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    Farmers back call for chicken hike

    2005-07-23T00:00:00Z

    Poultry farmers say they need an increase of up to 3p/kg on liveweight chicken prices to cover soaring costs.National Farmers’ Union poultry chairman Charles Bourns said a survey of the NFU’s poultry producer group – made up of 12 of the...

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    Innovation in turkey hailed

    2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

    The big four retailers plus Somerfield and the Co-op have been shortlisted in the Retailer of the Year category in this year’s British Turkey Awards.A record 145 entries were received for the 10 categories in the awards scheme, which this year...

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    Chicken bites for fridge raiders

    2005-07-09T00:00:00Z

    Kerry Foods is moving its Mattessons chilled meats brand into new snacking territory in an attempt to wrestle market share from brands such as Unilever’s Peperami.Fridge Raiders Chicken Bites are bite-sized chicken pieces that Kerry said would...

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    On the Campaign Trail

    2005-07-09T00:00:00Z

    >>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...

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    Two Morrisons products withdrawn

    2005-05-18T08:47:00Z

    Two own-label products from Morrisons have been withdrawn from sale.The products – Morrisons Bettabuy chicken casserole and Morrisons Bettabuy stewed steak – were withdrawn after routine tests detected traces of peanut that aren’t mentioned...

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    Processors come into the fold

    2005-05-14T00:00:00Z

    British Chicken Marketing’s promotional activity has been so successful that virtually 100% of the chicken processing sector has now subscribed to the organisation.At the beginning of April, BCM ran Roast a British Chicken Weekend, an...

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    Three more Para Red products withdrawn

    2005-05-12T08:20:00Z

    Three more products have been found to contain the illegal food dye Para Red.The Food Standards Agency has ordered the withdrawal from sale of Discovery Salsa Wrap ‘n’ Roll and Taco seasoning, along with Iceland’s ready cooked sliced chicken...

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    Sun Valley spices up chicken range

    2005-04-30T00:00:00Z

    Sun Valley Foods has unveiled its latest range of chicken-based meals with a fresh brand identity and packaging design.The four products (rsp: £2.68) available this month include: Battered Citrus mini chicken fillets and Barbecue Chicken breast...

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    Advantage of Freedom

    2005-03-26T00:00:00Z

    Turkey producer Attwells has launched a range of turkey-based Caribbean-style ready meals under the RSPCA’s Freedom Food scheme.Attwells managing director Mike Attwell said the Freedom Food farm assurance scheme – which focuses on welfare...

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    ‘Unfair treatment’ by Oliver

    2005-03-19T00:00:00Z

    Bernard Matthews says retail sales of its Turkey Twizzlers have gone up, despite being attacked by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and banned from the menus of many school dinners.The company has accused Oliver of unfairly targeting the brand in...

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    noodle debut

    2005-03-19T00:00:00Z

    Peperami is making a surprise move into the snack noodle market.Supplier Unilever UK Foods is introducing Peperami Noodles in 89g blocks in original, chicken, barbecue and hot and spicy flavours.Marketed as a snack or light meal, the...

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    Peperami breaks into noodles

    2005-03-12T00:00:00Z

    Spicy sausage brand Peperami is making a surprise move into the snack noodle market.Supplier Unilever UK Foods is introducing Peperami Noodles in 89g blocks in original, chicken, barbecue and hot & spicy flavours.The entrance of such a...

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    Grampian makes chicken easy

    2005-02-19T00:00:00Z

    Somerfield has launched a new ‘Primary Plus’ fresh chicken range into its stores under the Grampian brand.The products, which went on sale on Wednesday, are designed to be easy to cook and offer short cooking times. They are selling alongside...

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    JS cuts Farm Fed out of UK

    2005-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Northern Ireland poultry meat processor Farm Fed Chickens is set to make scores of redundancies at its Coleraine factory after Sainsbury cut back its fresh chicken contract with the company.The retailer will still source whole chickens and...

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    Multiples greet chicken tactics

    2005-02-05T00:00:00Z

    Poultry leaders have persuaded the major multiples to back a British chicken weekend.Running on April 2 and 3, the £200,000 promotion will involve dedicated labelling, discounting and magazine advertising.The campaign was devised by...

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    How to deliver major savings

    2005-01-29T00:00:00Z

    Smart thinking about primary consolidation has shown just how much cost can be taken out of the supply chain says Elaine WatsonDean Attwell knows a lot about chickens. However, experience has taught him that storing and distributing...

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    Can you really show how you got here?

    2005-01-22T00:00:00Z

    How tricky will it be to comply with new EU traceability rules asks Elaine WatsonTracing a chicken ready meal back to its source should be easy. All you need do is look at the best-before date and work back. The factory that made it...

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    Tractor takes Union Jack route

    2005-01-15T00:00:00Z

    A new logo developed by British Chicken Marketing – the body set up to promote consumption of UK-produced chicken – is to combine the British Farm Standard little red tractor mark with a Union Jack.PR agency Counsel has developed the mark and...

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    Travelling light on the Oriental Express

    2004-12-18T00:00:00Z

    Oriental Express is bringing out a healthy frozen Chinese meal range under a new China Light sub-brand.The five-strong ready meal range, which rolls out in January, is made up of Honey & Ginger Chicken, Thai Vegetable Curry, Chinese Beef in...

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    Turkish grapefruit shortage may lead to sharp increase in canned prices

    2004-12-11T00:00:00Z

    A severe shortfall in the Turkish grapefruit crop means canned prices could rise by 50% compared with last year when fruit was plentiful.Both Israel and Turkey are switching to juice concentrate production as world demand exceeds supply,...