All articles by Michael Barker – Page 90
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ArticleOrganics facing effective Brexit trade embargo
NFU warns that if no deal is agreed with the EU, UK organic farmers would have to sell their exported products as conventional
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ArticleDefra's Moriarty homes in on new role
Defra permanent secretary moves to Department for Exiting the European Union following Philip Rycroft's retirement
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ArticleRobust sales for Waitrose as John Lewis struggles
Profits hold up at food retailer despite challenging market hitting the bottom line at upmarket department store
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ArticleFears grow over Brexit food safety mechanisms
UK's post-Brexit participation in the European Food Safety Authority has still to be agreed, Lords sub-committee hears
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ArticleDutch fear no-deal Brexit price rises
Berenschot report suggests price rises of up to 30 per cent, with Dutch suppliers advised to set up production in Britain
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Article'Devastating' virus threatens tomato sector
UK growers are warned to prepare in case of the arrival of tomato brown rugose fruit virus, which can wipe out entire crops
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ArticleRobert Goodwill named farming minister
Goodwill, who has a farming background, replaces George Eustice following his resignation this week
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ArticleAEO boost for Greenyard Fresh UK
Company secures status that it says will help it offer extra assurances to international customers post-Brexit
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ArticleStockpiling yet to show in supermarket figures
Grocers braced for a rush on sales this month as jittery shoppers prepare for potential Brexit shortages
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ArticleUS-UK farming row deepens
Heads of Red Tractor and NFU hit back following US ambassador's controversial "Museum of Agriculture" comments
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VideoVideo: Prince de Bretagne investing in innovation
Gaelle Juton explains how demand for convenience, health and sustainability is driving new product development
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ArticleFairtrade sales boost for Co-op
Retailer reports huge upswings in sales of Fairtrade bananas, tomatoes and roses in run up to promotional fortnight
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ArticleGreenyard makes a noise about new nut deal
Greenyard Fresh UK agrees collaboration with Noisy Snacks to support the rollout and expansion of its brand
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ArticlePotato variety key in 2019
New Greenvale report identifies Hassleback and loaded potato skins as key food trends for the coming year
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ArticleBritish strawberries hit Waitrose shelves
Supermarket says glasshouse-grown fruit will hit stores from this weekend thanks to warm weather
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ArticleSolid sales growth for Bakkavor
Fresh prepared firm reports strong pre-tax profits, but warns of a tough start to 2019 before things improve
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ArticleStone success for Tesco
Tesco has been named South African Stonefruit Retailer of the Year for its work in promoting the southern hemisphere source. Michael Barker hears how it has done it from buyer Joe Baines
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ArticleM&S and Ocado reveal full JV details
Tie-up brings M&S into the online grocery market as the upmarket chain moves towards becoming a "digital-first retailer"
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ArticleSupermarket claims traceability first
Midcounties Co-operative suppliers to publish details of their ingredient supply chain for public scrutiny
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ArticleIceland launches plastic-free trial
Initiative looks at a range of plastic-free solutions and encourages consumers to switch to loose produce