All articles by Kevin White – Page 9
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Analysis & FeaturesWho holds the power in UK dairy?
UK dairy has become ‘more polarised towards the bigger players’ over the past five years. Here’s a look at the 15 biggest and how they’ve risen to the top
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News£4.2bn Pilgrim’s Europe operation sees ‘return to growth’ in latest accounts
The business began integrating Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park and Pilgrim’s Food Masters under one banner last year
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NewsWaitrose adds new range of wagyu beef
The move comes amid growing demand for the high-welfare beef type in the UK, which originated in Japan
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NewsGovernment backing urged for ‘definitive’ farm emissions baselining scheme
A partnership between Lloyds Banking Group and Soil Association Exchange has created a ‘first of its kind’ baseline for the climate impact of farms
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NewsCMA to probe Arla Foods Ingredients deal for Volac whey business
Arla’s ingredients division is hoping to transform the site into a global production hub
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NewsFood trade with EU slumps by as much as 69% amid calls for ‘urgent policy interventions’
The agrifood sectors have suffered ’the most significant adverse Brexit impact’, a study by Aston university revealed
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NewsPilgrims Choice owner Ornua Foods UK sees sales rise in ‘stable’ 2023 accounts
Pre-tax profits remained unchanged at £11.6m on the back of inflation-busting ‘sustainable pricing structures’ said the subsidiary of Irish dairy co-op Ornua
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NewsPorky Whites comeback gathers pace with new sausage listings
The Surrey-based supplier has secured butcher counter listings for three lines in Morrisons and will launch two new products into Tesco later this month
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NewsFreshways snaps up Pembrokeshire milk processor Totally Welsh Dairy
The deal will see Freshways use Totally Welsh’s new glass bottling plant to supply its doorstep delivery service
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NewsFarmison ordered to pay co-founder Pallagi £115K over unfair dismissal
The online meat retailer was bought out of administration by ex-Asda boss Andy Clarke in April 2023
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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