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UPDATE: UK: Bernard Matthews buy about future “sustainability”
7 May 2010
UK poultry processor Bernard Matthews said its number one priority is the long-term sustainability of the company following the purchase of turkey farmer Lincs Turkeys.
UK: Bernard Matthews acquires Lincs Turkeys
7 May 2010
UK poultry processor Bernard Matthews has bought Lincolnshire-based turkey farmer Lincs Turkeys.
UK: Bernard Matthews cuts jobs to boost profits
4 February 2010
Poultry processor Bernard Matthews plans to cut up to 160 jobs at its frozen whole bird business as it looks to improve profitability at the unit.
UK: Asda launches “biggest price rollback” for decade
5 January 2010
UK retailer Asda has announced a raft of price cuts across its stores in what it claims is its biggest price rollback for a decade.
UK: Bernard Matthews sees upswing; namesake signals retirement
30 October 2009
UK meat group Bernard Matthews Holdings has returned an operating profit on continuing operations in 2008, thanks in part to falling costs, despite a fall in annual turnover.
UK: Bernard Matthews rapped over promo error
12 June 2009
Bernard Matthews has been rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over a complaint against a recent on-pack promotion.
UK: Bernard Matthews Farms appoints UK MD
8 June 2009
Bernard Matthews Farms has appointed Jeff Halliwell managing director of its UK business.
UK: Bernard Matthews axes 130 jobs
15 January 2009
UK turkey producer Bernard Matthews has announced plans to cut 130 jobs at its Norfolk production facility.
UK: BFFF, Carbon Trust launch “green” initiative
11 November 2008
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) and the Carbon Trust have joined forces to launch a project for the European frozen food industry.
Top stories on just-food this week
17 October 2008
The spectre of the economy continues to loom large of the consumer goods industries this week. Job cuts at PepsiCo and Cadbury, slowing sales at Hershey and the prospect of a food shortage crisis in Iceland. Elsewhere, Heinz has been bucking the trend of bad news whilst Nestle has turned its wrath on global biofuels policy. Read on for more of the stories that grabbed our readers' attention this week.
UK: Bernard Matthews loses brand value in 2008 poll
13 October 2008
Following last year’s bird flu health scares, Bernard Matthews lost 28% of its brand value, according to a survey listing the top 100 brands in the UK.
UK: Bernard Matthews invests in brand
3 September 2008
Bernard Matthews Farms is investing GBP3m in a new advertising campaign in a bid to dispel myths surrounding the brand.
Top stories on just-food this week
8 August 2008
Just the Answer - Matthew Pullen, Bernard Matthews
4 August 2008
Bernard Matthews, the UK turkey business, has taken a battering over the past few years. From the fall-out over Jamie Oliver’s push to improve school dinners to the outbreak of bird flu at the group’s turkey farm in Norfolk, the company moved from one PR catastrophe to the next and consumers began to turn away from this icon of British food. Last week, Bernard Matthews relaunched its brand with a new look and new message. Katy Humphries spoke with marketing director Matthew Pullen on how the company intends to update its image and win back the once-loyal UK consumer.
Top stories on just-food this week - 1 August
1 August 2008
Business thrives in certainty but it was stories of uncertainty that grabbed the headlines this week. The collapse of the WTO Doha talks has left the chances of a new global food trade deal up in the air, while last year's merger of US retailers Whole Foods Market and Wild Oats Markets has been thrown into doubt after a US court ruling. These are the top ten stories on the site this week.
UK: Bernard Matthews eyes healthy image
28 July 2008
Struggling poultry producer Bernard Matthews today (28 July) relaunched its brand in an attempt to reposition the company and revitalise flagging sales.
UK: Bernard Matthews launches kids “lunchbox” range
14 April 2008
UK turkey producer Bernard Matthews is adding to its cooked meat products with the launch of Packed Munch, a range designed to target the children’s lunchbox sector.
IRELAND: Kerry nears Breeo Foods buy
18 January 2008
Kerry Foods, the Ireland-based group, is close to buying local business Breeo Foods, just-food understands.
UK: Bernard Matthews to axe jobs in streamlining
17 January 2008
UK turkey producer Bernard Matthews is to axe 90 jobs in its latest move to revive the business.
IRELAND/UK: Kerry nears Bernard Matthews sandwich deal
14 January 2008
Irish food group Kerry Foods is close to buying the UK sandwich business owned by turkey producer Bernard Matthews.
UK: Bernard Matthews workers call off strike
13 November 2007
Workers have called off a strike at UK turkey producer Bernard Matthews after the company took legal action to block the move.
UK: Bernard Matthews workers to strike
8 November 2007
Workers at UK turkey supplier Bernard Matthews are to strike next week amid a pay dispute with the company.
UK: Bernard Matthews UK boss leaves firm
2 November 2007
The chief executive of Bernard Matthews’ UK business has left the company, the turkey producer has said.
UK: Cadbury loses, Warburtons gains in brand poll
22 October 2007
The salmonella scandal that hit Cadbury Schweppes last year cost its flagship chocolate brand some GBP83m (US$169m) in lost sales, according to a survey listing the top 100 brands in the UK.
