-abbatoir-to-close_id123089.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FRANCE: Doux receives UK interest for Brittany plant</title><description>French poultry processor Groupe Doux has received an offer from a UK firm for the purchase of its Pleucadeuc plant in Brittany.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/doux-receives-uk-interest-for-brittany-plant_id122862.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:56:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPDATE: UK: Unite "disappointed" at Welsh Country Foods closure</title><description>Unite, the union representing workers at the now closed Vion UK site Welsh Country Foods, has said it is "disappointed" with the way the firm has let the business "slip away".</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/unite-disappointed-at-welsh-country-foods-closure_id122798.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: Vion's Welsh Country Foods lamb unit to close</title><description>Vion-owned Welsh Country Foods is to close its lamb processing business in Anglesey, putting 310 jobs on the line.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/vions-welsh-country-foods-lamb-unit-to-close_id122797.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:56:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Deal or no deal: The likely suspects to acquire Burton's Biscuit Co.</title><description>The private-equity owners of Burton's Biscuit Co. are "considering options" for the UK's second-largest biscuit maker, a process that could lead to an eventual sale. Katy Askew takes a look at the players for whom an acquisition of Burton's could hit the sweet spot.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/analysis/the-likely-suspects-to-acquire-burtons-biscuit-co_id122743.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:29:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: 2 Sisters owner Boparan records Q2 loss</title><description>Boparan Holdings, the parent company of UK firm 2 Sisters Food Group, has reported second-quarter losses of more than GBP7m (US$10.6m) and said it remains cautious about trading conditions.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/2-sisters-owner-boparan-records-q2-loss_id122565.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week</title><description>In a week of results from major retailers, Carrefour cheered the market with improvement in France, upmarket UK grocer Waitrose highlighted its strong year and Belgium's Delhaize insisted its business in the US would improve. Elsewhere across the Atlantic, meat processor Smithfield Foods faced calls from a major investor to consider dividing in three.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id122453.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In the spotlight: Boparan continues M&amp;A march with Vion buy</title><description>Boparan Holdings, the parent company of 2 Sisters Food Group, has continued its drive to rapidly expand its footprint with the announcement that it has acquired the remaining Vion meat businesses in the UK. Katy Askew takes a look at how ambitious 2 Sisters hopes to succeed in a market where Vion struggled.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/analysis/boparan-continues-ma-march-with-vion-buy_id122406.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: 2 Sisters acquires Vion UK units</title><description>Boparan Holdings Limited, the holding company for 2 Sisters Food Group, has acquired Vion's poultry and red meat processing businesses in the UK.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/2-sisters-acquires-vion-uk-units_id122383.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPDATE: UK: Solway strike will not affect supplies - 2 Sisters</title><description>UK firm 2 Sisters Food Group is adamant possible industrial action at its Solway Foods sandwich plant will not affect supplies to its customers.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/solway-strike-will-not-affect-supplies-2-sisters_id122377.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: 2 Sisters' Solway Foods workers balloted on strike action</title><description>Staff at 2 Sisters Food Group's Solway Foods Nottinghamshire facility in the UK are being balloted on industrial action over a pay dispute.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/2-sisters-solway-foods-workers-balloted-on-strike-action_id122375.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: 2 Sisters' Solway to add jobs through new business</title><description>2 Sisters Food Group-owned Solway Foods is to create 100 jobs at its facility in Nottinghamshire in the UK as a result of securing new business.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/2-sisters-solway-to-add-jobs-through-new-business_id121863.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:09:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: 2 Sisters strike off after pay deal</title><description>A strike planned for tomorrow at two 2 Sisters Food Group plants has been called off after the UK firm tabled a "much improved" pay offer to workers.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/2-sisters-strike-off-after-pay-deal_id121576.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: 2 Sisters' Boparan Holdings reports mixed Q1</title><description>Boparan Holdings, the parent company of UK firm 2 Sisters Food Group, made a net loss in its first quarter due to site closure costs but underlying profits were up.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/2-sisters-boparan-holdings-reports-mixed-q1_id121573.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: 2 Sisters Food Group gets strike reprieve</title><description>A second strike set to hit UK firm 2 Sisters Food Group has been called off to allow union officials and the company to try to resolve the pay dispute.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/2-sisters-food-group-gets-strike-reprieve_id121532.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:38:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: 2 Sisters union talks fail</title><description>Staff at UK firm 2 Sisters Food Group will go on strike tomorrow (14 December) after last-ditch talks between the company and union officials failed.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/2-sisters-union-talks-fail_id121514.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: 2 Sisters holds union talks after strike vote</title><description>2 Sisters Food Group is meeting with union officials today (10 December) in a bid to avert strike action at the UK food group later this week.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/2-sisters-holds-union-talks-after-strike-vote_id121467.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: 2 Sisters workers vote to strike</title><description>Over 1,000 workers at UK private-label company 2 Sisters Food Group have voted in favour of strike action in a dispute over pay.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/2-sisters-workers-vote-to-strike_id121460.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:11:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: 2 Sisters "disappointed" over strike threat on pay, bullying claims</title><description>UK food manufacturer 2 Sisters Food Group has said it is "very disappointed" workers at three of its facilities are to vote on strike action over pay, conditions and alleged "bullying".</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/2-sisters-disappointed-over-strike-threat-on-pay-bullying-claims_id121399.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: FY profit at 2 Sisters parent Boparan Holdings</title><description>Boparan Holdings, the parent company of UK firm 2 Sisters Food Group, has moved into the black in its last financial year when its sales grew ahead of the market.</description><link>http://www.just-food.com/news/fy-profit-at-2-sisters-parent-boparan-holdings_id121025.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=2-sisters-food-group</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>