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    FSA refuses to give hard sell to organic milk for Omega-3

    2006-09-16T00:00:00Z

    Organic milk does contain more Omega-3 than conventional milk but is not necessarily healthier because it contains an ­inferior type of the essential fatty acid, said the Food Standards Agency.The announcement came after a group of...

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    Availability

    2006-09-16T00:00:00Z

    Asda The Shires Centre, Trowbridge, Wiltshire1 The Asda store in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, was sold out of the 200g bag of Doritos corn chips when our shopper visited. The store also did not stock cheap own label butter and...

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    FFA threatens direct action on milk prices

    2006-09-09T00:00:00Z

    Pressure is growing for a rise in farmgate milk prices, with Farmers For Action's David Handley warning of more direct action within the month.After a relatively quiet summer from the pressure group and little sign of its figurehead,...

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    monitor

    2006-09-09T00:00:00Z

    Dairy market prices have firmed up over recent weeks in the UK and across the EU generally in contrast to predictions made earlier in the year. This is partly a result of strong demand for many of the main products, such as cheese. But the...

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    spotlight

    2006-09-02T00:00:00Z

    Tom Wallis, co-owner with his wife Tricia of Lowna Dairies in Yorkshire, has built up a business that churns out cheese, yoghurt and ice cream made from goats' milk. Award-winning goats' milk cheese makers Tom Wallis and his wife...

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    Scientists back health claims of organic milk

    2006-09-02T00:00:00Z

    Organic dairy farmers are hoping to boost the value of their milk on the back of new research into its health benefits. At present, the Food Standards Agency does not recognise any nutritional difference between organic and conventional...

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    Supplier cuts 'won't lift the value of milk'

    2006-08-26T00:00:00Z

    Losing litres would not raise milk value, according to the first objective analysis into the possible consequences of downsizing Britain's milk production. NFU Scotland vice president Jim McLaren said that he welcomed the MDC report,...

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    insight

    2006-08-19T00:00:00Z

    Last year 3.2 billion units of milk were drunk in the UK, a drop of 192 million units (6%) on the previous yearOf all milk drunk, 60% is consumed by children38% is drunk at breakfast; 24% as an evening snackOrganic milk...

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    Award win for skinny cheese in fat clothing

    2006-08-19T00:00:00Z

    Scottish cheese experts have inadvertently given the thumbs up to a half-fat hard cheese. They awarded third prize to the diet cheese at the Royal Highland Show last month, after it was entered anonymously alongside full-fat competitors...

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    Potts quits Müller UK after 17 years' service

    2006-08-12T00:00:00Z

    David Potts, sales director for Müller Dairy UK, has left the company.Potts, who left his role at the beginning of the month, is now on gardening leave. "I have decided to quit after 17 very successful years," he said. He...

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    Markus Products expands sales team due to demand

    2006-08-12T00:00:00Z

    Markus Products, which manufactures garlic and savoury butters, spreads, stuffing and crumb toppings, has expanded its sales team to meet growing demand for its products. As part of the expansion, Rodger Seaman joins the company as sales...

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    Irish bailout could have serious impact

    2006-08-12T00:00:00Z

    UK dairy industry leaders fear they may lose out to Irish competition, after the country's government unveiled a bailout package for dairy processors worth up to e300m. The subsidy includes e100m of taxpayers' money and the Irish...

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    A health-conscious Alpro goes all the way

    2006-08-12T00:00:00Z

    Soya brand Alpro is repositioning its products on an overall health platform, rather than focusing on dairy intolerance. The move, which includes new packaging and marketing, aims to bring soya to a wider audience. The company is...

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    'This ruthless cartel needs to be stopped'

    2006-08-05T00:00:00Z

    Political support for the dairy industry surged in the days before Parliament closed for the summer recess, with allegations of an illegal cartel in milk levelled against four multiples by the MP for Penrith. David Maclean, former Tory...

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    monitor

    2006-08-05T00:00:00Z

    Downward milk price pressures and other cost squeezes are forcing farmers out of milk production and jeopardising future milk production. That is the concern raised by the NFU in a recent State of the Industry report.While such fears are...

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    Grocery inquiry: take the ten-minute test

    2006-07-29T00:00:00Z

    Your rival has cut the price of milk by 1p a pint. Do you:A Match his price cut;B Do nothing, in the belief your customers will remain loyal; C Cut the price of your milk by 2p a pint, then phone up your milk...

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    FUW spells out pay 'scandal' to Blair

    2006-07-29T00:00:00Z

    The Prime Minister could soon be £120 richer if a Welsh scheme to highlight the plight of dairy farmers pays off. The Farmers Union of Wales launched a campaign at the Royal Welsh Show this week encouraging visitors to send a specially...

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    monitor

    2006-07-29T00:00:00Z

    The price of our basket of dairy items recorded a slight rise in the ten weeks since our last survey, but it is still 9.4% cheaper than at this time last year and 11.3% less expensive than when the survey began on January 4.Milk...

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    Dairy Crest snaps up Arla's Express arm

    2006-07-29T00:00:00Z

    Dairy Crest reckons it has created the UK's biggest doorstep milk business with the acquisition of Arla's interests in the middle ground. It announced it had bought Arla's Express Dairies Depot operations for £33m this week, including two...

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    Maggi moves into breakfast pastries

    2006-07-29T00:00:00Z

    Nestlé is propelling its Maggi Hot Pockets pastries into the breakfast market with a bacon & eggs variant. The new flavour will stretch the brand, which has so far targeted meal and snacking occasions with ham & cheese, cheese & tomato...