All articles by Kevin White – Page 10
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News
Culina lorry driver strike could hit Avara Foods turkey deliveries: Unite
Some 40 HGV drivers are set to strike on 19 and 20 December over pay
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Comment & Opinion
Arla’s spot of Bovaer leaves Big Dairy crying over spilt milk
The controversy surrounding Arla Foods’ use of cow feed additive Bovaer has dominated headlines for the past week – but what does it really mean for Big Dairy?
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Arla to continue with Bovaer trial, despite boycott calls
The dairy giant has come under fire from consumers over the methane-inhibiting trial, with many claiming it is unsafe
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Media Bites 5 December: Labour reset, bank card ‘gouging’, Guinness rationing
PM Keir Starmer is due to deliver a major policy speech today
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Strong retail meat and poultry demand predicted for Christmas
More consumers are expected to enjoy Christmas food at home, despite an easing in the cost of living crisis, according to AHDB
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Arla says boycott calls over methane-cutting feed additive based on ‘misinformation’
The dairy giant this week announced a trial of the use of Bovaer, an additive that is claimed can cut methane emissions by 27%
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Welsh government u-turns on controversial compulsory farm tree-planting proposal
Proposals under the Sustainable Farming Scheme had the potential to kill off 5,500 jobs, according to the Welsh government’s own impact assessment
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Meat trade warns closure of historic Smithfield market will add cost and complexity
The site, alongside Billingsgate Fish Market, is due to close in 2028 after a City of London Corporation vote this week
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Fresh farm protests on Wednesday as tax row still rages
Save British Farming and Kent Fairness for Farmers will stage a rally in Dover in protest at inheritance tax changes and wider government policy
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Co-op adds to higher welfare Space to Thrive chicken range
Higher welfare chicken is now also available in ready-to-eat and breaded chicken
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Defra secretary Reed vows no inheritance tax u-turn in testy Efra Committee hearing
The Defra secretary stressed farmers were mistaken over IHT changes on the day more than 10,000 turned up to protest in Westminster
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Comment & Opinion
Labour likely to double down as farming protest gets political
Labour has failed to set out its plans for the farming sector, but the sheer number of protesters - and their extreme views - should raise alarm bells
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News
Freshways revamps branding to improve recognition
The dairy supplier said its brand had previously gone unnoticed by customers
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Arla to press ahead with Volac deal following CMA approval
Arla Foods Ingredients said the deal would give it a ’significant additional quantity of whey, helping it meet a growing market need’
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Media Bites 18 November: Farmer protests, Black Friday, inflation
Thousands of farmers are expected in London tomorrow to protest over the government’s changes to inheritance tax eligibility
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Lidl surpasses £15bn British food investment target by £6bn
The discounter said a series of additional financial commitments in 2024 would help it reach a total £21bn
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Hilton Foods to bring forward net zero ambitions by two years
The protein giant has unveiled five key areas to reach its goal by 2048, including working to lower methane in livestock production
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Ranjit Singh slams ‘disaster’ farm tax and warns of shortages and inflation
The ’Chicken King’ has warned changes to inheritance tax will force many farms out of business, while also restricting supply and driving up prices
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Aussie beef wins World Steak Challenge for second year in a row
Jack’s Creek & Albers took home the accolade at the awards for its grain-fed pure-bred wagyu sirloin
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Boparan feed mill acquisition could hamper competition and drive inflation: CMA
The competition watchdog said the deal could lead to a ’substantial lessening of competition in the supply of poultry feed to independent customers’