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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.
CANADA/US: Seafood group High Liner expands production
22 May 2013
Canada-based frozen seafood manufacturer High Liner Foods is investing US$6.6m in the expansion of its manufacturing site south of the border in Virginia.
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: 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.
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.
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.
US: Overhill: Bellisio sale "best path" for investors
16 May 2013
The CEO of US frozen-food firm Overhill Farms has said the sale of the business to peer Bellisio Foods is the best way to maximise value for shareholders.
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.
UK: Iglo names Zeebox boss Sceti chief executive
15 May 2013
Frozen food firm Iglo Group has appointed Elio Leoni Sceti as its chief executive.
Interview: Amy's Kitchen sets out international mission
15 May 2013
Amy's Kitchen, the US frozen-food, organic and free-from business, is a quarter of a century old this year but there is a passion - almost a sense of mission - one would normally associate with a start-up. Dean Best spoke to co-owner Amy Berliner and European commercial director Damien Threadgold about the company's plans.
US: Frozen-food firm Bellisio to buy peer Overhill Farms
15 May 2013
US frozen-food Bellisio Foods has struck a deal to buy Overhill Farms to boost its stable of branded and own-label items.
US: Pinnacle records "excellent" start to year
15 May 2013
US food group Pinnacle Foods said it had an "excellent" start to the year as it more than double earnings in the first quarter.
US: China Marine returns to profit in Q1
15 May 2013
Snack food group China Marine said it sees "tremendous" growth opportunities ahead after returning to profit in the first quarter of the year.
The week ahead - Wal-Mart Q1s, Post Holdings H1, ProTerra conference
13 May 2013
US breakfast cereal group Post Holdings kicks off a relatively quieter week of results with its half-year numbers on Monday. On Tuesday, meat giants Marfig and JBS will report on how it fared in the first three months of the year - as will Wal-Mart on Thursday. The week also includes an international conference in the Netherlands looking at the sustainable cultivation of soy.
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.
ASIA: Iceland eyes expansion in Middle East
10 May 2013
UK frozen food retailer Iceland Foods has plans to expand its presence in Libya and across the wider Middle East region.
THAILAND: Thai Union Frozen Q1 profits slide
10 May 2013
First-quarter profits at seafood giant Thai Union Frozen have fallen by more than 50% amid volatile commodity prices.
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.
ISRAEL: G. Willi-Food reports "robust" Q1
8 May 2013
Kosher food specialist G. Willi-Food said it has recorded another "robust" quarter, with "strong" sales growth and an increase in profits.
EU: Brussels proposes reform, tougher fines after horsemeat saga
7 May 2013
EU food safety laws are facing reform under new proposals from the European Commission, which wants to "simplify and strengthen" controls in the wake of the horsemeat contamination saga.
BRICs and beyond: International SMEs testing the water at Hofex
7 May 2013
The rapidly expanding Chinese food sector has long been a focus for multinationals looking beyond developed western markets for expansion. However, it isn't just the international food Goliaths - with big bucks to spend on M&A or organic expansion - that are looking to China for growth. just-food caught up with some smaller enterprises hoping to tame the dragon at Hong Kong trade show Hofex - an event that prides itself of being the largest of its kind in Asia.
US: Kraft reports mixed Q1 results
3 May 2013
Kraft Foods Group has booked a mixed set of first-quarter results, with higher sales and operating profit failing to offset restructuring charges, which dented the bottom line.
US: Acquisitive Hain Celestial gets Q3 boost
3 May 2013
Hain Celestial has reported a jump in third-quarter earnings on the back of "record" sales boosted by M&A in the UK.
US: ConAgra appoints McGough head of consumer foods
3 May 2013
ConAgra Foods has appointed Tom McGough to head up its consumer foods business following the resignation of current consumer foods president André Hawaux.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
3 May 2013
Two UK-based firms were the subject of takeovers this week: R&R Ice Cream, Europe's largest own-label ice cream firm, changed hands after PAI Partners struck a deal to buy the business; and Hain Celestial snapped up UK organic baby food brand Ella's Kitchen.
