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Financial news, 2 February 2012: Unilever, Dairy Crest
The latest financial news for 2 February 2012 includes Unilever, Dairy Crest, Embotelladora Andina, Compania Cervecerias Unidas and Coca-Cola Embonor.
Organisation
Dairy Crest Group plc
Dairy Crest is the UK’s leading chilled dairy foods company. It began life as the milk processing operation of the Milk Marketing Board – the public body set up in 1933 to control the production and distribution of milk in the UK.
Vital statistics
- Headquarters: Surrey, UK
- Founded: 1981
- Website: http://www.dairycrest.co.uk/
Recent stories
Innovations
Clover Block from Dairy Crest
The UK’s biggest dairy spread brand, Clover, is set to launch in a new format this month: Clover Block. Dairy Crest will promote the launch on Facebook.
News
Chedds launches game with Cartoon Network online
Chedds has teamed up with Cartoon Network online to launch a game featuring Monty the mouse and Brutus the dog, stars of the Chedds TV ad.
Innovations
Cathedral City seasonal packs of Cheddar cheese
Cathedral City seasonal packs include Cathedral City Mild to Cathedral City Mature, Cathedral City Extra Mature, Cathedral City Mature Lighter and Cathedral City Vintage 20.
News
Financial news, 15 November 2011: Beam, GMCR, Dean Foods
The latest financial news for 15 November 2011 includes Beam, Dairy Crest, SodaStream, San Miguel, Saputo, Dean Foods, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and Asia Pacific Breweries.
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New TV campaign for Clover Lighter
The UK’s biggest dairy spread brand Clover is set to launch a new TV advertising campaign for Clover Lighter.
Innovations
Frijj Limited Edition Vanilla
Frijj has launched Limited Edition Vanilla. This autumn also sees the brand undergo a packaging redesign for its core range.
News
British athletes unite for Team Milk
The Milk Marketing Forum is gearing up for another burst of advertising for the ‘make mine Milk’ campaign.
Innovations
Frijj The Incredible flavoured milk range
The new Frijj The Incredible range of flavoured milk includes Honeycomb Choc Swirl Milkshake, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Raspberry Jam Doughnut.
News
Royal visitor for Dairy Crest’s Davidstow creamery
Prince Charles’ recent visit to the Dairy Crest Davidstow creamery to open its environmentally friendly biomass boilers marked another step on the road to a sustainable dairy sector.
News
Alexis Jordan joins Make Mine Milk campaign
Pop star Alexis Jordan is the latest celebrity to join the ‘Make Mine Milk’ campaign.
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Recall notice on Frijj Thick and Fresh Strawberry Milkshake
Dairy Crest has recalled one batch of its Frijj Thick and Fresh Strawberry Milkshake because it contains low levels of listeria.
Innovations
Baileys Pouring Cream
UK dairy company Dairy Crest and Diageo have teamed up to launch Baileys Pouring Cream for the Christmas period.
News
Dairy Crest renews milk supply contract with Morrisons
Dairy Crest has renewed its fresh milk contract with Morrisons through to 2015.
Innovations
Frijj Cookies & Cream
Dairy Crest has added a new Limited Edition variety into its UK flavoured milk drink brand Frijj: Cookies and Cream.
Innovations
Cathedral City cheese snacking range
Dairy Crest has completed its £10m brand relaunch with the introduction of a new look Cathedral City snacking range.
News
Dairy Crest delivers interim management statement
Anthony Fry, chairman of Dairy Crest, said the company “has started the year well, and trading has been in line with our expectations”.
Opinion
Sainsbury’s milk pouch 1, Waitrose milk pouch 0
The ‘JugIt’ system uses a pouch format for packaging milk. It’s been such a big hit in Sainsbury’s that the supermarket is rolling it out across the UK.
News
Dairy Crest profit slightly ahead of expectations
Dairy Crest, the UK’s leading dairy company, has issued the following Interim Management Statement for the nine months ended 31 December 2009.
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Dairy Crest proposes sale of shares in Wexford Creamery
Dairy Crest is in advanced discussions with Wexford Milk Producers to sell 50% of the shares in Wexford Creamery Limited.
Innovations
Baileys Extra Thick Cream
Dairy Crest and Diageo have teamed up to create Baileys Extra Thick Cream.
News
Dairy Crest announces unaudited results
Dairy Crest shares drop 3.8% to 392.5 pence, handing back some of its recent strong gains.
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Dairy Crest to invest £10m in Cathedral City relaunch
Dairy Crest is investing £10m in the relaunch of Cathedral City. The relaunch includes a new TV ad, through the line support, new packaging and an updated logo.
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Dairy Crest cuts debt as milk sales rise
UK-based Dairy Crest has issued a trading update ahead of announcing its interim results in November.
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Dairy Crest trials milk bag and jug on doorstep delivery
UK dairy food company Dairy Crest has extended its Jugit milk bag and reusable jug scheme to doorstep delivery customers in Plymouth.
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Dairy Crest interim management statement and board changes
Dairy Crest is issuing the following interim management statement on its trading performance for the three months ended 30 June 2009.
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Dairy Crest eases debt worries with Yoplait sale
Dairy Crest has taken a big step in easing its debt position by selling its a 49% stake in yogurt group Yoplait Dairy Crest for £63.5m.
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Jugit — environmentally friendly milk packaging
Jugit offers consumers a pouch-based format that uses less packaging material than conventional plastic milk containers