All articles by Michael Barker – Page 32
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NewsClimate change in focus in Lords inquiry
The wide-ranging scrutiny of the horticultural sector will now turn to climate and net zero
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News£5m Tesco scheme tackles child hunger
New initiative allows schools to bid for cash to provide fruit to children
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NewsKnight is right for Red Tractor
Communications specialist Ed Knight joins food standards scheme
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NewsSolid Q1 for Ocado Retail
Online grocer said it is back on track for sales growth and profitability
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NewsGene-editing act comes into law
Milestone act opens up myriad new opportunities in precision breeding
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NewsLabour shortages come under Lords scrutiny
The Lords horticultural inquiry is hearing evidence around labour supply
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NewsRootWave launches new eWeeder for orchards
Manufacturer says electrical weed control provides efficiency and environmental advantages
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NewsR&D Group outlines topfruit projects
British Apples & Pears has set up its research framework for the post-AHDB era
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NewsVeg shortages drive UK inflation spike
The Consumer Prices Index has risen by 10.4 per cent in the past year, heaping further pressure on shoppers
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NewsPackaging engineer Anthony Penn dies
Owner and chairman of Packaging Automation has passed away after a short illness
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NewsNew pack and campaign for Root Zero
Redesigned packaging and digital campaign in London underlines brand’s sustainability credentials
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NewsMorrisons cuts hundreds more prices
Supermarket launches another round of price cuts and freezes, with fruit and veg included
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NewsChickpeas on the rise at Tesco
Supermarket reports 15 per cent sales growth as shoppers seek out cheaper, healthy foods
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NewsNo sale for stricken Wellpak
Some 79 employees have lost their jobs following failure of the Alomora Group business
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NewsEAC to scrutinise climate change and food availability
Parliamentary committee to ask experts about recent food shortages and wider issues
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NewsCompost is focus of new research project
Innovative Farmers field lab will look at compostable materials in plant production
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NewsBudget ‘fails to meet farmers’ needs’
Aside from a few wins, the Chancellor’s Budget has not enthused farming groups
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NewsIndustry bodies address Lords hort inquiry
The NFU, HTA and RHS are set to address the Lords on issues related to production and trade
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NewsMore fruit and veg in Asda café meals
Supermarket has revamped its offer to help struggling families feed their kids more healthily
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NewsWellpak (UK) enters administration
Evesham supplier is understood to be in administration following tough years for business