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Elmwood for all Co-op fresh turkey lines
The Co-operative Group has extended its Elmwood standard to all its fresh, plain, own-label turkey products.The retailer has had all its own-label fresh and frozen whole turkeys and crowns under the higher welfare Elmwood scheme since...
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Forza overcomes fire to restart production
Bernard Matthews has stepped in to offer factory space to Forza after fire devastated the cooked meat maker's Yorkshire factory.The Asda supplier's Cleckheaton factory was hit by fire in the early hours of 13 February. Firefighters saved...
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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… -
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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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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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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...