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Published by Aroq Ltd.Tue, 21 May 2013 21:25:06 GMTTue, 21 May 2013 21:25:06 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20US baker Flowers Foods has said it is "confident" its snack cake business will continue to thrive even as the new-look Hostess Brands returns to the market, with products including Twinkies.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/flowers-confident-on-cakes-ahead-of-hostess-return_id123259.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboFri, 17 May 2013 17:14:00 GMTUS baker Flowers Foods recorded an increase in earnings in the first quarter driven by gains from a recent acquisition.http://www.just-food.com/news/acquisition-boosts-flowers-foods-q1_id123235.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboThu, 16 May 2013 12:24:00 GMTA higher tax bill hit Grupo Bimbo's bottom line in the first quarter of the year but the Mexico-based bakery giant reported an increased operating profit.http://www.just-food.com/news/tax-bill-hits-bimbo-but-operating-profit-up_id123030.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboWed, 01 May 2013 14:15:00 GMTHostess Brands has received court approval to proceed with the sale of a swathe of brands, including Twinkies and Wonder Bread, in a series of deals worth around US$800m.http://www.just-food.com/news/hostess-disposals-get-green-light_id122571.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboWed, 20 Mar 2013 11:04:00 GMTPrivately-owned US group McKee Foods looks set to be the latest buyer of assets from bakery giant Hostess Brands.http://www.just-food.com/news/mckee-foods-to-buy-hostess-cake-brand-drakes_id122526.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboFri, 15 Mar 2013 14:59:00 GMTPrivate-equity firms Metropoulos & Co. and Apollo Global Management have acquired the snack cake business of Hostess Brands.http://www.just-food.com/news/metropoulos-apollo-acquire-hostess-snack-cake-unit_id122481.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboTue, 12 Mar 2013 21:19:00 GMTHostess Brands creditor Silver Point Capital and hedge fund Hurst Capital are understood to be interested in buying some of the US baker's snack cake brands, including Twinkies.http://www.just-food.com/news/silver-point-hurst-interested-in-hostess-snack-cake-unit_id122467.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboMon, 11 Mar 2013 19:53:00 GMTThe fall-out from the horsemeat contamination continued last week, with Tesco outlining plans to shake up its supply chain and source meat from the UK. Elsewhere, UK free-from firm Genius Foods bought out venture partner Finsbury Food Group and, in the US, more buyers were found for Hostess Brands' assets. Click on the headlines for more.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id122361.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboMon, 04 Mar 2013 08:34:00 GMTFlowers Foods won through in its bid to acquire the majority of Hostess Brands' bread units, including Wonder, but was outbid for the Beefsteak business by rival baker Grupo Bimbo.http://www.just-food.com/news/flowers-wins-wonder-bimbo-snaps-up-beefsteak-in-hostess-auction_id122360.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboFri, 01 Mar 2013 13:31:00 GMTUS baker Flowers Foods has expanded its market share in the wake of Hostess Brands' move to wind down its operations.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/flowers-sees-gains-from-hostess-demise_id122092.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboFri, 08 Feb 2013 17:58:00 GMTA consortium of two private-equity firms has emerged as the lead bidder for the majority of Hostess Brands' cake business, including the Twinkies brand.http://www.just-food.com/news/hostess-names-pe-firms-stalking-horse-for-twinkies_id121984.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboThu, 31 Jan 2013 11:57:00 GMTSince selling its consumer units over the last few years, business-to-business chocolate maker Barry Callebaut has been treading a new path focused on its "core" business with industrial and artisanal customers. Michelle Russell caught up with Barry Callebaut marketing director for Western Europe, Sofie De Lathouwer at this year's ISM confectionery show in Cologne to find out more about its strategy for growth.http://www.just-food.com/interview/barry-callebaut-marketing-director-for-western-europe-sofie-de-lathouwer_id121979.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboThu, 31 Jan 2013 17:19:00 GMTFlowers Foods showed its hand when it emerged as the "stalking horse" bidder for parts of Hostess Brands' bread business, notably the Wonder and Nature's Pride brands. While the deal is not yet in the bag, Flowers has clearly emerged as the front-runner to snap up a significant chunk of Hostess' bread interests. Katy Askew takes a look at the impact the potential acquisition could have on Flowers.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/stalking-horse-flowers-eyes-hostess-bread-brands_id121773.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboTue, 15 Jan 2013 17:13:00 GMTBimbo Bakeries, the US unit of Mexico's Grupo Bimbo, is to invest US$75m in the construction of a second production facility in Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia.http://www.just-food.com/news/bimbo-bakeries-to-invest-in-philadelphia-plant_id121770.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboTue, 15 Jan 2013 15:57:00 GMTThe sale of Hostess Brands will most likely result in a break-up of the company, a spokesperson for the group told just-food.http://www.just-food.com/news/hostess-sale-will-most-likely-lead-to-break-up_id121613.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboThu, 03 Jan 2013 13:47:00 GMTA raft of quarterly results hit the just-food newsdesk this week, with the likes of Morrisons, Associatied British Foods and Marks and Spencer all revealing figures for the last three months. Morrisons spoke about its need to strengthen its marketing message and promotional mechanics, while ABF insisted its grocery business after profits fell in the last 12 months. just-food's latest exclusive interviews included chats with executives Spain's Campofrio and Swiss dairy group Emmi.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id121139.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboMon, 12 Nov 2012 08:45:00 GMTUS baker Flowers Foods has reported a slight lift in third-quarter earnings, which were boosted by "solid" sales gains.http://www.just-food.com/news/flowers-raises-sales-outlook-on-q3-gains_id121137.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboFri, 09 Nov 2012 14:56:00 GMTSwiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut insisted it is "confident" on the outlook for the coming fiscal year after investments weighed on the group's bottom line.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/barry-callebaut-confident-following-investment-surge_id121096.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboWed, 07 Nov 2012 15:31:00 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=grupo-bimboMon, 05 Nov 2012 08:35:00 GMTGrupo Bimbo saw its third-quarter earnings tumble 82% after it incurred a jump in pension costs and charges from the integration of the Sara Lee business the bakery giant acquired in North America.http://www.just-food.com/news/bimbo-profits-slump-on-pension-ma-costs_id120985.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=grupo-bimboTue, 30 Oct 2012 15:36:00 GMT