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UK: Arla sells Crediton Dairy milk drinks business
24 May 2013
Arla Foods has offloaded UK milk drinks operation Crediton Dairy to a group of executives who worked for the unit's previous owner, Milk Link.
The week ahead - Citi FMCG conference, Sanderson H1s
24 May 2013
The UK and the US will enjoy a public holiday on Monday and the shorter week is a quieter one for results. However, US poultry group Sanderson Farms and South Africa's Tiger Brands will report H1s, while Tate & Lyle plc will announce annual figures. In New York, Citi will hold a conference featuring the likes of Mondelez International and General Mills.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
24 May 2013
Plum Organics this week joined Happy Family and Ella's Kitchen as three organic baby food brands set to have new, multinational owners. Campbell Soup Co. is to buy Plum, joining Danone and Hain Celestial as three food majors that have looked to invest in the growing category in just a month.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
24 May 2013
Campbell Soup Co. became the third major multinational to invest in the buoyant organic baby food sector in a month with a deal to buy US firm Plum Organics. Danone is another of the three food giants to do business in organic baby food - and this week it continued its investment in faster-growing categories and markets with a fresh attempt to crack China's booming yoghurt sector.
UK: Waitrose plays down "Price Ocado rebuff"
23 May 2013
Waitrose has sought to play down claims MD Mark Price has refused to meet Ocado counterpart Tim Steiner after the online specialist's deal with Morrisons.
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.
UPDATE: UK: M&S has no plans to launch full online grocery
21 May 2013
Marks and Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland has said the UK retailer has no plans to launch a full online grocery service.
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: M&S upbeat on Simply Food c-store prospects
21 May 2013
Marks and Spencer is eyeing further expansion of its Simply Food convenience store network, the UK retailer told just-food today (21 May).
UK: Warburtons buys garlic bread firm Giles Foods
21 May 2013
Baker Warburtons has acquired UK garlic bread producer Giles Foods for an undisclosed sum.
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.
What the analysts say: UK meat group Cranswick reports "positive" FY
20 May 2013
UK pork group Cranswick this morning (20 April) booked an increase in adjusted annual earnings and in sales. Profits exceeded analysts' expectations. Overall, analysts offered a positive review of the results.
UK: Cranswick shares climb on "positive" FY
20 May 2013
Cranswick saw its share price climb this morning (20 May) as the UK pork group reported a "pleasing" set of annual results.
SPAIN: Chocolate group Natra to manufacture in Canada
20 May 2013
Spanish chocolate and natraceuticals firm Natra is to set up chocolate production in Canada in a bid to double sales in North America over the next three years.
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.
US: Post Holdings: we have resources for more M&A
16 May 2013
US breakfast cereal group Post Holdings said it has the firepower for more acquisitions, just a week after it snapped a clutch of brands and own-label lines.
FRANCE: Doux's last fresh abbatoir shut down
16 May 2013
French poultry group Doux has confirmed its last abbatoir for fresh products has been closed after a buyer did not emerge for the site.
SPAIN: Natra pledges 100% certified cocoa sourcing
16 May 2013
Spanish chocolate and natraceuticals firm Natra has committed to sourcing 100% certified cocoa by 2020.
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.
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.
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.
UK: Meat firm Hilton trading in line with expectations
15 May 2013
UK meat packer Hilton Food Group said its trading to date has been in line with expectations, despite "challenging" conditions in some markets.
UK: Meat firm Linden Foods to expand
14 May 2013
UK meat processor Linden Foods is to create over 170 jobs to meet demand, the company said.
US: Post Holdings H1 earnings slide
13 May 2013
Post Holdings saw its earnings slide in the first half of the year as the US cereal maker reported higher input costs.
