All articles by Michael Barker – Page 126
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ArticleSweet future for blackberries
Berry Gardens predicts rise of new, sweeter blackberries will help drive market growth
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ArticleSainsbury's wants Brits to beat the 'bin-nana'
Supermarket trials project that it says could save thousands of bananas from being unnecessarily thrown away
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ArticleNew foldable plastic box range launched
Unique release mechanism means discrete collapsing of boxes at maximum speed
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ArticleTacon urges more supplier engagement
Despite a number of successes, adjudicator wants more suppliers to come forward if they have suffered abuse
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ArticleInterview: Ribena's currant affairs
Ribena and blackcurrants are as inseparable as Ant & Dec, but the brand faces challenges from the anti-sugar lobby. Michael Barker hears how it plans to navigate changing times and secure a successful future
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ArticleBerry Gardens predicts huge cherry growth
Investments in planting, new varieties and technology means significant opportunity for growers
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ArticleSainsbury's completes phase-out of multibuys
Supermarket ends multibuy promotions two months ahead of schedule in response to changing shopper habits
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AnalysisCould nanotech revolutionise shelf life?
Trials suggest new natural plant extract could have a major role to play in delaying fruit ripening
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ArticleCall to arms for new ministers
The NFU and other bodies have written to Andrea Leadsom and David Davis to stress the importance of farming in negotiations
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ArticleLeadsom named new Defra secretary
Andrea Leadsom takes over food and environment department after Liz Truss was appointed justice secretary
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ArticleSadler steps down as Avalon chair
Andy Sadler departs his role and is expected to seek new opportunities outside of the top-fruit industry
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ArticleLabour fears are top priority – NFU
Video and report: Farmers' union calls on government to introduce a new student workers' scheme in wake of Brexit
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ArticleGrapes set for vintage year
Suppliers are in good spirits as conditions are combining for a strong summer, while value and volume sales are both showing a positive picture
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ArticleBooker to depart CHA
Familiar face leaves Commercial Horticultural Association to pursue a new role in agricultural and horticultural PR
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AnalysisOpinion: Chris Mack talks Brexit
Fresca chairman on how the referendum result has complicated the lives of suppliers
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ArticleFruit industry fears post-Brexit labour crisis
Berry and top-fruit industry bodies call on labour sourcing to be a central plank in government's Brexit strategy
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ArticleMushroom picker 'attacked by drunk bear'
Weird World of Produce: Asian black bear reportedly assaulted picker after becoming intoxicated by tropical mahua tree
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ArticleRaymond meets Truss to discuss Brexit fallout
NFU president makes call for new agricultural policy, as well as seeking assurances over farm payments and regulation
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ArticleTruss: Defra considering package for farmers
Secretary of state says Defra officials will be working with new Brexit unit to ensure the future health of the horticulture industry
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ArticleAdding colour to carrots
Variety is the name of the game in the carrot category these days, as growers find new ways of presenting the classic vegetable