All articles by Michael Barker – Page 89
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ArticleUK's first on-farm drive-thru opened
Welsh minister cuts the ribbon at Rhug Estate on novel approach to bringing in time-pressed customers
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Article£550k boost for raspberry robot project
Fieldwork Robotics is working with Hall Hunter to develop a commercial system for raspberries and potentially other crops
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ArticleTributes to 'King of Carrots' Clem Tompsett
Described as "the UK's greatest ever carrot grower", Clem Tompsett passed away last weekend
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ArticleSpring start boosts fresh sales at Waitrose
Soft fruit and salads benefit from benign weather in comparison to last year's freezing March
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ArticleOcado seals Coles online grocery tie-up
Agreement sees Australian chain's online grocery business adopt Ocado Smart Platform technology in a further boost to UK firm
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ArticleAldi backs next gen produce pros
Discounter commits to giving experience to 30 young people from the MDS scheme, which helps produce industry professionals
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ArticleLidl claims industry first with veg box rollout
Discounter says its Too Good To Waste initiative is unique in aiming to reduce fruit and veg waste in store
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ArticleDutch Courage
The Netherlands is a key source of salad crops for the UK market, and suppliers are standing firm in their determination to find solutions to the challenges of Brexit,
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ArticleTesco kicks off plastic-free trial
Supermarket removes plastic on 45 products as part of long-term pledge to make all packaging fully recyclable
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ArticleCo-op launches online grocery service
Convenience chain makes move into home delivery using electric bikes to give it a zero-emission point of difference
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ArticleBukowski promoted at AC Goatham
Production manager promoted to director of farming in recognition of outstanding performance since joining in 2012
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ArticleUnions warn of no-deal tariff impact
NFU-led letter to the Chancellor outlines concerns over distorted trade, warning of significant damage to British farming
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ArticleBerry sales on the up in Waitrose
Supermarket says it has begun selling berries that were grown and harvested in the UK during the winter
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ArticleAldi backs Ethiopian flower project
Fairtrade initiative aims to empower women to become horticultural industry leaders in the African country
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ArticleInland import checks in no-deal Brexit
Defra notice says additional horticultural marketing checks will take place, but inland rather than at the border
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ArticleNew Tesco gin from surplus table grapes
Supermarket launches waste-reducing premium spirit, supplied by partnership of Richard Hochfeld and Foxhole Spirits
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ArticleTrade bodies slam late tariff announcement
Government decision to announce tariff details just two weeks before Brexit derided as 'disgraceful' and 'appalling' by industry bodies
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ArticleAgrial completes Angflor buyout
Florette owner acquires full ownership of Essex-based salad-growing operation after buying out partner Jepco
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ArticleBurgesses take full ownership of Produce World
Company says it has "gone back to its roots" after buying out all minority shareholders
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ArticleWaitrose launches compostable banana bag
Home compostable bag for Duchy Organic bananas is a first for Waitrose's fresh produce range