Kevin White
Kevin is The Grocer’s fresh foods editor, overseeing coverage of news related to the retail fresh foods sector, including dairy, meat, fish, poultry, fruit & veg and eggs, as well as relevant issues in the agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture industries.
He also assists in production of The Grocer’s annual Dairymen and Meat, Fish & Poultry supplements, writes about food commodities, politics and food 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 April 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 North Wales.
Follow Kevin on Twitter: @KevWhite77
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NewsAvara sales top £1bn but profitability hit by labour and integration costs
The poultry giant saw turnover rise to £1.14bn, according to its latest accounts, with pre-tax profits at £13.7m
- Analysis & Features
What does the food industry make of the government’s new agriculture bill?
While the bill has been given a cautious welcome from industry, concerns over trade could derail its ambitions
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Danone adds yoghurt range with only ‘simple’ ingredients
The ‘Simply’ range is the first to be sold in the UK under the Danone masterbrand
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US hit Good Catch debuts plant-based tuna alternative in Tesco
The brand was developed by Wicked Kitchen founders Derek and Chad Sarno and plant-based food investor Chris Kerr
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Müller hails cost-cutting success as it eyes return to profitability
The past 18 months had been ‘very difficult’ said CEO Patrick Müller, but it expected to move back to profitability over the next six months
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Irish agrifood exports rise 5% to hit record levels in 2019
Total agrifood exports reached €14.3bn in 2019, up 5% on 2018 levels, according to Bord Bia
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Richard Pennycook takes chairman role at 2 Sisters owner Boparan
The former Co-op CEO takes over as non-exec chairman of Boparan Group from Lord Allen of Kensington
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Quorn to add carbon footprint of products to on-pack labelling
The meat alternative brand said the move would help shoppers understand the environmental impact of the foods they bought
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Villiers pledges trade talk walkout over food standards if necessary
Speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference, the environment secretary promised to defend food standards in post-Brexit trade talks
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Wyke Farms bounces back with major profits boost
The Somerset-based supplier saw operating profits jump 44% in the year to 31 March 2019
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French food brand C’est qui le Patron set for UK launch
The brand pays a premium to farmers through a higher retail price
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Young’s to kick off 2020 with multimillion-pound ad push
The Masters of Fish campaign is designed to appeal to a younger audience and will reach 33 million shoppers, Young’s said
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ASF pandemic makes pork fraud a real threat, warns Chris Elliott
Soaring demand for pork created by ASF left the sector open to fraud, warned industry group FIIN
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Veganuary ads pulled from Shropshire buses after complaint
A local vegan group had booked two separate ads on buses across the county urging shoppers to ‘Try vegan this January’
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Tomlinsons Dairies creditors could receive zero from collapse: PwC
The dairy processor collapsed into administration in October, with the loss of more than 300 jobs
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Food and drink to continue facing uncertainty
Boris johnson had to ’really honest’ about the challenge in negotiating post-Brexit trade deals, warned Welsh environment minister Lesley Griffths
- Analysis & Features
How much will Christmas dinner cost this year?
Floods, labour shortages and Brexit stockpiling have all made an impact on Christmas favourites
- Reports
Fresh: Meat, Fish & Poultry: Top Products 2019
These are the top brands in the Meat, Fish & Poultry category this year
