All articles by Grace Duncan – Page 54
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NewsCrediton Dairy continues to see turnover growth despite challenges
The Devon-based company saw turnover increase by 16.3% to £101.5m while profit before tax was down to £9.6m compared with £9.8m the previous year
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NewsLactalis Nestlé profits halved as costs stack up
In the year to 31 December 2021, the joint venture between Nestlé and French dairy giant Lactalis saw year-on-year turnover rise slightly
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NewsMeat industry bodies raise concerns about new eco-labelling methodology from Oxford University
The paper found that many meat alternatives had a fifth to less than a tenth of the environmental impact of meat-based equivalents
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NewsFishing fuel prices leading to labour concerns and supply issues, warns industry
Seafish, the industry body for seafood, has said fuel prices are now higher than its predicted worst-case scenario
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NewsDairy supply chain continues to prioritise climate goals despite economic pressure, report finds
The report also found that the roadmap is still well placed to meet the needs of future sustainability policy
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NewsCocos Organic launches kids’ range of coconut ‘yog tubes’
The dairy alternative product is available in strawberry and banana flavour and is free from dairy, gluten, nuts and refined sugar
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NewsGalbani launches sliced mozzarella in Waitrose
The new product will be available in a 120g six-slice resealable pack (rsp: £2.15)
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NewsDefra appoints former G’s Fresh boss to examine food industry’s labour crisis
It will consider the challenges facing food and farming businesses to recruit and retain labour and provide recommendations
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NewsGlebe Farm adds three Coca-Cola veterans to senior leadership team
John McGowan and Tony Holmes have joined the sales division, while Malcolm Plows has been made a non-exec director
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NewsQuorn launches new chilled deli meat alternative quartet
The range comprises Yorkshire Ham, Roast Beef, Finely Sliced Ham and Roast Chicken-style Slices
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NewsCrop shortages expected in coming months due to water scarcity, growers warn
Growers have warned that potato, onion, carrot and brassica crops are likely to be impacted by severe water shortages
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NewsNearly 90% of consumers would eat wonky fruit and veg, according to new survey
Despite these findings, up to 40% of fruit and veg grown globally is going to waste, with misshapen products are often rejected
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NewsRiverford Organic Farmers expands wholesale arm following 25% year-on-year growth
The company said demand for wholesale had increased by 25% year on year, with demand from farm shops, cafés and retail up 37% and restaurants 43%
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose partner for $11m zero deforestation soy initiative
The supermarket-backed Responsible Commodities Facility will provide finance to 36 farms in the Cerrado, Brazil
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NewsLondon cheesemonger Paxton & Whitfield launches in Ocado
An exclusive range of six cheeses from the London cheesemonger has been made available at Ocado
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NewsAutomation in horticulture review plays up benefits of AI and guided vehicles
The government will consider the report’s recommendations but industry leaders are already calling for them to be put in place
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NewsPilgrim’s UK invests £10m into sustainability projects
The investment will fund a series of process innovations and operational improvements
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NewsUK cherry growers fear price undercut despite bumper crop
Bumper UK cherry crop may go to waste as earlier harvest in Europe undercuts UK supply
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NewsCooling costs for cereals growers on rise after heatwave makes grain too hot to store
The NFU has warned that cereal growers are having to spend more on cooling costs as temperatures rise adding to soaring input costs
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NewsJohn West recalls sardines duo as precautionary measure
Two of the fish brand’s sardine products have been recalled due to a possible microbiological contamination risk