All articles by Michael Barker – Page 8
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Unpasteurised milk hit by fears over bovine TB
There are growing concerns over the long-term availability of unpasteurised milk as the bovine TB crisis worsens.Several of the UK's biggest unpasteurised cheese producers were forced to use pasteurised milk in their products for the first...
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Beef shortages likely as Irish go elsewhere
The UK is facing a shortage of British and Irish beef on supermarket shelves from this summer.
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Mini Moo milk targeted at vending and c-stores
Milk Link plans to capitalise on the growing popularity of flavoured milk by launching into the convenience and vending markets.The dairy co-op has signed a licensing agreement with convenience specialist The Clever Little Drinks Company...
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Boursin: du pain, du vin and a combine harvester
Leading French soft cheese Boursin is launching its first fully fledged TV and press ad campaign for a decade as part of a drive to modernise the brand.Following its sponsorship of several ITV3 drama and crime series last year, it will run a...
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Apples feel the crunch as price war escalates
The big four have driven down apple prices by more than a fifth over the past year as they pursue their relentless price war.A kilo of the cheapest available apples in the big four cost 73p on average in February - 22% less than last year,...
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Tesco accreditation scheme believes in Nurture over Nature
Tesco has rebranded its Nature’s Choice accreditation scheme as Nurture and introduced a new on-pack logo in a bid to more clearly communicate the programme’s ideals to consumers .
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New sea terminal will cut reliance on road freight
The north of England’s first dedicated fresh produce sea terminal is set to slash the amount of fresh produce transported to the UK by lorry.
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Cheap Cheddar imports soar as UK slims output
There was a sharp rise in the amount of cheap Cheddar imported last year as UK cheesemakers switched their focus to higher-value premium products - and Irish producers picked up the slack.The UK imported 113,000 tonnes of Cheddar between...
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Certification first offers boost for halal suppliers
A new halal certification scheme is being hailed as the first "farm-to-fork" traceability system for halal meat and a major opportunity for British suppliers.The Qurbani Project, a West Midlands-developed tagging and online certification...
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Beefy and Lamby lose places in Eblex squad
It's not just England's current cricketers that are having a bad season - Beefy and Lamby have been ditched as the faces of Eblex's meat adverts. Ian Botham and Allan Lamb have promoted beef and lamb since 2004, but Eblex did not renew their...
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Bernard Matthews hit by new avian flu alarm
The avian flu virus has been detected on two Bernard Matthews farms, but consumers have been reassured there is no danger to human health.
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NewsMilk price dip hits Arla profits
Arla Foods has reported below-expectation profits after milk prices took a downward turn during the second half of 2008.
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Cadbury sales up as chocolate defies credit crunch
Strong sales have helped Cadbury to an encouraging set of full-year results, but warned growth would be at the lower end of its 4-6% growth targets.
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Cost-cutting measures see record numbers of staff laid off
The battle to cut costs is seeing workers laid off in record numbers at stores across the country, the Confederation of British Industry has warned.
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Organic producers urged to revamp sector's image
The organic category has become staid and needs to reinvent itself, a leading consultant has claimed.Issues such as buying local or regional produce, the environment and food miles are now more important in shoppers' minds, said Richard...
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News'Piecemeal' approach to DFB sale expected
Dairy Farmers of Britain is "highly unlikely" to be sold as a single entity, industry sources have claimed. Last week, the farmer-owned co-operative reported that it had received an "unsolicited serious approach" for the business and revealed...
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NewsDole gives consumers direct line to Costa Rica
An interactive sticker system is being introduced by fresh produce supplier Dole to help reassure consumers over its banana sourcing policies.
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Industry bodies unveil streamlined operation
The Dairy Council is to move into the offices of Dairy UK in an attempt to streamline the way industry organisations operate.Under the new structure, Dairy UK and the Dairy Council will focus on promoting human health and nutrition, while...
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NewsBill's Produce Store to hit the expansion trail
Greengrocer and café operator Bill's Produce Store is planning a major expansion programme to capitalise on the popularity of its 'farmers' market' format. The East Sussex operator, which runs two stores in Lewes and Brighton, is looking at...
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Flower sales to wilt this Valentine’s Day, warn retailers
Man’s duplicity has claimed an unexpected victim in the shape of the cut flower industry. Florists and retailers are expecting to report lower sales of flowers this Valentine’s Day as the romantic event falls on a Saturday, The Grocer can reveal.