All Dairy articles – Page 232

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    Unified fascia revealed

    2005-09-03T00:00:00Z

    The Co-operative Movement has launched the trial of a new look that is to unite all 42 co-operatives under one brand.As first revealed by The Grocer (August 13, p9), the clover leaf and fascias such as Co-op Welcome, Late Shop and Travelcare...

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    Dutch cheese revival

    2005-09-03T00:00:00Z

    Cheesemakers in The Netherlands are cashing in on the fact that the British palate has evolved from mild to more matureThe popularity of Dutch cheese in the UK is on the up after a marked slowdown in sales and exports in the...

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    Star Buyer: Michael Seymour

    2005-09-03T00:00:00Z

    >>Tesco buying manager for butter and fatsSeymour has been with Tesco for eight years and has been in his current role, responsible for buying butter and fats, for 10 months. He previously worked as a cheese product development and...

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    Wallace & Gromit sell cheese

    2005-09-03T00:00:00Z

    Wallace and Gromit will be encouraging kids to get more calcium by putting their name to new cheeses. Wensleydale Dairy Products, has come up with a branded range to support the duo’s first feature-length film, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit....

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    Trifling with Fruit & Nut

    2005-09-03T00:00:00Z

    Cadbury Fruit & Nut fans can now get their chocolate fix in the chiller cabinet with the launch of Fruit & Nut Trifle.
    The licensed dessert – made by Müller – is a combination of milk chocolate mousse, milk chocolate dessert and…

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    Old Favourites

    2005-08-27T00:00:00Z

    >> 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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    DFB takes brand route

    2005-08-27T00:00:00Z

    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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    Splendid for ladies’ lunch

    2005-08-20T00:00:00Z

    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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    Simplify cheese says Dairy Crest

    2005-08-20T00:00:00Z

    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

    2005-08-20T00:00:00Z

    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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    A healthy dose all in a gulp

    2005-08-20T00:00:00Z

    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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    The Acid Test

    2005-08-20T00:00:00Z

    >>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

    2005-08-13T00:00:00Z

    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

    2005-08-13T00:00:00Z

    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

    2005-08-10T08:23:00Z

    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

    2005-08-06T00:00:00Z

    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

    2005-08-06T00:00:00Z

    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

    2005-08-06T00:00:00Z

    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

    2005-08-06T00:00:00Z

    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

    2005-08-06T00:00:00Z

    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...