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Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:42:22 GMTWed, 08 Feb 2012 09:42:22 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Waitrose's promotions offered consumers the highest saving on average, according to the latest data from the just-food Promo Tracker.http://www.just-food.com/news/waitrose-offers-deepest-promotions_id118172.aspxTue, 07 Feb 2012 14:17:00 GMTIceland Foods, the UK frozen food retailer, has reportedly attracted bids from private-equity houses BC Partners and Bain Capital.http://www.just-food.com/news/bc-partners-bain-capital-in-aggressive-bids-for-iceland-foods_id118145.aspxFri, 03 Feb 2012 13:10:00 GMTSenior Asda executives Steve Masters and Bob Simpson have become the latest directors to leave the UK's second-largest retailer.http://www.just-food.com/news/two-more-executives-leave-asda_id118143.aspxFri, 03 Feb 2012 12:09:00 GMTUK grocery retailer Tesco dropped market share, while Iceland put in its strongest performance in a decade, according to the latest data from Kantar Wordpanel.http://www.just-food.com/news/iceland-glitters-tesco-feels-the-chill-kantar_id118108.aspxTue, 31 Jan 2012 13:38:00 GMTUS confectionery giant Hershey is in discussions to secure wider distribution of its products in more European markets.http://www.just-food.com/news/hershey-in-distribution-talks_id118095.aspxMon, 30 Jan 2012 15:27:00 GMTCarrefour 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.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id118076.aspxFri, 27 Jan 2012 15:41:00 GMTUK retailer Asda has announced changes to its management structure as part of its plans for 2012.http://www.just-food.com/news/asda-announces-exec-reshuffle_id118038.aspxTue, 24 Jan 2012 14:33:00 GMTUK supermarket chain Asda will create 5,000 jobs as part of a GBP500m (US$777m) investment in the business this year.http://www.just-food.com/news/asda-to-invest-gbp500m-in-stores-logistics_id118013.aspxMon, 23 Jan 2012 10:07:00 GMTExecutives at Müller and Robert Wiseman Dairies espoused the benefits of the German yoghurt maker's decision to buy the UK milk supplier, a deal that divided analysts. Industry watchers also scrutinised the latest trading updates from Premier Foods plc, the UK's largest food manufacturer and Carrefour, the French retail giant, while Kraft Foods chief Irene Rosenfeld said the US group's 2011 results means it is one of the industry's better performers - on the day job cuts of 1,600 were announced.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id118010.aspxMon, 23 Jan 2012 09:05:00 GMTUK retailer Asda has blasted major rival Tesco after it today (18 January) announced a new coupon scheme.http://www.just-food.com/news/asda-pours-scorn-on-tesco-voucher-scheme_id117979.aspxWed, 18 Jan 2012 14:53:00 GMTNorthern Foods has said that it is fully compliant with a voluntary agreement set up by the UK government urging manufacturers and retailers to abstain from using battery eggs.http://www.just-food.com/news/northern-foods-stands-by-industry-pledge-on-battery-eggs_id117965.aspxTue, 17 Jan 2012 15:35:00 GMTMorrisons' bid for a controlling stake in frozen food retailer Iceland Foods may falter due to competition concerns, according to the Daily Telegraph.http://www.just-food.com/news/morrisons-iceland-bid-in-doubt_id117945.aspxMon, 16 Jan 2012 15:38:00 GMTUK milk supplier Robert Wiseman Dairies has warned that its profits could come under pressure if raw milk prices fail to come down or the price it receives for milk does not increase.http://www.just-food.com/news/muller-target-wiseman-warns-on-profits_id117936.aspxMon, 16 Jan 2012 09:35:00 GMTUK crisp maker Tyrrells is to add a Crinkly Veg variant to its vegetable crisp range in its domestic market.http://www.just-food.com/news/tyrrells-readies-crinkly-veg-crisp-launch_id117948.aspxMon, 16 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMTUK retailer Asda has reportedly abandoned its bid for a controlling stake in Iceland Foods but will still seek to acquire some of its stores.http://www.just-food.com/news/asda-scales-back-iceland-interest_id117917.aspxFri, 13 Jan 2012 12:39:00 GMTAsda, unlike Tesco and Sainsbury's, increased its number of promotions in December, according to data from just-food's Promo Tracker.http://www.just-food.com/news/asda-upped-discounts-in-december_id117915.aspxFri, 13 Jan 2012 11:05:00 GMTThis week's featured research from the just-food store includes a look at worldwide flavour trends, analysis on the UK supermarket sector and a report on the sustainability strategies used by food and drink manufacturers.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-research-round-up_id117856.aspxFri, 13 Jan 2012 08:11:00 GMTIn spite of its worthy aim of focusing on improving the diets of at-risk lower-income families, a new UK government healthy meals campaign has attracted criticism from campaigners. Ben Cooper reports.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/uk-healthy-meals-initiative-mired-in-controversy_id117903.aspxThu, 12 Jan 2012 15:51:00 GMTSainsbury's said today (11 January) that its "best Christmas ever" had helped underlying sales climb over 2% in what the UK retailer described as a "strong" third quarter.http://www.just-food.com/news/christmas-drives-strong-quarter-for-sainsburys_id117881.aspxWed, 11 Jan 2012 11:01:00 GMTAsda and Sainsbury's have increased their share of the UK grocery market, according to the latest data from Kantar Wordpanel, which includes the run-up to Christmas.http://www.just-food.com/news/asda-sainsburys-gain-market-share-kantar_id117867.aspxTue, 10 Jan 2012 12:15:00 GMT