All articles by Michael Barker
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News‘Healthy choice the easy choice’ in world-first initiative to tackle obesity
Government, retailers and manufacturers are joining forces in move that should boost fruit and veg sales
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NewsGCA survey indicates improved treatment of suppliers
Some 30 per cent of suppliers reported a Groceries Code issue, down from 33 per cent a year ago
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NewsSignatories join Fairtrade’s Shared ImPact business model
M&S, Co-op and Finlays among the first to sign the commitment
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NewsBrits put the focus on healthy eating
NIQ retail sales figures show shoppers are consciously trying to eat more healthily
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NewsDyson’s ‘ferris-wheel’ growing system brings 250 per cent yield boost
The innovation is the latest technology incorporated into company’s Lincolnshire strawberry glasshouse
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NewsBerries of Scotland campaign to showcase Scottish soft fruit
Initiative looks to encourage shoppers and chefs to buy local
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NewsTozer-OBS deal boosts UK cauliflower trade
Partnership sees a range of winter cauliflower marketed in the UK and Ireland
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News‘Better marketing needed’ to improve kids’ health
Red Communications’ MD John Valentine makes clarion call at Festival of Fresh
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NewsStewarts of Tayside doubles raspberry supply to Asda
Grower is also increasing its potato supply to the retailer
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NewsKent research project boosts UK grape and wine production
Initiative will include the use of nautral plant protection and an acoustic data survey
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NewsBirds Eye owner Nomad Foods makes healthy sales pledge
Company has called for mandatory health reporting for businesses
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NewsNFU urges Starmer to hold firm on food standards
Union reiterates its position as talks with GCC continue
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NewsProduce suppliers win share of £500k Waitrose fund
Projects on soft fruit, topfruit and broccoli all receive cash in low-carbon push
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NewsLords event celebrates success of Farm for the Future
Free scheme helped nearly 2,000 farmers in England
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NewsUK agtech firm RootWave raises $15mn in funding
Firm’s electrical weed control is suitable for a range of horticultural and other crops
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NewsScientific breakthrough boosts drought-resistant crop development
Discovery of rapid molecular switch could have major implications
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NewsA fifth more farms hosted Open Farm Sunday in 2025
Event continues to educate the public in how farming works
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NewsFresh food helps Tesco to Q1 sales increase
CEO says result was achieved despite intense competition in the market
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NewsBranston looks to recruit 65 extra staff
Potato specialist says recruitment drive comes on the back of significant expansion
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NewsCherry and seaweed products boost Kent sustainability
Growing Kent & Medway is supporting innovative NPD in the region