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    QC claims judge ‘favoured JN’ in milk invoice trial

    2010-03-27T00:00:00Z

    The JN Dairies vs Johal Dairies milk invoice theft case has taken another extraordinary twist with accusations of "favouring witnesses" amid allegations of "kidnapping, death threats, intimidation and bribes".After a two-day hearing at...

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    Asda cuts fifth of farmers out of milk sourcing pool

    2010-03-20T00:00:00Z

    Asda has removed up to 20% of members from its milk sourcing pool in a move it claims will give it a more committed farmer base.The supermarket, which sources all of its milk from Arla, currently has about 500 dedicated farmers supplying...

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    Irish cheese range debuts in Waitrose

    2010-03-20T00:00:00Z

    Bord Bia and Waitrose have launched an Irish farmhouse cheese range across the retailer's British stores.The range went on to deli counters in most Waitrose stores this week, in time for St Patrick's Day. It includes cheeses from five...

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    Vitalite gets in shape to increase its appeal

    2010-03-20T00:00:00Z

    Dairy Crest is ditching its traditional round and shallow Vitalite tub after 27 years in favour of a similar format to Utterly Butterly. Vitalite's branding will remain the same and it will continue to use the green and yellow colours...

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    My Alternative CV: Fergus Fitzgerald, Adnams

    2010-03-20T00:00:00Z

    Fergus Fitzgerald, Adnams head brewer, on hot cheese, Avatar and eating carrots out of the ground

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    Bedfordshire start-up to launch cheese snack bar

    2010-03-13T00:00:00Z

    A radical new snacking cheese that resembles a chocolate bar is being developed by a group of Bedfordshire entrepreneurs.Casa Verde Foods is working on a Bedfordshire cheese that will be launched in the form of a 50g snack bar "similar...

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    The improved Jugit arrives at Sainsbury’s

    2010-03-13T00:00:00Z

    Dairy Crest has rolled out its redeveloped Jugit milk jug concept alongside Sainsbury's extension of the milk bags system.The new jugs have a spout that is easier to remove and clean, as well as a removable handle for people with minimal...

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    Focus On Ice Cream: Four to watch

    2010-03-06T00:00:00Z

    Unilever's Magnum opted for the ultimate symbol of luxury for its latest launch in February gold. Magnum Gold is a vanilla ice cream stick with a swirl of caramel, covered in a golden dipped milk chocolate. It is available in a multipack of three...

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    Kraft launches Milka in 45g countline bars

    2010-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Cadbury Dairy Milk's new sister brand Milka is to get a countline boost this year with new 45g bars and a £4.7m marketing push.Kraft will launch the 45g Alpine Milk and Daim-flavoured bars (rsp: 49p) next month, with four-bar multipacks...

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    UK dairy sector is in rude financial health says DairyCo report

    2010-02-27T00:00:00Z

    The UK dairy industry has been given a clean bill of financial health but farmers are being urged to demand more information on their milk buyers' strategies to ensure long-term profitability.DairyCo published its Company Performance...

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    Rachel’s introduces new pouring yoghurt range

    2010-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Rachel's has launched what it claims is the UK's first mainstream pouring yoghurt in a bid to reinvigorate both the organic and natural yoghurt sectors.Rachel's Pouring Natural Yoghurt comes in a 400g pot with a spout, and has a texture...

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    Graham’s launches 1% fat organic milk

    2010-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Graham’s The Family Dairy has developed the UK’s first 1% fat organic milk.

    The new milk will go into 380 Sainsbury’s stores nationwide next week, in two-pint and four-pint formats (rsp: 90p and £1.85).

    The Scottish dairy…

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    Rachel’s goes for a more modern look

    2010-02-20T00:00:00Z

    Organic yoghurt supplier Rachel's has relaunched its entire range with new flavours and packaging to project a more contemporary feel.A new marketing campaign, centred around a 'Made with Love' theme, will support the relaunch.

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    Ad of the Week: Yazoo debuts its bazooka of moos destruction

    2010-02-20T00:00:00Z

    You can't even launch a cow from a bazooka these days without the animal rights lobby howling in protest like scalded badgers. It's political correctness gone mad!

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    Benecol owner swoops for Glisten

    2010-02-12T10:02:46.213Z

    Raisio, the owner of Benecol, is set to acquire confectionery manufacturer Glisten as part of a £19.8m recommended takeover.

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    Frijj gets frisky with Swamp Soccerettes

    2010-02-11T00:00:00Z

    Dairy Crest is using dirty tricks in its latest bid to tempt shoppers into the Frijj milkshake range.

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    Arla elbows in on milk supply at Sainsbury’s

    2010-02-06T00:00:00Z

    Arla has underlined its growth ambitions by winning its first share of Sainsbury's milk business.

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    Molson Coors lures marketing supremo from Müller Dairy

    2010-02-06T00:00:00Z

    Müller Dairy UK is on the hunt for a marketing chief after Chris McDonough was this week named as the new marketing director of Molson Coors UK.

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    Success of top brands offsets Dairy Crest sales dip

    2010-02-02T09:51:21.967Z

    Dairy Crest has hailed strong performances from key brands including Cathedral City, Clover and Frijj despite a dip in overall sales for the year to date.

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    Medina plans £400m sales with ex-DFB site

    2010-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Medina Dairy has bought Dairy Farmers of Britain's former milk processing site at Blaydon as part of a plan to nearly double turnover to £400m within five years. Medina, the UK's largest independent dairy company, completed the purchase...