All articles by Michael Barker – Page 18
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NewsBerry body welcomes worker pledge but calls for longer visas
British Berry Growers has given its reaction to Defra’s labour announcement
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NewsWaitrose’s UK suppliers to farm regeneratively by 2035
Retailer announces a raft of initiatives to help fresh food suppliers reach environmental goals
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NewsGovernment announces five-year seasonal worker scheme
Long-term commitment was major industry ask and comes alongside investment in automation
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NewsSyngenta advises growers over tuber initiation stress
Crop protection firm issues advice on best use of the Quantis biostimulant
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NewsFarmer confidence ‘at an all-time low’, NFU survey shows
All farming sectors are expected to decrease production in the next year
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NewsInnovative thinking brings King’s Award for S&A Produce
TLC model of knowledge exchange helps berry supplier win prestigious award
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NewsAbel & Cole hits 2m produce donation milestone
Box-scheme specialist has tie ups with a number of food charities
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NewsNew leadership team for Marden Fruit Show Society
National Fruit Show will also become a one-day event this year
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NewsBerries among Asda’s new £70m price-cutting round
Strawberries and raspberries are both selected for discounting
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NewsFree herbs from Sainsbury’s in Seasonings Shuttle initiative
Move comes after research shows lower-income shoppers losing the joy in food
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NewsLidl plans major UK store expansion
Discounter hopes to reach thousands of additional households across the country
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NewsMcCain develops French fry range for air fryers
New lines have been officially endorsed by Ninja
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NewsMudwalls develops e-commerce platform
New platform is targeted at independent retail and foodservice customers
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NewsUK is ‘laughing stock of Europe’, says FPC boss
Nigel Jenney slams government ‘incompetence’ in outspoken tirade
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EFRA Committee asks Defra for answers over import check confusion
Move follows reports in the press suggesting a delay, which Defra refuted
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NewsMost British supermarkets ‘purchasing more domestic topfruit’
BAPL study shows Sainsbury’s and Lidl have upped their purchases of British apples and pears the most
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NewsNew water fund encourages farmer collaboration
Government initiative hopes to find solutions for the conservation of water
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NewsIGD study shows potential to boost fruit and veg consumption
IGD is carrying out ongoing work into how to encourage healthier diets
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NewsGrocery inflation falls for 14th straight month
Latest Worldpanel by Kantar data also reveals fruit is increasingly popular as a snack