All articles by Kevin White – Page 5
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News£358m Tory underspend on farming a ‘kick in the teeth’, says NFU
The shortfall could impact on the UK farm sector’s plans to hit its 2040 net zero target, the NFU said
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NewsEngland set for third worst harvest ever, new research finds
Analysis by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit said the impact of bad weather would make the UK more dependent on imports
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NewsAlpro adds caramel line to Barista drink range
Alpro said it had been developed in a bid to give shoppers ‘an authentic coffee shop experience from the comfort of their own homes’
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NewsAunt Bessie’s expands meat joint range with three-strong lineup
The frozen NPD hits Tesco this week, followed by other retailers next month
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy has the ‘Chicken King’ sold poultry arm to himself?
2 Sisters’ European poultry business will now be run separately
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NewsFlorette owner Agrial posts further, inflation-driven losses
The bagged salad supplier said it had ’walked away’ from some retail business last year as it sought to recoup risisng costs
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NewsCity snapshot: ABF issues warning over Primark sales and sugar profits
ABF blamed unfavourable weather in the UK and Ireland, which resulted in lower volumes of seasonal lines
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NewsHilton Food Group enjoys further growth in strong first-half results
The meat, seafood and plant-based packer saw pre-tax profits rise by almost 38% like for like, in the first half of 2024
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News‘Chicken King’ Ranjit Singh offloads Euro poultry business to Boparan Private Office
The sale of the business to Boparan Private Office is subject to approval by Polish anti-trust authorities and is due to complete later this month
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NewsFirst Milk delivers big profit boost in ‘healthy’ 23/24 results
First Milk put its strong showing down to improvements in its underlying performance over the past three years
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NewsThe Collective unveils raft of NPD in healthy snacking push
The brand is launching a range of adult yoghurt pouches alongside a new kid-focused split pot duo and a plain yoghurt Suckies variant
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NewsArla hails branded performance in ‘robust’ half-year results
The dairy co-op said volume-driven revenue growth increased by 4.1% globally and by 11% in the UK
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NewsFarm assurance review calls for industry input ahead of deadline
Stakeholders have until 15 September to respond with their views on the future of farm assurance
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NewsOrganic dairy sales plummet in wake of cost of living crisis
The sector is at a critical crossroads following a ‘torrid’ few years, a new report has claimed
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NewsCrediton sees profits jump on back of wider product range
The supplier saw profits after tax increase from £7.9m in 2022 to £9m in the year to 30 December 2023
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NewsSimplyV unveils plant-based parmesan alternative ParmVegan
It joins the brand’s gourmet slices (intense and mild), a mature block and grated plant-based cheese in the online retailer.
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NewsAldi hits cage-free egg commitment a year early
All major UK supermarkets have committed to making the cage-free switch by 2025
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NewsIrish trout producer Goatsbridge expands UK presence with Sainsbury’s listing
The Kilkenny-based producer has launched a hot smoked trout fillet line into the retailer
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NewsBritish Sugar and NFU agree on sugar beet contract for 2025/26 season
The quick resolution to negotiations was hailed by both parties – who were at loggerheads last year in talks over the current season’s prices
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NewsBird flu risk lower for festive turkeys as supply pivots to crowns
Slaughterings are up significantly since February – pointing to moves by processors to even out supply across the year