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Farming: Jobs uncertainty as milk haulier in administration
Lloyd Fraser has a site at Four Crosses, in Powys, as well as in Denbigh and Pontypool, in Torfaen. The firm transports milk to some of the UK's largest dairies including Muller and Arla. Unions said the collection of milk was a major concern and that it must be prioritised.
Farming: Jobs uncertainty as milk haulier in administration Lloyd Fraser has a site at Four Crosses, in Powys, as well as in Denbigh and Pontypool, in Torfaen. The firm transports milk to some of the UK's largest dairies including Muller and Arla. Unions said the collection of milk was a major concern and that it must be prioritised.
Arla cuts sales forecast as consumers opt for cheaper... Danish dairy firm Arla lowered its full-year sales forecast on Tuesday. The group reported a rise in sales by value in the first half of 2023. But volumes of Lurpak butter, a premium brand, fell 6.6% from a year earlier.
Arla cuts sales forecast as consumers opt for cheaper butter, cheese Danish dairy firm Arla lowered its full-year sales forecast on Tuesday. The group reported a rise in sales by value in the first half of 2023 due to higher prices. However, it said volumes of Lurpak butter, a premium brand, fell 6.6%.
Milk prices won't fall any further, UK producer warns UK Supermarkets are now charging around £1.45 for four pints. Arla is warning shoppers that they are very unlikely to slash the price any further. Milk prices won't fall any further, UK producer warns.
Arla warns of further price rises unless labour... UK’s largest dairy co-operative said the industry labour shortage was fuelling food price inflation. Arla has called for clearer pathways into farming via apprenticeships. 55% of farmers polled said that few or no applicants for jobs currently had the right skills.
Shoppers warned that milk prices could rise further unless 'urgent' action taken UK's largest dairy co-operative says labour shortage is fuelling food price inflation. Survey of farmer owners found that almost three-fifths are finding it harder to find staff. Arla has called for clearer pathways into farming via apprenticeships.
UK dairy prices could keep rising unless staff shortages ease, co-op warns Lack of workers is fuelling food price inflation, Arla said. Without action this could also lead to a crisis in milk production. Follows outbreak of war in Ukraine, which has pushed up cost of producing milk.
Asda announces sweeping change to essential grocery item in every UK store Asda will be replacing the coloured caps on all its own-label fresh milk. The change will affect all milk products, including skimmed, semi-skimmed, whole, organic, and filtered milk, as the grocer aims to make its food packaging more recyclable. The grocer is rolling out the change in partnership with Arla, the UK's biggest dairy coperative.
Asda makes major change to everyday product across all UK stores Asda says the switch to clear caps will allow 207million plastic milk tops to be recycled to make new milk bottles each year. This equates to around 268 tonnes of High-Density Polythene (rHDPE) plastic. Asda has made the change in partnership with Arla, the UK’s largest dairy cooperative.
Londoners baffled by cow sculpture in Westminster with lamp emerging from rump The life-sized sculpture appeared outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. It was placed to highlight the potential of using cow poo as a renewable energy source. UK's largest dairy cooperative, Arla, was behind the cow lamp stunt.
Asda shoppers obsessed with £1 'top tier' treat similar to Aldi's The Arla Protein Puddings come in Salted Caramel, Hazelnut Latte and Chocolate. Customers described the pudding as ‘top tier’ and said they ‘look and sound delish’
Dairy brand Arla calls on more young adults to consider career in farming Dairy brand Arla has called on young adults to consider farming as a career. One in three have no idea what agricultural roles actually involve. Arla is looking to attract the next generation of farmers to help deliver future changes.
Dairy brand Arla calls on more young adults to consider career in farming Dairy brand Arla has called on young adults to consider farming as a career. One in three have no idea what agricultural roles actually involve. Arla is looking to attract the next generation of farmers to help deliver future changes, and to engage the Government.
Funny video sees Brits challenged to guess farmer's job based on his appearance Dairy brand Arla is calling on more young adults to consider farming as a career. Research of 500 young people, aged 18-24, revealed a third don’t have a clue about agricultural roles, despite ticking a number of these boxes.
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