All articles by Michael Barker – Page 54
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ArticleHome compostable bag move for Riverford
Box scheme leader to replace 1.25 million plastic bags in partnership with Tipa
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ArticleAsda takeover completed
Issa brothers and TDR Capital complete buyout of supermarket chain from Walmart, but still await CMA approval
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ArticleCarrot Symposium switched to 2023
International event focused on carrots and other apiaceae will now take place in October 2023 in York
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ArticleNew regulations to combat Xylella
Government to introduce new Statutory Instrument to fight disease affecting grapevine, citrus, olive and other plants
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ArticleBritish strawberries arrive in Aldi
Discounter reports first arrivals of new-season British strawberries in Hereford store
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ArticleOF&G hails organic prospects
Organic body's CEO Roger Kerr says report showing double-digit sales growth underlines renewed interest in the sector
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ArticleNew chairman for Puffin Produce
Former Starbucks, Mothercare, Boots and M&S man Rhys Iley joins Welsh fresh produce leader
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ArticleTesco reports best produce sales this century
Supermarket says lockdown buying trends have led to the biggest fruit and veg demand in 20 years
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ArticleEphgrave named MD at City Pantry
Former Festicket boss Matt Ephgrave takes the helm at corporate food delivery business
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ArticleSainsbury's takes on Aldi in price blitz
Move sees 250 popular and everyday products, including wide range of fresh produce, price matched against discounter
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett charged over sludge pollution
Potato producer donates £14,000 to Norfolk Rivers Trust to make amends for negligent pollution of local stream
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ArticleProducePack promises eco solution
New range of packaging solutions is said to marry looks with functionality and performance
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ArticleTIPA and PerfoTec team up to tackle waste
New partnership aims to offer fully compostable packaging that will significantly extend fresh produce shelf life
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ArticleNew ownership for HOPS Labour Solutions
Former boss Jimmy Davies leads purchase of labour provider from the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs
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ArticleSwansons becomes employee owned
Scottish fresh produce wholesaler switches ownership model as founder Magnus Swanson plans for the future
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Article£34m flood defences for Port of Tilbury
Collaboration with Environment Agency aims to safeguard homes and businesses with dual-function flood lock gates
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ArticleNew UK institute to tackle food insecurity
Norwich Institute for Sustainable Development will look at global solutions to the impact of climate change on crops
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ArticlePlant-based sales soar at Tesco
Supermarket reports its best-ever January for sales of plant-based products, with many lines seeing triple-digit growth
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ArticleConfidential platform for reporting retailer abuse
'Tell the GCA' is set up to offer suppliers an anonymous way to report potential code breaches by supermarkets
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ArticleCompetition to raise profile of leeks
Lockdown recipe competition asks entrants to minimise food waste and use as much of the vegetable as possible