All articles by Michael Barker – Page 89
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ArticleOnline drive propels Ocado growth
Online grocer sees strong demand for its services in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic
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ArticleBorough traders welcome funding rethink
Local MP Neil Coyle lobbied the government, leading to traders being given access to relief grants
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ArticleVeg box sales double in six weeks
New report paints picture of huge opportunity for sector growth, but there are calls for support grants to maximise sales
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ArticleMarketing boost to help shift potato stocks
AHDB to expand its marketing activities on potatoes as new research shows stocks mount following foodservice shutdown
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ArticleFIMM secures £1m credit to boost production
Perthshire potato supplier will invest the cash in a major new optical potato grader after HSBC UK agreed new facilities
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Article'Emergency support needed' to fight child hunger
Dame Emma Thompson calls for government action as alarming new figures paint bleak picture of lockdown food insecurity
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ArticleMorrisons launches Gluten Free Box
£35 food box features a selection of fresh produce essentials alongside specific gluten-free items
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ArticleHolt Farm switches to home delivery
Foodservice fruit and vegetable supplier launches online shop and plans to expand delivery across Essex and Suffolk
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ArticleBranston's Spud Squad livens up lockdown
Potato supplier takes its team of potato-promoting superheroes online after coronavirus wipes out summer event programme
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ArticleSainsbury's outlines Covid-19 impact
Retailer announces 2019/20 results as well as detailing outlook for the coming year in light of coronavirus outbreak
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ArticleLamex acquires frozen specialist Horns
German frozen fruit and vegetable supplier is snapped up by private British trader Lamex Food Group
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ArticleConsumers 'shopping like a decade ago'
Analysis of consumer habits shows people are doing less frequent, but larger shops in response to Covid-19 restrictions
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ArticleTacon to stay on as adjudicator for six months
Groceries code boss extends her stay to help navigate the sector through the Covid-19 crisis
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ArticleCo-op reports strong growth
Food sales drive growth at convenience chain, which says its 2019 investments positioned it well to cope with Covid-19
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ArticleMorrisons offers discount to farmers
Fresh produce suppliers will be among beneficiaries as supermarket thanks its farmers for feeding the nation
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ArticleNew resource connects farmers and public
Farms to Feed Us is a database that puts small producers in touch with consumers who want to buy their produce
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ArticleLockdown boosts solar generation
Solar power meets almost 30 per cent of UK electricity demand as reduced pollution levels boost production
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ArticleRed Tractor offers remote assessment
New approach uses video-based solutions for farm auditing, and if successful could continue post-coronavirus
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ArticleAldi launches online food sales for first time
Discounter to sell 22-product 'food parcels' to help vulnerable and self-isolating customers during the coronavirus pandemic
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ArticleFood bodies call for open trade
Industry associations write letter to governments stating only full and free international trade will keep crucial food flow going