All articles by Kevin White – Page 44
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NewsHeather Mills’ V Bites expands into Middle East
V Bites has gained major listings in UAE-based retailer Spinneys and in Waitrose stores in Dubai
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NewsYeo Valley Organic launches ‘indulgent’ split pot yoghurt trio
The brand launched a trio of yoghurts in Natural, Black Cherry and Banana flavours into Sainsbury’s this week
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NewsSeafood sector welcomes £23m government bailout
However, more needs to be done to ease the difficulties the sector has faced in exporting, industry bodies have warned
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NewsMeat sector warns long-term export trade could end amid ongoing border chaos
’Archaic’ paper-based customs was threatening ’serious and sustained loss of trade’ with EU, warned the BMPA
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NewsPig supply chain faces border chaos and feed pricing threat
Delays at the border, alongside absences, feed price increases and plumeting pig prices are all piling pressure on the sector
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NewsQuorn kicks off 2021 with major marketing push on sustainability
The move includes a new TV ad and activity encouraging shoppers to cut down on meat, plus a new pack design
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NewsPlant-based brand This on course for bumper Veganuary
The brand says it sold more than £300k-worth of product in the first week of January and was on track to sell £1m by the end of the month
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NewsSomerdale snaps up Abergavenny Fine Foods’ blended cheese business
The deal would allow Somerdale to boost its international portfolio, the exporter said
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NewsCovid-19 Christmas led to major sales bounce, turkey suppliers say
Paul Kelly, who supplies independent retailers, said people ‘traded down’ into smaller turkeys
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NewsJolly Hog moves into chicken with launch of new sausages
The chipolatas are on sale now in Sainsbury’s and echo roast chicken dinner taste cues, the brand said
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InterviewsMarco Bertacca big interview: the Quorn CEO with a global ambition
Bertacca started his role on the factory floor. Now he’s turning his attention to expanding the brand, and has saving the world in his sights
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NewsHeck to make debut in plant-based mince
The Yorkshire-based sausage giant will launch the pea protein-based mince into Tesco in April
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NewsLivekindly Collective snaps up Iceland’s No Meat frozen vegan brand
The deal will also see Iceland stock Livekindly’s other brands, including Oumph and Fry’s Family Food Co
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NewsRed Tractor proposes improvements in core standards revamp
A consultation into the changes to upgrade areas such as animal welfare has been launched by the scheme
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PodcastThe Grocer’s Dairymen Podcast: Davina Bruce, McQueen’s Dairies
In this special podcast series we speak to six inspiring dairy heroes who went the extra mile to keep Brits’ favourite dairy products on shelves and in fridges during the coronavirus pandemic. In our sixth and final episode, we chat to dairy hero and milkwoman Davina Bruce about her 40 year career delivering milk to the people of Fife, and how she put off retirement to keep her community supplied over lockdown
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NewsPig sector facing backlog of 40,000 animals a week after Covid slaughter delays
A spate of recent Covid cases at pig processing plants, export delays and a surge in demand ahead of Christmas have caused the backlog
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Analysis & FeaturesFresh: Meat, fish & poultry: Top Products 2020
The closure of pubs and restaurants and the subsequent boom in home cooking has sent meat, fish and poultry sales soaring
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Analysis & FeaturesDairy: Cheese: Top Products 2020
Brits might be divided over Brexit and coronavirus rules, but they are united in their love of cheese
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Analysis & FeaturesDairy: yoghurts & desserts: Top Products 2020
While cheese, milk and butter have all enjoyed laudable gains this year, sales of yoghurt and potted desserts have been disappointing
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NewsYazoo to launch new can format in 2021
The FrieslandCampina-owned brand will launch two flavours in the new format, carrying limited edition artwork