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It is a historic step. For the first time the entire food ch
The health of the nation is rapidly moving up the government's agenda and, if pressure groups and media reports are to be believed, the food and drink industry is responsible for increasing obesity, heart attacks, cancer, diabetes and pressure on...
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It is a historic step. For the first time the entire food ch
The health of the nation is rapidly moving up the government's agenda and, if pressure groups and media reports are to be believed, the food and drink industry is responsible for increasing obesity, heart attacks, cancer, diabetes and pressure on...
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Shawe takes a seat as IGD chair
Jan Shawe, Sainsbury's director of corporate relations, will be the new chair of the IGD board of directors. The appointment will take effect from September 30 when she will take over from Rob Knight from Dairy Farmers of Britain who has been IGD's...
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Shawe takes a seat as IGD chair
Jan Shawe, Sainsbury's director of corporate relations, will be the new chair of the IGD board of directors. The appointment will take effect from September 30 when she will take over from Rob Knight from Dairy Farmers of Britain who has been IGD's...
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n less cheddar
Latest government figures show cheese production was still in decline during April. So far in the first four months of this year UK cheese manufacture has dropped by about 9%, or by 12,000 tonnes, compared with the 137,000 tonnes produced during...
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n less cheddar
Latest government figures show cheese production was still in decline during April. So far in the first four months of this year UK cheese manufacture has dropped by about 9%, or by 12,000 tonnes, compared with the 137,000 tonnes produced...
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Good to be in the doghouse at Christmas
Seasonal treats are showing all-year-round potential Pets' accessories such as collars and clothes are increasing in popularity. The sales of these products peak at Christmas, and last year the accessories sector was worth almost £4m to...
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Squidgers come in wake of Winders
Mary Carmichael Kellogg is adding three crushed fruit-based products called Screamin' Fruit Squidgers to its snack portfolio. The launch continues Kellogg's strategy to stretch its brand beyond its usual breakfast cereal territory. It follows the...
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Year-round continuity
A leading potato packer has managed to ensure year-round UK supply for main crop potatoes. Tesco supplier Branston potatoes has already begun lifting Marfona three weeks earlier than usual thanks to improved techniques. Field director David Nelson...
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Harney rules out controls
Irish trade and enterprise minister Mary Harney has ruled out what she termed "Soviet-style price controls" to combat claims of retail rip-offs and excessive profit margins, after the opposition called for legislation compelling retailers to display...
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Cool debut for Fimbles
Children's TV stars Fimbles are set to make their debut in the chiller cabinet on a new range of Fruit Finders from Yoplait Dairy Crest. The pots of fromage frais have fruit purée centres and are aimed at the two to four-year-olds that form the...
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Cornish showcase
Waitrose and the Taste Of Cornwall have unveiled plans to build a shared shopping complex to showcase Cornish food and drink. The proposed 50,000 sq ft Cornish Food Hall will be built near Falmouth and the floorspace will be split 50-50 between a...
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Cornish showcase
Waitrose and the Taste Of Cornwall have unveiled plans to build a shared shopping complex to showcase Cornish food and drink. The proposed 50,000 sq ft Cornish Food Hall will be built near Falmouth and the floorspace will be split 50-50 between...
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Dutch halal scam sparks crackdown
Bill Doult The government is clamping down on importers following the discovery of pork-contaminated chicken being sold as halal. Public health minister Melanie Johnson told the Commons formal action had been taken against five Dutch processors by...
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Dutch halal scam sparks crackdown
Bill Doult The government is clamping down on importers following the discovery of pork-contaminated chicken being sold as halal. Public health minister Melanie Johnson told the Commons formal action had been taken against five Dutch...
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The personal touch with his team and customers
Dipak Karia was managing the Dhamecha depot at Croydon when he was offered the job of taking charge of the opening of its newest depot at Watford, and he says it was too good an opportunity to miss. Even within Dhamecha, which prides itself on...
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The personal touch with his team and customers
Dipak Karia was managing the Dhamecha depot at Croydon when he was offered the job of taking charge of the opening of its newest depot at Watford, and he says it was too good an opportunity to miss. Even within Dhamecha, which prides itself on...
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Spontex targets the dermatologists
Spontex is targeting a large part of the marketing support for its new hypoallergenic gloves at dermatologists. Designed for consumers who are sensitive to the latex used in most other household gloves, as well as those with dermatitis and...
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Huse to step into sales director shoes at Heinz
Sean McAllister Heinz has appointed David Huse as area sales director for the UK and Ireland following the retirement of Mike Dries. Dries had worked at Heinz for over 37 years and was well recognised in the grocery industry. He started his...
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Huse to step into sales director shoes at Heinz
Sean McAllister Heinz has appointed David Huse as area sales director for the UK and Ireland following the retirement of Mike Dries. Dries had worked at Heinz for over 37 years and was well recognised in the grocery industry. He started his...