All articles by Michael Barker – Page 104
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Grocery promotions hit 10-year low
New IRI study indicates move towards everyday low pricing and more transparency in the way products are retailed
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Amazon founder's logistics honour
Jeff Bezos to be inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame in Berlin in recognition of his pioneering online work
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Tesco expands fresh prepared offer
Mushroom and beetroot burgers among new range of products as Tesco capitalises on drive for health and convenience
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Allison named commercial director at Eurofins
Food and water testing specialist appoints former British Sugar man to develop client relations
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New coir line promises soft-fruit yield boon
Botanicoir launches new substrate at Fruit Focus that it says brings numerous benefits to berry growers
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Can organics seize the day?
Comment: Michael Barker joins calls for a year-round campaign to help supercharge organic sales and match US levels
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Sweet Blackberries set for takeoff
Berry Gardens predicts good things for the rebranded blackberry, while it's an early start for strawberries and raspberries
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Could strawberries be dumped in Downing Street?
Growers consider drastic response to labour crisis in lively session at Fruit Focus
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Asparagus 'has the potential of avos'
Vegetable has the health credentials, year-round availability and versatility to succeed, says Kantar analyst
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Burdess named Waitrose foodservice director
New role created as supermarket looks to bolster its casual dining and grazing offer
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Tesco/Booker deal faces in-depth probe
Competition authority identifies 350 areas where it says shoppers could be worse off as a result of the proposed merger
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Record UK apricot crop hits shelves
Perfect growing conditions offers a boost to fledgling UK industry, with Tesco backing the home-grown fruit
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New website for Living Salads
Site features fresh new look, food photography, recipe ideas and a history of the company
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Guy Watson named best organic farmer
Riverford founder collects prize at organic BOOM Awards, with gongs also going to Maddocks Farm and The Tomato Stall
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Sweet times for blackcurrants
Ideal growing conditions have produced a vintage blackcurrant crop, benefiting both Ribena and other markets
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UK science warning after 'shock' EC decision
NIAB calls for ministerial intervention to protect UK science base after surprise decision over variety testing contracts
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Tacon to stay on as supplier complaints fall
Groceries Code Adjudicator agrees to a further year in the post, while new survey suggests her work is having a major impact
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Organic regs are "missed opportunity"
Soil Association technical manager slams troubled EU Organic Regulation, which is struggling to gain approval
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Seasonal labour drops 17 per cent
NFU survey of labour providers outlines alarming downward trend in availability of seasonal workers
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Organics 'needs year-round campaign'
The issue of marketing and how to capitalise on growing demand was a key feature at a Soil Association event this week