All articles by Kevin White – Page 137
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NewsDairy crisis summit moots tougher origin labelling rules
Defra secretary of state Liz Truss says she wants clearer labels on dairy products
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NewsAsda launches new “made with British milk” labelling
The new labelling will support Asda’s commitment to sourcing its own-label Cheddar using 100% British milk from Arla, the retailer says
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NewsBakkavor brings 'innovative' veg to prepared food
Bakkavor has linked with grower Hammond Produce to showcase unusual varieties such as red kale and purple cauliflower
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NewsLidl milk price move welcomed as farmers meet ministers for crisis summit
Move follows farmer-supporting action from Aldi, Asda and Morrisons
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NewsBooths pledge to pay Fair Milk price 'finally striking chord'
Fresh milk sales at Booths have soared since the latest dairy farmer crisis hit the headlines…
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NewsMorrisons milk 'give back' to farmers branded tokenist
Industry commentators have accused Morrisons of “tokenism” and making “no lasting difference” to the plight of UK dairy fa…
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NewsAsda commits to paying more for its milk
The price Asda pays its fresh milk supplier, Arla, is to rise to 28 pence per litre
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NewsBRC: 'retailers are supporting dairy farmers'
Retailers have defended their milk procurement policies after farmers’ unions this week accused…
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Comment & OpinionIs Morrisons Milk for Farmers what protesters – and shoppers – really want?
The new milk SKU, which will see 10ppl extra go to farmers, could prove controversial
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NewsMorrisons launches 'Milk for Farmers' premium line
Brand will go on sale at a premium of around 23.7p per SKU, will sit alongside standard milk, and each sale will guarantee extra 10ppl for farmers
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NewsCurrent crisis could be end of British produce, warn farmers
Joint statement from NFU and FFA demands retailers pay fair price for British produce
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NewsMedina and Freshways vie for piece of Müller/Dairy Crest deal
Dairy processors Medina and Freshways have emerged as the front-runners to take up a ‘toll processing’ agreement with Müller as part of its proposed purchase of Dairy Crest’s liquid milk business.
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NewsArla launches on-pack marque to flag up co-op credentials
Arla is to display new labelling to highlight its farmer-owned credentials on its branded products from the autumn
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NewsMilk now 6ppl cheaper than bottled water as protests continue
The gap in price between supermarket milk and bottled water has grown to its widest point in more than a year
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NewsBritish milk production at ‘more than 40 extra pints per person per year’
The figure was calculated by Müller, which has just announced a further cut to its farmgate milk price
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NewsGlens of Antrim Potatoes set for export drive
Northern Irish supplier Glens of Antrim Potatoes is targeting new export markets in Great Britain and Europe
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NewsTesco agrees to clarify lamb origin on label
Tesco has agreed to change the labelling of a New Zealand lamb product marketed on its website…
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NewsShort-life food to jump the Calais lorry queue
Lorries carrying livestock, shellfish and fresh produce are to get priority in crossing the Channel
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NewsMorrisons threatens legal action against protesting dairy farmers
Morrisons warned it was gathering evidence on the identities of the “perpetrators of these activities”
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Comment & OpinionFarmers must be careful to keep consumers on side
The current restrained protests have kept public opinion behind the farmers, but caution is needed