http://www.just-food.com/companies/associated-british-foods_id35Latest Associated British Foods industry news - from just-food.com© 2012 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:44:37 GMTThu, 09 Feb 2012 06:44:37 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20A jump in sugar revenues, on the back of high prices, has helped drive sales at Associated British Foods. http://www.just-food.com/news/sugar-helps-sweeten-abf-revenues_id117985.aspxThu, 19 Jan 2012 11:46:00 GMTAn 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.http://www.just-food.com/news/ad-push-for-stevia-sweetener-truvia-launches_id117824.aspxThu, 05 Jan 2012 14:45:00 GMT2011 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.http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/the-most-read-interviews-on-just-food-in-2011_id117783.aspxFri, 23 Dec 2011 10:46:00 GMTTwo 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.http://www.just-food.com/comment/eu-approves-stevia-russia-set-to-join-wto_id117338.aspxMon, 14 Nov 2011 15:45:00 GMTAnother 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.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id117327.aspxMon, 14 Nov 2011 09:22:00 GMTAssociated British Foods (ABF) annual results came in ahead of expectations, but analysts have said question marks remain over 2012.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/abf-outperform-but-doubts-remain-over-2012_id117286.aspxWed, 09 Nov 2011 09:22:00 GMTAssociated British Foods posted revenue and profit growth in its annual results today (8 November), defying high raw material prices.http://www.just-food.com/news/high-input-prices-fail-to-dampen-abfs-year_id117275.aspxTue, 08 Nov 2011 12:15:00 GMTIrish own-label supplier Greencore's mystery buyer is an American private equity firm, according to The Sunday Times.http://www.just-food.com/news/private-equity-firm-linked-to-greencore_id117266.aspxMon, 07 Nov 2011 15:39:00 GMTAssociated 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.http://www.just-food.com/news/abf-to-halt-production-at-naan-bread-facility_id117214.aspxWed, 02 Nov 2011 11:14:00 GMTAfter 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.http://www.just-food.com/comment/kerry-hain-celestial-greencore-put-ma-back-in-headlines_id117230.aspxWed, 02 Nov 2011 18:13:00 GMTIt'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.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/greencore-becomes-a-takeover-target_id117141.aspxWed, 26 Oct 2011 17:29:00 GMTThat 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.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/the-top-tips-for-online-retail-in-the-uk_id117107.aspxTue, 25 Oct 2011 15:20:00 GMTAllied Bakeries, the UK bread arm of Associated British Foods, will end production at its Gateshead site, leaving at least 119 jobs at risk.http://www.just-food.com/news/allied-bakeries-to-close-gateshead-production_id117071.aspxThu, 20 Oct 2011 14:28:00 GMTWorkers at the UK sugar arm of Associated British Foods have voted against industrial action and accepted the company's pay offer.http://www.just-food.com/news/british-sugar-workers-accept-pay-offer_id116927.aspxFri, 07 Oct 2011 14:57:00 GMTIn 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.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/the-uncomfortable-truth-for-australian-food-suppliers_id116701.aspxMon, 19 Sep 2011 15:19:00 GMTTension 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.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id116685.aspxMon, 19 Sep 2011 09:21:00 GMTStories 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.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id116686.aspxMon, 19 Sep 2011 09:20:00 GMTWorkers at British Sugar, the UK sugar arm of Associated British Foods, will vote next week on whether to strike over pay.http://www.just-food.com/news/british-sugar-workers-set-date-for-strike-ballot_id116655.aspxWed, 14 Sep 2011 15:24:00 GMTRetail giant Ahold has named former Associated British Foods and Unilever executive Jeff Carr as its new CFO.http://www.just-food.com/news/ahold-appoints-carr-as-cfo_id116644.aspxWed, 14 Sep 2011 10:21:00 GMTAnnual 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).http://www.just-food.com/news/food-business-boosts-abf-fy-trading_id116616.aspxMon, 12 Sep 2011 14:41:00 GMT