Archives for April 10, 2005

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Tesco, Asda price cuts pressure producers

A fresh round of price cuts from the two biggest UK food retailers increases the pressure on suppliers' margins and intensifies competition between own-label and branded producers, forcing them to find new ways to adapt, writes Chris Mercer.

Tate & Lyle in brand link-up for breakfast bakery

In a new brand partnership tie-up, UK ingredients firm Tate & Lyle hunts for growth in the competitive breakfast market raising brand awareness for a new product that contains the company's flagship golden syrup, reports Lindsey Partos.

Animal by-products used as food production fuel

A poultry production plant believes it will be able to generate all the electricity it needs from animal by-products to run its business and also provide a 2MW surplus to sell on, writes Anthony Fletcher.