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UK: Trading mixed at Dairy Crest
2 February 2012
Dairy Crest, the UK's largest dairy processor, today (2 February) a mixed trading update with branded sales boosting revenue but profits from its dairies division under pressure.
Best bits: Muller faces challenges in UK milk sector
16 January 2012
Muller and Robert Wiseman Dairies are talking up the benefits of the German yoghurt maker's planned takeover of the UK milk supplier but profits in the sector have been under pressure in recent months.
UK: Supermarket promo deals "misleading"
5 December 2011
Promotional offers used by UK supermarkets are misleading and could even raise consumers' shopping bills, according to an investigation by the BBC.
UK: Dairy Crest remains confident after H1 profit
10 November 2011
Dairy Crest, the UK's largest dairy processor has today (10 November) posted a rise in half-year profit and remains upbeat for its full-year outlook.
Video - CEO of Dairy Crest
10 November 2011
Mark Allen, CEO of Dairy Crest, talks about the company's half-year results.
FRANCE: Dairy Crest NPD targets health-conscious consumers
12 October 2011
Dairy Crest has launched two products in France, targeted at consumers wanting healthier products.
UK: Tesco increases price of milk for dairy farmers
27 September 2011
Tesco has increased the price it pays farmers for milk on sale in its UK stores.
In the spotlight: Tesco's measured move to regain initiative
23 September 2011
There was much talk in the UK food industry this week that Tesco was about to launch a major offensive on price. There were fears among some investors - and no doubt suppliers and rival retailers - that the country's largest retailer would make savage price cuts and spark something of a price war. Yesterday, Tesco announced its Big Price Drop and, although the move is likely to hit some suppliers and its rival retailers, the initiatives are more measured than expected. Dean Best reports.
UK: Property profits to boost Dairy Crest earnings
19 September 2011
Higher profits from property are set to lift Dairy Crest's half-year earnings above the level reported last year, the UK dairy processor said today (19 September).
UK: Dairy Crest invests in Foston site
9 September 2011
Dairy Crest, the UK's largest dairy processor, is investing GBP2m (US$3.2m) at a dairy in Derbyshire.
UK: Tesco threatens legal action over OFT price-fixing fine
10 August 2011
Tesco has said it could take legal action against the decision from the UK's Office of Fair Trading to fine the retailer over GBP10m (US$16.1m) for fixing the price of cheese.
UK: Dairy Crest extends Frijj range
8 August 2011
Dairy Crest has extended its Frijj milkshake range in the UK to include three additional flavours.
just the answer – Robin Dearden, Arla Foods
29 July 2011
Arla Foods' UK arm published its first environmental report this month, setting out the company's achievements in reducing its impact on the environmen and targets for the future. Ben Cooper spoke with the dairy firm's environment, health and safety manager Robin Dearden.
UK: Dairy Crest buys cooking oil firm MH Foods
19 July 2011
Dairy Crest, the UK company behind brands like Cathedral City cheese and Clover butter, has acquired cooking oil and salad dressings maker MH Foods.
UK: Dairy Crest launches children's cheese range
4 July 2011
Dairy Crest has announced the launch of a children's cheese snacking range in a bid to improve the "image problem" of the category.
UK: Dairy Crest "hints at return to yoghurt"
20 June 2011
Dairy Crest, the UK's largest dairy products maker, has reportedly indicated that it wants to re-enter the country's yoghurt sector.
In the spotlight: Liquid milk proves sour spot for UK dairies
20 May 2011
Two of the UK's largest dairy companies - Robert Wiseman Dairies and Dairy Crest - delivered their annual results this week and a comparison between the two makes for some interesting reading. Robert Wiseman reported a near 30% plunge in profits as its liquid milk business was hit by poor trading conditions, while Dairy Crest showed the benefits of being a broad-based dairy firm, delivering a 5% increase in profits. Katy Humphries takes a closer look.
Editor's choice: highlights on just-food this week
20 May 2011
The abrupt departure of Hershey chief Dave West raised eyebrows this week; what will it mean for the confectionery giant? Elsewhere in the US, General Mills closed its acquisition of a controlling stake in global yoghurt brand Yoplait, an announcement that tied in nicely with the launch of the latest just-food column - Category crunch - which takes an in-depth look at specific food categories around the world.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
20 May 2011
Wal-Mart Stores is still struggling in the US but it has found a bright spark in the positive comparable sales in its food division. Similarly, this week, Carrefour talked up its ability to turnaround the more sluggish aspects of its businessWal-Mart Stores is still struggling in the US but it has found a bright spark in the positive comparable sales in its food division. Similarly, Carrefour talked up its ability to turnaround the more sluggish aspects of its business this week.
On the money: Dairy Crest evaluates "middle market" milk business
19 May 2011
Dairy Crest is evaluating its strategy to supply milk to the so-called "middle market" of smaller retailers and foodservice customers to revive profitability at its liquid dairy business.
UK: Brands give Dairy Crest profit boost
19 May 2011
Dairy Crest has revealed that a strong performance from the UK group's key brands over the past 12 months helped to boost full-year profits, which were up 5% despite rising raw milk costs.
The just-food management briefing - sustainable packaging - recycling
26 April 2011
Part two of our management briefing on sustainable packaging focuses on recycled material. As Jonathan Thomas writes, recycled products are central to the sector but the amount they are used differs by material, while competition from other products and safety issues could have an impact on future growth.
UK: Dairy Crest could add jobs at Cathedral City site
19 April 2011
Dairy Crest, the UK's largest dairy processor, could be set to create jobs at a cheese packing site in the west of England.
UK: Dairy Crest to cut GBP20m in costs next year
31 March 2011
Dairy Crest, the UK's largest dairy processor, said today (31 March) that it will cut costs by GBP20m (US$32.2m) in its next financial year to offset rising input prices.
UK: Dairy Crest shares sour after Q3 trading update
4 February 2011
Shares in Dairy Crest, the UK's largest dairy processor, fell today (4 February) amid fears over the impact cost inflation could have on the business, a City analyst told just-food.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
12 November 2010
M&A grabbed the spotlight again this week, with Grupo Bimbo acquiring Sara Lee's bakery business in the US and Emmi buying the Onken yoghurt brand from Dr Oetker. Elsewhere, questions were raised about Dean Foods' ability to hold onto all of its divisions after a challenging year. In retail, meanwhile, major UK grocers Marks and Spencer and Sainsbury's revealed renewed international ambitions.
UK: Cheese profits, branded sales drive Dairy Crest
11 November 2010
Improved profits from cheese and higher sales of brands has boosted half-year earnings at UK dairy group Dairy Crest.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
1 October 2010
Analysts saw reasons to be cautious over the big events of the week, pouring cold water on Wal-Mart's plans to enter Africa through its planned acquisition of Massmart and expressing concern over Denise Morrison as the new CEO of Campbell Soup Co. The six-month war of words between Casey's General Stores and Couche-Tard seems to have ended, with the Canadian operator letting its tender offer expire. Here's the best of what was said this week.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
1 October 2010
M&A watchers have been kept busy over the last five days. Wal-Mart made a move into South Africa and Unilever expanded in Greece (and signalled it may sell two UK brands). Meanwhile, speculation over Yoplait and United Biscuits rumbled on and Dairy Crest was the subject of takeover rumours, too. Elsewhere, US food group Campbell Soup Co. and Dutch retailer Ahold announced changes at the top. These were our highlights this week.
UK: Cheese strengthens Dairy Crest
30 September 2010
UK dairy group Dairy Crest said today (30 September) that its cheese division was driving growth as the company faces a competitive milk market.
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