All articles by Kevin White – Page 7
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NewsUK dairy farms ‘need £4bn investment’ in climate resistance
A new report by Kite Consulting warned large infrastructure investments would be required to meet the challenge of extreme weather and new environmental regulations
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NewsCornwall’s Trewithen Dairy acquired by German dairy giant Ehrmann
The deal will see Ehrmann invest £20m in an upgrade of Trewithen’s manufacturing site as it seeks to increase its reach in the UK
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NewsQuorn and meat-blended products on menus ‘by end of the year’
The meat-free giant said the move would help reduce overall meat consumption
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NewsLidl taking legal action against campaign group over chicken claims
An investigation by Open Cages claimed Lidl chickens tested by the group contained several antibiotic resistant bugs
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NewsAmple marketplace launches for farmers to sell surplus food to buyers
The digital platform was officially launched this week in collaboration with charitable trust the Foodify Foundation
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NewsFood sector bodies slam political parties for lax response on food security
Too little focus on food production and food security has been presented during the election campaign, argue the NFU, BRC, UKHospitality and FDF
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NewsEgg sector unveils tougher egg product code of practice
The British Egg Industry Council’s updated standard comes amid concerns over the safety of imported eggs used as food ingredients
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NewsSaputo ditches cover papers on spreads in move to slash packaging
Cover papers were were superfluous, having traditionally been used to flatten the product for even filling and to provide a surface for promotional messages, Saputo said
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NewsTesco makes move to lower chicken stocking densities
The retailer will reduce densities from the current ’industry standard’ level of 38kg/m² to 30kg/m² by the first half of 2025
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Analysis & FeaturesGeneral election: What are the main parties promising on food and farming?
With the manifestos out, part three of our election analysis series examines pledges for a sector that has never been higher up the political agenda
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NewsWelsh dairy company Evan Rees (Butter) on verge of closure
The business behind Hollybush Butter said commodity price inflation meant it was ‘impossible to continue’
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NewsWelsh cheese producer Mona Island Dairy appoints administrators
The business had warned last month that it could no longer trade, citing a lack of investment
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NewsFreshways dismantles ‘farm shop on wheels’ in value push
An analysis of its current range reveals Milk & More has moved away from its previous positioning in a bid to keep prices competitive
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NewsMüller snaps up Yew Tree Dairy in pivot towards dairy ingredients
The deal would allow Müller to grow its export business, the dairy giant said
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NewsTesco expands Firepit BBQ range ahead of summer
The NPD includes five new Firepit lines alongside 13 lines for Tesco’s Taste Shack range
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NewsAnglesey cheese plant Mona Dairy on brink of collapse
Directors at the plant said they had failed to source sufficient short-term funding for it to keep functioning in its current form
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NewsDefra unveils ‘improved’ Sustainable Farming Incentive
The much-maligned replacement for EU subsidies will now pay farmers for 102 sustainability-led actions
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NewsChicken suppliers face £80m losses over FSA wishbone meat rule change
The FSA is proposing a change in guidance that would reclassify wishbone meat as mechanically separated meat
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NewsRed Tractor chair Tacon to stand down after Co-op board appointment
Tacon said juggling both roles could exacerbate a lack of trust in Red Tractor following controversy over its Greener Farms Commitment scheme
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NewsBrowns Food Group targets £100m sales jump for Scottish pork
The processor said it was in discussions with major retailers over increasing the availability of Scottish pork following its acquisition of the Brechin abattoir in 2022