All articles by Kevin White – Page 81
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NewsCranswick sees sales growth slow in 'year of consolidation'
The processor saw sales grow by 0.6% for the six months to 30 September, compared to a 23% uplift this time last year
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NewsNFU and Dairy UK lock horns over proposals to regulate milk contracts
Dairy UK said the plans would create a ’less competitive market with more restrictions’ and push down prices
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NewsNFU unveils strategy championing British farming and food
The union has developed a guide for buyers which showcases the work of British farmers and growers
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Analysis & FeaturesChicken prices hit record levels after CO2 crisis
Soaring feed costs caused by a global shortage have also led to the price increases
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NewsMüller to offer extra cash to farmers for improving herd health
It comes as both Müller and Arla have recently launched a raft of initiatives to improve farmer resilience
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NewsSupermarkets should do more to inspire shoppers in meat aisle, claims AHDB
Some retailers were ’ignoring the meat aisle’, suggested the levy board, and missing opportunities to trade shoppers up
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NewsScandal-hit Patisserie Valerie hires ex-Tulip boss Francis as new CEO
Francis has replaced Paul May at the helm of the crisis-hit bakery chain
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NewsMarine Harvest to invest €35m in its new 'global salmon brand' Mowi
The Norwegian farmed salmon supplier will also change its company name to Mowi
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NewsFirst brand launched by Danone accelerator scheme rolls out
Ayem is a bircher-style breakfast pot brand made from a blend of almonds, milk, fruit and seeds
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NewsYoung's Seafood sale to CapVest almost a 'done deal', claim sources
The seafood giant was first put up for sale in April, but a deal with its former private equity owner is now approaching completion
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NewsMorrisons hikes milk prices in wake of farmgate increase
It comes amid concerns that extreme weather would tighten supplies and lead to prices rises
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Analysis & FeaturesDo Defra’s plans for 'fair dealing' with farmers add up?
New proposals could see the government intervene in pricing negotiations by giving farmers access to wholesale sales data from processors
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Category ReportTipping point: fish category report 2018
Rising prices have pushed consumers away from fish. How can industry rebalance the scales?
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NewsSaucy Fish Co caters to flexitarian trend with fish-veg range
The Seachill-owned brand will launch the range in the new year as part of a glut of NPD
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NewsAdministrators for Crawshaws close 35 unprofitable stores
More than 350 staff have already lost their jobs, however, administrators hope to sell off the chain’s remaining 19 profitable stores
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NewsWWF points to 'major flaws' in MSC assessment of fishery
The WWF said it was ‘most concerned’ over the certification of the Echebastar tuna fishery
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NewsGovernment to intervene in supplier pricing negotiations
It wants to give farmers access to wholesale sales data from processors to strengthen their hand during contract talks, farming minister George Eustice said
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NewsCause of salmonella outbreak linked to lamb still unclear
The outbreak has been linked to 300 cases of illness and is thought to have contributed to one death
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NewsWhy retailer milk pools could be on the way out
Lower cost alternatives were now available from dairy processors, allowing supermarkets to evolve relationships
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NewsPrinces hits 100% ethical tomato sourcing goal
All of Princes’ tomatoes now come from farms in Italy that hold an ethical accrediation