All articles by Michael Barker – Page 80
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ArticleAPS invests for the future
UK grower reveals at Global Tomato Congress that it has expanded production and invested in vertical farming
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ArticleChristmas cheer for poinsettia growers
AHDB trials unearth three new varieties of poinsettia that could be mainstays of future Christmases
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ArticleGusto launches organic lemon and yuzu drink
New line features Asian citrus fruit combined with lemon for a unique lemonade dubbed the ‘world’s finest’
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ArticleRed Baron named 'most influential variety'
NIAB names red onion the most influential non-cereal crop of the last 100 years in awarding it the Centenary Variety Cup
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ArticleGrowers urged to tell their stories
Broadcaster Anna Jones has set up Just Farmers to help build a more positive image of farming in the mainstream media
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ArticleFoodservice for thought
A fast-growing market, the foodservice sector is nevertheless suffering from intense competition and Brexit uncertainty
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AnalysisIs electricity the future of weed control?
RootWave is carrying out trials on commercial horticulture farms to provide an electrical alternative to chemical control
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ArticleConsumers have 'little awareness' of seasonality
Survey by kitchen firm Magnet suggests shoppers could do more to reduce the carbon footprint of their eating habits
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ArticleDogged potato farmers defy the rain
Despite a largely successful harvest, there are still areas of the country where growers are unable to lift crops
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ArticleEx-Tesco man joins Co-op buying group
David McKnight is named managing director of Co-operative Federal Retail and Trading Services
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ArticleJacqui Green to leave Berry Gardens
Green leaves to 'pursue new opportunities' and is replaced by acting CEO Nick Allen
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ArticleWaitrose and John Lewis team up for Xmas ad
First-ever collaboration sees retailers present the heartwarming story of a young girl and her dragon friend
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ArticleJimmy Doherty to launch locally sourced soup
Farmer and TV presenter is working with Crosse & Blackwell on new range of soup featuring local produce
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ArticleFruiterers honour outstanding achievement
Livery company hands out awards for excellent management of a fruit business and an up-and-coming under-30
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ArticleJames Hutton seeks 'resilient' new farmers
Scottish institute is looking for new entrant farmers who have shown resilience in the face of challenges for NEWBIE Award
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ArticleDewhurst joins AHDB hort board
Plant grower Jamie Dewhurst begins three-year stint on horticulture sector board this month
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ArticleRetailers bank on busy Christmas
Unspectacular recent sales figures leave supermarkets hoping for a bumper festive period to get back on track
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ArticleAussie retail tie-up for Sainsbury's
Supermarket chain agrees strategic wholesale partnership with Coles to supply own-label groceries and household products
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ArticleKevin the Carrot back for Christmas
Aldi's Christmas ad campaign features return of heroic root veg Kevin as he battles Russell Sprout and the Leafy Blinders
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ArticleSainsbury's named top SA stonefruit retailer
South African industry body Hortgro gives Sainsbury's the nod for its support of the category over the past year