Kevin White
Kevin is The Grocer’s fresh foods editor, overseeing our coverage related to the retail fresh foods sector, including dairy, meat, fish, poultry, fruit & veg and eggs, as well as the plant-based foods category.
He also assists in production of The Grocer’s annual Dairymen supplement, while also writing about food commodities, sourcing, sustainability, politics and regulation; and has appeared as a commentator on both radio and TV on the state of the UK food industry.
Prior to joining The Grocer in 2014, Kevin wrote about retail financial services for a Financial Times business publication, and began his career as a journalist working for regional newspapers in Wales.
Follow Kevin on Twitter: @KevWhite77
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- kevin.white@thegrocer.co.uk
- News
Red Tractor chair Tacon to stand down after Co-op board appointment
Tacon said juggling both roles could exacerbate a lack of trust in Red Tractor following controversy over its Greener Farms Commitment scheme
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Browns Food Group targets £100m sales jump for Scottish pork
The processor said it was in discussions with major retailers over increasing the availability of Scottish pork following its acquisition of the Brechin abattoir in 2022
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AHDB and QMS launch net zero baselining scheme
Under the £3m scheme, the levy boards will individually baseline emissions on up to 170 farms across Great Britain
- Analysis and Features
Was Sunak’s summit enough to inspire supply chain confidence?
The second annual Farm to Fork Summit saw representatives from across the food sector gather at No 10 to hear the PM’s proposals
- News
Morrisons slammed for ditching 100% British lamb commitment
The retailer said a trial selling New Zealand lamb in 39 stores was a reaction to the ‘blunt’ reality it was cheaper to source
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Crawshaws successor Sterling Meat Co posts more strong growth
The Manchester-based retailer delivered a 54.3% jump in sales to £22.8m in the year to 31 December
- Analysis and Features
As confidence falls, what’s worrying farmers the most in new NFU survey?
The NFU’s annual confidence survey shows farmers are expecting production to fall by significant numbers over the next year with confidence at ‘all time lows’
- News
William Reed’s 2024 World Steak Challenge now open for entries
The awards, now in their tenth year, boasts new categories for 2024, including an Environmental, Social and Governance Award
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The Jolly Hog unveils Crackling Hog Roast line with Tracklements
The NPD joins the brand’s slow cook range, targeting the ‘dining at home’ occasion
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Pembrokeshire Creamery poised to start milk production
The business was in discussions with a number of retailers for the supply of Welsh own-label milk, said MD Mark McQuade
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Belton Farm adds new Silver Fox cheddar to Red Fox territorial cheese brand
The Shropshire-based cheesemaker’s new line will hit Waitrose in August
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Scandal-hit Batista brothers back at helm at JBS after board reinstatement
Brothers Joesley and Wesley Batista were re-elected to the JBS board of directors on 26 April
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Lidl announces £500m investment in British pork supply chain
The discounter has moved to a new producer pricing model that will pay the cost of production and guarantee minimum volumes
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FrieslandCampina unveils new climate plan and office move
The Dutch dairy giant is aiming to hit £300m in sales within the next five years
- Comment and Opinion
Will ASA research herald the end of ‘green’ fresh imagery?
Advertising imagery that appeared ‘fresh’ was able to elicit beliefs in much the same way as terms such as ‘natural’ or ‘plant-based’, says the ASA
- News
Major growers report turbulent weather toll
Results posted this month at Companies House by Huntapac Produce and Puffin Produce cited weather issues as key challenges to profitability
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Yoplait teams up with TV’s Josie Gibson for kids’ yoghurt push
Children were increasingly being fed ultra-processed, high-energy, nutrient-poor foods such as biscuits and cakes instead of yoghurt, Yoplait said
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Primula owner to launch new Kavli dairy brand in UK supermarkets
The brand, which is well established in Scandinavian retailers, will launch in Tesco next month
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Dragons’ Den-backed Alf Turner sausages back in the mults
The Hampshire-based butcher brand has secured listings for two sausage lines