All articles by Michael Barker – Page 40
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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
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NewsCompany Shop in record food waste saving
Redistribution group reports strong social and environmental impact from its work
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NewsCeleriac back in fashion with sales surge
Tesco reports rising demand for a vegetable that has been hitherto largely ignored
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NewsDefra officials up first in hort inquiry
The Horticultural Sector Committee’s inquiry into the sector kicks off on 9 March
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NewsFlorette and Higgidy team up for cross promotion
Partnership sees healthy brands offer money-off coupons for each other’s products
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NewsNaylor Farms unveils €38m brassica plan
Coleslaw cabbage grower reveals huge plan for brassica protein factory
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NewsAndrew Taylor joins Tozer Seeds
Taylor becomes account manager following Alec Roberts’ retirement