All articles by Kevin White – Page 139
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NewsTesco launches review of dairy farmer pool amid 'volatility'
The Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group currently receives a higher the average price, but Tesco wrote to warn them of “volatility”
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NewsMüller to add 50 new jobs at Telford and Minsterley sites
Müller Dairy is to create up 50 new jobs at its Telford and Minsterley factories following strong growth in demand…
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NewsYoung's poised to cut 900 jobs as it moots closure of two Scottish processing sites
Young’s Seafood stands to axe more than 900 jobs as it considers closing two Scottish processing sites following the recent loss of a major fish contract with Sainsbury’s.
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NewsDairy farmers launch UK's first free-range milk brand
A group of farmers has launched the UK’s first free-range network of dairy producers, offering milk and other dairy produc…
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NewsFSA opts against wider availability of raw milk
While raw milk risks are “acceptable”, FSA says not enough evidence for wider sales
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NewsRaw camel's milk reaches market, with £19 price tag
The chilled milk, which contains 17g of protein per bottle, is sourced from grass-fed camels reared in the Netherlands
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NewsOwn-label Budgens salad lines launched
Budgens has further widened its fresh produce offering with an own-label bagged salad range…
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NewsDairy Crest bucks trend by holding farmgate milk price
The processor’s liquid milk price remains at 23.09ppl for a sixth month, while its Davidstow price rises to 26.42ppl
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NewsOrganic September aims for 6% sales surge
The Soil Association is targeting a 6% rise in sales of organic food during this year’s Organic September…
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Comment & OpinionQuestions remain unanswered in Müller's Dairy Crest deal
Müller’s offer of processing capacity to competitors at two of its facilities is a curious one
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NewsArla announces another milk price cut
Arla has reduced its milk price by almost 8% since it increased it to 25.8ppl in April
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NewsEgg supplier Fairburn wins Asda listing for Heal's Free Range
Fast-growing egg supplier LJ Fairburn & Son has secured a listing with Asda stores in Shropshire…
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NewsMüller acquisition of Dairy Crest takes big step forward
Müller UK & Ireland has offered processing capacity at two sites in the south west of England and South Wales to a third party dairy processor in a bid to allay CMA fears
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Analysis & FeaturesWho were the real winners of Hugh's Fish Fight?
The Grocer has gained exclusive access to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, and some of his fiercest critics, to find out…
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Analysis & FeaturesTalking turkey: Can Bernard Matthews be 'bootiful' again?
The Grocer visits Bernard Matthew’s Norfolk HQ ‘Turkey Hall’ to talk twizzlers, ready meals and returning to profit with CEO Rob Burnett…
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NewsScottish Dairy Brand launched to signpost provenance
The Scottish government has launched a dairy brand in an effort to boost the dairy industry
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InterviewsRob Burnett: Big Interview with the Bernard Matthews CEO
Bernard Matthews is on the offensive again and back in growth says new CEO Rob Burnett
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NewsFirst Milk chairman to step down as farmgate prices fall again
From 1 July, the processor will be paying ‘A’ prices at or below 20ppl, while farmers on the Isle of Bute pool will be paid even less, at 18.30ppl
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NewsYoung's Seafood site in turmoil after losing Sainsbury's contract
Sainsbury’s has given a salmon processing contract to Norwegian seafood giant Marine Harvest, placing hundreds of jobs at risk
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NewsFirst Milk admits £22m losses in past financial year
First Milk accumulated pre-tax losses of around £22m during its past financial year, the dairy co-op has confirmed.