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NZ Herald
18-05-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Soaring butter prices put pressure on Tauranga cafes
'The average price for 500g of butter was $7.42 in April 2025. That's nearly $3 more expensive than this time last year,' Stats NZ spokeswoman Nicola Growden said. Blended Deli & Eatery in Pāpāmoa is known for its cabinet food – sandwiches, an array of slices, cookies and doughnuts. Owner Toni Frampton told the Bay of Plenty Times the cost of everything had gone up and butter was 'so expensive'. 'The worst thing is that you can't do anything about it.' Frampton said butter had gone from $6 to more than $10 for a 500g block. 'I'm actually travelling to Costco in Auckland to get my butter because I can pay $10 for 1kg. I go up there once a month to do a massive bulk buy. 'It's just worth travelling to get the better deal.' Blended Deli used butter in most of, if not all its baked goods and Frampton said there was an obvious cost struggle. 'All of our baking we do in-house, it's all with butter, so if anything we're trying to knock sizes down to get extra out of everything.' 'We're having to be more diligent with what we make, with what we produce and making serving sizes that little bit smaller instead of hiking the prices up on our products. 'Butter-wise, we haven't passed the buck on to the consumer yet.' She said she was strategising and focusing on the things that mattered most to her and the customers. 'I've been doing this for 40 years and this is probably the worst it's been in a really long time. 'Things are going to get really expensive and who's the one that's going to suffer?' Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Danielle Cubis, owner of Spongedrop Cakery in Mount Maunganui, said butter prices had gone up and up again. 'It feels almost weekly, and I'm sure that's not actually the case, but it just goes up all the time, so we have to keep a constant eye on it.' She said Spongedrop could not easily bulk buy from supermarkets because those often had limits. 'I think a lot of people have this perception that we buy bulk and we're going to get cheap discounts, but it's not the case, the supermarkets have the pull with that sort of stuff.' Cubis said she was paying $9.60 for a 500g block of butter – and that was not including GST. 'We're having to adjust our recipes to use less butter, and that's not my preference because we have tried and true recipes that we don't want to change. 'We're a dairy country, we should have access to dairy produce because these are farmed on our land and with our resources.' She said the rising butter prices hurt the most and it was a 'kick in the teeth'. 'We don't want to change things, but we are having to make a few adjustments.' The Bay of Plenty Times looked into the cheapest options for common grocery foods at three central Tauranga supermarkets. At the time of writing, Pak'nSave Cameron Road sold a 500g of Pams Pure Butter for $8.29. The same product retailed for $8.79 at New World Gate Pā. Woolworths Tauranga had a 500g Woolworths Salted Butter for $8.19. A standard 2-litre Pams Milk from Pak'nSave was $4.40, $4.48 at New World, and at Woolworths, a 2-litre Woolworths Milk Standard Bottle was $4.43. The price of a standard loaf of white bread was similar across the board. Pams Value White Toast Fresh Sliced Bread was $1.39 at Pak'nSave, $1.49 at New World, and Woolworths sold their Essentials Sliced Bread White for $1.49. Pam's 1kg of Edam cheese was $12.59 at Pak'nSave, $13.29 at New World, and Woolworths Tauranga had a 1kg block of Everyday cheddar cheese for $12.49. Foodstuffs, which operates Pak'nSave and New World, reported a 2.8% year-on-year rise in retail prices for goods in its food price inflation basket. Foodstuffs said the business was 'very aware' of the pressure food prices placed on households. 'We're committed to continuing to support our customers and communities through what remains a challenging time for many.' Woolworths New Zealand said it was working 'even harder' to give customers good value and a 'fantastic' shopping experience. 'Customers are facing continued cost-of-living pressures, and delivering value is a top priority of ours.' Westpac economist Paul Clark told the NZ Herald in early May that retail prices for butter generally moved in line with export prices and it was likely prices would 'ratchet higher in coming months'.
Wales Online
10-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Carl Frampton's heartbreaking health admission, net worth, Barry McGuigan feud
Carl Frampton's heartbreaking health admission, net worth, Barry McGuigan feud Carl Frampton has enjoyed a stellar career in boxing, becoming the first Northern Irishman to have held world titles in multiple weight classes, but is concerned for his long-term health Carl Frampton has revealed concerns about his health (Image:) Carl Frampton has revealed his concerns about potentially developing dementia or "some sort of brain injury" as a result of his time in the ring. The now-retired boxer made a name for himself across two weight divisions – super bantamweight and featherweight – claiming world titles in both categories. Notably, he was the first from Northern Ireland to hold world championships in different weight classes. These titles earned Frampton Fighter of the Year awards from The Ring magazine, ESPN, and the Boxing Writers Association of America. Frampton held prestigious titles such as the WBA (super) super bantamweight belt in 2016, the IBF super bantamweight title from 2014 to 2016, and the WBA (Super) featherweight title between 2016 and 2017. Following his retirement in 2021, Frampton appeared on The Nolan Show in February 2025 to share his worries about the future of his neurological health due to his intense boxing career. This report delves into some of the significant highlights of Frampton's life in the sport, including his estimated net worth, the well-documented feud with Barry McGuigan, and his concerns over potential brain disease. What is Carl Frampton's net worth? Carl Frampton is reportedly worth over £1million - despite retiring four years ago (Image:) Article continues below In 2021, The Net Worth Portal reported Frampton's net worth at approximately £1.3million, and stated that he could have made as much as £1.13 million per fight during his prime years. Having not fought since his retirement four years ago, it remains uncertain if his net worth, which was last calculated in 2021, has changed. Despite this, Frampton did make millions throughout his career, thanks to some lavish fight purses. The Sun reported that the Northern Irishman earned approximately £902,000 for the rematch against Leo Santa Cruz, and £1.8million from his bout with Josh Warrington. In 2019, the retired boxer revealed the truth behind fight purses; stating that they were distributed among several parties including management, trainers, and the fighters themselves. This means that, even if he emerged victorious in the fight, Frampton was unlikely to win the entire purse to keep for himself. Carl Frampton has earned millions throughout his career (Image:) During an appearance on the Joe TKO podcast, the ex-world champion said: "Your outlay depends on where you are at. For me to be fighting in big title fights, your trainer gets 10%. Your manager normally gets 25%. That is the amount in most circumstances. "Then you have to pay sparring partners. Sometimes you can get sparring partners who are looking to get [ready] for other fights, who you don't have to pay. You have to pay for your food. You have to eat clean, which is sometimes expensive. "Then there's your digs, if you are travelling away from home. And travel expenses, and getting to and from training. "Sometimes what sound like a good purse at the time – someone might say to you that they'll give you £20,000 – by the time you break it down and you're paying taxes on it, it is not a lot of dough." Barry McGuigan feud - 'Pretty deep disappointment' Frampton once worked under his "hero" Barry McGuigan, with the former professional boxer promoting him throughout his early career. Their partnership began in 2009, and it was during this time that Frampton won his world titles while fighting for Cyclone Promotions and being coached by McGuigan's son, Shane. The relationship soured in 2017 following the cancellation of Frampton's fight with Andres Gutierrez. Frampton parted ways with his promoter to join rival firm MTK Global, managed by Daniel Kinahan, a man suspected by British authorities of operating a significant criminal enterprise. Although Frampton was never implicated in any criminal activities associated with Kinahan's operations, his switch in allegiance resulted in a legal battle with his former associates. Carl Frampton ended up in a legal battle with Barry McGuigan (Image:) Frampton initiated legal action against Cyclone Promotions, seeking £6m for alleged unpaid earnings from fights across Northern Ireland, England, and the USA. In response, McGuigan filed a counterclaim, claiming that Frampton had breached his contract by leaving Cyclone Promotions. Both sides maintained their innocence, and what unfolded was a multi-million pound lawsuit that, to many people's surprise, concluded with an out-of-court settlement in November 2020 – the terms of which remain confidential. The Daily Mail has previously reported Frampton's accusations of McGuigan profiting extravagantly from his success in the ring. He said: "It just seemed at times they were enjoying life on my purse. "The biggest one was in 2016 after a fight. My family and I had a bit of a holiday, and the McGuigans did too. The expenses were coming out of the purse after the fight was over. "I literally paid for a lot of what went on in their holiday. It was hard when it broke down, to be honest, but I mean, it was probably a long time coming. Barry McGuigan managed and promoted Frampton for years (Image:) "I was hoping that the things that people were saying about Barry were all wrong. He was a hero of mine growing up. I wanted this to get fixed. A court process was the last thing I wanted, but there was no other option." After their court case was resolved, McGuigan expressed his sadness about the rift that had developed with the fighter, whom he previously considered "part of the family." The former boxer said: "Just a disappointment. Pretty deep disappointment. I took him into my home, made him part of my family. I didn't take a penny off him for over two years [until] he won the Commonwealth title. "It's been very disappointing he chose to go off and be with Daniel Kinahan. That's just how it is. He [Frampton] knows well himself that without me or my family and our efforts, he wouldn't have achieved anything. "I don't want to get into a slagging match with him. I'm past all that nonsense. Shane will end up in the International Boxing Hall of Fame, just like me. It sounds very bumptious but I'm not in the International Boxing Hall of Fame for no reason. "I was really good at what I did. We are very good people. We're very decent people." Frampton subsequently signed with promoter Frank Warren before retiring in 2021 and releasing an autobiography titled 'Carl Frampton: My Autobiography'. Carl Frampton no longer speaks to Barry McGuigan (Image:) In this 2023 publication, the 38-year-old delved into the legal dispute with McGuigan and confessed how his perception of the ex-boxer drastically shifted during his tenure with Cyclone Promotions. In his book, Frampton wrote: "It was bliss at the start and there was genuine love and friendship. Barry went as far as calling me the fourth son at times. He was a man that I looked up to so much. "I understand that Barry is a hero to many people. He was a hero to me. But if you read this book, and still think he is a hero, you need to give your head a wobble. It was pretty sour in the end. It was a shame but this is what happens in boxing. I think the relationship's dead, it will always be dead. "But for a while, I had a lot of bitterness about them and thought about them a lot and I had a lot of anger, but I don't have that anymore. I kind of pity them now. I've calmed down and have more important things to worry about now. "Obviously I can't say a lot, but I can say I'm extremely happy with the settlement." Health admission - 'One of the lucky ones' Carl Frampton is worried about his neurological health (Image:) Frampton has revealed that he is deeply concerned about the potential consequences of his boxing career on his brain health. During his February appearance on The Nolan Show, the two-weight world champion confessed to having suppressed the risks associated with fighting during his active years, only to confront them in retirement. Frampton said: "I wouldn't say I worry about it but I have been to see some specialists just to have my brain checked out and make sure it's working as it should be and that there's no deterioration with it. "I go back for a check-up on a yearly basis to make sure I'm still OK and touch wood I am at this stage. Given the longevity of my career I'm expecting at some point to have dementia or some sort of brain injury, but I'm just hoping it's when I'm 75-years-old and not 50. "If you look at what's going on in the sport and the amount of former boxers this happens to, but I'm OK with it I'm not worried. Obviously I hope I don't get it. I wouldn't want to be a burden on anyone or anything like that. Frampton has been hit many times in his career (Image:) "It's part of the game and that's a horrible thing to say as it sounds flippant, but if you're in professional boxing, and I'm going to separate it from amateur boxing as I think that amateur boxing is actually quite a safe sport as referees jump in quicker, fights are stopped when kids are getting hurt and they use bigger gloves. "The professional side of the game can be very brutal though. As a fighter you probably just put it to the back of your mind. You know that there's a risk and if you actually sat there and thought about it you know you're in a dangerous sport. "For me though it was something I never really thought about. I was boxing to better the life of my family. I obviously wanted to win titles but for me it was about security especially as my career developed. "I'm one of the lucky ones who has a secure life for the time being and the kids are in a good position, but it's few and far between so I would class myself one of the very lucky ones. I did have fights where I fought the wrong fight and maybe took too many punches, or punches that I didn't have to take. "Sometimes that's down to trying to impress the crowd, but you put the risks to the back of your mind. Looking back I probably sparred too much. I sparred guys that were too big for me as well, and at the time I got a bit of a macho feel out of that. With hindsight I probably wouldn't have sparred as much, it's just trauma on your head and brain that you don't need." Article continues below Frampton also discussed improving safety practices in boxing, touching on aspects such as weight preparation prior to bouts and overall nutrition for athletes. He added: "In general I think nutrition needs to be looked at as I think that's where a lot of these serious injuries are stemming from. More can be done especially with the weigh-ins a day and a half before a fight meaning fighters are going into fights dehydrated. "People are talking about head guards and stuff, but I don't think that makes it safer as there has been research done showing head guards only really stop cuts from happening, not trauma to the head or brain."
Miami Herald
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Pearl Jam Brings Out Legendary Rocker, 75, for Special Performance
What a night! Peal Jam brought out Peter Frampton for a guest appearance during their concert in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday, May 8. Frampton, 75, joined the band for a rendition of their hit song "Black" infused with a few lines from Frampton's "Do You Feel Like We Do." "He was right up there," Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder announced to the crowd, per Ultimate Classic Rock. "It was one of the reasons that you loved live records. And later, we decided to release bootlegs because of his influence. He's such an incredible human being on top of it." Frampton is no doubt a living legend. Before embarking on his incredibly successful solo career, he was a member of The Herd in the mid-1960s and Humble Pie from 1969 to 1971. In 1976, he released Frampton Comes Alive!, which is regarded as one of the best-selling live albums of all time. Related: Surviving Members of '80s Rock Band Plan to Release Final Album With Late Frontman Frampton has also worked with industry heavy hitters like David Bowie, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Harry Nilsson. In 2007, Frampton won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album for Fingerprints. In later years, he went on to release well-received blues and acoustic albums. However, one of his most notable accomplishments to date was being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024. Nowadays, he's gearing up to release new music with the help of his son, Julian. "To be able to write with your own DNA is something spectacular, it really is," Frampton gushed in a March interview with WIVB. "Sometimes when we're texting backwards and forwards - we have this great app called Sessionwire, so we see each other's recording set-up and the mixer, and also it's like built-in Zoom, so it's phenomenal." Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Stephen Frampton hails Waterford's shock win over Clare as boss Peter Queally makes his mark
AVOIDING the spotlight helped Waterford make such a bright start to their Munster SHC campaign. That is according to Stephen Frampton, who is hoping 2 Stephen Frampton hailed his former teammate Peter Queally for his leadership of Waterford 2 Waterford and Peter Queally stunned Brian Lohan's Clare in the Munster SHC semi-final Waterford have yet to qualify for the But they could hardly have dreamt of a better beginning to their 2025 bid than a toppling of the Frampton was thrilled for his former team-mate Queally, who served as a selector to predecessor read more on gaa He achieved his first aim by steering his side back to Division 1A of the National League, before going on to oversee last weekend's victory against the Banner. And ex-Waterford wing-back Frampton said: "He's been around the block with a number of teams so he's gained great experience. "It was one of those things where each time he was going for the job, there was another strong competitor there looking for it as well. "He was very unlucky in that sense but he's grabbed the bull by the horns now and he's really making a great fist of it so far." Most read in GAA Hurling Having competed in the second tier of the league, Waterford were also on a bye for the opening weekend of the Championship. Queally's charges subsequently came in somewhat under the radar, which Frampton believes stood to them when they hosted Clare at Walsh Park. Tipperary GAA legend reveals surprising difference between 'pressure' of playing for club vs county Reflecting on the eight-point win, the Ballygunner man said: "It was badly needed from a Waterford point of view. "Expectation levels going into the match were low, which is great in Waterford because we're just so hungry for success and craving it that there can be a frenzy at the start of every Championship. 'The fact that the lads played in Division 1B this year, I suppose there was less of a spotlight on the team and I think it really helped things." Frampton is keen to see Waterford make home advantage count again tomorrow when they aim for a first Championship win over Limerick since 2011. While redevelopment work was carried out at Walsh Park in 2023, the Déise played their home Championship games in Thurles. They returned to their own backyard last season, beating Cork and drawing with Tipperary. HOME FORTRESS Frampton, who served as a selector during Liam Cahill's term in charge, said: "Peter alluded to it after the game last weekend and I know when I was involved a few years ago. "We wanted to make Walsh Park an ugly place to go for teams. 'Hopefully when all the work is done it will remind me of the likes of Ennis with how tight and compact it is. The crowds are so close and it creates a massive atmosphere. 'If things aren't going well for an away team, it can probably be quite intimidating. "It would be great if we could keep creating that type of scenario in Walsh Park because it should be our fortress and it should give us an advantage. 'It certainly seemed that way last Sunday. The team gave the crowd something to shout about and they got behind the team as well."
Irish Daily Mirror
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
'Collins and Frampton said I can be next Irish star... I'm ready to prove it'
Steve Collins and Carl Frampton are both big admirers of Steven Cairns and the Corkman says he is ready to become a superstar of Irish boxing. 'The Irish Takeover' moved to 11-0 as a professional with the seventh stoppage victory of his career earlier this month when beating tough Mexican Francisco Javier Lucero at the National Stadium in Dublin, knocking him out in the third round. Frampton has been a long-time admirer of Cairns, stating after watching one of his fights last year that he could be Ireland's next big star. The 22-year-old also got praise from former middleweight and super-middleweight world champion Collins after his last fight and is now ready to prove both the 'Celtic Warrior' and Frampton correct. "That's the plan," said Cairns. "Getting words like that off him (Frampton) is what motivates me to keep pushing myself in the gym and after the fight I got to meet Steve Collins and he gave me some kind words. "He was saying I was definitely the best boxer on the night and he loved watching my style. "I said to him 'we've got the same initials and I hope I can do what you did one day' and he actually said to me; 'Trust me lad, you're a lot better than I was'. "It was class. Even when we were leaving the arena, he was driving out and he stopped to put down his window and shouted 'see you later Steven'. "It was a good buzz because I looked up to the likes of Steve Collins and Carl Frampton and for them to be impressed by my boxing, it's what I've worked hard for since I was a kid and I love it." The Queensberry-signed and Dave Coldwell-trained fighter is hoping to emulate the heroics of Collins and Frampton as he looks towards winning his first pro title in the coming months. "I think it shows I'm doing the right things," added Cairns. "Obviously from a young age, moving away from home and deciding this is what I want to do because I believed in myself and I knew I could get there. "I wouldn't do it unless I believed I was going to be world champion and my plan is to be the best Irish boxer ever and that is by beating the likes of Carl Frampton and Steve Collins, who were both two-weight world champions, and to beat them I have to become a three-weight world champion or the undisputed world champion so that's my goal. "I want to be known as, when I retire, the best boxer of Irish history, and I'm working towards that every single day, tirelessly every day."
