All articles by Michael Barker – Page 53
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ArticleSPot Scotland moves into second year
AHDB project continues, seeking sustainable solutions for the seed potato industry
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ArticleNationwide delivers 7,500t of food to the vulnerable
Comment: Scott Hollins, director at Nationwide Produce, describes how the supplier has lent its support - and its facilities - to FareShare
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ArticleLogistics trade welcomes NI extension
Decision to extend Northern Ireland grace period is good news for the flow of agri-food products, says Logistics UK
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ArticleEx-Premier chief joins Orchard House
Food and drink industry heavyweight Gavin Darby is named chairman at UK fresh and prepared fruit supplier
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ArticleFPC calls for wholesale trade support
The FPC, NFU and FDF have welcomed the Chancellor's Budget, while highlighting areas needing further attention
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ArticleLockdown further boosts retail sales
Supermarkets again saw strong double-digit sales growth at the start of 2021, but that is expected to slow when lockdown is lifted
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ArticleUncertainty slows Scottish potato sector
Slower seed sales thought to be behind higher stored total than five-year average, but there's hope for a positive summer
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ArticleBrits 'embracing more sustainable diets'
Survey by Spoon Guru suggests consumers are paying more attention to food that is good for both themselves and the planet
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ArticleMorrisons and McColl's extend partnership
Supermarket agrees deal that sees 300 McColl's c-stores converted to Morrisons Daily format, and wholesale supply tieup extended
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ArticleJaffa teams up with FareShare
Citrus brand plans year-long programme to help provide 200,000 meals to vulnerable people
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ArticleAHDB launches Carbon Week
Series of webinars during first week of March aims to help farmers gain better understanding of carbon footprinting
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ArticleNew season asparagus hits Waitrose
Supermarket says warmer temperatures and better light levels mean Gijnlim variety is ready for sale earlier this year
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ArticleBrexit delays at UK border 'getting worse'
CIPS survey finds nearly two-thirds of supply chain managers reporting delays of up to three days, longer than in January
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ArticleJ.O. Sims receives Patagonian cherries
New-season fruit from Chile offers UK consumers longer availability of high-quality cherries in the spring
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ArticleTong upgrades veg-polishing kit
TPS-Pro and U-Brush polishers given 2021 upgrades to offer performance improvements
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ArticleAI solution promises error-free label verification
Consus Fresh Solutions launches new technology aimed at cutting out pen-and-paper checking and withdrawal fines
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ArticleLabour pledges to get closer to farming
Sir Keir Starmer uses NFU Live appearance to promise a closer relationship with farming and calls on government to do more
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ArticleTesco ramps up community cooks programme
Supermarket's Community Cookery School moves into its second phase as it looks to boost knowledge of healthy cooking
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ArticlePoorer nations' emissions 'being hit by UK's food chain'
Fairtrade Foundation wants UK's net-zero targets to include offshore emissions to take into account food industry impact
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ArticleSainsbury's trials PP recycling scheme
Supermarket to offer recycling system in stores to help deal with packaging common on salad and other fresh products