All articles by Kevin White – Page 25
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NewsAHDB reveals proposed levels of increase to its levy rates
The proposals from AHDB’s four sector councils come in the midst of ongoing input inflation across farming
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NewsMoy Park takes major knock to profitability as high inflation bites
The processor said cost rises continued into 2023
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NewsRed Tractor under fire over ‘fait accompli’ environmental framework
The farm assurance scheme has secured the support of supermarkets and the BRC for the new module, but failed to consult farmers
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NewsPilgrim’s UK hails bounceback as losses shrink
The pork giant saw operating losses fall from £16m in 2021 to £2.26m last year, its latest accounts have shown
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NewsJBS to open $22m cultivated protein site
The Brazilian site is due to open next year at the new JBS Biotech Innovation Centre at Sapiens Parque innovation hub in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Milk & More turned into a dairy pioneer
Not long ago, Milk & More appeared on its last legs. But thanks to high-tech logistics and a green focus, it’s become a pioneer in delivery – and it’s now looking to the future
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NewsAustralia targets major push into UK red meat market following trade deal
The UK/Australia trade deal came into force at the end of May
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Analysis & FeaturesIs it back to square one for UK dairy?
In a never-ending game of boom and bust, the industry is facing elevated input costs, retailer rationalisations and an escalating climate crisis
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NewsCompanies linked to Freshways hit with DVSA roadworthiness fines
The regulator said some vehicles were operating with known and dangerous defects
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NewsCheese sector ‘at risk of long-term damage’ from supermarkets
Many cheesemakers were now facing ‘extremely challenging times’, according to a new report by Kite Consulting
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Analysis & FeaturesFour things affecting fmcg following Rishi Sunak’s green rowback
PM Rishi Sunak’s recent rowback on the government’s green plans have stirred up significant discussion
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NewsHeck launches lamb burgers & chipolatas in autumn NPD push
The premium meat brand rolled the chipolatas into 600 Tesco stores this week
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NewsAgri-food businesses at risk of ‘greenwashing’ over unsubstantiated regen-ag claims
A significant proportion of companies had not put in place any formal quantitative company-wide targets on regenerative farming, despite promoting the methods
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Analysis & FeaturesSugar farmers furious over British Sugar monopsony
Farmers have accused the processor of a ‘greedy abuse of power’
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NewsSainsbury’s relaunches Taste the Difference beef with a 25% lower carbon footprint
The premium Aberdeen Angus-based British beef range was described by the retailer as ‘the largest low-carbon beef range ever produced in the UK’
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NewsFreshways sales boost drives a ‘dramatic’ return to profitablity
The mid-market processor saw sales rise by 38%, while operating profit hit almost £3m, up froma loss of £4.6m in 2021
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NewsMeat Business Women kicks off new campaign to improve inclusivity in meat industry
The new push aims to empower women in the industry, foster the involvement of male allies and encourage a more inclusive sector
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NewsBrian Farrell takes over in CEO role at Kepak’s Foods Division
Farrell takes over from Simon Walker, who has been promoted to group CEO, in the role
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NewsSainsbury’s adopts ‘sniff test’ as it ditches use-by dates on milk
The retailer will transition 44 products to the new labelling between January and February 2024
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NewsCrawshaws successor Sterling Meat Co plans two new stores after strong 2022
Sterling hailed its ‘winning’ everyday low prices strategy as a key factor of ’more customers migrating’ towards the retailer