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Moy Park brings on board the expertise of former NFU chief
Richard Macdonald, the former director general of the NFU, has been appointed a non-executive director for chicken processor Moy Park. Macdonald left the NFU in December last year after 13 years at its helm.
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Commodities: EU set to increase imports as chicken production costs rise
A strong euro and higher welfare costs have pushed up the cost of EU chicken production – and may boost imports from outside. Mintec’s Robert Miles reports
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Birds Eye puts some Reggae into burgers
Birds Eye is adding some Caribbean spice to its burgers to emulate the success of its Chicken Chargrills.
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M&S launches high protein ready meals
Marks and Spencer has launched a high-protein range of prepared meals, sandwiches and salads aimed at dieters.The 40-strong Simply Fuller Longer range, which includes Chargrilled Chicken & Vegetable Noodles with Savoury Miso...
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NewsSmithfield Foods sells RMH and Maverick
US meat processor Smithfield Foods has offloaded all of the assets of RMH Foods, which produces beef…
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Tesco and Asda go abroad for turkey crowns
Tesco and Asda are sourcing turkey from abroad despite ample British supply. A Tesco spokesman confirmed 5% of its fresh and frozen turkey was sourced from France, while Asda admitted that 2% of its offer was from Brazil. In both...
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A man for all seasons
Turkey is for life, not jsut for Christmas. Jeff Halliwell talks to Michael Barker about his plans for Bernard Matthews
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NewsAcid Test: Koopmanskloof Sauvignon Blanc
This white wine boasts a strong, distinctive flavour, with aromas of lemon and gooseberry. Best served with chicken, our panel suggests
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Loyd Grossman eyes a piece of the action with new pizza offer
Premier Foods’ Loyd Grossman brand has made its chilled food debut with a new range of pizzas.
The range launched into Sainsbury’s this week in three flavours: Napoli salami, classic margherita and chicken arrabiata. Each pizza is priced… -
NewsCritical Eye... on Coke, chickens and cocks
Having moved to Margate (yes, I am as deluded about the town's prospects as the couple on Hotel Rescue), I finally managed to get the TV working in time to catch two flawed but fascinating programmes that by coincidence neatly illustrated the pros...
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Turkey giant hails first step towards recovery
Bernard Matthews has hailed "modest progress" in its turnaround strategy as it unveiled full year results showing a small increase in operating profits.Announcing its results for the year to 28 December 2008, it reported that a £9.6m...
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Cherry Valley wins listing at Tesco stores
Duck producer Cherry Valley has claimed a major victory in its bid to take a larger share of the retail market by winning a listing in Tesco.Cherry Valley, which was awarded Freedom Food status this month, has started supplying Grade A...
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My Alternative CV: Matthew Shaw, managing director, Bart Spices
Matthew Shaw, managing director of Bart Spices, tells a Hallowe'en tale of chicken innards, ear removal and maggoty bugs
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NewsBernard Matthews takes step toward recovery
Bernard Matthews has hailed “modest progress” in its turnaround strategy as it unveiled full year results showing a small increase in operating profits.
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Peter’s targets kids by spicing up slices
Peter's Foods has set its sights on the younger market with the launch of a new line of slices.The 185g slices, being launched into the Premier range, come in eight flavours including Spicy Chicken Fajita with Discovery seasoning, Ham...
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Cost-conscious shoppers drive up sales of chicken
Chicken is experiencing a resurgence as it becomes seen as the protein of choice for cash-strapped shoppers.Sales of chicken have plateaued in recent years, but since the recession began values have shot up 8.5% to £1.9bn and volumes...
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2 Sisters blasts Unite for ‘bullying’ tactics
Chicken giant 2 Sisters has accused Unite of "bullying" it in the ongoing worker race row. The union organised demonstrations outside M&S in Birmingham last weekend in protest at the sacking of 54 workers and five union reps who went...
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Pukka Pies upgrades to family size
Pukka Pies has launched its first family-size pies with the aim of becoming market leader in the family-size hot pie market.The 700g pies come in chicken and steak varieties (rsp: £3.89) and will be in Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco from...
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Moy Park to unveil new brands to boost margins
Moy Park is planning a major rollout of branded products to spur a new era of growth under Brazilian owner Marfrig.The £779m Northern Irish chicken processor, which supplied 95% of its lines under supermarket own label, was working on a...
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Walkers gets prepared for Christmas
Walkers is gearing up for the festive season by launching a trio of new additions to its crisp ranges.The PepsiCo company launched a limited-edition Turkey and Stuffing flavour (rsp: £1.61 per six-pack) under the Walkers brand this week...