All articles by Michael Barker
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NewsAldi extends availability of Too Good To Go offer
Move is aimed at reducing food waste and offering shoppers more chance to pick up a bargain
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NewsBoost for hort as planning reform set to ease building approvals
Modernised proposals could boost UK self-sufficiency in fruit and vegetables
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NewsGround broken on £13mn amenities and innovation hub at London Gateway
The Hive will offer a range of facilities to drive skills and innovation across the Thames Estuary
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NewsNFU issues warning over December drought
Farmers’ union also outlines progress in tackling major water issues
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NewsWinter berry boon for chefs as Nationwide sells Dyson strawberries
Premium British strawberries from the innovative grower are now available to a wider market
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NewsMorrisons outlines new emissions-reduction targets
New targets cover entire value chain, including emissions from farming
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NewsOpen Farm Sunday launches extensive farmer support programme
Next year will be the 20th anniversary of the popular countryside event
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NewsColorado beetle officially eradicated from the UK
Pest posed a major threat to potatoes, as well as other salad vegetables
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NewsKissabel Rouge lands in UK stores
New red variety is being sold in a plastic-free Linerless pack
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NewsTrinity AgTech buys Agrimetrics’ satellite analytics tech
Deal is set to bolster Trinity’s software platform Sandy
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NewsBrakes launches new round of scheme to back small suppliers
‘Get Set Supply!’ aims to give small businesses a foothold in wholesale food supply
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NewsSusan Jebb to focus on the UK’s health in 25th City Food & Drink Lecture
Leading nutrition scientist and FSA chair will address the food industry’s role in a healthier future for the nation
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NewsTesco ramps up plans to boost biodiversity of land in food production
Supermarket is working with AMFresh, G’s, Branston and others on the initiative
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NewsRetailers step up promotional push as festive season nears
Despite pressure on wallets, premium own-label lines are still doing well
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NewsRed Tractor unveils five-year plan for fresh produce
Assurance body has outlined its priorities for delivering improvements over the coming years
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NewsSodexo UK&I names Ming Lai as first CEO for premium food
People-focused hire has a strong history of driving growth
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NewsNFU spells out asks for UK-EU SPS deal
Farmers’ union ultimately wants a deal that enables smoother trade with the UK’s largest trading partner
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NewsMuush raises £400k to accelerate growth
Mushroom-based drink aims to carve itself dedicated space in functional beverage market
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NewsSeth Crawford named new chair at Fieldwork Robotics
New hire expected to drive global growth at robotic harvesting business
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NewsWRAP’s waste campaign targets festive leftovers
New awareness push educates the public on managing their Christmas feasts