All articles by Michael Barker – Page 97
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ArticleLabour situation at crisis point - NFU
NFU president tells National Fruit Show that government must act now to upscale seasonal workers scheme
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ArticleLogistics body fears Brexit worker shortage
New FTA report says sector, which relies on EU workers, needs 59,000 HGV drivers alone to keep businesses afloat
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ArticleUKFVA winners: How they did it
The winners of the reader-voted 2019 UK Fruit & Vegetable Awards were crowned at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry this month. Read all about how they impressed the industry here
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ArticleFocus on future at Onion & Carrot Conference
Revamped event next month switches to Cambridge and promises a lineup of top industry speakers
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ArticleVertical farming research centre opens
The Innovation Hub for Controlled Environment Agriculture in Scotland hopes to find solutions for sustainable production
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ArticlePumpkin sales soar in run up to Halloween
Sales rise 29 per cent at a time when year-on-year supermarket figures step out of the shadow of summer 2018
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ArticleNew board members for D&F McCarthy
Daniel and Samuel McCarthy become the sixth generation to take management roles at the Norfolk wholesaler
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ArticleGLAA homes in on Lincolnshire
Unannounced compliance inspections last week do not turn up any evidence of worker exploitation
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ArticleTomatoes 'boost sperm health'
New research from the University of Sheffield offers potentially huge benefit to male fertility
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ArticleUnhealthy food 'should subsidise fruit and veg'
Chief medical officer's anti-obesity proposals include banning both the marketing of unhealthy foods and eating on public transport
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ArticleSainsbury's frozen aisle gets vegetable makeover
Initiative between supermarket and supplier Birds Eye will reinforce the benefits of eating frozen vegetables
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ArticleFareShare opens Milton Keynes warehouse
New facility aims to address shocking statistic that one in three children in the city is living in poverty
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ArticleJohnathan Sutton leaves Greenyard Fresh UK
Former M&S and Tesco man leaves Lincolnshire produce supplier following a review of operations at the company
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ArticleFarmers 'trusted by consumers'
New AHDB report shows high degree of trust among UK public, but stresses more can still to be done to engage
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ArticleLouise Fresco to deliver 2020 City Food Lecture
Wageningen professor becomes the first woman to deliver the keynote address, which takes place at Guildhall on 20 February
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ArticleSlight increase in potato plantings
New AHDB figures show the area of potatoes planted in Britain is still among the lowest on record, despite a small increase
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ArticleHive talking
The National Fruit Show takes place this year on 23-24 October at the Kent Event Centre in Detling, and is promising some new elements for visitors
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ArticleSunny outlook for Sunburst
Pink-fleshed apple to hit Waitrose stores next week, with great things predicted for the long-term future of the variety
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ArticleSolid start for Ocado Retail JV
Tie-up with M&S reports first set of figures, with Q3 results showing increase in sales and order numbers
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ArticleWaste Warriors
Dutch fresh produce supplier Spica is focused on sustainability and reducing food waste with its soft fruit venture O’berries. Michael Barker caught up with team lead Omar Ehab to find out more