All articles by Michael Barker – Page 4
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NewsSysco calls on government to address skills gap
Supplier publishes a paper outlining practical solutions to tackle employment issues
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NewsClear definitions needed for ‘healthy food’, Danone claims
Dairy supplier’s survey suggests confusion among consumers and calls for government clarity
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NewsHigher food prices ‘inevitable’ over energy cost hikes, growers warn
Salad veg growers point to ‘cliff edge’ of 1 April date when electricity standing charges increase
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NewsFuture of Maris Piper potatoes under scrutiny
Industry is divided over the future prospects of the mainstay variety
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NewsFarming ‘needs revolution in people management’
New white paper is critical of industry and suggests pathway to better future for recruitment
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NewsAsda fires up Winter Fruit & Veg Pledge
Initiative aims to donate 420 tonnes of fresh fruit and veg for redistribution to charitable causes
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NewsContest looks for top young horticulturist of 2026
Final of prestigious competition will take place in Rochdale in May
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FeaturesWalnuts on the march
Robert Verloop, CEO of the California Walnut Board & Commission, talks production, trade, the UK market, and why walnuts are the fashionable product of the moment
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NewsNFU Cymru elects new top team
Abi Reader and Paul Williams are named president and vice president of Welsh farming union
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NewsBAPL secures £200k ADOPT funding to boost apple orchards
Projects will help growers reduce fertiliser use and improve sustainability
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NewsNew data suggests wholesale ‘night shift’ is on the decline
Wholesalers are increasingly trying to appeal to younger workers, Fresho report claims
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NewsSoilWorx targets UK market and launches new products
Fertiliser supplier is promoting a hybrid approach for farmers
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NewsGCA opens 2026 annual supplier survey
Groceries Code Adjudicator is looking to hear about suppliers’ relationships with supermarkets
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NewsFischer Farms gains LEAF accreditation for Norwich vertical farm
Company says achievement is part of its long-term vision for low-impact production
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NewsNFU looks for new members for Horticulture and Potatoes Board
Board focuses on wide range of industry policy work
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NewsZespri brand drive helps boost UK kiwi sales
Supplier outlines success of marketing plan in 2025 as category continues to grow
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NewsRSPB report outlines opportunity for mutual farming and nature benefits
Conservation charity emphasises that farmers also need more support
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NewsFresh food helps Tesco to strong period of growth
Supermarket continues its streak of four-week share gains
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NewsAldi donates 1.5 million meals in Christmas charity drive
Discounter has worked with Neighbourly since 2019