All articles by Richard Ford – Page 9
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NewsUK food security under the spotlight in MPs' inquiry
The cross-party EFRA committee of MPs is to launch a new inquiry into UK food security – including the role of GM technology.
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NewsBoparan suffers £33.5m loss as horsegate takes a toll
Protein giant Boparan Holdings has suffered a £33.5m full-year loss as a result of a “perfect storm” of inflation, the horsemeat scandal and its acquisition of Vion’s UK operations.
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NewsCytosport's Muscle Milk hits UK mults in £40m sales drive
Muscle Milk has unveiled ambitious plans to rack up £40m in UK sales over the next five years…
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NewsQMS makes the most of a Scots roast with Carol Smillie
TV presenter Carol Smillie is fronting a new campaign to encourage Scottish shoppers to save money…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to Build a Brand - and impress buyers and consumers
Up-and-coming brands can still be successful in today’s competitive market. That was the key message at The Grocer’s How to Build a Brand conference…
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NewsVillage of Stilton loses bid to make Stilton cheese
Cheesemakers in the parish of Stilton have suffered a major setback in their efforts to be allowed to call their cheese Stilton, with Defra rejecting their application.
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NewsTesco to tackle food waste with cut on promos
Tesco has announced a major new focus on reducing food waste across its supply chain after new figures indicated that over two thirds of its bagged salad is wasted.
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NewsMüller Wiseman vows to keep milk flowing after Droitwich fire
Müller Wiseman Dairies has pledged to keep the milk flowing to customers despite suffering a major fire at its Droitwich processing plant earlier this week.
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NewsMoy Park CEO Nigel Dunlop to step down
Nigel Dunlop is to step down as CEO of Moy Park Europe after six years - with finance director Janet McCollum taking over from him on 1 January 2014.
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NewsOrganic milk ad given the all-clear by ASA
The ASA has rejected a complaint against an organic milk ad that claimed organic cows eat a more natural diet than conventionally farmed cows.
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NewsFrijj premium range revamped as Supreme
Dairy Crest is rebranding its Frijj The Incredible range of premium-tier milkshakes as Frijj Supreme and ditching the quirky on-pack characters for a new “superior style” look.
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NewsSuperfood burgers released by Speyside
A meat supplier to the mults wants to reposition the humble burger as a functional food for fitness enthusiasts with a new range of lean beefburgers enriched with ‘superfood’ ingredients.
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NewsSeventh cheesemaker approved to join ranks of Stilton producers
The exclusive club of the UK’s Stilton makers has opened its doors to a new member for the first time in eight years, with Hartington Creamery becoming only the seventh supplier to be approved.
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NewsDanone launches new Actimel health claim
Danone is repositioning Actimel with a vitamin-based health claim that will see its patented L.casei probiotic culture relegated to a passing mention on packs.
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NewsDanone puts cost of Fonterra whey recall at €350m
Danone is on course to lose €350m in sales as a result of the Fonterra whey recall in August, the French yoghurt giant has revealed in its latest results.
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NewsFenland celery gains PGI status from the EU
Fenland celery today joined the ranks of Champagne, Stilton and Cornish pasties in gaining protected food status from the EU.
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NewsGoats cheese supply slump set to hit Christmas period
Just ahead of the crucial Christmas season, UK retailers are facing the prospect of being left short of goats cheese…
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News2 Sisters closes roast chicken site in East Anglia
2 Sisters Food Group will close its Haughley Park roast poultry factory after a consultation with staff failed to identify a viable alternative to closure.
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NewsTesco's Soil and Seed 'unlikely to return this year'
Soil and Seed – the exclusive-to-Tesco organic box scheme – is unlikely to reappear before the end of this year…
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ProfilesPaul Manduca, former senior independent director, Morrisons
Manduca boasted an impressive career history in financial services when he joined Morrisons in 2005…