All articles by Michael Barker – Page 5
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NewsCertification boost for Urban Farm-It
Mushroom producer says achievement underscores its approach to compliance and quality assurance
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NewsWilson’s Country toasts brand success with potatoes in vogue
Northern Irish supplier says budget pressure is pushing more people to eat at home
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NewsSophie Throup named new NFU director general
Former head of agriculture at Morrisons joins the farmers’ union in May
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AnalysisTaking control: analysing the FPJ Big 50 Companies 2026
The biggest companies in UK fresh produce supply are doing all they can to make their businesses resilient and ready for growth
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NewsLords committee to examine impact of drought on farming
Meeting will look at how well prepared and resilient England is to drought
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NewsAldi toasts ‘best-ever Christmas’ as shoppers look for value
Discounter’s figures come in biggest-ever Christmas grocery spend by shoppers generally
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NewsFresh produce among 2,500 Morrisons price cuts
Supermarket drops prices in a month when many households feel the pinch
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NewsTesco launches apple giveaway as part of January health campaign
Supermarket leader has a range of initiatives to incentivise fruit and veg consumption
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NewsFarming and Food Partnership Board launched to address profitability
Defra outlines steps to improve farm profitability as Minette Batters’ major report is published
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NewsTwo new lines added to Fresh Direct’s premium potato range
Range has been developed in collaboration with Linwood Crops
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NewsPro-Force acquires industrial division assets from Neway International
Deal boosts Pro-Force’s presence in East Anglia and Essex
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NewsAldi extends availability of Too Good To Go offer
Move is aimed at reducing food waste and offering shoppers more chance to pick up a bargain
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NewsBoost for hort as planning reform set to ease building approvals
Modernised proposals could boost UK self-sufficiency in fruit and vegetables
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NewsGround broken on £13mn amenities and innovation hub at London Gateway
The Hive will offer a range of facilities to drive skills and innovation across the Thames Estuary
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NewsNFU issues warning over December drought
Farmers’ union also outlines progress in tackling major water issues
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NewsWinter berry boon for chefs as Nationwide sells Dyson strawberries
Premium British strawberries from the innovative grower are now available to a wider market
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NewsMorrisons outlines new emissions-reduction targets
New targets cover entire value chain, including emissions from farming
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NewsOpen Farm Sunday launches extensive farmer support programme
Next year will be the 20th anniversary of the popular countryside event
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NewsColorado beetle officially eradicated from the UK
Pest posed a major threat to potatoes, as well as other salad vegetables
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NewsKissabel Rouge lands in UK stores
New red variety is being sold in a plastic-free Linerless pack