All articles by Michael Barker – Page 85
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ArticlePoor quarter for Sainsbury's
Supermarket reveals disappointing set of results, with all areas of the business reporting a decline in sales in challenging market
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ArticleNew science tackles fresh produce waste
University of Lincoln initiatives include creating flours from fruit and vegetables to cut food waste in the chain
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ArticleAHDB calls for new SPot farm
Volunteers in the West Midlands wanted to host trials and help agronomists build knowledge for the industry's benefit
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ArticleMixed reaction to Hunt's £6bn farm pledge
Tory leadership candidate promises cash to support farming, but critics say the priority must be to avoid a no-deal Brexit
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ArticleRecord tractor delivery for AC Goatham
Kent topfruit grower buys 20 New Holland vehicles as it updates its fleet across 28 farms
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ArticleSalad among Sainsbury's BBQ price cuts
Supermarket announces reduction on 125 summer food favourites, including salad and fruit lines
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ArticleBothen Hill wins organic grower gong
Organic asparagus grower among the top winners at this year's Soil Association BOOM Awards
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ArticleFive new faces at MorePeople
Stamford recruitment specialist strengthens its team at a time of expansion for the business
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ArticleDimbleby to lead food strategy review
Michael Gove appoints Leon co-founder to produce recommendations for new National Food Strategy
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ArticleTesco unveils 2019 Incubator brands
Supermarket initiative has helped bring names such as Brewdog, Bol and Graze to national attention
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ArticleNew compliance manager for The Fruitery
Kate Boxall appointed to newly created role at Chambers' prepared fruit division
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ArticleWatermelon crisps spearhead Nim's charity push
Nim's Fruit Crisps ties up with Save the Children in fundraising drive, with new flavour launched for the occasion
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ArticlePoor weather brings sales dip at Waitrose
Last week compares unfavourably with a year ago at Waitrose, which has also been talking up its sustainability credentials
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ArticleThirty years young
Topfruit supplier OrchardWorld is celebrating 30 years in business this year. Michael Barker caught up with managing director Mark Culley, who has been there since the company’s inception
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Article£3.5m fund to tackle climate change in food
Fifteen ventures set to receive capital, training and support to help address climate change issues on the farm
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ArticleSlow summer fails to halt retail growth
New Kantar figures show grocery market growing for third consecutive year despite disappointing start to summer
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ArticleAsda contract boost for Scotty Brand
Albert Bartlett-owned brand gains nationwide listing for its strawberries, allowing it to double production
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ArticleRetail supplier complaints hit new low
Aldi again named most Code-compliant supermarket in annual report by Groceries Code Adjudicator
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ArticleYoung Borough traders learn about fruit and veg
London market's Summer Produce Sale and Young Marketeers programme give kids insight in produce trading
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ArticleAldi extends plastic-free trial
Initiative on five fresh vegetable lines, which has been trialled in Scotland, will now move into England