All articles by Michael Barker
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NewsUK biosecurity ’at risk’ over flawed border approach, Efra warns
Committee outlines a litany of concerns that are damaging for UK horticulture and agriculture
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NewsAldi outlines £1.6bn UK expansion plan
Programme of stores openings will further boost the discounter’s rising share
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NewsDP World opens driver welfare facility at Southampton
New facility is modelled on similar site at London Gateway
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NewsMcCain hits three million meal FareShare milestone
Frozen potato specialist has been making regular donations since 2013
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NewsAldi outlines £300mn spend on price cuts this year
Discounter says fruit and veg have been key categories in its promotional strategy
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NewsFarmers are ‘second-most respected profession’ in UK
NFU survey for Back British Farming Day finds strong public support for farmers and growers
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NewsTomatoes and onions among Morrisons’ latest price cuts
Supermarket is discounting a range of key lines for up to eight weeks
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NewsM&S unveils ‘Plan A for Farming’
Ambitious plan aims to boost British sourcing and utilise 100 per cent regenerative farming practices
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NewsStudy calls for school meals to count for farmers as well as kids
Follow the Carrot report says free school meal expansion brings vast potential for fresh produce suppliers
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NewsKent grower Myatt stars in M&S Farm to Foodhall ad
Rochester-based business supplies British plums to the retailer
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NewsBerryWorld Orb breaks ground as first UK-bred blueberry
New variety has gone on sale this season, having been developed in Kent
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NewsAll change at Defra as Reynolds replaces Reed
Daniel Zeichner also leaves the government as Keir Starmer shuffles his pack
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NewsSodexo-EAT tieup aims to boost healthier eating
Two sides are working together to help develop and encourage more sustainable eating habits
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NewsBlackberry growers highlight USPs to build on sales momentum
British blackberries have enjoyed strong sales growth in recent weeks
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NewsDutch expansion for CNS customs management services
Move boosts customs clearance options for Dutch businesses
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NewsTesco trials avocado ripeness scanner
Development, in partnership with Westfalia Fruit, taps into trend for smashed avocado on sourdough
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NewsThe Hutton to create clima-tech and agri-tech innovation campus
Move follows £38k funding win from the Scottish Government
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NewsLSA Fellowship Scheme opens for 2026 applications
Scheme helps develop future horticulture industry leaders
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NewsInnocent launches its ‘highest-ever veg content’ smoothie
Green Goodness and Red Goodness aim to make it easier to get a portion of fruit and veg
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NewsAbel & Cole ad campaign takes prime spot in Leicester Square
Company aims to go head-to-head with fast food giants and highlight fresh, healthier alternatives