All articles by Kevin White – Page 58
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NewsMeat sector facing labour ‘challenges’ despite decline in EU worker percentage
A BMPA study found the percentage of EU nationals across the sector fell from 69% in 2018 to 62% this year
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NewsTrade unions slam rocketing number of Covid-19 cases at UK food manufacturing plants
Cases in UK food manufacturing plants have rocketed to more than 600 over the past week
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NewsJohn West to launch Norwegian sister brand King Oscar in UK
King Oscar boasts an 85% market share in Norway for its sardines range and is the country’s second biggest seafood brand
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NewsGen Z to drive a long-term boom for frozen food
Over a quarter of 18 to 24-year-olds now bought more equivalents of their fresh purchases, found research by Birds Eye and Iceland
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NewsMeat sector launches initiative to halve meat waste and cut CO2
The Meat in a Net Zero World initiative has been backed by 38 organisations involved in the production and sale of meat
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NewsRainforest Alliance unveils tougher new standards regime
The new suite of standards will include tighter rules on protecting the environment and working conditions
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NewsAlpro launches pastiche of dairy sector’s ‘Make Mine Milk’ ad campaign
The ad push reunites Vinnie Jones, Pixie Lott and Nicola Adams from the original campaign, but now with oat rather than milk moustaches
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NewsFSA slammed by Unison over handling of Covid-19 in meat plants
The regulator’s ‘hands-off approach’ was putting workers at risk of contracting Covid-19, the union warned
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NewsLactalis pushes hot cheese with Seriously Cheese Nuggets NPD
The NPD follows Seriously Melting Pots as the brand’s latest hot cheese launch
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NewsTulip confirms coronavirus cases at Tipton plant
The pork giant said three people tested positive this week, with 16 additional staff now self-isolating
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NewsRuth Hussey to take over as deputy chair at FSA
The former chief medical officer for Wales replaces Laura Sandys as FSA deputy chair
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NewsTech startup Better Origin launches AI insect farm to convert waste into feed
It works by converting inputs such as agricultural residues into insect larvae, which can then be fed to livestock
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Analysis & FeaturesAre meat factories more susceptible to coronavirus outbreaks?
A series of outbreaks have raised alarm over worker conditions. But the industry says it has prioritised safety, and shouldn’t be a scapegoat
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NewsSoaring cost of production threatening future of UK growing sector: report
Labour costs had risen by 34% across the fresh produce sector between 2016 and 2020 and by up to 15% higher during the coronavirus crisis
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NewsWaitrose takes stand against chlorinated chicken
The retailer’s new executive director James Bailey said a move to sell lower-standard imports would be an ‘unacceptable backward step’
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VideosOn The Frontline with a fruit grower during the coronavirus crisis
We spoke to James Simpson, MD of fruit grower Adrian Scripps, to find out how the business has dealt with the soaring demand and labour shortage that has been thrown into the fore by the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsGovernment consultation to investigate unfair practices in dairy sector
Consultation will consider if compulsory supply contracts will be required following spate of price cuts during coronavirus crisis
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NewsFreshpak launches microwavable poached egg brand Yolk Folk
The supplier says the product should solve the issues many people have when cooking poached eggs
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NewsTesco promotional push on beef cuts helps drive 40% demand increase for steaks
Promotions and the launch of a new brand called The Meat Folk helped to boost sales and tackle carcase balancing concerns
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NewsMoving Mountains launches plant-based ‘bleeding’ burger into Ocado
The listing is the burger’s first outside the foodservice sector