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Published by Aroq Ltd.Mon, 20 May 2013 14:04:59 GMTMon, 20 May 2013 14:04:59 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20The EU is to clear FrieslandCampina's acquisition of Dutch cheese peers Zijerveld & Veldhuyzen after the dairy giant agreed to give up some production to competitors.http://www.just-food.com/news/eu-puts-conditions-on-frieslandcampina-cheese-deal_id122818.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaMon, 15 Apr 2013 15:51:00 GMTSwiss food manufacturer Hero Group has insisted its infant formula on sale in China is safe after reports a local distributor allegedly mislabelled some of the company's products.http://www.just-food.com/news/our-infant-formula-is-safe-insists-hero-group_id122677.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaTue, 02 Apr 2013 08:54:00 GMTFrieslandCampina has booked higher sales and profits as the Dutch dairy giant benefited from an increased focus on infant nutrition and branded cheese.http://www.just-food.com/news/branded-cheese-baby-food-boost-frieslandcampina_id122518.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaFri, 15 Mar 2013 09:15:00 GMTEuropean dairy processor Arla Foods had a bumper 2012, with sales and profits up. And its operations in emerging markets played a part in boosting its top and bottom lines. Dean Best spoke with Arla CFO Frederik Lotz about the company's ambitions in emerging markets as it battles stiff competition for rising dairy consumption in markets like China from its European peers.http://www.just-food.com/interview/the-just-food-interview-arla-foods-cfo-frederik-lotz_id122346.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaMon, 04 Mar 2013 17:38:00 GMTFrieslandCampina has requested the European Commission's approval to acquire Mywo Food Group-owned cheese specialist Zijerveld & Veldhuyzen and its packaging unit Den Hollander Food.http://www.just-food.com/news/frieslandcampina-awaits-eu-approval-for-cheese-buys_id122287.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaMon, 25 Feb 2013 15:06:00 GMTAs the week draws to an end and the industry prepares to take a Christmas break, Sainsbury's found itself responding to reports its chief exective Justin King may only be staying on in his role for a few months in the New Year. Elsewhere, yoghurt group Chobani dismissed reports it is looking at a listing, while Barilla spoke to just-food about its plans for expansion in Latin America.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id121584.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaFri, 21 Dec 2012 10:57:00 GMTDutch dairy giant FrieslandCampina has said its joint venture with Bongrain to sell branded cheese in France will give it access to major retailers in the country.http://www.just-food.com/news/frieslandcampina-eyes-major-retail-deals-with-bongrain-jv_id121578.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaThu, 20 Dec 2012 15:16:00 GMTDutch dairy giant FrieslandCampina has entered into a joint venture with French dairy processor Bongrain to sell branded cheese products in France.http://www.just-food.com/news/frieslandcampina-bongrain-form-french-cheese-jv_id121575.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaThu, 20 Dec 2012 12:39:00 GMTThe top two stories on just-food's pages last week included Barry Callebaut's deal to buy Petra Foods' cocoa ingredients business and the European Commission's warning it will come forward with ideas for a grocery code adjudicator next autumn if no system of self-regulation is in place. Elsewhere, there has been a focus on the dairy sector with FrieslandCampina announcing plans to cut over 200 jobs across its business in Germany, and Parmalat having had its offices raided by Italy's financial police over an investigation into tax. We also brought you news from the FDEA's UK export event in London where just-food was an exclusive partner.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id121522.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaMon, 17 Dec 2012 08:15:00 GMTThe power of German food retailers has forced FrieslandCampina to shake up its business in the country, including axing over 200 jobs, the Dutch dairy giant has said.http://www.just-food.com/news/supermarket-power-prompted-frieslandcampina-cuts_id121471.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaMon, 10 Dec 2012 17:47:00 GMTDutch dairy giant FrieslandCampina is to cut over 200 jobs across its business in Germany.http://www.just-food.com/news/frieslandcampina-to-cut-jobs-in-germany_id121470.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaMon, 10 Dec 2012 16:57:00 GMTTesco's decision to potentially exit the US market shared the headlines with Intersnack's acquisition of United Biscuit's salty snacks unit. just-food spoke with Intersnack's MD Bernd ter Glane about the deal. Elsewhere, just-food spoke with FrieslandCampina's boss Cees Ruijgrok and the chief executive of Nestle's operations in equatorial Africa, Ian Donald.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id121457.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaMon, 10 Dec 2012 08:39:00 GMTDutch dairy giant FrieslandCampina has just reorganised its export operations. Cees Ruijgrok is overseeing a more integrated export effort to build on the overseas businesses Friesland Foods and Campina had before their 2008 merger. Dean Best spoke to Ruijgrok about the company's export ambitions.http://www.just-food.com/interview/just-the-answer-frieslandcampina-export-boss-cees-ruijgrok_id121445.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaThu, 06 Dec 2012 14:46:00 GMTFollowing the news last week that Premier plc sold its sweet pickles and table sauces business to Mizkan, just-food caught up with the Japanese firm's Euro-Americas president Craig Smith to discuss its plans for the brand. Elsewhere, word reached UK shores of the devastation Hurricane Sandy has left on the east cost of the US. Mondelez revealed an R&D site in New Jersey was still closed yesterday in the wake of the super storm. Elsewhere, the debate over the implementation of fat taxes continued.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id121036.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaMon, 05 Nov 2012 08:35:00 GMTUnilever and dairy giant FrieslandCampina have extended their global partnership deal with a pledge to further drive innovations in dairy, while promoting sustainable production and logistics.http://www.just-food.com/news/unilever-frieslandcampina-build-on-sustainable-partnership-deal_id121000.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaWed, 31 Oct 2012 14:22:00 GMTThe Irish Dairy Board is a co-op that generates sales of EUR2bn and exports products including its Kerrygold brand to over 80 countries. Dean Best caught up with Fergal McGarry, the IDB's global marketing and innovation director, to discuss the company's targets in emerging markets, R&D and Ireland's push to promote its food industry overseas.http://www.just-food.com/interview/just-the-answer-fergal-mcgarry-irish-dairy-board_id120950.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaFri, 26 Oct 2012 15:31:00 GMTDutch dairy giant FrieslandCampina has booked an increase in first-half profits as sales increased despite tough conditions in Europe.http://www.just-food.com/news/frieslandcampina-h1-profits-climb_id120343.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaThu, 30 Aug 2012 15:45:00 GMTFrieslandCampina has said its acquisition of The Irish Dairy Board's Belgian cheese packing operation is an "important" purchase for the company as it looks to expand its position in the sector.http://www.just-food.com/news/frieslandcampina-sees-idb-buy-as-important-purchase_id119425.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaTue, 12 Jun 2012 12:46:00 GMTThe Irish Dairy Board (IDB) is to sell its Belgian continental cheese packing operation to FrieslandCampina.http://www.just-food.com/news/idb-to-sell-belgian-cheese-subsidiary_id119424.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaTue, 12 Jun 2012 12:21:00 GMTThe UK dairy sector was in the spotlight this week, with the proposed merger between Arla Foods and local co-op Milk Link and the annual loss reported by Dairy Crest. just-food interviewed senior executives from Arla and Milk Link to discuss the combination and reported on Dairy Crest's plans to increase returns from its troubled dairies business. Elsewhere, we reported on two sustainability events held in London, including the annual conference on the Round Table for Responsible Soy. And, further afield, Heinz revealed it was looking for more acquisitions in emerging markets while US rival General Mills secured a deal to buy Brazilian firm Yoki Alimentos.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id119284.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=frieslandcampinaMon, 28 May 2012 09:30:00 GMT