All articles by Michael Barker – Page 105
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ArticleDutch Courage
The Netherlands is a key source of salad crops for the UK market, and suppliers are standing firm in their determination to find solutions to the challenges of Brexit,
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ArticleTesco kicks off plastic-free trial
Supermarket removes plastic on 45 products as part of long-term pledge to make all packaging fully recyclable
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ArticleCo-op launches online grocery service
Convenience chain makes move into home delivery using electric bikes to give it a zero-emission point of difference
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ArticleBukowski promoted at AC Goatham
Production manager promoted to director of farming in recognition of outstanding performance since joining in 2012
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ArticleUnions warn of no-deal tariff impact
NFU-led letter to the Chancellor outlines concerns over distorted trade, warning of significant damage to British farming
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ArticleBerry sales on the up in Waitrose
Supermarket says it has begun selling berries that were grown and harvested in the UK during the winter
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ArticleAldi backs Ethiopian flower project
Fairtrade initiative aims to empower women to become horticultural industry leaders in the African country
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ArticleInland import checks in no-deal Brexit
Defra notice says additional horticultural marketing checks will take place, but inland rather than at the border
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ArticleNew Tesco gin from surplus table grapes
Supermarket launches waste-reducing premium spirit, supplied by partnership of Richard Hochfeld and Foxhole Spirits
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ArticleTrade bodies slam late tariff announcement
Government decision to announce tariff details just two weeks before Brexit derided as 'disgraceful' and 'appalling' by industry bodies
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ArticleAgrial completes Angflor buyout
Florette owner acquires full ownership of Essex-based salad-growing operation after buying out partner Jepco
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ArticleBurgesses take full ownership of Produce World
Company says it has "gone back to its roots" after buying out all minority shareholders
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ArticleWaitrose launches compostable banana bag
Home compostable bag for Duchy Organic bananas is a first for Waitrose's fresh produce range
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ArticleOrganics facing effective Brexit trade embargo
NFU warns that if no deal is agreed with the EU, UK organic farmers would have to sell their exported products as conventional
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ArticleDefra's Moriarty homes in on new role
Defra permanent secretary moves to Department for Exiting the European Union following Philip Rycroft's retirement
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ArticleRobust sales for Waitrose as John Lewis struggles
Profits hold up at food retailer despite challenging market hitting the bottom line at upmarket department store
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ArticleFears grow over Brexit food safety mechanisms
UK's post-Brexit participation in the European Food Safety Authority has still to be agreed, Lords sub-committee hears
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ArticleDutch fear no-deal Brexit price rises
Berenschot report suggests price rises of up to 30 per cent, with Dutch suppliers advised to set up production in Britain
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Article'Devastating' virus threatens tomato sector
UK growers are warned to prepare in case of the arrival of tomato brown rugose fruit virus, which can wipe out entire crops
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ArticleRobert Goodwill named farming minister
Goodwill, who has a farming background, replaces George Eustice following his resignation this week