All articles by Michael Barker – Page 94
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ArticleMarshal Papworth links with Harper Adams
Educational project, which helps African growers learn new skills, partners with leading agricultural institution
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ArticleHarrison promoted at NIAB
Dr Richard Harrison takes up position as director of Cambridge Crop Research
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Article£2m funding boost for fruit collection
University of Reading handed new five-year contract to maintain the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale
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ArticleSainsbury's stoic despite Asda blow
Supermarket reports solid set of full-year results despite taking a financial hit on the blocked merger
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ArticleStrong quarter for discounters
Kantar figures show Lidl has hit a new market share high while Aldi continues its streak as the fastest-growing chain
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ArticlePlastic purge
As supermarkets fall over themselves to trial plastic-free initiatives, Michael Barker visits a retailer leading the charge to take plastic entirely off the shelves
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ArticleAldi stocks first Scottish strawberries
Earlier season means discounter has locally grown fruit in all 86 Scottish stores this week
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ArticlePositive thinking
Packaging specialist Coveris has recently opened its new Pack Positive centre to tackle the big issues facing the industry. Michael Barker hears all about it from Rick Hughes, the company’s produce sales director
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ArticleChildren's food watchdog 'urgently needed'
Major new report paints alarming picture of child food poverty and says action is needed now to reverse the crisis
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ArticleNutrient know-how
Nuffield scholar Barbara Bray has published her report into vegetable production for specific nutritional needs
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ArticleBrexit income fear for growers
A recent report by AHDB paints an alarming picture of diminished farm incomes post-Brexit
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ArticleStrong start for Tenderstem sales
Despite following a year of record-breaking sales, the branded brassica has reported a 20 per cent uplift so far this year
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ArticleGrowers warned to be water-prepared
With the Environment Agency predicting poor irrigation prospects, AHDB says growers should get their strategies in place now
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Article£550k campaign for veg-led baby brand
Babease kicks off big spend in campaign emphasising vegetable-rich content of its products
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ArticleMeat and two veg: Tesco's new meal solution
Supermarket launches combined meat and veg pack in a bid to save consumers time and get them eating more healthily
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ArticleWaitrose to fund plastic-pollution fellowship
Investment by supermarket aims to help reduce the amount of plastic filling the ocean and prevent a global catastrophe
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ArticleConsolidation hits global organic industry
Ecovia Intelligence analysis cites recent takeovers as evidence of further rationalisation in organic food production
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ArticlePotato firms fined over staff injuries
CH Cole & Sons (Mill House) and Braegate Produce fined after workers are injured in separate health and safety breaches
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ArticleGilpin wins outstanding achievement award
Northern Irish vegetable grower honoured with Belfast Telegraph Cup for years of service to the industry
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ArticleHigh hopes for topfruit growth
Sales of apples and pears are holding steady, and there are plans afoot to grow the category through creative marketing

