All articles by Kevin White – Page 22
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NewsNew Defra secretary Reed unveils five key priorities
Streatham and Croydon North MP Reed held the shadow environment secretary brief in opposition
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NewsElection 2024: Minette Batters appointed a life peer as Labour romps to victory
Batters will sit as a non-party political, cross-bench peer once sworn in at the House of Lords
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Analysis & FeaturesIs salmon price-fixing cartel the food sector’s next scandal?
Suppliers could be on the hook for over £1bn in price-fixing probe
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NewsAldi cuts chicken stocking densities in latest supermarket animal welfare move
The retailer will complete the switch to the 30kg/sq m stocking density by October
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NewsMorrisons aims to cut cow farts with new low methane feed
The retailer’s manufacturing arm Myton Food Group is aiming to use seaweed in its cattle feed by 2026
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NewsM&S cuts chicken stocking densities in latest animal welfare commitment
The move takes the retailer closer to meeting the full requirements of the industry-wide Better Chicken Commitment
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NewsWaitrose beef supplier Dovecote Park enjoys strong growth in latest accounts
The North Yorkshire-based supplier saw profits almost double last year, while turnover rose by just under 15%
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NewsArla announces plans to close historic Melton Mowbray stilton creamery
The dairy giant said the site, also known as Tuxford & Tebbutt, had suffered from a decline in specialty cheese sales
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NewsUK dairy farms ‘need £4bn investment’ in climate resistance
A new report by Kite Consulting warned large infrastructure investments would be required to meet the challenge of extreme weather and new environmental regulations
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NewsCornwall’s Trewithen Dairy acquired by German dairy giant Ehrmann
The deal will see Ehrmann invest £20m in an upgrade of Trewithen’s manufacturing site as it seeks to increase its reach in the UK
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NewsQuorn and meat-blended products on menus ‘by end of the year’
The meat-free giant said the move would help reduce overall meat consumption
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NewsLidl taking legal action against campaign group over chicken claims
An investigation by Open Cages claimed Lidl chickens tested by the group contained several antibiotic resistant bugs
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NewsAmple marketplace launches for farmers to sell surplus food to buyers
The digital platform was officially launched this week in collaboration with charitable trust the Foodify Foundation
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NewsFood sector bodies slam political parties for lax response on food security
Too little focus on food production and food security has been presented during the election campaign, argue the NFU, BRC, UKHospitality and FDF
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NewsEgg sector unveils tougher egg product code of practice
The British Egg Industry Council’s updated standard comes amid concerns over the safety of imported eggs used as food ingredients
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NewsSaputo ditches cover papers on spreads in move to slash packaging
Cover papers were were superfluous, having traditionally been used to flatten the product for even filling and to provide a surface for promotional messages, Saputo said
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NewsTesco makes move to lower chicken stocking densities
The retailer will reduce densities from the current ’industry standard’ level of 38kg/m² to 30kg/m² by the first half of 2025
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Analysis & FeaturesGeneral election: What are the main parties promising on food and farming?
With the manifestos out, part three of our election analysis series examines pledges for a sector that has never been higher up the political agenda
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KVI TrackerWelsh dairy company Evan Rees (Butter) on verge of closure
The business behind Hollybush Butter said commodity price inflation meant it was ‘impossible to continue’
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NewsWelsh cheese producer Mona Island Dairy appoints administrators
The business had warned last month that it could no longer trade, citing a lack of investment