More and more consumers and corporations are touting the benefits of "local" foods, often described as "sustainable," "healthy," or "natural." According to the trade publication, Sustainable Food News, "local" as a marketing claim, has ...
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Kraft Foods Group has unveiled plans to launch more than 40 new products, marking the first swathe of NPD since the group separated from Mondelez International and became an independent publicly traded group last October. The company ...
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UK retailer Sainsbury's has dismissed reports chief executive Justin King could step down from his role in February. just-food articles are only available to registered users and members.Join now for increased access There are various ...
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Dutch retailer Jumbo Group has booked an increase in full-year sales, boosted by both acquisitions and like-for-like sales growth. just-food articles are only available to registered users and members.Join now for increased access There ...
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Nestle has won an appeal to protect the unique shape of its KitKat chocolate bar in the European Union, overturning a previous ruling in favour of Kraft Foods-owned Cadbury. just-food articles are only available to registered users and ...
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UK-based supermarket chain Sainsbury's has launched seven complete meals, four sauces, four fresh pastas and two breads under its Carluccio's brand. The fresh meals range includes lasagne al forno; seven layers deep; the ragù; ...
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US-based Pete's Gourmet Confections has launched a new beer candy for craft beer lovers. The new product is made from rich nougat and handcrafted chocolate stout beer. It will first mix roasted oats and barley, chocolate malt and dark ...
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A raft of earnings results kept the just-food news desk busy this week. M&S chief executive Marc Bolland insisted its product development sets it apart from rival grocers, while Campbell Soup CEO Denise Morrison expressed her disappointment ...