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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- kevin.white@thegrocer.co.uk
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The dairy giant has also rejoined trade body Dairy UK, over four years after it quit due to the high cost of membership
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The Soil Association Exchange and Lloyds scheme is being backed by the likes of Tesco, Lidl and Co-op
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Bel now wanted ‘a UK dedicated focus’ given the ’outstanding performance’ of the market over the past 12 months
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Unpredictable and extreme weather, the threat of US tariffs, and instability in the Middle East will all affect food commodities
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The environment secretary promised that ‘change is coming’ at today’s Oxford Farming Conference – but farmers hoping for a reversal of Inheritance Tax reforms were sorely disappointed
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Rich Clothier said the ’tough year’ just gone could be overshadowed by a ‘seismic’ and irreversible ’tsunami of extra costs’ over the next 12 months
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Reed told delegates at the conference that the government was ready to work with the sector to ensure profitability improved
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The NPD is the brand’s take on mozzarella pearls and is said to be ‘perfect on meals ranging from salads to pasta, pizza and sandwiches’
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Westfalia said the acquisition would enhance its presence in the European avocado product market
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Transaction costs of more than £3m from the sale reduced profits, however the underlying business remained ‘strong’, Meadow stressed