http://www.just-food.com/companies/burger-king_id45Latest Burger King industry news - from just-food.com© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Fri, 24 May 2013 01:28:53 GMTFri, 24 May 2013 01:28:53 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss203G Capital, the private-equity firm soon to own Heinz, last week turned to another investment - Burger King - for the US food giant's new CEO. In the UK, R&R Ice Cream, Europe's largest own-label ice cream supplier bought a local rival it said would boost its branded stable. Europe was shook by more horsemeat revelations. Meanwhile, we interviewed Sainsbury's on multichannel, Canada's Dare Foods and took a look at the possible suitors for Burton's Biscuit Co.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id122806.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingMon, 15 Apr 2013 08:25:00 GMTThe owners-elect of Heinz have effectively brought in their own man to run the US food giant. Dean Best looks at what the appointment of Burger King boss Bernardo Hees could mean for the ketchup maker.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/heinzs-new-owners-bring-in-their-own_id122796.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingFri, 12 Apr 2013 13:35:00 GMTBurger King CEO Bernardo Hees is set to become the chief executive of Heinz when 3G Capital and Berkshire Hathaway's planned takeover of the US food giant is complete.http://www.just-food.com/news/burger-king-boss-hees-to-lead-heinz_id122789.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingThu, 11 Apr 2013 15:39:00 GMTHeinz stunned the global food industry with news it had agreed to a US$28bn takeover offer from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway fund and private-equity firm 3G Capital - purported to be the largest-ever deal in the sector. Dean Best looks at what could lie ahead for the US food giant.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/heinzs-prospects-under-3g-and-buffett_id122178.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingFri, 15 Feb 2013 13:49:00 GMTHeinz chief Bill Johnson today (14 February) insisted the US food giant has the potential to get "bigger and better" under the ownership of investment funds Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital.http://www.just-food.com/news/heinz-can-be-bigger-and-better-as-private-firm-ceo_id122167.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingThu, 14 Feb 2013 19:18:00 GMTFamed US investor Warren Buffett today (14 February) labelled Heinz as his "kind of company" after his Berkshire Hathaway fund struck a deal to pay US$28bn for the ketchup giant.http://www.just-food.com/news/heinz-our-kind-of-company-buffett_id122153.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingThu, 14 Feb 2013 14:59:00 GMTThe horse-meat-in-burgers scandal rumbled on this week. Tesco, The Co-op and Aldi ended some contracts with the supplier at the centre of the affair and sought to reassure consumers of their efforts to improve food quality. Meanwhile, in Westminster, UK regulator The Food Standards Agency was in the spotlight. Dean Best reports on the issues that emerged from the regulator's appearance before MPs.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/mps-grill-fsa-over-horse-meat-in-burgers_id121986.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingFri, 01 Feb 2013 09:44:00 GMTDairy giant Arla Foods has announced a significant deal in China with local company Mengniu. The Danish-Swedish co-op says the venture represents a "breakthrough" for its brand in China but, with food safety a concern in the country, there are potential risks, as well as rewards, for the company.http://www.just-food.com/comment/the-risks-of-arlas-fresh-push-in-china_id119491.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingMon, 18 Jun 2012 15:41:00 GMTUS snack and smoothie manufacturer Inventure Foods has hailed a "record" first quarter in which it generated its highest quarterly revenues and earnings per share.http://www.just-food.com/news/inventure-foods-hails-record-q1_id119049.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingFri, 04 May 2012 10:45:00 GMTPepsiCo CFO Hugh Johnston has quashed suggestions that the global snacks and beverage giant could split into two.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/pepsico-rebuffs-split-speculation_id116992.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingThu, 13 Oct 2011 15:36:00 GMTUS snack maker Inventure Foods is set to sell a range of snacks under the Nathan's restaurant brand.http://www.just-food.com/news/inventure-foods-to-sell-nathans-famous-snacks_id116840.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingFri, 30 Sep 2011 10:28:00 GMTInventure Foods has reported mixed second-quarter results with net income down despite "record" sales as the US snack food manufacturer invested in promoting new products.http://www.just-food.com/news/inventure-foods-q2-profit-hit-by-npd-investment_id116125.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingFri, 29 Jul 2011 10:55:00 GMTKepak, the owner of the Rustlers brand, has said that it could double its turnover over the next five years by extending its customer base through new product development.http://www.just-food.com/news/kepak-plans-to-double-turnover_id114689.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingTue, 22 Mar 2011 15:40:00 GMTUS snack maker Inventure Foods has posted a leap in second-quarter profits on the back of higher sales.http://www.just-food.com/news/snack-firm-inventure-sees-q2-profits-rise_id111909.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingWed, 28 Jul 2010 18:04:00 GMTThe industry saw a raft of quarterly results this week from Unilever, Safeway Inc, Kellogg, Chiquita and Premier Foods plc, among others. Unilever CEO Paul Polman adopted a typically cautious tone, despite an acceleration in sales and volumes, while Safeway CEO Steve Burd remained more upbeat on profits despite a tumble. Sodium reduction once again appeared on the menu as the CSPI hit out at US companies that have not yet joined the New York initiative to cut salt, while Kraft and Heinz both pledged targets for mayor Michael Bloomberg's programme. Here is a selection of who said what about the top stories in the food sector this week.http://www.just-food.com/comment/just-foods-week-in-words_id110831.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingFri, 30 Apr 2010 14:30:00 GMTThe latest push to cut salt (or sodium, as our US cousins call the ingredient) from packaged foods has taken off across the Atlantic, much to the satisfaction of consumer advocates.http://www.just-food.com/comment/us-consumers-need-convincing-about-low-sodium-foods_id110793.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingTue, 27 Apr 2010 16:44:00 GMTCampbell Soup Co. has named Kirk Elliot as vice president, corporate strategy, the US group said today (21 August).http://www.just-food.com/news/campbell-names-strategy-exec-mum-on-godiva_id99465.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingTue, 21 Aug 2007 15:18:00 GMTA self-regulatory initiative by 11 food and beverage companies launched in the US last week has received a mixed response from campaigners. While the initiative can potentially make a valuable contribution to tackling childhood obesity, Ben Cooper writes, weaknesses in terms of its scope and coverage have exposed it to criticism from pressure groups.http://www.just-food.com/comment/self-regulation-scheme-fails-to-silence-critics_id99219.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingThu, 26 Jul 2007 16:55:00 GMTBakkavör Group has, in cooperation with Glitnir Bank, acquired the remaining 60% stake it didnt't already own in Creative Foods, a Chinese salad manufacturer.http://www.just-food.com/news/bakkavör-group-acquires-remaining-share-of-creative-foods_id98895.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingFri, 22 Jun 2007 16:11:00 GMTUS retailer The Pantry has named its new chief financial officer.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-pantry-appoints-cfo_id98827.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=burger-kingMon, 18 Jun 2007 10:06:00 GMT