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Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:51:48 GMTWed, 19 Jun 2013 15:51:48 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Belgian food group PinguinLutosa has changed its name following the disposal of its potato business Lutosa last year.http://www.just-food.com/news/pinguinlutosa-rebrands-to-greenyard-foods_id123446.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaFri, 07 Jun 2013 11:09:00 GMTMcCain Foods will have to offload the Lutosa retail brand in Europe after the EU looked into the impact of the Canadian giant's acquisition of the business from rival PinguinLutosa.http://www.just-food.com/news/mccain-to-sell-lutosa-assets-in-europe-to-gain-eu-deal-approval_id123363.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaWed, 29 May 2013 15:40:00 GMTBelgian food group PinguinLutosa returned to profit in its last financial year, boosted by acquisitions and a strong performance from its frozen vegetable division.http://www.just-food.com/news/pinguinlutosa-returns-to-profit-in-fy_id123348.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaWed, 29 May 2013 15:33:00 GMTUS breakfast cereal group Post Holdings kicks off a relatively quieter week of results with its half-year numbers on Monday. On Tuesday, meat giants Marfig and JBS will report on how it fared in the first three months of the year - as will Wal-Mart on Thursday. The week also includes an international conference in the Netherlands looking at the sustainable cultivation of soy.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/the-week-ahead-wal-mart-q1s-post-holdings-h1-proterra-conference_id123160.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaMon, 13 May 2013 08:41:00 GMTPinguinLutosa has reported a strong rise in sales for the first nine months of its fiscal year, benefiting from the knock-on effect of acquisitions and higher volumes.http://www.just-food.com/news/pinguinlutosa-nine-month-sales-boosted-by-acquisitions_id121947.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaMon, 28 Jan 2013 17:38:00 GMTThere were, despite continued economic uncertainty in many Western markets and concerns over slowing growth in the East, signs that M&A activity rebounded in the food sector this year. However, a look at just-food's M&A coverage this year shows there have been few big-ticket, transformational deals.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/ma-revival-but-caution-hinders-big-deals_id121561.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaWed, 19 Dec 2012 19:25:00 GMTBelgian food group PinguinLutosa has reported a profit for the first half of its current financial year as it prepares for business without potato division Lutosa.http://www.just-food.com/news/acquisitions-boost-pinguinlutosa-in-transitional-results_id121242.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaMon, 19 Nov 2012 10:39:00 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=pinguinlutosaMon, 12 Nov 2012 08:45:00 GMTIn a week of trading updates and financial results, we spoke to Associated British Foods finance chief John Bason about the UK group's grocery business, heard how retailer Morrisons plans to revitalise its sales and why Mondelez International CEO Irene Rosenfeld believes its operations in Brazil and Russia can bounce back after a challenging quarter.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id121142.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaMon, 12 Nov 2012 08:41:00 GMTPinguinLutosa COO Herwig Dejonghe has admitted he did not see why the company had to sell potato business Lutosa to McCain Foods - but has expressed confidence about the European food group's future.http://www.just-food.com/news/pinguinlutosa-boss-pragmatic-about-lutosa-sale_id121063.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaMon, 05 Nov 2012 15:40:00 GMTEuropean food group PinguinLutosa has undergone a period of significant change in recent years, with two notable acquisitions. And that transformation has continued but this time with a deal to sell one part of its business, Lutosa, to McCain Foods. COO Herwig Dejonghe speaks to just-food about the changes and his thoughts for the future of the frozen and canned food group.http://www.just-food.com/interview/just-the-answer-pinguinlutosa-coo-herwig-dejonghe_id121040.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaMon, 05 Nov 2012 15:37:00 GMTAs SIAL enters into its fourth day in Paris, just-food brings you a few highlights of what you can expect from the event attending by companies and executives from across the food manufacturing and retailing sectors.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-food-sial-2012-diary-24-october_id120898.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaWed, 24 Oct 2012 10:46:00 GMTMcCain Foods has signed a deal to buy the potato division of Belgian vegetable supplier PinguinLutosa.http://www.just-food.com/news/mccain-to-buy-pinguinlutosa-potato-unit_id120860.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaFri, 19 Oct 2012 17:27:00 GMTFormer Sara Lee executive Marleen Vaesen will become chief executive of Belgium-based produce group PinguinLutosa.http://www.just-food.com/news/sara-lee-exec-vaesen-named-pinguinlutosa-ceo_id120738.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaWed, 10 Oct 2012 08:03:00 GMTBelgian vegetable supplier PinguinLutosa has received takeover offers for its potato division.http://www.just-food.com/news/pinguinlutosa-receives-bids-for-potato-unit_id120378.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaTue, 04 Sep 2012 11:40:00 GMTTesco is starting to regain ground on its rivals in the UK, industry analysts Kantar Worldpanel claimed today (14 August) as they issued their latest sales data on the country's grocery sector.http://www.just-food.com/news/tesco-closing-gap-with-rivals-kantar_id120158.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaTue, 14 Aug 2012 17:19:00 GMTMuch of the talk for manufacturers on the release of their first-half and second-quarter results last week was focused on weakness in Europe and the knock-on effect from the impact of the US drought on corn prices. Elsewhere, Haribo said it would not appeal a decision by Germany's competition watchdog over a fine for sharing sales information with rivals, and the CEO of Fresh Del Monte insisted the company is looking at building a business that focuses not just on produce and not just on the developed markets of the West.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id120041.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaMon, 06 Aug 2012 08:45:00 GMTConcerns over commodity costs, particularly corn, continued last week, with the US meat sector calling for government help. Meanwhile, the first-half results continued to roll in, with Kellogg claiming it is making good progress in Europe after a challenging few months. Elsewhere, we looked at Fresh Del Monte's plans to diversify its operations and published our latest briefing on how manufacturers and retailers are using social media.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id120049.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaMon, 06 Aug 2012 08:44:00 GMTVegetable supplier PinguinLutosa is looking to bring its production costs in the UK in line with those from its operations in Europehttp://www.just-food.com/news/pinguinlutosa-to-scrutinise-uk-costs_id119975.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaMon, 30 Jul 2012 14:12:00 GMTTwo significant acquisitions in the last year boosted first-quarter sales at Belgium-based frozen and canned food group PinguinLutosa.http://www.just-food.com/news/ma-boosts-pinguinlutosa-q1-sales_id119949.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=pinguinlutosaThu, 26 Jul 2012 23:26:00 GMT