All articles by Kevin White – Page 59
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NewsAHDB begins beef DNA traceability scheme
The pilot project will investigate the viability of a DNA traceability system for the UK’s beef supply chain
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NewsTight supply set to keep farmgate price of beef high in 2021
The GB all-prime average deadweight beef price ended 2020 some 5% higher year on year, and is expected to remain high
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NewsWyke Farms sets up EU business to aid exports operation
The Somerset-based supplier has set up an Irish company to continue accessing the EU
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NewsCompulsory dairy contracts get go-ahead from government
The proposal, backed by the devolved administrations, is set to shake up how the sector operates
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NewsRed meat benefits from turkey sales drop to enjoy ‘best Christmas on record’
Year-on-year beef roasting joint sales jumped by 18% over Christmas, AHDB said
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NewsAlmost 600,000 sign up for Veganuary 2021
A total of 582,538 people signed up for the event globally, said the organisation, up from 400,000 last year
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NewsAvara Foods enjoys solid growth despite pandemic challenges
The poultry giant saw turnover climb by 5.6% in its latest accounts, while pre-tax profit rose 14.3%
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NewsLamb suppliers warn export cost hikes may threaten future
Lamb exporters are seeing significant increases in costs and bureaucracy
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NewsOrganic producers warn sales to NI on brink due to delays
The end of the UK/EU trusted trader scheme in the spring will make organic shipments to NI ‘unviable’, says certification body OF&G
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NewsIrish food and drink exports to UK ‘buoyant’ in 2020: Bord Bia
Volumes exported to the UK did fall ‘marginally’, according to a new report by the food board
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NewsHeather Mills’ V Bites expands into Middle East
V Bites has gained major listings in UAE-based retailer Spinneys and in Waitrose stores in Dubai
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NewsYeo Valley Organic launches ‘indulgent’ split pot yoghurt trio
The brand launched a trio of yoghurts in Natural, Black Cherry and Banana flavours into Sainsbury’s this week
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NewsSeafood sector welcomes £23m government bailout
However, more needs to be done to ease the difficulties the sector has faced in exporting, industry bodies have warned
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NewsMeat sector warns long-term export trade could end amid ongoing border chaos
’Archaic’ paper-based customs was threatening ’serious and sustained loss of trade’ with EU, warned the BMPA
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NewsPig supply chain faces border chaos and feed pricing threat
Delays at the border, alongside absences, feed price increases and plumeting pig prices are all piling pressure on the sector
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NewsQuorn kicks off 2021 with major marketing push on sustainability
The move includes a new TV ad and activity encouraging shoppers to cut down on meat, plus a new pack design
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NewsPlant-based brand This on course for bumper Veganuary
The brand says it sold more than £300k-worth of product in the first week of January and was on track to sell £1m by the end of the month
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NewsSomerdale snaps up Abergavenny Fine Foods’ blended cheese business
The deal would allow Somerdale to boost its international portfolio, the exporter said
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NewsCovid-19 Christmas led to major sales bounce, turkey suppliers say
Paul Kelly, who supplies independent retailers, said people ‘traded down’ into smaller turkeys
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NewsJolly Hog moves into chicken with launch of new sausages
The chipolatas are on sale now in Sainsbury’s and echo roast chicken dinner taste cues, the brand said