All articles by Michael Barker – Page 112
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ArticleSAWS scheme 'under review'
EFRA committee report says labour issues could become a crisis, but adds a SAWS scheme could come in within months if needed
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ArticleFPC issues caravan guidance
Document advises growers on aspects including legal requirements and benchmarking for seasonal worker accommodation
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Article£7m cash boost for Farmdrop
End-to-end grocery platform says new injection of cash will help develop technology and improve customer offer
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ArticleVitacress returns to profit
Directors describe figures as 'encouraging' after a series of investments bear fruit for the company
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tasting the difference
Sainsbury’s is currently undertaking a huge review that is reverberating throughout its supply base
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ArticleAvocado marketers set sights on further growth
The success story that is avocados shows no sign of ending, and the biggest challenge now is keeping up with demand
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ArticleFlorette sees the sunny side with new campaign
Salad brand unveils details of new £2.5m spend, which features a performing tractor and puts the focus on sunshine
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ArticleFresh drives record year for NI Spar owner
Henderson Group says fresh food was key to strong turnover and volume growth across its symbol brands in Northern Ireland
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AnalysisLabour supply: A ticking timebomb?
Exacerbated by Brexit, the industry’s labour pains are becoming more apparent by the week, but what can be done to ease the pressure?
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ArticleTesco asparagus hits stores three weeks early
Suffolk-grown Jubilee reaches stores at the end of March after prolonged sunshine brought the crop forward
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ArticlePetition mounts case against plastic packaging
30,000 signatories join fight against use of plastic in fruit and veg retailing, but packaging industry give petition short shrift
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ArticleNew owner for Kent Crisps
Laura Bounds, who has spent most of her career in fresh produce, becomes one of the youngest female snack owners in the UK
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ArticleFood prices continue to rise
Kantar Worldpanel figures show grocery market inflation, with more predicted to come
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ArticleLCT secures Tilbury-Amsterdam deal
London Container Terminal agrees four-year deal, with new, larger vessel slated to make first call this week
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ArticleNew flower market opens at NCGM
Opening sees relocation of 21 traders in the latest phase of the New Covent Garden redevelopment project
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ArticleFirst English raspberries reach Waitrose
Berry Jewel raspberries, grown by Harry Hall, set to launch in retailer's premium range this weekend
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ArticleNew service promises faster UK-NZ trade
Port of Tilbury will receive Seatrade Blue reefers, slashing journey times for fresh produce from New Zealand and America
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ArticleSecond Veggie Pret to open next week
Shoreditch outlet will feature 20 new vegetarian lines, as the company continues to experiment with new healthier options
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ArticlePink Lady's Co-op packaging boost
Co-op switches to branded packaging in stores, as well as introducing a new format aimed at reducing waste
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AnalysisLabour: A ticking timebomb?
As the UK officially triggers Brexit, the industry's labour pains are becoming more apparent. But what can be done?