All articles by Michael Barker – Page 15
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Eco-friendly prawn packs
Compostable packaging, described as a first for the UK seafood industry, has been launched by Dawnfresh Seafoods. Easy-peel, jumbo, ready-to-eat prawns, sourced from Thailand, have gone on sale in Asda stores under a six-month...
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East of England pulls out of milk processing
The East of England Co-op is pulling out of the dairy processing sector, blaming tough market conditions. The co-op this week confirmed it is in discussions with Dairy Crest for a sale of its dairy distribution business in February that...
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Briddon to oversee north-west co-ops
John Briddon has been appointed chief officer of The Co-operative Group's new north-west region, covering 553 food stores. The region, which stretches from Newcastle to Sheffield and from Rhyl to Hull, was the former trading area of...
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Suppliers braced for new year salad boom
Retailers and suppliers are anticipating a short-lived boost in fresh produce sales this month on the back of strong December figures as consumers undertake healthy eating drives after the excesses of Christmas. Major veg and salads...
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Mars still using rennet in choc bars
At least three of the UK's top-selling chocolate products still contain meat extract - despite a public backlash against Mars UK last year. In May 2007, we revealed Mars had reformulated many of its bestselling lines to include animal...
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Turkeys fly off shelves despite avian flu fears
British turkey sales were much higher than expected over Christmas. There had been fears that last year's outbreak of avian flu would damage the crucial festive period, but many retailers have reported sales figures above those of 2006,...
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Welsh daffodils hit Asda stores early
Welsh daffodils have hit supermarket shelves a fortnight earlier than last year thanks to the mild weather over Christmas. The early appearance of the outdoor grown flowers will provide a boost to the Welsh cut flower industry, with the...
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Profiles and QandAs
LFI appoints Berryman CEO
Leatherhead Food International has appointed Dr Paul Berryman as the new chief executive. Previously LFI's research director, Dr Berryman replaces John Bevington, who retired as CEO after six years in October 2007. In his former role, he...
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Supply crisis looms for English Bramley apple
UK retailers are in danger of running out of English Bramley apples by late June as soaring demand from consumers outstrips supply. Unprecedented promotional support by the multiples is being credited for Bramley value sales being 14.2%...