All articles by Grace Duncan – Page 33
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NewsDairy giant FrieslandCampina makes UK alt meat debut
The Tender’lish brand – including Chik’n Cheese Escalope, Cripsy Chik’n Fillet Burger, Crunchy Chik’n Tenders and Cripsy Chik’n Fillets – will arrive in UK grocery from early October
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NewsCheese exporter Somerdale acquired by Barber’s Group
The agreement will see the cheese exporter become an subsidiary of Barber’s Group to “maintain its position as a leading exporter”
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NewsBabybel launches seven-figure ‘Join the Goodness’ awareness campaign
The snacking cheese brand has invested over £1m in the new campaign over the key back-to-school period
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NewsEgg prices up by 50% year on year as availability improves
Of the 113 lines stocked at the big four, Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl, 76 have had price increases above 20%
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NewsQuorn expands frozen range with escalopes and sausage rolls
Both new launches will also be the first meat-free products to include NaviLens technology to make the range more accessible
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NewsWhitby Seafoods acquisition of Kilhorne Bay under CMA scrutiny
The scampi company planned to acquire Northern Ireland-based Kilhorne Bay
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NewsNFU calls on government to prioritise domestic food production
The NFU is warning the government needs to take domestic food production as seriously as it does the environment
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Comment & OpinionEgg producers may be over the worst but they’re not out of the woods
Egg producers have recieved much-needed support, but the category isn’t out of the woods yet
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NewsLakes Free Range Egg Co’s profits triple to £1.4m
The major egg packer saw gross profits rise from £3m to £3.7m, with operating profit trebling from £429k to £1.4m
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NewsThe Collective expands kids’ yoghurt range with Brekkie pouches
The yoghurt brand has announced its new Brekkie range designed to act as part of a healthy breakfast for children on the go
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KVI TrackerBritain’s 2023 apple crop smaller but sweeter due to 2022 heatwaves
The high temperatures in 2022 caused stress in the trees, which has resulted in an inconsistent 2023 crop
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NewsClarence Court eggs owner secures ‘first of its kind’ bird flu insurance
The AI Group Insurance initiative is exclusive to Stonegate producers and will protect their free-range and organic egg farmers
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NewsMeatless Farm back on sale in Asda following VFC takeover
The plant-based brand’s core products, including mince, chicken breasts and quarter pounder burgers, have returned to Asda stores this week
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NewsTrade unions need more involvement for fair pay in banana supply chain
In March this year, nine major retailers in the UK committed to a living wage for banana workers but campaigners say trade union involvement is needed
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NewsViolife launches first plant-based cheddar alternative
Cheddarton is designed to have a “crumbly and creamy texture” to be sliced, melted, crumbled or grated
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NewsHard cheese consortium to educate Brits on parmesan with big marketing push
The campaign is aimed at the UK market to educate and inspire trade and consumer audiences on parmesan cheese
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NewsMorrisons to cover 100% of growing costs for British farmers in trial
The trial will help British farmers mitigate the cost and weather pressures associated with farming
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NewsLea Valley Growers Association appoints former Watford FC chair as president
The growers’ group said Jimmy Russo had a ’wealth of knowledge and an array of experiences in the horticulture industry’
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NewsWet weather causing problems with UK harvest, growers warn
The damp and cold weather in July, caused by the jet stream being stuck to the south of the UK, has prompted challenges with the harvest of cereals and root vegetables
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NewsTesco provides further £10m backing for UK egg farmers
Tesco has also lifted buying restrictions on shell eggs, which previously limited customers to buying three packs of eggs at a time