All articles by Michael Barker – Page 40
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Zara and Areko win big at National Cherry & Soft Fruit Show
The two fruit were named overall show champions at the annual event in Kent
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New inquiry focuses on UK food security
Efra committee will also analyse the government’s Food Strategy and the UK’s food self sufficiency
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Lost farmland ‘costs 250,000t of veg’
Countryside charity CPRE calls for comprehensive land-use strategy in the wake of research showing lost farmland
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Sainsbury’s expands ‘Great fruit & veg challenge’
Retailer’s healthy eating initiative has been extended by three weeks this summer
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Malling Elizabeth plum launched to market
NIAB and FP Matthews unveil early-season Victoria-like plum at Fruit Focus
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New biostimulant offers faster sugar conversion
Carboplex, from Olmix, is being launched in the UK this week
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Record British apricot crop hits shelves
Tesco begins selling largest-ever apricot crop as production continues to increase
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Alan Lovell confirmed as EA chair
Two parliamentary committees give their backing to Lovell despite reservations over his knowledge
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Loose fruit and veg are centre stage in low-carbon Morrisons
New design trials radical new format aimed at dramatically lowering Morrisons’ carbon footprint
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JLP tackles chef shortage in foodservice
Chef Academy aims to help with growing problem of chef shortages in the UK
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Research network sets net-zero aim
New group of collaborators hopes to help the agri-food industry acheive net-zero goals
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Brakes brings back £2m ‘Help for Hospitality’
Returning campaign aims to give back to under-pressure foodservice companies
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Families focus on healthy eating aim
M&S Family Matters Index finds that more than half of famillies want to eat more healthily this summer
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‘Straight Outta Crumpton’ hits TV screens
Cider brand launches first-ever TV ad to put “attitude back” into the category
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New funding for protein crops
George Eustice announces £12.5m fund that could boost pea and bean production
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National Berry Month returns with versatility focus
Industry campaign aims to show consumers the many benefits that berries offer
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End of the line for veg grower T.Wilson & Sons
St Helens grower blames effects of the pandemic for business failure, despite successful sale of its haulage operation
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Mixed sales for Morrisons
Supermarket reports overall growth, but that was driven by fuel as grocery sales declined
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WPC delegates visit Wilson’s Country
Northern Irish potato business welcomes VIPs following Ireland’s first-ever hosting of the World Potato Congress
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Ag immigration system inspection kicks off
Effectiveness of immigration routes and communication with the agriculture sector is under the microscope