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Trifling with Fruit & Nut
Cadbury Fruit & Nut fans can now get their chocolate fix in the chiller cabinet with the launch of Fruit & Nut Trifle.
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DFB takes brand route
Dairy Farmers of Britain is set to launch a new brand for its liquid milk and cheese ranges.The co-operative refused to give details, but it is believed all will be revealed prior to the Dairy Event next month. One product already getting...
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Old Favourites
>> CelebratinG 100 years of Dairy Milk…Product:cadbury’s dairy milkCompany:cadbury trebor bassettLaunch date:1905Cadbury’s Dairy Milk, which is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, continues to...
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A healthy dose all in a gulp
Fruit juices, milk, yoghurt products and tea are being promoted as a healthy, quick and easy breakfastWith health the focus of the breakast fixture as a whole, it’s no surprise that the drinks sector is also addressing the issue, with...
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Simplify cheese says Dairy Crest
Dairy Crest has called on retailers to simplify their cheese aisles and broaden the reach of promotions on offer.In a report on the cheese category, the company says the high number of stock-keeping units (SKUs) in the cheese category is...
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Custard boosts profit
Booming sales of custard helped boost dairy co-op Milk Link’s operating profits by 73% to £18.5m in the year to April 2.The company said custard production volumes rose 70% and were up 100% at Christmas. Milk Link produces custard in a joint...
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Splendid for ladies’ lunch
Kraft Foods is hoping to steal market share from Kerry Foods’ Brunchettas with its own snacking range, launched under the Philadelphia cheese brand.Philadelphia Splendips is a three-strong range, targeting the women’s lunchbox market, with...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: Moo MilkCompany: Milk link beveragesMini Moo, which is made with semi-skimmed milk and contains no added sugar, is aimed at...
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Milk production exodus revealed
Milk production in the UK has declined in “a fundamental and disturbing” way, according to the Government’s main advisors on CAP reform in dairy. In a new survey of over 350 dairy farms by Professors David Colman and Yaqin Zhuang of the...
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Fantastic turn for milk drinks
A superhero-branded milk drink aimed at young children is taking advantage of the summer smash hit film Fantastic Four to add excitement to the flavoured milk category.Slammers, a brand already established in the US by Bravo! Foods, is a...
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Robert Wiseman acquires Scottish Milk Dairies
Robert Wiseman Dairies has acquired Scottish Milk Dairies, a subsidiary of First Milk, for £0.9m.The acquisition, which is subject to an assessment of the volume of milk transferring, is expected to be completed in early...
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Final price model taking shape
Dairy Crest is reporting good progress on developing its new concept of valuing and selling milk – the Final Market Value Model – with positive feedback from competitors, customers and industry leaders alike. The model will effectively rate...
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Cheese Co/Milk Link Beverages combined into a single division
Dairy co-operative Milk Link is reorganising its liquid milk and cheese business divisions in order to “accelerate progress towards the achievement of its strategic goals”. The Cheese Company and Milk Link Beverages will be combined into one...
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Cheese balls lead the way
Lactalis UK is pushing ahead on the innovation trail with a range of Président cheese products for salads.Président Mini Mozzarella Light balls (rsp: £1.29 for 20 balls) are the first in the line-up and will be followed by standard Mozzarella...
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Burton’s set to steal a share
A clash of the biscuit titans is expected as Burton’s Foods takes on McVitie’s jaffa cakes with a Cadbury-branded milk chocolate version.Developed under licence from Cadbury, Burton’s Foods is hoping its milk chocolate-coated jaffa cakes will...
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Bisto makes crispy potato croquettes
Bisto is forging ahead on the brand extension trail with the introduction of premium potato croquettes.Produced by Cheviot Foods under licence from Centura Foods, Bisto Croquettes contain British mashed potato, seasoning, butter and a...
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Farmers picket co-op factory
Angry milk producers this week blockaded a farmer-owned dairy factory for the first time, closing it down for several hours at a reported cost of £10,000/hour.Previous pickets have targeted only factories owned by the plc dairy...
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Duncan to retire from First Milk in November
John Duncan, chief executive of dairy group First Milk is to retire.Duncan, who has led First Milk since its formation in 2001, said that he would step down from the role at the company’s agm in November.He will be replaced by First Milk’s...
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Hearty traditional fare retains its appeal
Traditional snacks based around meat and cheese retain their hold on men, while women want something healthierAdults, in particular men, are considerably more important to the lunchbox category than children. According to TNS,...
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A little bit of what they fancy...
Indulgent treats retain their place in the lunchbox, whether chocolate biscuits or yoghurts, but many lines now come with the appeal of convenient formats or low fat credentialsSweet treats are abundant in shops and they can prove all...