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Published by Aroq Ltd.Sat, 18 May 2013 11:22:04 GMTSat, 18 May 2013 11:22:04 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips today (17 May) claimed the UK grocer's venture to launch into the online channel with Ocado was a "great deal" for shareholders and consumers.http://www.just-food.com/news/morrisons-chief-philips-hails-low-risk-ocado-deal_id123252.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseFri, 17 May 2013 14:58:00 GMTOcado CEO Tim Steiner today (17 May) insisted the UK online retailer is "cast-iron clear" its new venture with Morrisons has no bearing on its existing partnership with Waitrose.http://www.just-food.com/news/ocado-cast-iron-clear-waitrose-deal-is-safe_id123253.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseFri, 17 May 2013 12:26:00 GMTA deal with Ocado represents Morrisons best route into the UK online channel as it plays catch-up with rivals. For the online specialist, it looks a good deal, although it could threaten its agreement with another partner, Waitrose.http://www.just-food.com/comment/pragmatic-deal-for-morrisons-waitrose-risk-for-ocado_id123257.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseFri, 17 May 2013 15:40:00 GMTWaitrose this morning (17 May) refused to be drawn on news long-time online partner Ocado had struck an agreement to help rival grocer Morrisons launch its own home delivery service.http://www.just-food.com/news/waitrose-coy-about-morrisons-ocado-deal_id123251.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseFri, 17 May 2013 11:22:00 GMTUK grocer Morrisons this morning (17 May) confirmed that, after months of talks, it will launch an online food service through a venture with digital specialist Ocado.http://www.just-food.com/news/morrisons-ocado-announce-online-grocery-venture_id123248.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseFri, 17 May 2013 09:15:00 GMTAfter UK organic baby food firm Ella's Kitchen was snapped up by a US buyer a fortnight ago, this week a peer across the pond revealed it agreed to sell to Danone, representing the Aptamil and Cow & Gate owner's move into the category.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id123258.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseFri, 17 May 2013 16:56:00 GMTThe week ended on a high note for Morrisons this week after it announced a venture to launch into the online channel with Ocado. The deal has again fuelled speculation that the deal could upset Ocado's current arrangement with Waitrose. Other deals this week included the acquisition of US baby food firm Happy Family by Danone. just-food also spoke with founder of Amy's Kitchen, Amy Berliner about its growth plans.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id123255.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseFri, 17 May 2013 15:34:00 GMTWaitrose MD Mark Price is the self-styled "chubby grocer", one of the more affable figures of UK food retail. However, Price's comments over the weekend about Ocado's talks over a tie-up with Morrisons show a serious side the online specialist would do well to note.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/price-fires-shot-across-ocados-bows_id123182.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseMon, 13 May 2013 16:57:00 GMTUK online retailer Ocado has again insisted any deal it could strike with Morrisons would not affect its relationship with upmarket grocer Waitrose.http://www.just-food.com/news/morrisons-tie-up-would-not-affect-waitrose-deal_id123174.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseMon, 13 May 2013 11:56:00 GMTWaitrose MD Mark Price has expressed concern over the ongoing talks between rival UK grocer Morrisons and online specialist Ocado about a potential tie-up.http://www.just-food.com/news/waitrose-concern-over-morrisonsocado-talks_id123169.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseMon, 13 May 2013 10:31:00 GMTOcado is an unlikely takeover target because its technology and warehouse capabilities do not have enough global appeal, one analyst has suggested following the dampening of reports over a potential acquisition by Morrisons.http://www.just-food.com/news/ocado-lacks-global-appeal-to-other-retailers-analyst_id123159.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseFri, 10 May 2013 12:33:00 GMTSainsbury's, the UK's third-largest grocer, yesterday (8 May) reported what amount to another solid set of annual results. The year ahead should again be one of progress for Sainsbury's but competition could intensify still further.http://www.just-food.com/comment/sainsburys-solid-but-challenges-lay-ahead-in-tough-sector_id123151.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseThu, 09 May 2013 17:52:00 GMTUpmarket UK retailer Waitrose has booked an 11% increase in first-quarter sales, citing its pricing strategy and its online expansion.http://www.just-food.com/news/price-strategy-online-boosts-waitrose-q1-sales_id123084.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseFri, 03 May 2013 17:33:00 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=waitroseTue, 30 Apr 2013 15:17:00 GMTUK dairy firm Yeo Valley is looking to tap into the growth of the fat-free yoghurt market with the launch of a 0% fat range.http://www.just-food.com/news/yeo-valley-launches-noughty-fat-free-yoghurts_id122994.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseMon, 29 Apr 2013 15:12:00 GMTThe GM debate has re-emerged in the UK in the last couple of weeks with the news four major supermarket operators will allow their suppliers to use GM feed for poultry and eggs.http://www.just-food.com/comment/consuming-issues-gm-debate-comes-down-to-question-of-trust_id122953.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseThu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:00 GMTUK retailer Sainsbury's delivered the strongest sales growth amongst the big four, according to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel.http://www.just-food.com/news/sainsburys-delivers-strongest-sales-growth-kantar_id122918.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseTue, 23 Apr 2013 15:22:00 GMTUK upmarket retailer Waitrose has signed a deal that will see it sell its groceries in the Philippines, Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands for the first time.http://www.just-food.com/news/waitrose-signs-supply-deal-for-philippines-bahamas-and-turks_id122849.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseWed, 17 Apr 2013 15:41:00 GMTAlmost 700 staff at Morrisons have found their jobs at risk after the UK grocer opted to introduce new cash-handling technology into its stores.http://www.just-food.com/news/tech-move-puts-morrisons-jobs-at-risk_id122759.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseWed, 10 Apr 2013 11:13:00 GMTUK dairy foods manufacturer Fayrefield Foods is set to launch a range of dairy-free frozen desserts under its Food Heaven brand.http://www.just-food.com/news/fayrefield-launches-food-heaven-dairy-free-ice-cream_id122770.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=waitroseWed, 10 Apr 2013 14:59:00 GMT