All articles by Michael Barker – Page 28
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NFU targets political conferences
The horticulture sector will be prominent on the NFU’s stand at the Conservative and Labour conferences
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NewsSales and profits rise at Fresca Group
Kent-based supplier reports strong set of figures and continued investment
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NewsSummer washout brings larger pumpkins
Tesco reports a good crop for Halloween fans after disappointing summer weather
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NewsSodexo unveils food waste reduction figures
Announcement marks International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction
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NewsTesco locks 1,000 prices
Move is aimed at giving shoppers more certainty over the Christmas and new year period
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NewsJimmy Doherty fronts electricity safety campaign
Initiative aims to raise awareness of the dangers of electricity on farms
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NewsNew transport units lower Staples’ footprint
Veg supplier signs up to purchase fleet of solar and battery-powered refrigeration units
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NewsFruit trees for schools in Tesco-Veolia campaign
Initiative combines recycling with education about the environment
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NewsHalf of UK growers ‘face going out of business’
High-profile Riverford campaign aims to persuade supermarkets to give growers a fairer deal
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NewsSouthampton Port gets ‘world first’ safety feature
Remote pinning station is set to improve safety and productivity at the south coast facility
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NewsMore time for Countryside Stewardship applications
Government makes move to allow more farmers to benefit from the scheme
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NewsBrakes charity reports huge increase in demand
Cost-of-living crisis has left more families seeking support
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NewsNFU says ‘more to do’ to support farmers
Farming union welcomes government action but believes further support is needed
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NewsLidl outlines British investments
Discounter lists its achievements over the past year as it underlines its committment to Britain
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NewsNew port tech set for UK rollout
Ports across UK and beyond are set to upgrade to cloud-based ‘CNS PCS’
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NewsGrocery price inflation at lowest level for a year
Shoppers are continuing to hunt for value and remain concerned about rising prices
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NewsWaitrose cuts 250 more prices
LEAF-certified potatoes, cauliflower and apples are among the latest tranche of discounts
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NewsAldi slashes a third of produce prices
Huge discount move sees prices of 55 products falling by an average of 11 per cent
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NewsAsiafruit Congress hears key retail trends
Growth in online grocery sales is slowing post-pandemic as Asian shoppers seek more convenient, as well as sustainable products