All Cheese articles – Page 41
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Is it a green light for cheese?
Meat and dairy producers have cautiously welcomed the Food Standards Agency’s preferred model for nutrient profiling, but still have concerns over a proposed signposting system.Nutrient profiling will determine how products are classified and...
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Sainsbury forms a Bridgehead to drive distinct, regional appeal for its cheese
A new cheese distributor has been set up to help Sainsbury establish a distinct speciality cheese category and stock more regional products.Bridgehead Food Partners is a 50-50 joint venture between Nantwich-based cheesemaker Joseph Heler and...
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Cornish Cheese Company gets into the big time by winning Tesco competition
A small cheese producer is set to move from farmers’markets to the high street after claiming a top award.The Cornish Cheese Company is celebrating after winning the annual Tesco Cheese Challenge with its Cornish Blue cheese, which will now see...
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Cheese stores set for national battle
The regional winners have been announced for this year’s Retail Cheese Awards organised by Dairy Crest in association with The Grocer.In the category for specialist independents, Valvona & Crolla in Edinburgh, Deli on the Square, Ludlow,...
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Kennedy takes helm at The Cheese Company
The Cheese Company has recruited Neil Kennedy, the managing director of St Ivel Spreads, to lead the business following its launch in April.Kennedy’s previous posts have included sales and marketing director for St Ivel Provisions and St Ivel...
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Andes Foods aims to break into UK as Chile introduces its cheese to world
Chilean cheese producers are hoping to tap into the UK cheese market.Andes Foods is hoping to be the first Chilean company to export cheese to the UK and is planning to introduce a range of three cheeses.Mark Ibanez Edmiston from Andes...
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Low levels of UK and Irish milk lead to falling stocks of Cheddar cheese
Cheddar supplies are running short, according to industry statistics.This is mainly due to the low levels of UK and Irish milk output since January, which have led to major cuts in Cheddar output so far this year. In the quarter to...
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Milk Link gets into cheese production with takeover of Glanbia’s UK facilities
A leading dairy co-operative is set to become a major player in the cheese sector with the acquisition of the UK operations of Ireland’s Glanbia.Farmer-owned Milk Link has joined forces with Glanbia to set up £22.5m joint venture Cheese Company...
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New cheese like ‘cigarette that cures lung cancer’
A branded cholesterol-reducing alternative to cheese will bring two million consumers back to the cheese fixture, according to Angel Technology whichdeveloped the process. CEO Dr Stephen May said Heartily Healthy was “like a cigarette that...
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Top Products survey: Dairy Cheese
The brands are giving own label some seriously strong competition in the pre-packed market while processed cheese is capturing the kids’ imagination, especially as a savoury lunchtime snack The growth of pre-packed cheese continues...
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Hard Cheese
McLelland has made bold tactics deliver serious money says Kit DaviesRaunchy sex. Playboy crime. Cheddar cheese. It might sound an improbable mix, but together these elements have transformed A McLelland into a power brand player. Its...
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In Profile: Q&A with Melvin Glynn, Commercial Director, Ilchester Cheese Co
What is your career background? I started work in the cheese industry as a production manager for Western Cheese in Corsham, Wiltshire. From there I moved to...
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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...