All articles by Michael Barker – Page 2
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NewsEnvironment Agency issues warning over south-west water abstraction
Agency says it has seen many cases of unlicenced abstraction in Devon and Cornwall
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NewsSodexo support helps launch of new social supermarket in Kent
Store offers low-priced fruit and veg to make healthy eating accessible to all
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NewsSoilPoint tieup offers boost to UK market entry
Soil conditioner will take part in trials on five farms in the south west of England
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NewsMinette Batters named government farm profitability tsar
Ex-NFU chief will conduct a review and provide recommendations to Defra
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NewsCampaign calls for basic income for farmers
Group writes to Defra minister to call for the reopening of SFI and urge that farmers be given a basic income
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NewsAldi hits British supplier spend target a year early
Discounter says it invested £14bn with UK businesses in 2024
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NewsNew linerless pack for Kanzi apples
The launch is a collaboration between Adrian Scripps, Ravenwood Packaging, ProPrint and Smurfit Westrock
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NewsNFU expresses concern over new US tariffs
US is the UK’s largest market for agri-food products outside of the EU
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NewsKantar announces major expansion of UK grocery panel
Data expert says expansion will bring even greater visibility to shopper behaviour
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NewsNFU and Lord Rooker call for national biosecurity plan
Plant and animal disease threats are on the rise at a time when food security is a high priority
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NewsGreencore agrees deal to acquire Bakkavor
If approved, the deal would create a £4 billion convenience food supplier
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NewsTesco and Aldi vie for British apple sales crown as Asda improves
British Apples & Pears figures for the past six months reveal some impressive retailer performances
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NewsBartlett toasts Minecraft tieup with April Fool’s prank
Square potatoes – or ‘Bartlett Blocks’ – were described as extremely efficient to stack
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NewsPromotions in vogue as household budgets tighten
Kantar figures show supermarkets responding to budget pressure with more price cuts
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NewsZeichner faces Efra committee on key farming questions
The closure of the SFI to new applicants is among the topics up for scrutiny
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NewsBrakes launches ‘biggest-ever’ cashback campaign to support indies
Initiative comes at a time when food businesses are under pressure from rising staff costs
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NewsNervous unions fire UK-US trade deal warning
Farmers and growers have voiced concerns over equivalent food standards
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NewsSaudi date-based soft drink set for UK debut
PIF-backed product is launching on various UK retail platforms in May
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NewsJazz Juniors launched in boost to both kids and growers
Fun-sized fruit are expected to be a big hit with children
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NewsBig businesses unite to launch sustainable farming pilot
Routes to Regen project aims to show how cross-sector support can boost regen ag