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    Dairies clash over price claims

    2005-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Dairy Crest boss Drummond Hall has blasted claims made by rival processor Robert Wiseman Dairies last week that it pays a “significant premium” for milk compared with other dairies.Hall told The Grocer that the matter of milk prices was complex...

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    First dairy product from Jersey makes its UK debut in Harrods

    2005-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Dairy products made in Jersey are becoming available on the UK mainland for what is said to be the first time.Jersey Dairy has gained a listing for its yoghurt in Harrods, which is stocking Jersey’s Finest, a blend of natural yoghurt and...

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    Dairy Crest/Wiseman price fixing suspected

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Milk processors Dairy Crest and Robert Wiseman Dairies are at the centre of an OFT probe into suspected price fixing.It remains unclear whether the OFT is also questioning other dairies and major retailers. A spokeswoman refused to reveal the...

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    Supplier Spotlight

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Woodlands Park Dairy boss Richard Murray came to the enterprise as a business consultant with no experience of making yoghurt.Murray’s intention in 1987 was only to help the owner sell the yoghurt-making side of his sheep and goat farm.But...

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    On the Campaign Trail

    2005-11-12T00:00:00Z

    >>cravendale cows take on a strawberry colour...bisto encourages friends and family to share a meal...fishy business with st ivel advance... Glenfiddich inspires great conversations...Hint of...Budget:...

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    Aiming for one-shots is tricky

    2005-11-05T00:00:00Z

    Shoppers find this new category of one-shot drinks difficult to define. When asked how they referred to the products, 31% said by the brand name, a quarter described them as yoghurt drinks and 13% as lower-cholesterol drinks. Another 16% said...

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    Mascarpone with less fat

    2005-11-05T00:00:00Z

    Italian cheesemaker Galbani is giving dieting consumers more options in the cheese aisle with a lighter alternative to traditional mascarpone.Its Santa Lucia Mascarpone Light is made using the same process as the full fat version, which Galbani...

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    Yoghurt joins Omega-3 craze

    2005-11-05T00:00:00Z

    Müller Vitality is snapping at the heels of Actimel with the development of the first range of functional yoghurt drinks and yoghurts with added Omega-3 essential fatty acids.Fish oils are being added to all products in the portfolio, which are...

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    Dairy farmers to strike

    2005-11-02T08:19:00Z

    Dairy farmers across the UK are expected to start a three-day strike today in protest over milk prices.The Milk Development Council claims that farmers receive approximately 18p for a litre of milk, but received 25p a litre 10 years...

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    Food shoppers wanna have fun

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Shopping for food is not enjoyable, according to main grocery shoppers polled by Ipsos on behalf of IGD and sponsor Müller Dairy (UK). In fact, for most of them it is a tedious chore.Even though there has been a growth in the number of foodies...

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    Dairy producers told to spill milk

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    Organisers of a planned strike by farmers claimed this week that up to 30% less raw milk than usual will be available for collection by processors.Farmers For Action chairman David Handley said thousands of producers had pledged support to the...

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    Consumer Insight

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    When yoghurt is eatennYoghurt was eaten on 2.8 billion occasions last year, up 3.1% on the previous yearnVanilla is the most popular flavour of yoghurt, accounting for 26% of all...

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    The Acid Test

    2005-10-29T00:00:00Z

    >>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: cravendale hint ofCompany: arla foodsPrice: £1.09 per one-litre cartonCravendale Hint Of is an added-value milk for adults...

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    M&S tipped to be planning switch to Omega-3 for all its milk lines

    2005-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Marks & Spencer is considering a switch to Omega-3-rich supplies for its standard milk offer, The Grocer understands.Earlier this year, the retailer launched Fresh Omega-3 milk, and sources close to the company say it is investigating...

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    Yoghurt debut for Ben & Jerry’s

    2005-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Tree-hugging indulgence brand Ben & Jerry’s hopes to leapfrog its rivals with its first frozen yoghurt range in the UK. The company believes the trend towards indulgent yet healthy treats means the products have the potential to become as...

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    Cauldron of activity

    2005-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Cauldron Foods is launching a couple of hearty veggie products in time for winter.Mushroom Bake and Cheese, Leek & Potato Grills feature on-pack serving suggestions and are aimed at time-pressed consumers.Sales director Ken Reed said:...

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    Palmer takes up OMSCo marketing post

    2005-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Organic milk co-op OMSCo has appointed Rosie Palmer to the newly created role of marketing manager. Palmer takes up her role with immediate effect and will be responsible for OMSCo’s marketing and technical strategies, as well as overseeing...

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    It’s a Rudi awakening

    2005-10-15T00:00:00Z

    One of the surprise hits of Anuga? A snack product made from cream cheese coated in chocolate. It sounds disgusting but is surprisingly tasty – and buyers were flocking to Landfrisch Molkerei’s stand to try out what they saw as a truly innovative...

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    Suppliers show the whey ahead

    2005-10-15T00:00:00Z

    Flavoured drinks made from whey, that very unglamorous byproduct of the cheese-making process, could be the next big thing in the health market – judging by the huge number of products on display at Anuga.Whey was being drunk for medicinal...

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    Non-dairy drink debut for Benecol

    2005-10-15T00:00:00Z

    The first non-dairy drink containing cholesterol-lowering Benecol was launched at Anuga by mineral water and fruit juice giant Rhön Sprudel.The drink, a blend of orange and apple-flavoured mineral water and the plant extract stanol ester, was...