All articles by Julia Glotz – Page 72
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NewsUK brand for pasture-fed livestock initiative
The grass-fed livestock movement popular in the US could soon gain momentum here, with the launch next year of a new brand promoting pasture-fed meat and dairy to UK consumers. The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association, a community interest...
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Milk industry decries cadmium testing plan
The dairy industry is intensifying efforts to convince the European Commission not to "waste everyone's time" with proposals to introduce safety limits on cadmium in milk.The EC is in the process of reviewing existing maximum levels for...
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WI plans mass-market options for busy cooks
The National Federation of Women's Institutes is gearing up to launch its first range of WI-branded foods. As well as the almost obligatory jams, the line-up is likely to include baked goods and cakes. Marketed as an alternative to...
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Sprouted seed suppliers attack ‘simplistic’ FSA
Suppliers of sprouted seeds have slammed the Food Standards Agency for issuing 'unjustified' advice on sprouted seeds leading to products being taken off shelves following an outbreak of E.coli in France.The FSA put out guidance last...
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Retailers asked to join in pineapple initiative
UK retailers are being urged to get involved in a new initiative to lessen the environmental impact of the Costa Rican pineapple trade and improve conditions for local workers.The Costa Rican government launched a responsible trading...
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Industry slams ‘hypocrisy’ of government food standards
The government’s new food buying standards fall short of the ambitions it has for private companies, retailers and producers claim. Why, asks Julia Glotz
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Farmers ‘not seeing’ pork retail price return
The retail price of many popular pork cuts has risen sharply since the beginning of the month but producers claim they are not receiving their share of the extra money being made.This week's accusations from pork producers mark the...
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Red Tractor revs up for retail push in autumn
Red Tractor is gearing up for a new drive to get supermarkets and food manufacturers to use its logo on more products and more prominently on packs with a big in-store campaign in the autumn. Assured Food Standards, which runs Red...
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NewsEU rules ‘could kill’ UK organic poultry sector
The UK's organic poultry and egg market faces being "killed off" unless the EC can be persuaded not to push ahead with new rules on organic feed, producers are warning. At present, organic feed can contain up to 5% of non-organic raw...
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NewsFonterra joins Nestlé and Danone at dairy’s top table
Fonterra has stormed into the top three of the world’s largest dairy companies. The New Zealand group overtook Lactalis and FrieslandCampina after racking up sales of $12.1bn (£7.57bn) from its dairy operations in 2010.
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Distributors: we need E.coli financial aid, too
British fresh produce distributors hit by the E.coli crisis warn they will consider legal action if they cannot gain access to public compensation funds. The 210m EU compensation package agreed by member states this week is open to...
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NewsButter price hikes loom in the wake of drought
Concerns are rising that butter prices could soon be propelled to new heights, as the drought in the UK and on the Continent sends feed prices soaring and reduces the amount of pasture land. The UK wholesale price of butter has shot up...
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E.coli warnings over bean sprout seeds
German authorities have extended their latest E.coli warning from grown bean sprouts to bean sprout seeds, after new evidence suggested that the seeds themselves could be contaminated with E.coli.
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Analysis & FeaturesE.coli: how can we be sure our fruit and veg is safe?
The reputation of the fresh produce industry has been hurt by Germany’s E.coli tragedy. Should growers and retailers be doing more, asks Julia Glotz
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NewsTesco lines help serve up a hero’s breakfast
Tesco is bringing together egg, bacon and sausage makers for a seven-week fundraising campaign in support of the Help for Heroes charity this summer. The campaign, which kicks off on 26 June, involves brands that already have close links...
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NewsNature Friendly Farming scheme signs Allied Mills
A sustainable produce scheme that pays farmers a premium for protecting wildlife on their land has received a boost after signing up Allied Mills, one of the UK's largest millers. Starting this season, Allied Mills will add 18,000 acres...
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News45% of Brits alter fruit & veg prep over E.coli fears
With the source of the E.coli crisis in Germany still a mystery, nearly four out of 10 Brits are worried about the safety of fruit and vegetables on sale in the UK and 45% have changed the way they prepare produce at home, a Harris Interactive...
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Analysis & FeaturesUnanswered questions over Europe’s deadly E.coli crisis
The source of the E.coli outbreak in Germany was still unknown as The Grocer went to press. So what DO we know? Julia Glotz answers some key questions
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NewsSainsbury’s passes M&S as master of British NPD
Sainsbury's launched the most new 'British' products in 2010, overtaking M&S, a new report has found. The supermarket launched 102 products that specifically included the word British in the on-pack description, compared with 51 at...