All articles by Richard Ford – Page 34
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Analysis & FeaturesDragon Rouge redesigns milk as a sports drink
The Grocer speaks to sports experts about new ways to sell the white stuff…
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ProfilesYeo Valley says 'thanks but no thanks' to sale rumours
Yeo Valley’s strong brand and successful, broad-based business has made it a frequent subject of takeover specultation…
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NewsCats with Thumbs are back as Cravendale bids to boost milk sales
Cravendale is launching a two-pronged attack on flagging milk sales with a new Cats with Thumbs TV ad and a major…
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NewsWyke scales up with 'team effect' rebrand
Wyke Farms is rebranding its portfolio in a bid to give it critical mass - and boost sales more than…
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NewsFirst ever fresh milk sports drink set to make its UK debut
As Britain’s sporting love affair continues courtesy of the Paralympics this week, a Derbyshire-based startup is set…
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NewsLabel clarity urged on previously frozen fish
Suppliers and retailers should resist the urge to hide the fact fish has been “previously frozen”…
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes Cheddar need to be packed off to promo rehab?
Some Cheddar suppliers are anxious to break their addiction to hard deals but for others they are essential to maintain growth…
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Analysis & FeaturesMilk: the battle for value
Against a backdrop of farmer protests, milk value sales remain in the duldrums. What can be done to restore milk’s fortunes?
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Analysis & FeaturesCottage cheese: now with added industry
After The Grocer’s campaign last year, suppliers are starting to wake up cottage cheese, with new formats and bolder flavours…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Dairymen 2012: Sports and milk
The Grocer speaks to sports experts about selling the white stuff…and commissions its own bottle design…
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Category ReportBermondsey Spa
“It reflects Britain’s great love of brewing and cheesemaking, and the name highlights Bermondsey’s link to washing.”
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Category ReportTrotter Hill Farmhouse Lancashire
Traditional Lancashire cheese is still not widely known beyond its home region. We think the rest of the UK is missing out.
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Category ReportBoilie
“It’s rooted in Irish tradition - the name boilie means ‘milking place’ in Irish.”
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Category ReportCothi Valley Goats Halloumi
Welsh Halloumi sounds crazy but is every bit as good as the Cypriot original, with fewer food miles to boot. It crisps up to a lovely golden colour.
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Category ReportClaxstone Delicate Smooth Blue
Producer: Long Clawson DairyRegion: LeicestershireCreated: 2012What’s your story? “We identified a gap in the market for a soft British blue cheese and wanted to create something that can be eaten straight from the fridge,” says marketing manager Janice Breedon (above). “We used our cheesemaking expertise and knowledge to develop Smooth ...
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Category ReportFlower Marie
In cheeses, ‘delicate’ often means bland, but Flower Marie is a showstopper. Its texture must be tried to be believed.
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Category ReportClothbound Blue Cheshire
“Our heritage began with Cheshire cheese and it was our ambition to extend the family into the blue category,” says MD Mike Heler.
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Category ReportQuantock Scrumpy Gold
“This year, we decided to blend our Cheddar with diced dried apples soaked in Burrow Hill medium dry Somerset Cider.”
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Category ReportQuickes Ewe’s Milk Cheddar
We fell head over heels for this nutty, moist Cheddar, which we think has real potential to change people’s perceptions of sheep’s milk cheese and take it to a wider audience.
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NewsArla moves Anchor butter production to the UK
Anchor butter is to be produced in the UK for the first time, as brand owner Arla migrates production from New Zealand.