All articles by Kevin White – Page 155
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NewsRussian import ban: EC unveils dairy compensation terms
Details have been revealed of the terms under which the European Commission will pay compensation to dairy producers affected by Russia’s import ban.
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NewsFarmers set for protests as milk price reductions take hold
Protest group Farmers for Action is ramping up activity in the wake of further milk price cuts this week…
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NewsElliott report on UK food chain: full reaction
The Grocer rounds up reaction to Professor Chris Elliott’s much-delayed final report into food authenticity, which was published today.
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NewsExtra €30m to help agricultural suppliers hit by Russian embargo
An additional €30m of EU funding is being ploughed into a promotion programme for agricultural products affected by the Russian trade embargo.
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Comment & OpinionHorticulture wins a royal seal of approval
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture now has a royal charter - and it’s hoping to change the image of the profession
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NewsFirst Milk and Dairy Crest announce further milk price cuts
First Milk and Dairy Crest have announced further reductions in their farmgate milk prices as the Russian trade embargo exacerbates pressure on the global dairy markets.
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NewsYazoo to launch two yoghurt smoothie drinks
Friesland Campina UK is to make its first foray into the yoghurt smoothie drink category
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NewsSalmonella outbreak linked to egg packaging centre in Germany
The recent outbreak of salmonella has been linked to an egg packaging centre in Germany
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NewsMorrisons invests £19m in chilling fresh fruit & vegetables
Morrisons is investing £19m on extending the shelf life of its fresh fruit and veg
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Analysis & FeaturesDid dairy farmers not see global price slump coming?
Militancy is returning as processors cut their farmgate payments
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NewsDairy producers to get EU help as Russian sanctions bite
The European Commission has extended its compensation fund to assist butter, skimmed milk powder (SMP) and cheese producers affected by Russia’s import ban on EU food.
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NewsMeat workers walk out in FSA pay dispute
Meat workers employed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) completed a second day of industrial action yesterday
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NewsMini roast dinner push by Eblex during Coronation Street
Eblex is looking to reignite interest in roast dinners with TV push Jetpack Journey Home…
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NewsTesco strikes citrus fruit supply deal with AMC Group
Tesco has signed a five-year deal with food producer AMC Group to supply it with citrus fruit.
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NewsArla Foods cuts farmgate milk price again
Arla Foods amba has announced a further reduction to its global farmgate price by €1.50 per kg.
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NewsScottish beef industry targets output boost by 2020
The beef industry in Scotland should aim to increase production by more than 11% by 2020, a group of experts has suggested.
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NewsRussia compensation scheme may widen to cover meat and dairy
As the fallout from the Russian trade ban on Western foods continues, the EC is considering extending its emergency fund for fruit and vegetable growers to meat and dairy producers.
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NewsSuppliers join forces to fight ‘slave labour’ in global seafood industry
UK retailers and major fish suppliers have formed a new group to lobby governments to improve worker welfare in the global seafood industry.
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NewsAlpro to remove ‘may contain nuts’ warnings on soya products
Alpro has u-turned on its decision to merge the production of its soya products and nut milks following a backlash from allergy campaigners.
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NewsCould salmonella outbreak be linked to imported eggs?
Evidence is emerging that the source of a salmonella outbreak that affected 156 people across England could be linked to eggs from mainland Europe.