All articles by Michael Barker – Page 135
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ArticleInterview: Ali's ambition
Ali Capper couldn’t have picked a tougher time to become chair of the NFU Horticulture & Potatoes Board. But, as Michael Barker finds out, she’s relishing the task ahead of her
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ArticleVitacress holds second Environment Week
Initiative aims to educate employees in the importance of nature and biodiversity
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ArticleFreight delay fears over Dover chaos
Freight Transport Association warns Operation Stack could be brought in if French border issue is not addressed
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ArticleGangmaster loses licence for 'skimming' pay
TRS Personnel loses right to provide workers to the fresh produce sector after paying below NMW
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ArticleScience breakthrough boosts tomatoes
New research could lead to the development of longer-lasting and better-tasting varieties
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ArticleSutton to leave M&S for Univeg UK
Popular technical manager will make the switch from retailer to supplier when he departs M&S in October
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ArticleBotanicoir beats the rain with €1.2m Sri Lanka spend
Coir producer says new automated drying facility will mean problems caused by monsoons will be a thing of the past
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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