All Dairy articles – Page 233
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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...
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More pulled into Arla supply fold
Arla Foods has secured a 50% increase in the amount of milk sourced through its Arla Foods Milk Partnership direct supply arrangement. The development means that from September, AFMP will supply 75% of Arla’s milk requirements, or 1.65 billion...
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FSA ‘ignoring’ advice on salt cuts in cured meat
The Food Standards Agency is riding roughshod over meat and cheese manufacturers in a desperate bid to meet its targets for reducing salt consumption, it has been claimed.Disgruntled industry insiders have told The Grocer that FSA officials are...
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Cravendale gets flavour of adults
Arla Foods’ Cravendale brand is entering new territory with an added-value milk for adults.Cravendale Hint Of will come in two varieties, Wild Strawberry and Vanilla, and the white-coloured liquid will be targeted as an alternative to regular...
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Research Notes
>>household spend is upThe UK butter and spreads market is showing 3.9% growth. The average household is now spending £1.30 more than the previous year. The multiple grocers are driving this increase with Somerfield, Tesco and...
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On the Campaign Trail
>>Maltesers for sitcom fans… Kiss for new onken yoghurt… Malibu keeps it in perspective… Bernard Matthews goes beyond essentials…Budget £1m Manufacturer MasterfoodsMaltesersChocolate bitesize brand Maltesers...