All articles by Kevin White
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Food trade with EU slumps by as much as 69% amid calls for ‘urgent policy interventions’
The agrifood sectors have suffered ’the most significant adverse Brexit impact’, a study by Aston university revealed
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Pilgrims Choice owner Ornua Foods UK sees sales rise in ‘stable’ 2023 accounts
Pre-tax profits remained unchanged at £11.6m on the back of inflation-busting ‘sustainable pricing structures’ said the subsidiary of Irish dairy co-op Ornua
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Porky Whites comeback gathers pace with new sausage listings
The Surrey-based supplier has secured butcher counter listings for three lines in Morrisons and will launch two new products into Tesco later this month
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Freshways snaps up Pembrokeshire milk processor Totally Welsh Dairy
The deal will see Freshways use Totally Welsh’s new glass bottling plant to supply its doorstep delivery service
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Farmison ordered to pay co-founder Pallagi £115K over unfair dismissal
The online meat retailer was bought out of administration by ex-Asda boss Andy Clarke in April 2023
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£358m Tory underspend on farming a ‘kick in the teeth’, says NFU
The shortfall could impact on the UK farm sector’s plans to hit its 2040 net zero target, the NFU said
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England set for third worst harvest ever, new research finds
Analysis by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit said the impact of bad weather would make the UK more dependent on imports
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Alpro adds caramel line to Barista drink range
Alpro said it had been developed in a bid to give shoppers ‘an authentic coffee shop experience from the comfort of their own homes’
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Aunt Bessie’s expands meat joint range with three-strong lineup
The frozen NPD hits Tesco this week, followed by other retailers next month
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Analysis & Features
Why has the ‘Chicken King’ sold poultry arm to himself?
2 Sisters’ European poultry business will now be run separately
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Florette owner Agrial posts further, inflation-driven losses
The bagged salad supplier said it had ’walked away’ from some retail business last year as it sought to recoup risisng costs
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City snapshot: ABF issues warning over Primark sales and sugar profits
ABF blamed unfavourable weather in the UK and Ireland, which resulted in lower volumes of seasonal lines
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Hilton Food Group enjoys further growth in strong first-half results
The meat, seafood and plant-based packer saw pre-tax profits rise by almost 38% like for like, in the first half of 2024
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‘Chicken King’ Ranjit Singh offloads Euro poultry business to Boparan Private Office
The sale of the business to Boparan Private Office is subject to approval by Polish anti-trust authorities and is due to complete later this month
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First Milk delivers big profit boost in ‘healthy’ 23/24 results
First Milk put its strong showing down to improvements in its underlying performance over the past three years
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The Collective unveils raft of NPD in healthy snacking push
The brand is launching a range of adult yoghurt pouches alongside a new kid-focused split pot duo and a plain yoghurt Suckies variant
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Arla hails branded performance in ‘robust’ half-year results
The dairy co-op said volume-driven revenue growth increased by 4.1% globally and by 11% in the UK
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Farm assurance review calls for industry input ahead of deadline
Stakeholders have until 15 September to respond with their views on the future of farm assurance
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Organic dairy sales plummet in wake of cost of living crisis
The sector is at a critical crossroads following a ‘torrid’ few years, a new report has claimed
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Crediton sees profits jump on back of wider product range
The supplier saw profits after tax increase from £7.9m in 2022 to £9m in the year to 30 December 2023