All Cheese articles – Page 38
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Goats cheese Caerphilly proves hit
An idea to try something new with goat's milk has led to a top award for a struggling small cheese maker. Somerset based John Longman took the top prize in Tesco's inaugural Cheese Challenge with his goats cheese Caerphilly. The win means his...
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Kerwin to drive cheesemaker's growth
Thirsk-based blue cheese maker Shepherds Purse has appointed John Kerwin associate director for corporate sales. Kerwin will focus on building sales through major national accounts, whether independent delis or top multiples. He said: "The...
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Cheese please
This year's Retail Cheese Awards judges discovered new standards in presentation, says Jac Roper S ay cheese! For the eight winners of the 12th annual Retail Cheese Awards, sponsored by Dairy Crest and The Grocer, there is plenty to smile about....
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Nisa goes for cheese
Nisa has launched two new cheese selection trays to its Heritage range to capitalise on the demand for cheese over the festive season.Nisachill senior controller Nick Slater said cheese was the third most shopped category in retail food,...
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n more for cheese
Somerfield and its largest cheese supplier Glanbia have struck a deal to pay an extra £200/tonne for all cheese produced from November 1. Somerfield stressed the increase was a long-term agreement. First Milk said its prices to farmers for milk...
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Arla to push speciality cheese
Sean McAllister Arla Foods has boosted its presence in the speciality cheese market, promising to offer retailers a solution to the complexities of a fragmented sector. The announcement follows its "considerable investment" in the sector...
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Welsh cheese gets co-operative clout
Welsh cheesemakers are joining forces in a bid to step up the sales and marketing of their products. Eight producers, big and small, have formed a co-operative called Cheeses from Wales. The companies involved are Caernarvon Creameries, Abergavenny...
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Cheese is more pleasing
After a tough time in the nineties, cheese is bouncing back, showing healthy growth. The total cheese market is worth £1.4bn and is growing at 5.6% (ACNielsen Scantrak). Retailer brands still account for the vast majority of sales, with pre-packed...
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Tesco to double Scottish cheese levels
Tesco is preparing to increase its Scottish cheese orders by more than double the existing level. The retailer said it would be taking nearly 8,000 tonnes a year from McLelland of Glasgow, which will push the supplier's share of Tesco's UK...
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Although the family like eating cheesecake, we do not buy ma
The packaging was very colourful and the consensus was that the chocolate cheesecake looked the most appetising. This was the one the children were most keen to try anyway. However, the purple packaging of the blackcurrant flavour was rather garish...
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Ilchester Cheese Co's Beer Cheese caused outrage when it was
The Original Ilchester Beer Cheese is a blend of mature Somerset Cheddar and Fuller's Beer. It comes as a 3kg black waxed deli wheel, 175g tray pack and 150g flow wrapped pack. Ilchester is also producing a commemorative Beer Can tin. The company...
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THE FOOD CHAIN: CHEESE
Domestic industry gaining significant market share but at the cost of low prices Cheddar bottoming out After falling by over 25% since last September there are now signs that UK Cheddar prices are stabilising. During early May, further price...
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Heinz goes Deeply into frozen with major cheesecake spend
Mary Carmichael The Heinz brand is making its debut in frozen desserts with a Deeply Delicious range of cheesecakes. And the food giant, which already produces cheesecake under the Devonshire brand as well as own label products, is backing the new...
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McLelland: Safe Sex Dangerous Cheese
Created by: Levy McCallum Launched: August 2001 McLelland did a Häagen-Dazs on its cheddar range here, bringing a touch of sexy sophistication to the cheese world. The more familiar happy families, genial country folk and cartoon characters were...
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The McLelland cheese company is sticking its Safe Sex Danger
I was going to buy my girlfriend some cheese for St Valentine's Day instead of roses do you think it's a good idea? That's very sweet. It's certainly different. What kind of effect can I expect if she eats it? They say eating cheese before ...
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Crowson's cheese clout bought by BFD
One of the biggest names in the UK cheese industry Crowson's and Sons has been acquired by chilled and deli product supplier the BFD Group. Crowson's clocks up annual turnover of £6m and is famous for introducing Camembert to the UK in 1894....
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Festival showcases the best of British cheesemaking
A nationwide campaign to promote British cheese launched at the annual British Cheese Festival in Gloucestershire. Specialist Cheese Makers Association secretary Clare Cheney said: "This two-day festival is a huge boost to public awareness. "Some...