All articles by Richard Ford – Page 59
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Unilever gets new CFO
Unilever has announced the appointment of Jean-Marc Heut as its new chief financial officer. Huet is currently CFO at pharmaceutical company, Bristol-Myers Squibb.
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First virtual farmers’ market sets out stall
Shoppers who can't be bothered to walk to their local market can breathe a sigh of relief with the launch of the world's first virtual farmers' market. Set up by entrepreneurs Marcus Carter and Roger Saunt, Virtual Farmer's Market is a...
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Focus On Cheese: Brands make the cut
While the cheese market is proving resilient in the recession, own label has taken a battering as branded products fly off store shelves at prices as low as 70% below rsp. Richard Ford and Jane Simms report
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News‘Salt addict’ chefs slammed over sauces
Jamie Oliver and Loyd Grossman have come under fire for the high salt content of their pasta sauces.
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Brussels to act on price anomalies
The European Commission is to step in to curb supermarket power after alleging shoppers may be paying too much for their food while suppliers receive too little for their produce.
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NewsBernard Matthews takes step toward recovery
Bernard Matthews has hailed “modest progress” in its turnaround strategy as it unveiled full year results showing a small increase in operating profits.
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NewsPotato face
Think glamour, branding and Hollywood endorsement - potatoes probably won't be the first product that springs to mind. But that may not be the case for much longer. Richard Ford reports on the growing trend towards branded produce
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Time for a great milk shake-up
Jodie Farran and Andrew Howie's premium Shaken Udder milkshakes, launched last year, are rapidly gaining listings. Could they be the next Innocent, asks Richard Ford
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NewsAsda in loyalty drive as Bond rules out move to M&S
Asda has ushered in what it claims will be a new era of transparency in the way it engages with shoppers.
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Muesli gets the Fairtrade treatment
Consumers will soon be able to start their day in a fairer way with the forthcoming launch of a new range of Fairtrade mueslis.
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NewsCan a fresh sales pitch put oomph back into organic?
The Organic Trade Board aims to tackle faltering sales with an ambitious commercial plan. Richard Ford asks what the body has in mind
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NewsNational Farmers’ Union launches election manifesto
The National Farmers’ Union has launched an election manifesto in a bid to ensure British farming features high on the agenda at the next general election.
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NewsBooker slashes debt by £24.9m in a year
Booker Group has posted a rise in like-for-like sales of 7.6% for the past three months and revealed that its group debt has fallen by almost £25m in the past year.
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Yoghurt with real culture
Take 100 pedigree cows, an artistic aristocrat and one big idea. What do you get? Great yoghurt. Richard Ford reports on Clandeboye's diversification
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Don’t quash the squash, plead chicken producers
UK chicken producers will be at a serious commercial disadvantage if Defra does not allow controversial new stocking density limits, industry representatives have warned.
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Retail Prices: Fruitful growing conditions bring down produce prices
Summer has brought good news for lovers of fresh produce - retail prices are on their way down. Michael Barker and Richard Ford report
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Aimia adds to Outspan with ‘educational’ Juice Splash
Aimia Foods has launched a new juice drink it claims will help provide education for South African children.
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Good by name... and by nature
Angus Soft Fruits has won over shoppers with its range of pesticide-free fruit. Now it hopes to do the same with its new Good Natured Salads. Richard Ford reports
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Waitrose in talks to secure the future of Duchy Originals
Waitrose is thrashing out a deal with Duchy Originals to bail out the Prince of Wales' food brand.
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Haddock price set to rise as Iceland's quota is cut
Shoppers are facing higher prices for haddock as a result of falling Icelandic supplies, experts have warned.