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Cooksey says cheese
Farmer-owned milk co-op Dairy Farmers of Britain has appointed Andrew Cooksey as MD of its cheese and speciality division.The appointment follows DFB’s £75m acquisition of Associated Co-operative Creameries in August. Cooksey’s division...
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Flora takes heart from Omega oils
Unilever UK Foods is spreading the word that its Flora brand contains healthy fats that are good for the heart through a packaging makeover and a new family fun run initiative.New vibrant coloured packaging is being introduced across the whole...
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Alpro adds calcium and a TV campaign
Dairy-free specialist Alpro is to give its yogurt portfolio a heavyweight push with a new TV ad, a new variant and revamped packaging.The TV push will hit screens at the end of February for five weeks across various channels, including GMTV,...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesStaxFrom: WalkersStax is on trial in selected stores in the London area. The Pringles-style snack comes in three flavours – ready salted, cheese & onion...
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Asda and Marks recall products
Asda has recalled certain batches of its own-brand Camembert Taster cheese after it was found to be contaminated with Salmonella. Marks & Spencer has also recently recalled one of its products after being notified of a strong odour in some...
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Teenagers’ bone health targeted
Milk and eggs are to benefit from multimillion pound promotional drives.The European Commission has awarded £1.5m to the Milk Development Council to match-fund a campaign promoting the benefits of milk, cheese and yogurt to teenage girls. ...
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Campaign trail
AnchorManufacturer: Arla Foods UKBrand: AnchorBudget: part of a £4m spendNew television advertising for Anchor is being spearheaded by new-look, hi-tech versions of the brand’s Cow and Moo characters. The 30-second execution...
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Müller gives ads more bounce
Müller yogurt boss Andrew Harrison ordered the brand’s first masterbrand-style advertising campaign because it was not “punching its weight”.New TV ads featuring the generic ‘Lead a Müller Life’ slogan hit TV screens for the first time this...
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The geek remains on friendly terms
Yakult is to continue putting its faith in its ‘girl and geek’ advertising icons as it battles to remain Britain’s second bestselling dairy yogurt drink.The couple, first introduced to screens in 2003, have proved a success for the brand and...
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Arla pledges to hold milk prices
A pledge by Arla Foods to hold milk prices until April 1 has been welcomed by the NFU as a step towards better market conditions.The decision was the result of extensive talks between the NFU and Arla about the need for positive price signals...
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Market Monitor
The theory of dairy reform across the EU was simple. Cut the intervention prices for butter and skimmed milk powder by 22% over four years, starting with 6% in July 2004, and dairy product prices would fall roughly in line.Export and other...
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Farmers Alliance launch milk price talks with Sainsbury
The Fair Price for GM Free Milk Alliance – a broad coalition of farming and food organisations – met recently with senior Sainsbury representatives to demand policy changes to save small farms and sustainable agriculture in Britain.The...
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How to maximise return on trade investment: the experts tell all
Heinz, Britvic, Scottish Courage, Shloer and Ilchester Cheese are among the suppliers discussing how you can maximise return on trade investment at The Grocer’s first conference on this hot issue.Scottish Courage MD off-trade Keith Hogg will be...
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Ilchester Cheese sold as MBO
The Ilchester Cheese Company has been sold as a management buyout for an undisclosed sum.Speaking on behalf of the MBO team, Melvyn Glynn said: “Whilst in shareholder terms the buyout represents a new era for the company, customers can be...
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Lactalis buys McLelland cheese company
One of the world’s leading cheese manufacturers, Lactalis, has acquired the Glasgow-based McLelland Group, who make the ‘Seriously Strong’ cheddar brand.
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Is it a green light for cheese?
Meat and dairy producers have cautiously welcomed the Food Standards Agency’s preferred model for nutrient profiling, but still have concerns over a proposed signposting system.Nutrient profiling will determine how products are classified and...
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essential nutrients, enjoyable form
from Nigel White, secretary, British Cheese BoardSir; The recent White Paper on Health (‘DoH: you act – or we will’, The Grocer, November 20, p4-5) contained some interesting ideas in relation to food labelling upon which it is...
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Heinz fingers Farley’s for toddler snacks
Heinz is extending its Farley’s brand beyond rusks with a new range of finger food for toddlers.The new infant offerings include Mini Cheese Biscuits, Mini Fruit Bears and Fruity Cereal Bars.Heinz claims the Mini Cheese Biscuits (rsp:...
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New functionality from Danone
Danone Dairies is planning to extend its healthy yogurt and drink portfolio in the UK into new functional areas, one of which is likely to be energy.At the moment the company’s four key brands – Actimel, Activia, Shape and the recently launched...
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Webb to close
Arla Foods UK has said it will close its HT Webb imported cheese distribution company early next year.The small financial returns to be made from cutting, wrapping and distributing specialist cheese products manufactured by other companies...