All articles by Michael Barker – Page 101
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ArticleEnd of the road for Branston tour bus
Amazing Potato Factory to be replaced with online educational resources after milestone of 25,000 children welcomed on board
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VideoVideo: Rebecca Adlington talks healthy eating
Champion Olympic swimmer signs up to promote healthy eating to kids as part of new campaign by citrus brand Jaffa
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ArticleGrocery market in strong growth
New figures show all the major retailers seeing a strong three months of trading, with own label and fresh performing well
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ArticleTesco to lower produce prices in health boost
Apples, avocados, bananas and tomatoes among a range of fruit and veg items to be sold cheaper as part of new campaign
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ArticleNFU lays out general election asks
Farmers' union outlines five key policy areas that it says must be addressed by the next government
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ArticleNew-look team at British Growers
Trade body announces a number of staff changes that it says will better position it to support the industry
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ArticleBorough expands food redistribution scheme
London market adds midweek collection in a boost to a wide range of food charities
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ArticleFresca's Elliot Mantle passes away
45 year-old head of procurement for pineapples and bananas dies following a battle with cancer
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ArticleSAWS scheme 'under review'
EFRA committee report says labour issues could become a crisis, but adds a SAWS scheme could come in within months if needed
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ArticleFPC issues caravan guidance
Document advises growers on aspects including legal requirements and benchmarking for seasonal worker accommodation
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Article£7m cash boost for Farmdrop
End-to-end grocery platform says new injection of cash will help develop technology and improve customer offer
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ArticleVitacress returns to profit
Directors describe figures as 'encouraging' after a series of investments bear fruit for the company
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tasting the difference
Sainsbury’s is currently undertaking a huge review that is reverberating throughout its supply base
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ArticleAvocado marketers set sights on further growth
The success story that is avocados shows no sign of ending, and the biggest challenge now is keeping up with demand
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ArticleFlorette sees the sunny side with new campaign
Salad brand unveils details of new £2.5m spend, which features a performing tractor and puts the focus on sunshine
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ArticleFresh drives record year for NI Spar owner
Henderson Group says fresh food was key to strong turnover and volume growth across its symbol brands in Northern Ireland
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AnalysisLabour supply: A ticking timebomb?
Exacerbated by Brexit, the industry’s labour pains are becoming more apparent by the week, but what can be done to ease the pressure?
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ArticleTesco asparagus hits stores three weeks early
Suffolk-grown Jubilee reaches stores at the end of March after prolonged sunshine brought the crop forward
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ArticlePetition mounts case against plastic packaging
30,000 signatories join fight against use of plastic in fruit and veg retailing, but packaging industry give petition short shrift
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ArticleNew owner for Kent Crisps
Laura Bounds, who has spent most of her career in fresh produce, becomes one of the youngest female snack owners in the UK