All articles by Richard Ford – Page 16
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NewsMorrisons Peterhead fish mislabelling recurs
Morrisons told Ant & Dec it knew the difference between a mackerel and a mullet in a recent TV ad…
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NewsOrganic sector returns to growth as horsemeat effect takes hold
Organic sales are back in sustained growth– as the ‘Horsegate effect’ proves longer-lasting than many predicted…
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NewsBadger cull in Dorset faces council challenge
Dorset County Council is to vote on whether to object to a badger cull taking place on Council-owned land.
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NewsFSA plots intelligence hub to ward off future food scares
The Food Standards Agency is to set up a new intelligence hub to ensure it is better equipped in future to spot issues such as ‘horsegate’ in their embryonic stages.FSA
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NewsIrish meat industry celebrates end of Gulf export ban
The Irish beef industry has received a much-needed vote of confidence after the lifting of an export ban from the Gulf region.
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NewsMorrisons gives price push to Norwegian cod
Morrisons has teamed up with Norwegian fish processors to offer a major promotion on fresh Norwegian cod…
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NewsSeafish sends out omega-3 blood testing kits
Seafish is launching a campaign to promote the consumption of oily fish by handing out free omega-3 blood-testing kits…
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NewsFarmed prawn cleanup to address HFW fears
Seven of the UK’s biggest grocery retailers have pledged to clean up the farmed prawn industry four months…
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NewsAsda meat lines push Hilliard's Forza past £250m in sales
Continental lines and cocktail sausages have helped Asda’s own-label cooked meat supplier smash the £250m sales barrier…
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Comment & OpinionA2 Milk serves a bitter pill
A2 Milk has taken a new tack with its marketing and positioning in the UK - somewhat to the discomfort of Müller Wiseman, which owns a 50% stake in the fledgling firm.
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NewsKerry Foods targets kids with Richmond meatballs
Kerry Foods is taking its market-leading Richmond sausage brand into yet another meat category with the launch of meatball…
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NewsDairy industry sets out vision for future growth
The UK’s leading dairy organisations have outlined their plans for the sector’s future in a bid to boost growth at home and abroad.
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NewsFlorette Classic Crispy salad hit by lambs leaf shortage
Florette has been forced to take the “unprecedented” step of changing the mix of salad leaves in one of its biggest-sellin…
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NewsAldi adds more Harbour Salmon Co Infusions listings
Aldi has increased its listings of Harbour Salmon Co’s Salmon Infusions by more than 50%…
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NewsG's acquires beetroot sports recovery drink
Salad veg supplier G’s Fresh is making a move into sports drinks with the acquisition of a beetroot-based recovery brand…
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NewsAlpro in UK first with non-GM certification for soya
Alpro is to flag up the fact it uses non-GM soya beans in its products with a new on-pack logo…
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Analysis & FeaturesDavid Joll sets out Bernard Matthews' 'back to basics' plans
As takeover rumours swirl, the company’s former MD speaks out…
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NewsBoparan group reports 35% drop in third-quarter profits
The food empire of Ranjit Boparan Singh has seen a 35% decrease in Q3 profit after the horsemeat scandal, cost inflation and the weather conspired to take their toll on the group’s performance.
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NewsCoat made of chest hair promotes Arla’s ‘manly’ milk drink
Arla has unveiled a new type of fur coat – made out of discarded male chest hair – to celebrate the launch of its new Wing-Co protein-rich chocolate-flavoured milk drink, targeted at men.
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NewsBernard Matthews chairman David Joll quells talk of takeover
Selling Bernard Matthews “would be well down the list” of options available, executive chairman David Joll has said…