All articles by Michael Barker – Page 56
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Tough Christmas for M&S
Reduced footfall among locked-down consumers drives down sales despite robust performance in Food
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Major TV ad push for Pink Lady
Brand launches large-scale TV marketing campaign this week, hoping to build on success of launch last summer
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Online drives Sainsbury's growth
Supermarket reports 9.3 per cent rise in Christmas sales, with a triple-digit rise in online grocery
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Government to consult on gene editing
George Eustice reveals plan to explore potential of new technologies that could boost key traits in plants
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Carrot Symposium postponed
Covid uncertainty leads to postponement of ISHS International Carrot and other Apiaceae Symposium, due to be held in York
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Pink Lady helps fight Christmas hunger
Apple brand extended its partnership with FareShare to provide more apples to families in need over the festive period
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Retailers enjoy busiest-ever December
Covid lockdown restrictions meant shoppers spent more in supermarkets than ever before over Christmas
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Red Tractor opens consultation
Farmers urged to engage and offer their views on series of proposed changes to leading farm assurance scheme
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Honours for food industry heroes
Retailers, suppliers and food banks are recognised for their work in keeping the nation fed during the Covid-19 crisis
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SAWS boost for horticulture growers
Government announces increase in pilot scheme from 10,000 workers to 30,000 for 2021
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Early start for Healthy Start at Lidl
Supermarket to increase value of fruit and veg vouchers three months before government rises kick in
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Tacon appointed Red Tractor chair
Former Groceries Code Adjudicator replaces Dame Lucy Neville-Rolfe from January 2021
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Tesco unveils plant-based Christmas offer
Supermarket expands its range of meat-free Christmas dinners with a varied and veg-heavy offer
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BCPC relaunches Online UK Pesticide Guide
Guide, known as the 'Green Book', offers information and advice for farmers and others using pesticides
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Trolls tieup for Pinkids in Aldi
Pink Lady sub-brand offers shoppers the chance to win one of a series of prizes linked to new Trolls World Tour movie
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£21m in grants for farm equipment
Government scheme looks to give sector a boost by offering cash to boost performance and productivity
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Tesco hails 'best Xmas for sprouts in years'
Supermarket says ideal growing conditions mean Brussels sprouts are more plentiful, larger and better quality than for many years
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Dip in sales and profits for Asda
Supermarket chain, which is in the process of switching to new ownership, reports 2019 figures to Companies House
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Record Cameo crop achieved
Previous highest tonnage exceeded by 34 per cent, but growers say there is still much more potential
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Strong start for Ocado-M&S tie-up
Ocado Retail reports 35 per cent revenue growth as shoppers favour online buying, with fresh foods particularly popular