All Dairy articles – Page 227
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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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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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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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Tesco moves to find where retail price initiative money ended up
Tesco has called in its two liquid milk suppliers – Arla Foods and Robert Wiseman Dairies – to carry out an audit on where the retail price initiative money has ended up, according to reports.Sources in the farming sector claimed the move...
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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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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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Cheese milk price up, liquid down
Dairy Crest suppliers will not have known whether to laugh or cry this week after the processor increased its cheese milk price by 0.4ppl from August but reduced its liquid milk price by 0.3ppl.The increase came as a result of the recent retail...
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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...
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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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Probiotic pluses aimed at kids
One-shot probiotic drinks are no longer the preserve of adults with the launch of a version aimed specifically at children by Yoplait Dairy Crest.Petits Filous Plus is a daily-dose yoghurt drink that contains bacteria to help keep children’s...
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Galbani lightens up with Ricotta
The trend towards lighter and healthier cheeses has inspired Galbani to come out with the first spreadable Ricotta.Santa Lucia Ricottine is available in a variety of Italian flavours including Naturale, Pomodoro with sun-ripened tomatoes and...
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A low-fat cheese ‘with character’
Fayrefield Foods reckons it has nailed low-fat cheese with a version it says does not sacrifice on taste or texture.Heartfelt is a new 5% fat brand (rsp: £1.99 for a 250g block) in trendy, bright pink packaging. It is aimed at dieters, those...
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Crohn’s disease not caused by drinking milk say UK scientists
Dairy products do not cause Crohn’s disease, according to new research.Scientists at the University of East Anglia said there was no link between the consumption of pasteurised milk and the onset of the disease, which causes inflammation of the...
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Bath cheese the best
A west country farmer has been given a national listing in Tesco stores after winning the retailer’s coveted Cheese Challenge.Alex Dunbar of Bath Soft Cheese looked stunned last week as he was given news of his coup by Tesco commercial director...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: Soft cheese & cranberry brunchettas Company: kerry foodsPrice: £1.69 per portionSoft Cheese & Cranberry...
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Serious about growing Strong
Lactalis UK is extending Seriously Strong Cheddar with spreadable and sliced versions as part of its ambition to turn it into the biggest cheese brand in the next three years.In his first big interview since the company bought Seriously Strong...
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SPILT MILK
Six years on from a major industry investigation, milk producers and processors are still locked in battle over milk prices, in spite of retail initiatives to increase the price in-store. Chris Walkland reportsWho would have predicted...
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Yoghurt with healthy fats
Essential fatty acids are finding their way into more everyday products, this time in Greek yoghurt.Total Probiotics Omega-3 and Omega-6 Greek yoghurt contains added fibre as well as essential fatty acids and only 2% fat. It is launching...