http://www.just-food.com/companies/heinz_id14Latest Heinz industry news - from just-food.com© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 22 May 2013 07:52:37 GMTWed, 22 May 2013 07:52:37 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20US health and wellness firm Boulder Brands has acquired a small UK-based gluten-free company, Davies Bakery. The US gluten-free specialist has ambitions to expand the UK business well beyond Davies' current scale. However, Katy Askew suggests, Boulder is likely to come up against stiff competition in the increasingly crowded space of the UK gluten-free sector.http://www.just-food.com/comment/us-firm-boulder-eyes-slice-of-uk-gluten-free-pie_id123072.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzFri, 03 May 2013 13:31:00 GMTConAgra Foods has appointed Tom McGough to head up its consumer foods business following the resignation of current consumer foods president André Hawaux.http://www.just-food.com/news/conagra-appoints-mcgough-head-of-consumer-foods_id123081.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzFri, 03 May 2013 15:49:00 GMTThe UK continues to witness a rapid increase in demand for gluten-free foods. The sector represents the largest within the UK market for free-from foods, targeted at people with food allergies or intolerances, and it is a category seeing dramatic growth.http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/the-uk-market_id123018.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzTue, 30 Apr 2013 15:17:00 GMTUK-based R&R Ice Cream last week snapped up local rival Fredericks Dairies, a deal its CEO told us will help it compete better with Unilever. We spoke to M&A analysts about the potential sale of Burton's Biscuit Co. and to the chairman of Canada's Dare Foods about his expansion plans. In Europe, the sector was rocked by fresh horsemeat revelations, including news an Asda product contained the veterinary drug phenylbutazone.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id122800.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzMon, 15 Apr 2013 08:26:00 GMT3G 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=heinzMon, 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=heinzFri, 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=heinzThu, 11 Apr 2013 15:39:00 GMTjust-food's industry confidence survey for 2013 indicated an increased appetite for M&A this year after what some saw, globally, as a lacklustre year in the sector for deals. What lies ahead in the mergers and acquisitions arena over the next few months?http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/ma-appetite-grows-but-will-deals-be-done_id122657.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzTue, 02 Apr 2013 11:18:00 GMTHeinz is looking to capitalise on the growing market for convenience and on-the-go food in the UK with the launch of a chilled savoury pastry line.http://www.just-food.com/news/heinz-eyes-convenience-market-with-pastry-launch_id122670.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzThu, 28 Mar 2013 15:05:00 GMTPepsiCo has insisted it sees "no need" for major deals after speculation activist investor Nelson Peltz had snapped up shares in the company - and in snacks group Mondelez International.http://www.just-food.com/news/pepsico-sees-no-need-for-major-ma_id122608.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzMon, 25 Mar 2013 09:32:00 GMTHeinz has developed a range of ketchup products for the French market it hopes consumers will use with more elaborate dishes.http://www.just-food.com/news/heinz-launches-premium-ketchup_id122610.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzMon, 25 Mar 2013 11:15:00 GMTLast week saw the just-food team hitting the streets to bring you coverage from two key events in the industry calender: the IFE trade show in London and the Consumer Analyst Group of Europe (CAGE) conference.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id122605.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzMon, 25 Mar 2013 08:38:00 GMTCould activist investor Nelson Peltz be at it again? Hot off the heels of one mega-deal in the food industry, the move to take Heinz into private hands, rumours are abound that Peltz is building up a stake in Mondelez International and PepsiCo with a view to merging the companies into a snack food Goliath.http://www.just-food.com/comment/the-logic-behind-a-pepsicomondelez-tie-up_id122606.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzFri, 22 Mar 2013 14:14:00 GMTJorge Paulo Lemann, owner of 3G Capital, has reportedly acquired a 20% stake in Brazilian ice-cream maker Diletto.http://www.just-food.com/news/3g-capital-buys-stake-in-ice-cream-firm-diletto_id122594.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzThu, 21 Mar 2013 17:02:00 GMTTechnology offers consumer-facing businesses huge opportunity. FMCG companies need to embrace channels like online and mobile. Asda CEO Andy Clarke is a firm believer in their potential. However, Clarke argues winning - and retaining - consumer trust is more important. He is right and perhaps, Dean Best writes, it is even more so in this new multichannel age.http://www.just-food.com/comment/trust-still-vital-in-tech-rush_id122486.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzWed, 13 Mar 2013 17:20:00 GMTHeinz has defended a proposed "golden parachute" payout to current CEO Bill Johnson if he were to leave the company after its planned $28bn acquisition by a group of investors let by Warren Buffett.http://www.just-food.com/news/heinz-defends-golden-parachute-proposal_id122396.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzTue, 05 Mar 2013 10:29:00 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=heinzMon, 04 Mar 2013 08:34:00 GMTUK retailer Tesco grabbed the headlines last week as the horsemeat saga rumbled on. CEO Philip Clarke announced a raft of changes to its supply chain, including a promise to source all fresh chicken from within the UK. Elsewhere, just-food spoke with Genius CEO Roz Cuschieri about its plans for the Finsbury free-from brand it is set to acquire, and the CEO of Hostess Brands announced the successful sales of the majority of its bread units to Flowers Foods.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id122355.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzMon, 04 Mar 2013 08:33:00 GMTIn the wake of the Heinz deal, Ben Cooper examines whether private-equity investors are changing their attitudes towards sustainability as some prominent players in the sector are claiming.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/sustainability-watch-private-equity_id122348.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzThu, 28 Feb 2013 15:24:00 GMTThe news that Heinz plans to sell its Chinese frozen food business may have raised a few eyebrows. In an environment where food multinationals are seemingly always on the look out for M&A opportunities in dynamic emerging markets, led by China, it is not often that you hear of international firms offloading assets. However, Heinz was coming up against a number of challenges in the category and a more focused, streamlined Heinz in China could be better-placed to drive profitable growth. Katy Askew reports.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/heinzs-chinese-frozen-food-exit-paves-way-for-growth_id122314.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=heinzTue, 26 Feb 2013 17:27:00 GMT