All articles by Kevin White – Page 132
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First Milk announces job losses and restructuring
The turnaround plan for the business that will see it axe almost half its head office staff and introduce seven separate farmgate milk price formulas
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Tastesmiths is new name for Hare's Moor meal kits brand
The brand, launched in 2009, successfully raised capital earlier this year to support the relaunch, which includes a “significant investment” in packaging, production, marketing and PR
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UK asparagus harvest set to be 'biggest since records began'
This year’s British asparagus harvest promises to be the biggest since records began, growers have predicted…
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First Milk's CNP launches high-protein milk shake
First Milk-owned sports nutrition brand CNP has expanded its range with a high-protein ready-to-drink shake…
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Cathedral City adds new Minis and a 550g extra mature pack
The extra mature pack size joins the brand’s recently launched mature, mature lighter and mild 550g variants, and is on sale now in Asda stores
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BMPA gives pork quality scheme a revamp
The updated BMPA Pork Scheme will launch on Friday (1 May), and follows “the most comprehensive and thorough review” of the body’s pork and pork product standards regime
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Comment & Opinion
Dairy industry shows unity in face of organic milk attacks
Attacks on milk and its nutritional properties are on the rise, and responding to negative headlines (while vital) may not be enough
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Swedish meatballs producer HKScan launches halal chicken range
Aafiyah - ‘good health’ in Arabic - is now in 80 Sainsbury’s stores in areas with a high Muslim customer base
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British Sugar protested by Landworkers' Alliance
The group – a member of the international peasant farming movement La Via Campesina – is calling for more support for small scale food producers
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Analysis & Features
Nut prices set to ease after record highs
World prices for peanuts rose 23.4% this month to £991.5/tonne, primarily due to a poor crop in China
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Eddie Stobart and Culina's IPS join forces
The new joint-venture will carry out a series of services for Nestle, including flow wrapping, shrink wrapping, cartoning and the creation of display units
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GMO feed proposition attacked by farmers and environmentalists
The European Commission yesterday put forward a package of proposals which would give national governments the power to ban or authorise EU-approved GMOs
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Rachel's Organic yoghurt delisted by Tesco
The announcement follows the delisting of Kingsmill bread from its stores last month, and comes as Tesco presses on with CEO Dave Lewis’ plans
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Danone taps force of Disney licensing
The Disney range is on sale now and comprises a strawberry flavoured shake and a yoghurt pot range
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Alf Turner's national listing is first for Hampshire butcher
Their sausages go on sale in 300 Sainsbury’s stores from next week in 400g packs at a special launch price of £2.00
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British Cheese Board becomes part of Dairy UK
The BCB will be funded by Dairy UK members as an “integral part” of the organisation
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Edwards of Conwy secures first nationwide listings
Edwards, named UK National Butcher Shop of the Year in 2014, has begun supplying six products from its range of premium sausages to Tesco and Ocado
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Arla launches added-value milk for toddlers
Arla Big Milk is filtered, made with 100% British whole cow’s milk, naturally rich in calcium, and contains added vitamin D, iron and vitamin A
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Johns of Instow & Appledore wins Retailer of the Year at Farm Shop & Deli Awards
The awards recognise the best standards in speciality retail and celebrate the highest levels of service, product knowledge, innovation and community involvement
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Analysis & Features
Prices for pineapples at highest since 2012
European importers are currently paying £12.38 for 11kg of Costa Rican pineapples - up 70% on a year ago and the highest since their August 2012 peak