Kevin White
Kevin is The Grocer’s fresh foods editor, overseeing our coverage related to the retail fresh foods sector, including dairy, meat, fish, poultry, fruit & veg and eggs, as well as the plant-based foods category.
He also assists in production of The Grocer’s annual Dairymen supplement, while also writing about food commodities, sourcing, sustainability, politics and regulation; and has appeared as a commentator on both radio and TV on the state of the UK food industry.
Prior to joining The Grocer in 2014, Kevin wrote about retail financial services for a Financial Times business publication, and began his career as a journalist working for regional newspapers in Wales.
Follow Kevin on Twitter: @KevWhite77
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- 01293 610290
- Email:
- kevin.white@thegrocer.co.uk
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The ‘affordable’ range will meet the criteria of the Better Chicken Commitment, said Morrisons
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Waitrose to extend beef production at its Leckford Estate farm
The move means the retailer will be able to source some of its beef directly from its own farm
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Heck to make debut in cooked meats with cocktail sausage duo
It comes as the supplier posted a 10.5% increase in turnover for the year to 31 July 2020
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Burnout: how is food and drink dealing with the pandemic mental health crisis?
The fishing and farming sectors have been among the first to react
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Medina and Freshways confirm merger talks underway
The milk processors said they were discussing whether a potential merger could create the basis for ‘a viable long-term business’
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Major salmonella outbreak in frozen chicken traced to Poland
The FSA says almost 500 cases of the bug have been linked to the contaminated products since the start of 2020
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Morrisons launches major pork price promotion amid flooded European market
The move follows a collapse in demand for pork and tumbling farmgate prices
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Arla sounds alarm over rise in costs due to rising feed costs
It comes amid tight global supplies of cereals, with Arla warning the cost of production could rise by 6%
- Comment & Opinion
Iceland needs to fully embrace its Welshness
It’s the only Welsh supermarket chain, and should be proud of it
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Saputo hails ‘robust’ results as Cathedral City remains strong
Much of Saputo’s growth came from sales rises by market-leader Cathedral City and best-selling spreads brand Clover
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Mash Direct sees Irish listings boom amid Brexit border chaos
Eight of the Northern Irish grower’s prepared veg lines went on sale across M&S’s 18 stores in the Republic of Ireland last week
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Growers vote to abolish AHDB’s compulsory horticulture levy
But with AHDB suggesting the result was ’complex’ many growers are concerned the government may disregard the outcome
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Müller Milk & Ingredients hires ex-Twinings boss Liam McNamara
He will take on the role of commercial director in May, tasked with driving the processor’s own label-focused strategy
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Asda makes ‘breakthrough’ commitment to reduce bycatch in seafood supply chains
The retailer has agreed to adopt a series of measures designed to protect endangered marine species
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Study shows cattle methane emissions can be reduced by 40%
A multiyear study by red meat giant ABP Food Group has shown it is possible to reduce methane emissions from cattle
- Analysis & Features
What’s the outlook for key food commodities in 2021?
With Brexit disruption and the pandemic contributing to a volatile market, what’s the outlook for key food commodities this year?
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Finnebrogue dodges GB-NI trade issues and posts strong growth in accounts
Parent Lynn’s Country Foods reported a 21% increase in sales in its latest accounts
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Glastonbury Festival and Wyke Farms team up for new Worthy Farm cheddar
The cheese will go on sale exclusively in Co-op stores from next week
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Meat and dairy ‘not ready for new rules on climate reporting’
A new report by acricultural consultancy Kite warned up to half of businesses were not prepared for tighter rules on emissions reporting
