All articles by Kevin White – Page 52
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NewsTech startup Better Origin launches AI insect farm to convert waste into feed
It works by converting inputs such as agricultural residues into insect larvae, which can then be fed to livestock
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Analysis & FeaturesAre meat factories more susceptible to coronavirus outbreaks?
A series of outbreaks have raised alarm over worker conditions. But the industry says it has prioritised safety, and shouldn’t be a scapegoat
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NewsSoaring cost of production threatening future of UK growing sector: report
Labour costs had risen by 34% across the fresh produce sector between 2016 and 2020 and by up to 15% higher during the coronavirus crisis
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NewsWaitrose takes stand against chlorinated chicken
The retailer’s new executive director James Bailey said a move to sell lower-standard imports would be an ‘unacceptable backward step’
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VideosOn The Frontline with a fruit grower during the coronavirus crisis
We spoke to James Simpson, MD of fruit grower Adrian Scripps, to find out how the business has dealt with the soaring demand and labour shortage that has been thrown into the fore by the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsGovernment consultation to investigate unfair practices in dairy sector
Consultation will consider if compulsory supply contracts will be required following spate of price cuts during coronavirus crisis
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NewsFreshpak launches microwavable poached egg brand Yolk Folk
The supplier says the product should solve the issues many people have when cooking poached eggs
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NewsTesco promotional push on beef cuts helps drive 40% demand increase for steaks
Promotions and the launch of a new brand called The Meat Folk helped to boost sales and tackle carcase balancing concerns
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NewsMoving Mountains launches plant-based ‘bleeding’ burger into Ocado
The listing is the burger’s first outside the foodservice sector
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NewsNew England Seafood launches new Fish Said Fred brand
The ASC-certified fish brand consists of four sea bass and sea bream lines
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NewsFinnebrogue Artisan appoints Andrew Nethercott as new MD
He replaces Brian McMonagle, who left in March 2019
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NewsMedina Dairy among processors reversing milk price reductions
Medina Dairy has imposed two separate price increases for farmers supplying it with milk
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NewsMash Direct rolls out ready-to-eat salad pot trio
The range consists of Home Style Potato Salad, Coronation Coleslaw and Home Style Coleslaw in 200g pots
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NewsUK meat suppliers fear loss of EU exports following Brexit transition
Time was now running out to safeguard future export orders, the BMPA said
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NewsBritish apple and pear harvests could shrink this year
Difficult conditions caused by volatile weather, the coronavirus crisis and continued issues around labour have all impacted growers
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NewsDemand forces Cathedral City to take extra mature cheddar off sale
Saputo Dairy UK said it had been forced to withdraw the variant from sale due to ‘unprecedented’ demand
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NewsPrimula recalls entire product range due to botulism fears
The recall followed the discovery of the clostridium botulinum bacteria in a product following routine testing
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NewsSwedish vegan brand Oumph snapped up by newcomer LiveKindly Co
Oumph joins the recently purchased Fry Family Food Co and LikeMeat in Livekindly’s growing portfolio of plant-based brands
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NewsVegan brand This lands Milk & More and Tesco listings
The UK-based meat alternative brand has seen sales soar on the back of big distribution wins since launching last year
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NewsEx-Mars exec Paul Stephenson appointed new John West MD
He takes over from Thai Union Europe boss Paul Reenan, who will now concentrate on his position with John West’s parent