Affordable artisan cheeses from Tesco and Joseph Heler

11 Feb 2012 | By Richard Ford

Tesco is to introduce a new seven-strong range of “affordable artisan cheeses” in a bid to encourage shoppers to try less mainstream British cheeses.

First marketing push for Collective Dairy

11 Feb 2012 | By Richard Ford

Gourmet yoghurt brand The Collective Dairy is gearing up for a £500,000 marketing push.

Duke of Pork plans to sell bespoke sausages

11 Feb 2012 | By Julia Glotz

A 23-year-old is putting his business and entrepreneurship degree into action by launching The Grand Old Duke of Pork - an online company that allows consumers to create their own sausages.

analysis & features

Brazil scare could ease EU orange juice prices

Brazil scare could ease EU orange juice prices

21 Jan 2012 | Updated: 23 Jan 2012 | By Julia Glotz

Orange juice concentrate has emerged as an early contender for commodities rollercoaster ride of 2012.

Potatoes

Potato market recovery sees spud prices tumble Subscription

14 Jan 2012 | By Julia Glotz

Wholesale prices for potatoes have plummeted by 41% since mid-2011 and are now 30% lower than they were this time last year.

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Focus On Cheese

Focus On Cheese Subscription

03 Dec 2011 | By Nick Hughes

The supermarkets have been rethinking cheese fixtures, reviewing the number of Cheddar brands listed and introducing new own labels to add greater interest.

Focus On Pies & Meat Snacks

Focus On Pies & Meat Snacks Subscription

26 Nov 2011 | Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | By Elinor Zuke

Cash-strapped shoppers are increasingly opting for own-label pies and meat snacks, while it’s very much a case of survival of the fittest for the brands.

Poll

David Cameron wants 'drunk tanks' and 'booze buses' to tackle British drinking culture.

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It is imperative eco labels for fish add value

18 Feb 2012 | Updated: 20 Feb 2012

It seems every country has an ambition for an eco label as a result of the perception that consumers needs more information.

Milk prices mustn't falter

11 Feb 2012

The fact that the UK wholesale price for bulk cream decreased between December 2011 and January 2012 by approximately £220/tonne is not wholly unexpected, but will be unwelcome news for UK dairy processors.

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