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Milk bottles recycled till cows come home
We could soon be buying milk in bottles that are in their second or third incarnation, if plans to build a state-of-the-art recycling plant get the go-ahead.The factory would be capable of processing up to 13,000 tonnes of used HDPE...
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Let's work together for a vibrant UK dairy industry
Since the demise of the milk marketing boards, dairy supply chains have attempted to form sensible business relationships. Some have been more active and successful than others. Farmhouse cheese manufacturers by the nature of being dairy farmers...
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FFA threatens direct action on milk prices
Pressure is growing for a rise in farmgate milk prices, with Farmers For Action's David Handley warning of more direct action within the month.After a relatively quiet summer from the pressure group and little sign of its figurehead,...
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Scientists back health claims of organic milk
Organic dairy farmers are hoping to boost the value of their milk on the back of new research into its health benefits. At present, the Food Standards Agency does not recognise any nutritional difference between organic and conventional...
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Supplier cuts 'won't lift the value of milk'
Losing litres would not raise milk value, according to the first objective analysis into the possible consequences of downsizing Britain's milk production. NFU Scotland vice president Jim McLaren said that he welcomed the MDC report,...
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Award win for skinny cheese in fat clothing
Scottish cheese experts have inadvertently given the thumbs up to a half-fat hard cheese. They awarded third prize to the diet cheese at the Royal Highland Show last month, after it was entered anonymously alongside full-fat competitors...
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Potts quits Müller UK after 17 years' service
David Potts, sales director for Müller Dairy UK, has left the company.Potts, who left his role at the beginning of the month, is now on gardening leave. "I have decided to quit after 17 very successful years," he said. He...
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A health-conscious Alpro goes all the way
Soya brand Alpro is repositioning its products on an overall health platform, rather than focusing on dairy intolerance. The move, which includes new packaging and marketing, aims to bring soya to a wider audience. The company is...
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Irish bailout could have serious impact
UK dairy industry leaders fear they may lose out to Irish competition, after the country's government unveiled a bailout package for dairy processors worth up to e300m. The subsidy includes e100m of taxpayers' money and the Irish...
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Markus Products expands sales team due to demand
Markus Products, which manufactures garlic and savoury butters, spreads, stuffing and crumb toppings, has expanded its sales team to meet growing demand for its products. As part of the expansion, Rodger Seaman joins the company as sales...
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'This ruthless cartel needs to be stopped'
Political support for the dairy industry surged in the days before Parliament closed for the summer recess, with allegations of an illegal cartel in milk levelled against four multiples by the MP for Penrith. David Maclean, former Tory...
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Dairy Crest snaps up Arla's Express arm
Dairy Crest reckons it has created the UK's biggest doorstep milk business with the acquisition of Arla's interests in the middle ground. It announced it had bought Arla's Express Dairies Depot operations for £33m this week, including two...
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FUW spells out pay 'scandal' to Blair
The Prime Minister could soon be £120 richer if a Welsh scheme to highlight the plight of dairy farmers pays off. The Farmers Union of Wales launched a campaign at the Royal Welsh Show this week encouraging visitors to send a specially...
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Maggi moves into breakfast pastries
Nestlé is propelling its Maggi Hot Pockets pastries into the breakfast market with a bacon & eggs variant. The new flavour will stretch the brand, which has so far targeted meal and snacking occasions with ham & cheese, cheese & tomato...
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Cheese with probiotics
A probiotic cheese that has the added benefit of being half-fat will be in Tesco at the end of next month. The mature Cheddar is the result of 12 months' development by Somerset-based Cricketer Farm and has been created to provide...
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Grocery inquiry: take the ten-minute test
Your rival has cut the price of milk by 1p a pint. Do you:A Match his price cut;B Do nothing, in the belief your customers will remain loyal; C Cut the price of your milk by 2p a pint, then phone up your milk...