All articles by Carina Perkins – Page 44
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Analysis & FeaturesCocoa prices eased by better crop outlook
Cocoa prices have fallen sharply since the start of the year, with an improved outlook for crops easing shortage fears
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NewsQV Foods hit hard by low potato prices
Supermarket price pressure and dwindling potato consumption have hit fresh produce supplier QV Foods
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NewsWorld Avocado Organization readies promotional campaigns
The non-profit organisation aims to boost global avocado consumption through collective self-funded marketing campaigns
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NewsPoultry industry slashes antibiotic use in half
BPC members reduced fluoroquinolone antibiotics use by more than 50% in 2015, says the BPC
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NewsFirst certification mark for grass-fed beef and lamb approved
100% grass-fed meat has lower total and satfat content and more omega-3 fatty acids – advantages lost when grain is added
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NewsNew berry venture promises to boost supply chain profitability
Berry Alliance promises to take out “significant costs” compared with traditional, third party procurement
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NewsUK poultry sector under fire for controversial antibiotic use
Use of fluoroquinolones, which are banned in the US, actually increased by 59%
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NewsMorrisons slashes oysters' price ahead of Valentine’s Day
Nearly two thirds of Brits have never eaten the shellfish, claims the supermarket
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News'Excessive' retailer audits putting food safety at risk
Suppliers are warning post-Horsegate recommendations are being flouted
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NewsHapperley Passports food traceability scheme ready for launch
UK primary food producers can register to generate unique traceability codes
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NewsAlpro will source half of soybeans from Europe this year
The dairy-free brand recently started soybean growing trials in Northern Europe
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NewsLidl and Aldi now offer more MSC-certified seafood than M&S
Both discounters significantly increased the number of MSC-certified seafood products on shelves last year
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Analysis & FeaturesThe trouble with tuna
With brands rowing back from earlier commitments, tuna is a contentious issue. Is there a sustainable solution?
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NewsEggs on a roll as sales grow at fastest rate since 1950s
Eggs are benefiting from growing consumer interest in high-protein diets
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NewsCranswick festive volume sales boosted by lower pig prices
Total sales in the three months to 31 December 2015 were up 5% compared with Q3 the previous year
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NewsLiz Truss stays firm on no farming 'plan B' for Brexit
Truss confirmed Defra had still made no assessment of the impact leaving the EU would have on the farming sector
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Analysis & FeaturesAlpro plans soy bean crops closer to home
Alpro has launched soybean crop growing trials in Northern Europe
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Analysis & FeaturesChilled fish prices fall as discounters improve offer
Chilled fish has become the latest victim of the relentless drive towards everyday low prices
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NewsYoghurt 'demonised' in PHE healthy eating campaigns, says PTF
Categorisation of yoghurt alongside ice cream and dairy desserts in Change4Life’s Sugar Swap campaign deemed “misleading”
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NewsSwill feed debate re-ignited by new study
Campaigners say study is the scientific assessment the industry has always asked for