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Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
21 May 2012
Arla Foods revealed 250 jobs could be cut as it drives efficiency and tries to keep pace with its international competitors - and admitted more could be made. The race to buy frozen food giant Iglo Group also continued to make the headlines and this week Thai food manufacturer CP Foods was linked to the business. Meanwhile, in the US, Kellogg "refreshed" its 106-year-old namesake brand, although industry watchers suggested the cereal maker might have to do more to drive sales.
On the money: Zetar develops year-round revenue
15 May 2012
UK confectioner Zetar plans to grow its "everyday" sales, reducing the firm's dependency on seasonal revenues.
UK: Zetar sales slide on "disappointing" Easter
15 May 2012
UK confectionery and snacks group Zetar booked a 5% slump in full-year sales, on the back of a weaker Easter performance and the offloading of lower-margin business.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
27 January 2012
The UK government this week launched a series of measures, drawn up with industry, to drive the food sector's growth overseas. The so-called export action plan came in the week that food and drink giant Princes announced a venture in Italy and UK confectioner Zetar opened its first sales office in Europe. Zetar's CEO outlined the company's Continental sales target to just-food and, in a further interview with a top executive, Spar International MD Dr Gordon Campbell told us about the symbol retailer's expansion plans in India.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
27 January 2012
Carrefour again grabbed the headlines this week, with speculation intensifying that there could be change of leadership at the company. just-food understands an announcement is due in days. Elsewhere in retail, Asda outlined its expansion plans in the UK and we spoke to the CEO of Spar International about the symbol group's ambitions in India. Meanwhile, Premier Foods admitted more jobs could be lost at the company, we took a look at why US baker Hostess Brands filed for Chapter 11 and, in our latest Sustainability Watch, we discussed HJ Heinz's CSR strategy.
UK/EUROPE: Confectioner Zetar sets European sales target
26 January 2012
UK confectioner Zetar is aiming to make GBP10m in sales in Europe over the next three years after opening its first office on the Continent.
On the money: Keep Easter caution in context - Zetar CEO Blackburn
26 January 2012
Zetar CEO Ian Blackburn has played down the UK confectioner and snack maker's caution over Easter.
UK: Confectioner Zetar cautious over Easter sales
24 January 2012
Shares in UK confectioner Zetar fell this morning (24 January) after the company warned its sales this Easter could be lower than last year.
UK: Cost efficiencies drive Zetar H1 sales
9 November 2011
Zetar has booked an increase in first-half sales, boosted by ongoing cost efficiencies and innovation.
UK: Zetar stock up on full-year net income growth
20 July 2011
Zetar saw its stock price jump today (20 July) as the UK confectioner reported a full-year increase in net-income.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
20 May 2011
Wal-Mart Stores is still struggling in the US but it has found a bright spark in the positive comparable sales in its food division. Similarly, this week, Carrefour talked up its ability to turnaround the more sluggish aspects of its businessWal-Mart Stores is still struggling in the US but it has found a bright spark in the positive comparable sales in its food division. Similarly, Carrefour talked up its ability to turnaround the more sluggish aspects of its business this week.
UK: Zetar CEO Blackburn sets target for branded growth
19 May 2011
Zetar, the UK confectioner and snack maker, is looking to drive branded sales to account for half its turnover in four years time.
UK: Confectionery sales boost Zetar
18 May 2011
Zetar, the UK confectioner and snack maker, has reported a 2% increase in annual revenues thanks to growing confectionery sales.
UK: Zetar buys chocolate maker Derwent Lynton
14 April 2011
UK snacks and confectionery firm Zetar has snapped up local chocolate maker Derwent Lynton.
UK: Zetar books H1 profit increase
25 January 2011
UK confectioner and snack maker Zetar has booked an increase in first-half profits, despite rising raw material costs and an "uncertain consumer market".
UK: Zetar trading "in line with expectations"
16 November 2010
UK confectioner and snack maker Zetar has booked an increase in sales for the first six months of the year.
UK: Zetar books 40% FY profits increase
21 July 2010
UK confectioner and snack maker Zetar booked an increase in annual profits and said it anticipates further growth in its current fiscal year.
UK: Zetar makes “strong” financial recovery
11 May 2010
UK confectioner and snack maker Zetar said it has made a “strong” financial recovery and expects 2010 earnings to be “significantly” head of last year.
UK: Zetar upbeat on growth outlook
19 January 2010
Zetar returned to profitable growth in the first six months of 2009 and said it is “confident” of delivering strong growth for the full year.
UK: Zetar appoints Stott as finance chief
15 January 2010
UK confectioner and snack maker Zetar has appointed Mark Stott, previously finance chief of Noble Foods, as its group finance director.
UK: Zetar “confident” on full-year growth
11 November 2009
Zetar has said that it is “confident” on delivering full-year growth, having posted a 6% increase in first-half sales.
UK: Zetar posts sales increase for year
11 May 2009
UK confectionery and snack foods group Zetar posted an increase in group sales on Friday (8 May) and said it expects to post fiscal 2009 pretax profits in line with market expectations.
UPDATE: UK: Consumers need healthy snacks education - Zetar
1 May 2009
UK consumers still need to be “educated” about healthy snacks, the chief executive of local firm Zetar told just-food today (1 May).
UK: Zetar sells snacks business to unit's boss
1 May 2009
UK snack food firm Zetar has sold a loss-making snacks business to the unit's chief executive in a deal worth almost GBP2.7m (US$4m).
UK: Zetar sees profits plummet
20 January 2009
UK confectionery and snack foods group Zetar saw first-half profits drop 73% despite an increase in sales, as rising costs and the closure of UK retailer Woolworths took their toll.
UK: Zetar shares slide on Woolworths exposure
1 December 2008
Shares in UK confectioner Zetar fell in morning trade today (1 December) after the company revealed the scale of its exposure to the collapse of Woolworths Group.
UK: Zetar “confident” despite margin pressure
25 September 2008
UK snack maker Zetar has said that it remains confident of growing full-year profits despite the pressure being placed on its margins by increased costs and challenging trading conditions.
UK: Zetar comes through "most challenging" year
23 July 2008
Zetar, the UK snacks and confectionery group, has seen underlying annual profits climb 14% on the back of rising sales.
UK: Zetar predicts flat profits after snack losses
23 April 2008
Zetar, the UK snacks and confectionery group, said today (23 April) that full-year profits will be “in line” with the previous 12 months due to losses at its new snack unit.
Just the Answer - Dave Brooks, Finsbury Food Group
18 March 2008
Finsbury Food Group, the UK cake maker, has thrived despite soaring commodity costs and growing concern among consumers over following a more balanced diet. Chief executive Dave Brooks told Dean Best about the reasons behind the success of the business and why he believes Finsbury is well-placed to grow despite an ever-more turbulent operating environment.
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