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US: Campbell to buy US baby food group Plum Organics
24 May 2013
Campbell Soup Co. has struck a surprise deal to buy US baby food business Plum Organics.
just-food's research round-up: Baby food in central Europe, biscuits in India
23 May 2013
The latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes baby food markets in central Europe, biscuits in India, and UK bread production.
US: Greencore eyes "attractive" US revenue growth
22 May 2013
Ireland-based convenience food group Greencore said it sees "attractive" levels of revenue being generated by its US operations as it continues to scale-up the business.
JAPAN: Ezaki Glico forecasts higher FY profits
22 May 2013
Japan-based food group Ezaki Glico has forecast an increase in profits in its current financial year after a mixed performance in the previous 12 months.
On the money: Greencore confident on EPS despite tough UK trading
21 May 2013
Greencore has insisted it remains "confident" of meeting City expectations of higher earnings despite the prospect of "tough" UK trading conditions for the remainder of the year.
On the money: Campbell looks to "faster-growing" markets for M&A
21 May 2013
US food firm Campbell Soup Co. has said it can find international M&A opportunities to gain access to markets that will be benefit the business in the long term.
UK: Bernard Matthews exploring external investment
21 May 2013
UK poultry processor Bernard Matthews Farms has confirmed it is exploring the possibility of an external cash injection into the company in a bid to boost growth.
IRELAND: Glanbia promotes finance chief to CEO role
21 May 2013
Glanbia CFO Siobhán Talbot is to replace the Irish food group's chief executive, John Moloney, after he announced his intention to retire a year early.
UK: Greencore H1 profit up, warns on "tough" UK market
21 May 2013
Convenience food group Greencore has booked an increase in first-half earnings but warned about "tough" UK market conditions for the remainder of the year.
What the analysts say: Greencore reports "solid" H1 results
21 May 2013
Convenience food group Greencore this morning (21 May) booked an increase in first-half earnings but warned about "tough" UK market conditions for the remainder of the year. Analysts offered an overall positive view of the results, despite the cautious outlook by the group.
US: Campbell ups FY earnings forecast after Q3 profits rise
20 May 2013
Campbell Soup Co. has lifted its full-year forecast for earnings after seeing higher sales boost profits in its third quarter.
HONG KONG: Tingyi Q1 earnings slide on costs
20 May 2013
Tingyi has booked a drop in earnings in the first quarter after the Hong Kong-listed food and drinks group was hit with costs related to its tie-up with PepsiCo.
The week ahead - M&S, Dairy Crest FYs, Hormel Foods H1s
20 May 2013
UK meat processor Cranswick, dairy group Dairy Crest and Marks and Spencer, perhaps the most scrutinised name on the country's high street, are all set to announce annual results next week. In the US, Spam owner Hormel Foods will post its half-year results.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
20 May 2013
After UK organic baby food firm Ella's Kitchen was snapped up by a US buyer a fortnight ago, last 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.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
20 May 2013
The week ended on a high note for Morrisons last 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.
just-food's research round-up: the CIVETS markets, packaged food in the US
17 May 2013
The latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes emerging food and drinks markets, packaging for an ageing population and packaged food in the US.
UK: Bakkavor returns to profit in Q1
16 May 2013
Chilled foods supplier Bakkavor said it made a "good start" to 2013 as it moved to a profit in the first quarter.
ASIA: French firm Michel et Augustin expands to China, Taiwan
16 May 2013
French food firm Michel et Augustin has signed a deal to launch its products into the Chinese and Taiwanese markets.
IRELAND: Glanbia records "solid" start to year
16 May 2013
Irish food group Glanbia said it recorded a "solid" performance in the first four months of the year and is "on track" to meet its 2013 growth targets.
UK: Sainsbury's extends Taste the Difference line
16 May 2013
UK retailer Sainsbury's has extended its Taste the Difference own-label range with the launch of ten chilled ready meals.
CANADA: Bakkavor closes plant two years after launch
15 May 2013
Chilled foods supplier Bakkavor has closed its plant in Canada just two years after the opening of the site marked the UK-based firm's entry into the country's grocery market.
US: Sneaky Chef Foods launches kids sauce line
15 May 2013
US children's food manufacturer Sneaky Chef Foods has launched a range of what it claims are convenient and healthy "kid-friendly" foods.
US: Losses widen at soy food firm Tofutti
15 May 2013
US-based soy food producer Tofutti Brands saw its losses widen in the first quarter but offered an optimistic outlook for the remainder of the year.
SPAIN: Campofrio points to calendar effect in "difficult" Q1
14 May 2013
Spain-based meats firm Campofrio said fewer trading days in this year's first quarter compared to the first three months of 2012 hit sales.
US: Michael Foods Q1 profit climbs
13 May 2013
US firm Michael Foods has booked an increase in first-quarter earnings despite weak consumer demand in the market.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
13 May 2013
The quarterly results continued to roll in this week and we listened to a number of CEOs talk about the challenges and opportunities they face in 2013. Elsewhere, just-food covered Hofex, the largest food and hospitality tradeshow in Asia-Pacific, where we spoke with UK SMEs about their international ambitions. Retailer Delhaize Group has also begun the search for a new CEO following the resignation of Pierre-Olivier Beckers.
Best bits: Ella's Kitchen is Hain's most promising UK buy
10 May 2013
US manufacturer Hain Celestial has struck again across the pond. And its latest acquisition in the UK seems to be the one with most potential, writes Dean Best.
UK: Industry targets food waste, carbon with new pledge
9 May 2013
Manufacturers including Nestle and Mars, as well as retailers like Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencer, have pledged to further cut food waste and carbon emissions in the UK.
US: Fresh & Easy launches lunch, frozen NPD
9 May 2013
Fresh & Easy, Tesco's up-for-sale US business, has launched a raft of products for targeted at lunch and dinner.
BELGIUM: Ter Beke sees uncertainty on horsemeat scandal
8 May 2013
Belgian food group Ter Beke has sounded a note of caution on its full-year outlook, as the group is yet to see consumer confidence fully return in the wake of the European horsemeat scandal.
