All articles by Richard Ford – Page 13
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NewsTesco Finest gets a revamp: First look
Tesco has kicked off a revamp of its top-tier own-label Finest product range, The Grocer can exclusively reveal.
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Comment & OpinionThe big cheese
As big cheeses go, Mark Allen, CEO of Dairy Crest, takes some beating. The Grocer’s Dairymen supplement catches up with Allen to talk about acquisitions, competitors, innovation and pensions…
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InterviewsMark Allen on why Dairy Crest is more a predator than a prey
In the wake of consolidation, has Dairy Crest been shaping up for a potential takeover? CEO Mark Allen would rather talk acquisitions…
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NewsMPs enjoy fresh eggs in their omelettes in Commons U-turn
The House of Commons will allow the use of fresh eggs for making scrambled eggs and omelettes from today – a U-turn on previous guidance, which insisted on pasteurised eggs being used.
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NewsDame Lucy Neville-Rolfe joins 2 Sisters board
Poultry magnate Ranjit Singh has enlisted Tesco veteran Dame Lucy Neville-Rolfe as a non-executive director of 2 Sisters Food Group.
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Analysis & FeaturesFocus on Cheddar
The impact of lower UK milk supply has so far had a limited impact on Cheddar retail prices. But not for much longer…
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NewsEx M&S buyer Andrew Sherick launches milkshake range
A former M&S buyer is hoping to shake up the milkshake category with a new range of super-indulgent drinks…
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NewsSainsbury's and Co-op drop GM-free promise on premium pork
Sainsbury’s and The Co-operative Group have extended their GM-free warning to premium pork lines…
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NewsCulina Logistics wins Danone yoghurt distribution deal
Danone has appointed Culina Logistics to take on some of its UK warehousing and distribution…
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NewsBadger cull begins in Somerset despite protests
The NFU has pledged to ensure the “successful delivery” of the pilot badger culls as it confirmed this morning that the culls have begun.
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NewsShaken Udder rolls ambient lunchbox cartons into Sainsbury's
Shaken Udder has won its first listing for its new range of ambient milkshake cartons aimed at the kids’ lunchbox market…
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NewsEdwina Currie slams 'absurd' House of Commons fresh eggs ban
The former health minister has slammed the House of Commons’ decision to ban the use of fresh eggs for some dishes…
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NewsWaitrose launches sweetcorn in husks for BBQs
Waitrose is offering a net of six sweetcorn cobs still in their husks to encourage consumers to cook them on the barbecue…
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NewsJaffa campaign to 'bring back half-time orange'
Jaffa is targeting children’s football clubs nationwide with a new campaign to ‘save the half-time orange’…
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NewsNew system paves way for antibiotic-free poultry
A new method of rearing chickens promises to dramatically reduce the need for antibiotics…
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News'Super broccoli' Beneforté gets own website
The Institute of Food Research is to launch a website giving information on ‘super broccoli’ Beneforté…
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NewsSainsbury's CEO opens AC Goatham apple packing centre
AC Goatham & Son has opened a new £9m packing and distribution centre near Rochester…
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News2 Sisters looks to future with two new COOs
2 Sisters Food Group has reshuffled its top brass and created two new chief operating officer roles…
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Comment & OpinionHerring wars
And so the herring wars begin. After months of threats against the Faroe Islands, the EU has finally put its money where its mouth is…
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NewsGlanbia sales rise 13% despite Dairy Ireland challenges
Glanbia has posted a 13% increase in turnover, driven by its Global Performance Nutrition business, but admits that challenges remain in its Dairy Ireland division.