All articles by Michael Barker – Page 55
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ArticleSprout sales boosted by tech and NPD
Sales are up thanks to consistent product selection and new varieties, reports Tesco
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ArticleSAWS boost as Defra increases visa numbers
There will be 45,000 visas in 2023, with potential for a further 10,000
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ArticleCo-op inks delivery deal with Just Eat
New tie-up sees thousands of grocery lines made available for swift delivery across the UK
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ArticleMPs to probe soil health strategy
Efra committee launches inquiry looking at how government can support soil health targets
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ArticleMorrisons offers free carrots for Rudolph
Retailer to give away wonky carrots in the run-up to Christmas to reduce waste and boost recognition of the range
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ArticleRush Group sells stake in Vitafresh
Rush says it will instead look to focus on the expansion of its core business
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ArticleTwo-fifths of food firms ‘have chronic labour shortages’
ALP survey posts depressing picture of labour availability post-Brexit, with government urged to do more
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ArticleHealthy Start ‘must be expanded to migrants’
Lack of access to affordable healthy food is driving many migrants to destitution, Food Foundation warns
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ArticleFirst spring green harvester set for UK debut
Grimme’s machine is described as a world first and will be available for the 2023 harvest
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ArticleAsda to open 300 Express stores by 2026
Asda says move is still part of long-term plan to become UK’s second-largest retailer
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ArticleFood shortages inevitable without government backing - NFU
Union warns the government must step up and support beleaguered fruit and veg growers
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ArticleSainsbury’s invests a further £50m in holding prices
Supermarket says move enables it to offer an affordable Christmas dinner
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ArticleOrganic frustration over ELMS update delay
Soil Association says farmers are lacking details on support for nature-friendly production
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ArticleTesco launches platform for inter-supplier trade
Tesco Exchange offers suppliers the chance to trade surplus stock among themselves
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ArticleMcCain invests £2.5m in optical sorter
New Haith-installed system at Montrose will sort and grade seed potatoes
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ArticleSainsbury’s launches £3m Nourish the Nation project
Initiative aims to combat growing crisis of food insecurity, now and in the future
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ArticleCity Harvest partners with London Lions
Tieup with basketball teams brings 12,000 free meals for kids
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ArticleTesco revamps Reduced to Clear section
’Reduced in price - just as nice’ hopes to tempt people to buy salads and other groceries close to their expiry date
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ArticleReynolds spurs on electric delivery plans
New trial sees all-electric deliveries to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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NFU welcomes Autumn Statement
Commitment to fast broadband for rural areas wins support from farmers’ union