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Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:59:16 GMTWed, 19 Jun 2013 19:59:16 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20UK food group Symington's has signed a licensing deal with Unilever that will see the firm expand its reach to Australia and New Zealand.http://www.just-food.com/news/symingtons-signs-unilever-licencing-deal_id123033.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsWed, 01 May 2013 15:23:00 GMTSymington's has announced plans to invest GBP15m (US$22.7m) to establish a noodle production facility in Leeds.http://www.just-food.com/news/symingtons-brings-noodle-production-in-house_id122523.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsFri, 15 Mar 2013 13:51:00 GMTUK food producer Symington's has confirmed plans to launch a Turkey Tomorrow sauce.http://www.just-food.com/news/chicken-tonight-firm-symingtons-to-launch-turkey-tomorrow-sauce_id121453.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsFri, 07 Dec 2012 14:26:00 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=symingtonsMon, 06 Aug 2012 08:45:00 GMTUK food group Symington's has announced plans to close its recently-acquired Victoria Foods plant.http://www.just-food.com/news/symingtons-plans-to-close-victoria-foods-plant_id120014.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsWed, 01 Aug 2012 21:52:00 GMTPremier Foods plc, the UK food group, today (6 July) announced another asset sale. It has sold ethnic flour business Elephant Atta to Associated British Foods, its latest disposal of businesses it deems "non core" as it looks to strengthen its finances. There are some concerns, however, that the deals already announced - and those in the offing - will be enough to ease the pressure on Premier. Dean Best reports.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/premier-asset-sales-fail-to-quell-concerns_id119704.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsFri, 06 Jul 2012 15:14:00 GMTThe top stories on just-food this week had a distinctly French flavour. Danone issued a profit warning, with Spain's problems affecting the Activia maker. Meanwhile, French retail giant Carrefour's new CEO Georges Plassat made his first public appearance since taking the job, with the industry keen to hear how he planned to revitalise the world's second-largest retailer.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id119551.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsMon, 25 Jun 2012 09:17:00 GMTSymington's has acquired fellow UK baking business Victoria Foods, a company that supplies products under licence for Nestle and Weight Watchers.http://www.just-food.com/news/symingtons-buys-baking-firm-victoria-foods_id119528.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsThu, 21 Jun 2012 11:52:00 GMTSenior directors at Symington's have snapped up a majority stake in the UK food group in a private-equity backed management buy-out.http://www.just-food.com/news/management-takes-majority-stake-in-symingtons_id119355.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsFri, 01 Jun 2012 10:55:00 GMTThe headlines had a European flavour this week with the ongoing uncertainty over the future of French poultry giant Groupe Doux and the takeover of Metro Group's UK cash-and-carry division by food wholesaler Booker. Elsewhere, we talked to Swiss manufacturer and retailer Migros about its sustainability, published a management briefing on fat reformulation and took an in-depth look at the UK's challenging milk sector.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id119361.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsFri, 01 Jun 2012 15:39:00 GMTThe global food industry has seen a raft of M&A activity this week with Flowers Food's purchase of Lepage Bakeries, Olam's acquisition of Usina Açucareira Passos, and Booker's deal to buy the local cash-and-carry assets of German retail giant Metro Group.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id119360.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsFri, 01 Jun 2012 14:55:00 GMTUK investment fund Intermediate Capital Group has declined to comment on reports it is in talks to buy a "significant minority stake" in UK food manufacturer Symington's.http://www.just-food.com/news/intermediate-capital-group-silent-on-possible-symingtons-deal_id119345.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsThu, 31 May 2012 15:59:00 GMTPremier Foods plc has booked an increase in first-quarter sales, boosted by the performance of its 'power brands'.http://www.just-food.com/news/power-brands-boost-premier-foods-q1-sales_id118955.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsWed, 25 Apr 2012 09:58:00 GMTM&A in the UK food sector was again a hot topic this week as news emerged that private equity investors could be preparing to merge Premier Foods' unwanted brands with fellow UK food group Symington's.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id118806.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsTue, 10 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMTA potential merger combining Symington's and Premier Foods plc's brands was a hot topic for analyst speculation this week. Elsewhere, Australian wholesaler Metcash CEO Andrew Reitzer remained optimistic despite announcing 470 job cuts.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id118804.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsTue, 10 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMTCompeting private-equity investors are reportedly vying to acquire the non-core brands of Premier Foods plc and UK food manufacturer Symington's, with an eye to merging the groups into one entity.http://www.just-food.com/news/pe-mulls-merger-of-premier-brands-symingtons_id118771.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsTue, 03 Apr 2012 13:07:00 GMTUK food manufacturer Symington's has joined forces with television chef Simon Rimmer to launch a range of vegetarian meals.http://www.just-food.com/news/symingtons-in-veggie-launch-with-tv-chef-rimmer_id118161.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsMon, 06 Feb 2012 15:21:00 GMTUnilever's food division has been under the microscope in recent months, with a series of disposals and growth in many categories slow, lagging behind its more buoyant non-food businesses As Michelle Russell writes, this week, as Unilever reported its 2011 results, the scrutiny returned.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/in-the-spotlight-question-marks-over-unilevers-food-unit-return_id118149.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsFri, 03 Feb 2012 15:25:00 GMTSainsbury's intensified its promotional activity in November, according to the latest data from the just-food Promo Tracker.http://www.just-food.com/news/sainsburys-ramps-up-promos-in-november_id117607.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsWed, 07 Dec 2011 12:16:00 GMTUK food manufacturer Symington's and local snacks maker Seabrook Crisps have launched a range of crisps made from bread.http://www.just-food.com/news/symingtons-seabrook-launch-crisps-made-from-bread_id117479.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=symingtonsFri, 25 Nov 2011 12:12:00 GMT