All articles by Michael Barker – Page 99
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ArticleBlueberries 'help people age better'
A series of articles in The Journal of Gerontology outline how blueberries can help alleviate conditions associated with ageing
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ArticleSales boost for Pink Lady and Tenderstem
Leading brands report strong sales growth for opening half year on the back of heavy investment in marketing
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ArticleThe Core principle
When Andy Beale started Corefresh in his garage less than a decade ago, he couldn’t have imagined it would grow so fast. And now he has the industry’s biggest operators in his sights
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ArticleBrassicas set for shortages
Growers say extreme weather conditions will bring shortages of cauliflower, sprouts, white and red cabbage
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa creates new grape punnet
Recyclable solution developed for Pomares do Sol comes as more brands seek sustainable packaging solutions
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ArticleRecyclable fruit and veg bags for Lidl
Supermarket introduces so-called ‘green bags’ as it steps up its plastic and waste-reduction drive
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Article'Tremendous' British strawberries in peak supply
British Summer Fruit says ideal growing conditions helped produce top-quality fruit, which is now available in all stores
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ArticleUK deal activity 'remains strong'
Grant Thornton analysis indicates continued appetite for mergers and acquisitions, despite the political uncertainty
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ArticleCarrot growers seek linuron alternative
Growers attended an AHDB trial to see new ways of protecting against invasive weeds after withdrawal of the herbicide linuron
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ArticleJavid 'must broaden Apprenticeship Levy'
New Chancellor urged by employment body to extend levy to give more opportunity to temporary workers
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ArticleEmployee model helps Riverford to record sales
Veg box specialist expects turnover to top £70m next year, having switched to employee ownership in 2018
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ArticleJohnson hints at GM future
New Prime Minister uses inaugural speech to Parliament to call for a sector free of GM rules
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ArticleLords hits back at veggie burger claim
Lords committee opposes EU proposals to ban use of the words 'burgers' and 'sausages' in relation to meat-free products
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ArticleFlorette launches microwave green beans
Salad brand leader makes first foray into prepared veg with new line in Blakemore stores
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ArticleGove out as Villiers takes helm at Defra
Defra secretary moves to more Brexit-facing role, to be replaced by another Brexiteer, Theresa Villiers
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ArticleOrganic guide offers path to foodservice
New Soil Association guide aims to help suppliers to access the burgeoning foodservice market
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ArticleEx-Branston man joins Eden Search & Select
George Christoudias is among three new hires for executive search consultancy
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ArticleNFU urges new PM to back Brexit deal
Farmers' president Minette Batters congratulates Boris Johnson and urges him to consider the needs of the food production sector
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ArticleMcColl's accelerates convenience focus
Retail group upgrades stores with new focus as well as revamping its Morrisons-supplied Safeway range
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ArticleM&S honours fresh produce suppliers
Several fruit and veg growers recognised by M&S for their innovative work at the retailer's Select Farm Awards