All articles by Michael Barker – Page 96
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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
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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