MarketWatch: Food - October 2009

Published by: Datamonitor

Published: Sep. 30, 2009 - 14 Pages

Table of Contents

Datamonitor View

CATALYST

SUMMARY

INDUSTRY UPDATE

News in Brief

NEW PRODUCTS REVIEW

Skin clarifying chocolate knocks spots off the competition

Cookies: top flavors in new products

New food launches by category, May to July 2009: cheese sees growth

Product claims: new food launches, May to July 2009

FEATURE ANALYSIS

Loyalty shifts from branded products to retailers

WM Morrison: continues to outperform

INDUSTRY COMMENT

Baxters: making luxury a priority in the soup category

Greggs: offering its services on the forecourt

London restaurants: seeing unexpected success, but future tax rises could leave a bitter taste

NEWS

Headlines

Lifeway Foods Q2 net income increases

Pacific Seafood Group's subsidiary acquires Salmolux

Dunkin' Donuts opens restaurant in The Bahamas

Tootie Pie signs agreement to acquire two Benny's Bagels locations in Texas

Buffalo Wings & Rings opens 50th location in Weslaco, Texas

JBS reports Q2 profit

Apple Gold Group appoints new COO

Marks & Spencer opens new Simply Food outlet in Ashbourne

China Nutrifruit Q1 net income decreases

Cadbury New Zealand to discontinue palm oil usage in Dairy Milk chocolate

Diageo takes legal action against Sainsbury's for allegedly copying Pimm's

Supervalu recalls frozen Culinary Circle Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese products

Tootie Pie posts Q2 net loss

Diamond Foods appoints senior vice president of strategy and communications

Unilever and PF Chang's to develop new line of frozen Asian entrees

Healthy Fast Food appoints new COO

NexCen Brands announces opening of first Pretzelmaker store in Mexico

Sino Green Land Q2 net income declines

California Pizza Kitchen opens at Hofstra University

Kraft Foods Global recalls frozen pepperoni and sausage pizza products

California Pizza Kitchen opens new restaurant in Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Tesco announces new double points offer for Clubcard members

Premier Foods announces resignation of executive director

Asda appoints new head of press, outdoor and direct advertising

Emerald Dairy Q2 net income up

Aldi Foods plans to open new location in Massachusetts

American Dairy Q2 net income down

Sodexo extends contract with Balmoral Estates by five years

Online retailers likely to face scrutiny over Channel Islands imports

Tropical Foods introduces five new snack mixes

Brinker signs development agreement to open Chili's Grill & Bar in Russia

John B Sanfilippo & Son Q4 net income up

Brazil Fast Food Q2 net income up

Starbucks dismisses 16 employees from Calhoun County roasting plant

Bond Laboratories names CEO

Sodexo acquires Comfort Keepers

Kraft Foods-Terrabusi dismisses 150 workers

Sainsbury's to open new store in Montrose

Caesar's Pasta adds two new products to gluten and wheat free line

Nestle reintroduces Toll House refrigerated cookie dough in US stores

Domino's Pizza Enterprises annual profit up

Smashburger to open second location in Tulsa

Nestle looks to increase stake in Wagner Tiefkuehlprodukte

Van's International Foods recalls frozen Van's Wheat Free Homestyle Pancakes

Jamba Juice introduces new menu items in 18 Chicago locations

Golden Dragon signs distribution agreement with Haorizi Trade

Heinz Q1 net income decreases

AFC Enterprises Q2 net income slightly down

Hormel Foods Q3 net earnings up

Flowers Foods Q2 profit increases

Ocean Spray enters into multi-year agreement with M-factor

Cadbury South Africa launches four new flavors of Local and Lekker chocolate

Asda to open new supermarket in Ormskirk, West Lancashire

Tesco plans to create 800 jobs in Glasgow

Sara Lee North American Fresh Bakery launches new Soft & Smooth range

Nestle Waters receives approval to use spring water from Chaffee County

Greggs to open second store in Dumbarton

Martek signs sole-source supply agreement with Milk Powder Solutions

Nestle Waters North America launches rPET bottled water product

JM Smucker Q2 net income surges

Stir Crazy Restaurants and FlatTop Grill combine to form Flat Out Crazy

Nestle inaugurates Nescafe production line in Shanghai

Kroger recalls Super Kids Enriched White Sandwich Bread

UK Competition Commission formally approves NBTY's acquisition of Julian Graves

UFood Restaurant Group franchisee closes Salt Lake City restaurant

Starbucks modifies beverage prices

Pizza Hut UK announces expansion plans

Smashburger to open second restaurant in Dayton, Ohio

Asda launches new Health Matters website

Tesco puts together weather team

CiCi's Pizza makes management changes

Krispy Kreme opens first store in Istanbul, Turkey

Dunkin' Brands announces management changes

Baskin-Robbins opens Panama City, Florida for franchise sales

U-Swirl opens new self-serve Frozen Yogurt store in Las Vegas

Papa John's appoints chief marketing officer

Denny's makes new additions to Better For You kids menu

Sanderson Farms reports Q3 profit

Dreyer's subscribes to Planalytics's Consumer Insights service

Zhongpin to enter premium food oil business

Safeway appoints two new board members

Burger King Holdings Q4 net income increases

Cadbury to launch Fair Trade Certified Dairy Milk bars in Canada

Chipotle's mobile ordering application available on Apple App Store

Smashburger to open restaurant in Des Moines

Hain Celestial Q4 net income down

Heinz to reduce production of tomato products in Leamington plant

Asda to refurbish two stores in County Down

Marks & Spencer begins summer sale

Smashburger to open 20 restaurants in Las Vegas and Utah

Sara Lee announces expansion of Tarboro plant in North Carolina

McDonald's Australia introduces two hamburgers featuring Angus beef

Sainsbury's to create up to 20,000 seasonal jobs

YoCream International Q3 net income slightly down

Golden Dragon Holdings enters into distribution agreement with Vosges

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill selects Radiant Systems for PoS technology

Glanbia H1 profit decreases

Ajinomoto Food Ingredients expands North American headquarters

Asoyia introduces new soy oil

NexCen Brands announces Great American Cookies's new creation

Nestle Malaysia Q2 net profit increases

United Supermarkets acquires Praters Foods

Bakkavor Group posts profit in Q2

Pepperidge Farm adds veggies to Goldfish Crackers

Windsor Foods deploys LiveOffice for email archiving and e-discovery solution

Wingstop adds boneless wings to menu

Godiva unveils new line of chocolate

Orange Hill Restaurant adds two new dishes to menu

Perkins & Marie Callender's Q2 net loss down

G Willi-Food Q2 net income up

MGP Ingredients announces board changes

Perkins & Marie Callender's Q2 net loss down

Kohinoor Foods reports annual net loss

Brasil Foods completes public global offering

Unilever Pakistan Q2 profit after tax decreases

Tootie Pie to sell pies in HEB stores

Indofood H1 net income decreases

Tim Hortons now accepts MasterCard PayPass contactless payments

Benihana Q1 net income down 50%

Starbucks acquires full operating control of French operations

Starbucks to expand sales of Via Ready Brew in US and Canada

Pizza Hut launches new stuffed crust pan pizza

Rubio's introduces new mobile information and coupon application

Chick-fil-A to open stand-alone restaurant in Foothill Ranch

Royal FrieslandCampina H1 profit up

Supervalu recalls frozen Culinary Circle Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken

Kashi Company expands all natural frozen entree family

Womack Restaurants to open IHOP restaurant in Lancaster, Ohio

Starbucks begins serving Fairtrade Certified coffee in UK and Ireland

Heinz India launches new line of ready-to-eat meals

Royal FrieslandCampina announces new appointments

Burger King enters into licensing agreement with ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston

Dairy Queen introduces Oreo Cookie Jar Blizzard Flavor Treat

Marks & Spencer to begin looking for new CEO

Asda partners with LV= to launch life cover product for people aged over 50

KFC, Pizza Hut in Singapore select Zap BI software

Uno selects ArrowStream to improve supply chain management process

Mexican Restaurants to open sixth Mission Burrito location in Sugar Land

Sainsbury's CEO to continue in his position

Windsor Foods introduces new addition to Fancy Fries product line

Golden Dragon Holdings announces new appointment

Olive Garden introduces new menu items

Hurricane AMT appoints new president

Mexican Restaurants to open new Mission Burrito location in Sugar Land, Texas

Franklin Foods launches new savory yogurt dips in Florida

Famous Dave's opens two new Bar-B-Que restaurants in California and Texas

CKE Restaurants opens first Carl's Jr restaurant in Shanghai, China

Monterey Gourmet Foods achieves new distribution in SuperTarget stores

Baskin-Robbins opens Virginia Beach, Norfolk for franchise sales

Stop & Shop and Giant to shut down some Starbucks kiosks

Sara Lee UK appoints interim marketing director

Yakult Danone India launches probiotic health drink in Mumbai, India

Danone Korea launches four yogurt products under Activia brand

Lidl offers low prices in stores across UK

Starbucks announces new appointments

Aldi wins approval to open a new store in Tewkesbury

Calavo Growers Q3 net income increases

Dunkin' Donuts introduces Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Q2 net loss decreases

Posada adds two new products to foodservice line

Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods Q2 net income increases

Nestle opens new bouillon factory in Shanghai, China

Safeway Canada locks out about 350 workers from Edmonton warehouse

Del Monte Foods reports profit for Q1

Einstein Noah reports Einstein Bros Bagels franchise location opening in Texas

Nestle opens Chocolate Centre of Excellence in Switzerland

Total Produce H1 profit down

PSW merges with The Co-operative Group

Danone introduces smaller, low-price dairy products in US

Pret A Manger announces plans to expand footprint in US

Tesco plans to expand Fresh & Easy stores in California

ABF reports strong trading in pre-close trading statement

Milk Link opens new innovation center in Devon

Unilever opens global R&D center in Shanghai, China

LongHorn Steakhouse opens new location in Wisconsin

Heinz dismisses 65 employees from Pocatello facility in Idaho

Sainsbury's plans to build a new store in Perth, UK

NET announces unified communications deployment at Quick France

Smithfield Foods Q1 net loss widens

China Yurun Food Group H1 net profit increases

Smashburger to open 12 restaurants in Fort Worth metro area, Texas

Baskin-Robbins opens Charleston, South Carolina for franchise sales

Pepperidge Farm introduces Cheese Crisps under Baked Naturals snack line

Ker's WingHouse Bar & Grill to open second restaurant in Daytona Beach, Florida

Sonic Corporation makes management changes

Whole Foods Market offers new line of kosher chicken and turkey

Waitrose to open new supermarket in Broadheath, England

Starbucks shelves plans to close approximately 30 stores in US

Nestle announces management changes

BJ's Restaurants opens new location in Allen, Texas

A&W opens new restaurant near Calgary

Goya Foods introduces new meals with Latin American flavors

Marks & Spencer announces board changes

Krispy Kreme opens new store in Lexington, Kentucky

CiCi's Pizza makes new menu addition

Papa Bello hires Pastores to receive assistance in planning and expansion

United Natural Foods Q4 net income up

NexCen Brands signs master franchise agreement with Teixeira Development Group

Starbucks adds low-calorie items to its snack menu

NXT launches Susta natural sweetener through White Rose Food

Aldi opens new store in Ballinasloe, Ireland

Finsbury launches new Nestle Toffee Crisp and Munchies mini bites

MGP Ingredients posts Q4 net loss

Thorntons annual net profit down

Dave & Buster's Q2 net income decreases

BJ's Restaurants appoints new director

HMSHost opens Pinkberry store at Los Angeles International Airport

Starbucks's all espresso beverages to be Fairtrade certified

ConAgra Canada's Orville Redenbacher to launch new popcorn

Tate & Lyle opens manufacturing and R&D facility in Australia

Fortis and Tesco to form insurance partnership

Smithfield to focus on packaged foods

Asda to create up to 10,000 seasonal jobs

Morrison Supermarkets H1 profit up

Campbell Soup Company Q4 net earnings decrease

Yanglin Soybean launches new website

sQuidcard unveils Pizza Hut branded sQuid eMoney pre-pay contactless smartcard

UDS extends pilot agreement with Subway

The Co-operative Group wins permission to build new head office in Manchester

Newman's Own expands distribution of frozen pizzas

Kraft Foods to launch new recycling scheme in UK

Cadbury redesigns Trebor Extra Strong Mints packaging, gears up for gum launch

COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: CADBURY

Cadbury New Zealand to discontinue palm oil usage in Dairy Milk chocolate

Business Description

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List of Tables

Table 1: Top claims in new global food launches, May to July 2009, compared to the same period of the year before

Table 2: Key Facts

Table 3: SWOT Analysis

List of Figures

Figure 1: Frutels Acne Care in a Chocolate - Premium Dark

Figure 2: Silver Palate Grain Berry Thinny-Thin Thins Antioxidant Baked & Toasted Snack Crackers

Figure 3: Black Garlic Aged Black Garlic

Figure 4: Mackie's Potato Chips - Haggis and Cracked Black Pepper

Figure 5: Dave's Gourmet Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

Figure 6: Coneinn Pizza in a Cone

Figure 7: Cookies: top flavors in new products

Figure 8: Leading global food launches by category, May to Jul 2008 and 2009

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