All articles by Michael Barker – Page 113
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ArticleLorry driver's Calais chainsaw nightmare
Freight Transport Association calls for action to prevent tragedy and allow truckers to bring goods to Britain
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ArticleFarming heavyweights agree UK collaboration
Representatives of farming unions across the UK say they will work together for the long-term good of the sector
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ArticleBelgian potato prices rise
Prices are up as much as 25 per cent since April as the season comes to a close and concerns grow over next season's crop
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ArticleFruit and nuts on the menu for Greggs
Bakery chain outlines plans to add further healthy options on the back of encouraging sales this year
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ArticleSmart criminals target farming sector
Tactics such as tractor cloning and fake advertising contributed to £42.5m in rural crime last year
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ArticleCarline named NIAB commercial director
Former East Malling Services MD takes up the post at unified research body with immediate effect
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ArticleRJ Herbert falls into administration
Machinery specialist continues to trade while administrators assess its financial viability
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ArticleFlorette acquires beetroot specialist
Bagged-salad giant buys Axgro Foods in move it says will help diversify its product portfolio
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ArticleRoger Sayer passes away, aged 64
Salad industry in shock as leading figure dies unexpectedly at home at the weekend
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ArticleSweet times for sweetcorn
Sales of sweetcorn are going through the roof, and suppliers are reacting by upping their production capacity
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ArticleEnd of the line for £40m food firm
Kent-based Silverstar Foods, better known as Turners Fine Foods, enters administration and ceases trading
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ArticleTesco offers free fruit for kids
Supermarket hopes initiative will help create long-term healthy eating trends among the population
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ArticleNew service to tackle contamination
Fera Science's OriGen uses Whole Genome Sequencing to pinpoint the source of bacterial contamination
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ArticleCo-op vouchers 'boost fruit and veg sales'
Supermarket initiative comes as Co-op embraces NFU Fit for the Future report
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ArticleOpportunity knocks in food-to-go
IGD analysis shows burgeoning food-to-go sector offers opportunities for suppliers providing the right products
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ArticleWaitrose stocks British Morello cherries
Crop grown at Boxford Farms revives fruit more commonly grown 20 years ago
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ArticleBarfoot seriously injured in polo accident
Peter Barfoot airlifted to hospital after falling from a horse, but condition is not thought to be life-threatening
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ArticleNew sites for Supernatural juice brand
Two new juice bars open in London tourist spots, with company also agreeing a tie up with fitness brand 1Rebel
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ArticleInterview: Ali's ambition
Ali Capper couldn’t have picked a tougher time to become chair of the NFU Horticulture & Potatoes Board. But, as Michael Barker finds out, she’s relishing the task ahead of her
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ArticleVitacress holds second Environment Week
Initiative aims to educate employees in the importance of nature and biodiversity