Two Scots businesses unite in new dairy deal
Scotland’s leading independent family dairy is to embark on a major new retail relationship with the country’s largest independent co-operative society. Following a successful trial in stores in Edinburgh, Graham’s The Family Dairy will supply Graham’s branded milk and butter to all Scotmid stores the length and breadth of Scotland. Scotmid Co-operative has been at […]
Tulip Ltd to invest £8m in Ruskington operation
Tulip Ltd has unveiled its ambitious plans to increase the capacity of its Ruskington operation with a major investment programme which will see the site’s production floor increase in size by around 25% and eventually lead to the creation of 35-40 additional full time jobs. The site, which is the largest supplier of Scotch eggs […]
Significant growth in First Half offset by downward global milk prices – Arla
Arla showed strong performance in the first half of 2014 and delivered record earnings for its farmer owners. However a significant negative development in the world market on price will force down the price paid to farmers for the remaining part of 2014. Arla Foods’ revenue grew by 11 per cent to DKK 39.8bn (£4.4bn) […]
Mild winter impacts trading results for Countrywide Farmers
Leading supplier of products and advice to the rural community, Countrywide Farmers, today announced full year results to 31st May 2014 as the mild winter of 2013/14 and a falling commodity market significantly impacted the financial performance Figures released today reveal a 2.5% fall in group turnover to £298.2m(2013: £306.0m) and a fall in operating […]
Egg-static about Co-Op deal
The family company, L J Fairburn and Son Limited, is ecstatic with a deal to supply all 77 Lincolnshire Co-op stores with Fairburn’s Lincolnshire Free Range Eggs. Fairburn’s are very proud to be going back to their roots, after a long history supplying co-operative societies. In the early 1960s Leslie James Fairburn supplied co-operative shops […]
The Co-operative Group agrees to sale of Farms business to Wellcome Trust
The Co-operative Group (“The Co-operative”) today announces the sale of its Farms business to the Wellcome Trust * (“the Trust”). The sale reflects The Co-operative’s decision to focus on its core Retail and Consumer Services divisions, including Food, Funeralcare, General Insurance and Legal Services. The net proceeds of the Farms sale will be used […]
NFU launches Focus on Enforcement review of local authority livestock inspections
The NFU has been selected by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) as one of two trade association and business representative groups to lead a review of red-tape under the Business Focus on Enforcement Initiative. The aim of the NFU review will be to gather evidence from an industry perspective on livestock visits […]
Premier Nutrition acquires Roses Nutrition
Premier Nutrition, part of AB Agri, is delighted to announce that they have acquired the business of Roses Nutrition Limited. The acquisition took effect from 7 July 2014 and expands Premier Nutrition’s range and expertise in quality pre-mix solutions for pigs and layers. Dr Paul Blanchard, who has owned and run Roses Nutrition in conjunction […]
The Crown Estate announces record return of £267 million for public finances
The Crown Estate, an independent commercial business, created by Act of Parliament, has today (26 June 2014) announced another record return for the benefit of the public finances and an overall performance which is significantly ahead of the market, as its portfolio value hits an all-time high. Results summary Record return to Treasury for the […]
