All articles by Kevin White – Page 10
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NewsMüller launches ‘real-time’ sustainability project in bid to accelerate climate impact reduction
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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NewsYoung’s and Karro owner Sofina eyes growth as sales top £2bn
Sales at the protein giant, part of Canada-based Sofina Foods, climbed by 5.6% to £2bn in the 53 weeks to 30 March 2024
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News2 Sisters appoints ex-M&S executive Paul Friston as new CFO
Friston joins the poultry giant after spending 28 years at M&S
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NewsSupermarket-backed £1m carbon insetting fund for farmers unveiled
The Soil Association Exchange and Lloyds scheme is being backed by the likes of Tesco, Lidl and Co-op
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NewsTesco calls for ‘clear’ government plan on sustainable farming
The retailer this week announced new plans to set up two low-carbon concept farms in its supply chain to trial low-carbon farming methods
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NewsGraham’s The Family Dairy launches high-protein ice creams and cottage cheese
The Scottish dairy supplier’s sales of protein-based dairy products now make up more than 25% of its total sales
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NewsBel promotes David Brandman to MD to lead its UK business
Bel now wanted ‘a UK dedicated focus’ given the ’outstanding performance’ of the market over the past 12 months
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Analysis & FeaturesCommodities outlook: what threats lie ahead in 2025?
Unpredictable and extreme weather, the threat of US tariffs, and instability in the Middle East will all affect food commodities
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Comment & OpinionWhy Steve Reed will need more than a ‘new deal’ to get farmers back onside
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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NewsWyke Farms boss warns businesses face ‘relentless’ cost hikes
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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NewsDefra secretary Reed unveils public procurement plan, but no changes on IHT reform
Reed told delegates at the conference that the government was ready to work with the sector to ensure profitability improved
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NewsVegan cheese brand Julienne Bruno unveils ‘world first’ Mozzafiore Pearls
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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NewsAvocado giant Westfalia Fruit snaps up Belgian supplier Syros
Westfalia said the acquisition would enhance its presence in the European avocado product market
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NewsMeadow Foods profits slow after sale to Fairfax Financial
Transaction costs of more than £3m from the sale reduced profits, however the underlying business remained ‘strong’, Meadow stressed
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NewsGranarolo ploughs £10m into new UK HQ and distribution centre
The new site will replace its previous UK HQ, which burnt down in January 2023
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NewsMüller takes £65m hit to profits from Milk & More sale
The dairy giant stressed the Milk & More-linked losses were a one-off with the overall performance of the business in 2023 ‘strong’
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NewsEfra Committee to probe supply chain fairness as NFU plans ‘day of unity’ over IHT reform
The inquiry follows a tumultuous few months for the farming sector
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NewsGovernment outlines plan for outright ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
Labour is planning on closing a loophole that allows the continued use of the pesticide via emergency authorisations
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas 2024 unpacked: posh turkeys, cheap veg and everything in between
Christmas dinner is always a major battleground for supermarkets, as they battle to ensure they are consumers’ first choice for all the festive essentials
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Comment & OpinionHow many more controversies can the salmon sector survive?
Yesterday’s revelations over organic fish farms in Scotland should set further alarm bells ringing