All articles by Kevin White – Page 148
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News'Ireland quicker than UK' on export agenda, say experts
Greencore’s plans to use more than 900 tonnes of Irish cheese a year in its new US sandwich-making facility show just how …
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NewsBernard Matthews set to launch chicken lines
Turkey giant Bernard Matthews is planning a major incursion into the chicken category this year…
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NewsBeetroot juice shown to lower risk of heart disease
Those consuming beetroot juice experienced an improvement of around 20% in blood vessel dilation capacity
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NewsLabour proposes halt to bovine TB badger cull
Labour’s intention to stop the controversial culls was announced by Eagle as part of a manifesto paper entitled Labour Protecting Animals
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NewsArla aided by strong first half of 2014, but warns trouble ahead
Annual results published this week by the dairy giant revealed that overall sales grew by 7.5% to €10.6 billion (£7.8 billion)
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NewsFirst Milk launches new system for paying milk farmers
Dairy co-operative First Milk is overhauling the way it pays its farmers for their milk, with the introduction of a new pricing mechanism from April that it claims will “better align market signals and milk production”.
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NewsBeef industry code of conduct set up by NFU and BMPA
Code commits individual processor signatories to being open and clear about their company’s terms and conditions but does not cover prices
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NewsPaprika - not cumin - now suspected as source of almond protein in spice mixes
Spice was the most likely source of almond protein found in food products recalled by the Food Standards Agency in recent days.
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Comment & OpinionCumin problems mean it's time to ask tough supply chain questions
News that traces of undeclared almonds and nuts have been found in ground cumin has this week provoked fears of a new food scandal
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NewsNuts found in cumin products as FSA launches urgent inquiry
Substitutions come as a result of poor cumin crop and subsequent price rise, with substitutions posing serious risk to nut allergy sufferers
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NewsRed Tractor sets out to fix beef standards 'Achilles heel'
Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) has defended plans to introduce tougher assurance standards for beef…
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NewsTesco to highlight price it pays TSDG farmers for milk
Tesco is rolling out an in-store marketing push to promote the cost-of-production model…
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NewsEnglish apple sales set for a 20-year high
Sales of English apples are set to hit a 20-year high this season, fuelled by a rise in production…
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NewsMandatory meat origin labelling proposal passed by European Parliament
Move would ensure more transparency throughout the food chain, and allow European consumers to be better informed, said committee chairman Giovanni La Via
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NewsWaitrose in global top tier of companies concerned about farm welfare
Compassion in World Farming lists group as “leadership position”, in top six worldwide
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News21% of lamb takeaway dishes found to contain undeclared meats
FSA warns ongoing substitution of lamb with cheaper meats remains a problem
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News'Sensationalist headlines' over saturated fat study criticised
Papers interpret study into 1980s health advice as evidence dairy fats not as unhealthy as claimed
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NewsM&S to sell boxes of guaranteed double yolk eggs
The rare phenomenon is to be part of a new range of special breed eggs
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NewsFish fans in line to pay up as cod price leaps
The price of fish and chips could be about to go up as cod prices are on the rise as a result of tightening supplies…
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NewsMSC claims retailers are 'falling behind' on certified fish
Retailers have hit back at claims by the Marine Stewardship Council they are “falling behind” on providing certified fish…