http://www.just-food.com/companies/warburtons_id329Latest Warburtons industry news - from just-food.com© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Fri, 24 May 2013 16:50:02 GMTFri, 24 May 2013 16:50:02 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Baker Warburtons has acquired UK garlic bread producer Giles Foods for an undisclosed sum.http://www.just-food.com/news/warburtons-buys-garlic-bread-firm-giles-foods_id123280.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsTue, 21 May 2013 11:17:00 GMTUS 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=warburtonsFri, 03 May 2013 13:31:00 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=warburtonsTue, 30 Apr 2013 15:17:00 GMTAs the market for gluten-free foods expands in the future, it is highly likely the way companies target and market their products may undergo some form of change.http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/the-marketing-and-regulatory-environment_id123021.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsTue, 30 Apr 2013 15:33:00 GMTDiscount clothing chain Primark again grabbed the headlines for Associated British Foods as it booked higher half-year profits and sales - and saw its shares hit a record high. But what about ABF's grocery business? Dean Best spoke with CEO George Weston about the performance of and prospects for the UK group's food operations.http://www.just-food.com/interview/the-just-food-interview-associated-british-foods-ceo-george-weston_id122930.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsWed, 24 Apr 2013 15:52:00 GMTPepsiCo executive Neil Campbell is set to become the managing director of UK baker Warburtons.http://www.just-food.com/news/pepsicos-campbell-to-join-warburtons-as-md_id122623.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsMon, 25 Mar 2013 15:40:00 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=warburtonsMon, 04 Mar 2013 08:33:00 GMTUK gluten-free specialist Genius Foods has experienced phenomenal growth since its inception three years ago. Genius has become a leader in the UK's fast-growing gluten-free sector and is set on expanding its presence still further. As part of this drive, it plans to buy out venture partner Finsbury Food Group. Michelle Russell spoke with Genius's CEO Roz Cuschieri.http://www.just-food.com/interview/just-the-answer-genius-foods-ceo-roz-cuschieri_id122359.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsFri, 01 Mar 2013 12:41:00 GMTUK baker Warburtons is mulling potential job cuts at its Variety bakery in Bolton.http://www.just-food.com/news/warburtons-to-cut-bakery-jobs_id122344.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsThu, 28 Feb 2013 12:18:00 GMTAssociated British Foods has added to its Allinson bakery line in the UK in addition to launching a GBP1m (US$1.6m) marketing campaign, which includes the first TV ad for the brand for a decade.http://www.just-food.com/news/allied-bakeries-launches-allinson-high-fibre-line_id122041.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsTue, 05 Feb 2013 12:27:00 GMTThis week saw the debate around the food industry's role in the obesity epidemic come to the fore once again, as the UK Government warned that the industry must do more or face the possibility of legislation. The inauguration of Barack Obama for his second term in office gave us a timely opportunity to look at what has been achieved under his administration - and what could be in store for US food makers. Meanwhile, news that Christine Tacon has been named UK Groceries Code Adjudicator put supply chain relationships firmly in the spotlight. We were able to delve a little deeper into Tacon's take on the subject when we interviewed her shortly after her appointment.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id121920.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsMon, 28 Jan 2013 09:39:00 GMTjust-food managed to secure a number of key interviews with leading industry figures this week, including that of the new Groceries Code Adjudicator, Christine Tacon, who outlined her new role and the challenges she might face. Other interviews included Warburton's free-from director Chris Hook Plum Organics CEO Neil Grimmer who told just-food about the firm's recent acquisition of Plum UK. Elsewhere, Unilever CEO Paul Polman told of his disappointment at the performance of its food division last year and the horsemeat scandal rumbled on.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id121914.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsFri, 25 Jan 2013 11:39:00 GMTWarburtons has unveiled an ambitious plan for its free-from business. The UK baker intends to double sales of free-from products during 2013. Katy Askew caught up with Warburtons free-from director Chris Hook to find out how this can be achieved.http://www.just-food.com/interview/warburtons-plots-free-from-drive_id121854.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsTue, 22 Jan 2013 11:45:00 GMTUK baker Warburtons has extended its Half & Half bread offering further with the launch of sliced rolls.http://www.just-food.com/news/warburtons-adds-rolls-to-half-half-line_id121822.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsFri, 18 Jan 2013 12:29:00 GMTWarbutons aims to double its free-from sales during 2013 with a view to becoming the largest brand in the growing free-from sector.http://www.just-food.com/news/warburtons-eyes-free-from-top-spot_id121785.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsWed, 16 Jan 2013 12:56:00 GMTWarburtons has said it will launch a GBP16m (US$26m) marketing campaign to "future-proof" its brand, after confirming the loss of 55 jobs via the closure of its Blackpool plant.http://www.just-food.com/news/warburtons-plots-major-brand-spend_id121629.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsFri, 04 Jan 2013 15:26:00 GMTUK baker Warburtons has announced the closure of its plant in Blackpool amid increasing competition in the sector.http://www.just-food.com/news/warburtons-confirms-closure-of-blackpool-facility_id121625.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsFri, 04 Jan 2013 13:47:00 GMTDespite the week being a shorter one due to the Christmas break, the news has continued to roll in. One deal in particular that has dominated the headlines is Hormel's acquisition of Unilever's Skippy brand. Hormel CEO Jeff Ettinger is confident the deal will allow it to grow its share of the US nuts and spreads category. Elsewhere, just-food spoke with Tyrrells about the firm's export plans, while Dole got analyst tongues wagging after issuing a worse than expected profit outlook.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id121621.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsFri, 04 Jan 2013 10:12:00 GMTBarry Callebaut CEO Juergen Steinemann last week insisted its acquisition of Petra Foods' cocoa ingredients unit will strengthen its future with the deal making it the world's largest processor of cocoa and high-quality cocoa powder. Elsewhere, the European Commission said it would come forward with ideas for a grocery code adjudicator by next autumn if no system of self-regulation is put into place. Parmalat, meanwhile, confirmed a raid on its offices over tax investigations, and David Heath, UK minister for environment, food and rural affairs said his department was working with the UK Government to identify export priority markets.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id121525.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsMon, 17 Dec 2012 08:21:00 GMTThe top two stories on just-food's pages last week included Barry Callebaut's deal to buy Petra Foods' cocoa ingredients business and the European Commission's warning it will come forward with ideas for a grocery code adjudicator next autumn if no system of self-regulation is in place. Elsewhere, there has been a focus on the dairy sector with FrieslandCampina announcing plans to cut over 200 jobs across its business in Germany, and Parmalat having had its offices raided by Italy's financial police over an investigation into tax. We also brought you news from the FDEA's UK export event in London where just-food was an exclusive partner.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id121522.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=warburtonsMon, 17 Dec 2012 08:15:00 GMT