All articles by Michael Barker – Page 10
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NewsSpain Food Nation summit returns with expanded focus
Event sees special focus on the foodservice sector as it highlights the role of Spanish food in the UK
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NewsEfra committee calls for IHT reform delay
MPs are critical of government’s behaviour through a series of controversial decisions
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NewsWRAP names Catherine David as new CEO
Current director for behavioural change takes over from Harriet Lamb
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NewsBakkavor and Greencore agree terms of takeover
Unions express concern over staff cuts and competition following £1.2bn deal
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NewsWaitrose launches double-sized British King Strawberries
Each berry in the new line can weigh up to 90g
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NewsTerry Jones to step down as NFU director general
Tom Bradshaw pays tribute to ‘superb’ and ’inspirational’ leader
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NewsAsda trials nudge shoppers towards healthier eating
Trials include several initiatives aimed at boosting fruit and veg consumption
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NewsSFI scheme reopened to thousands of farmers
Move follows the threat of legal action from the NFU
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NewsPlanet Farms gains first UK listing in Waitrose
Vertical farmer has major plans for UK expansion
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NewsEx-Total Produce boss Denis Punter joins SoilPoint
Punter takes on the role of non-exec chair at ambitious soil-solutions outfit
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NewsGreenvale’s net-zero targets approved by SBTi
Potato supplier aims to cut scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90 per cent by 2045
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NewsSun warning for horticulture workers as survey reveals cancer risk
Workers are advised to take measures to protect themselves from the sun
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NewsNew study unlocks how root cells sense and adapt to soil
Findings are expected to help develop crops resistant to climate stress
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NewsInnovation and demand ‘driving frozen food sales’
Panel of industry experts outlines what it takes to succeed in burgeoning frozen space
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NewsMajor certification boost for Port of Dover Cargo
Certification boosts Kent port’s perishable food-handling credentials
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NewsDried Lion’s Mane mushrooms launched by Urban Farm-It
Product pitched as ideal for soups, teas and savoury recipes
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NewsNFU urges election candidates to back British farming
Union says industry is suffering from a raft of body blows and needs more political support
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NewsCropCam offers tech boost to vertical farming sector
AI and machine learning is at the heart of the new system
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NewsEx-Flamingo CFO joins A.F. Blakemore
Steven Nuttall appointed chief financial officer at food wholesaler and retailer
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NewsLate Easter gives a lift to supermarket sales
Retailers are also selling more grocery products on promotion