All articles by Michael Barker – Page 17
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NewsM&S unveils new packaging for start of Jersey Royal season
Retailer celebrates early start to season with launch of plastic-reducing paper packs
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NewsPeach and apricot trees join UK’s FruitWatch project
Warming climate means more stonefruit is being grown in the UK
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NewsSainsbury’s sets more ambitious GHG targets
Supermarket ups its targets and asks suppliers to play their part
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NewsMPs urged to support farmers with ‘Buy British Bill’
Bill aims to guarantee 50 per cent of public food procurement comes from British suppliers
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NewsRPA opens claim window for stewardship schemes
Farmers can now submit claims under Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship schemes
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NewsPorts of Bilbao and Portsmouth agree MoU to boost trade
Deal aims to develop both green and digital shipping corridors
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NewsDefra accelerates public food procurement and labelling work
Two new reviews will look into improving public food access and fairer labelling
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NewsBAPL launches manifesto to secure British topfruit
10-point plan outlines actions to support growers ahead of general election
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NewsCalifornia Prunes renews ROS tieup in the UK
Collaboration will highlight benefits of prunes to good bone health
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NewsSocial vitamins at heart of London charity’s work
The Food Chain is improving lives with a focus on nutrition and community support
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NewsSpring Budget a mixed bag for farmers, says NFU
Union argues there are several benefits but the budget overall does not go far enough
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News£1m soil health project focuses on the role of roots
The TRUTH project will examine crop roots’ role in healthy soil and food production
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NewsThanet Earth moves into lettuce production with Chichester acquisition
Thanet Earth Lettuce aims to boost UK self-sufficiency in leafy salads
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NewsMajor packhouse solar array completed at Thanet Earth
BeBa Energy installation means a third of the packhouse’s energy is drawn from solar
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NewsBlockchain technology offers major boost to tomatoes
SecQuAL project finds multiple benefits for the tomato and wider fresh produce industry
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NewsDistribution deal brings HarvestEye into Finland
British company has growth plans for its crop insight tool in the Nordic region
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NewsDate revealed for 2024 Onion and Carrot Conference
Joint event in November will feature a conference and gala dinner
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NewsCalls grow for healthier school and hospital food
Soil Association and Professor Tim Spector lead calls for reduction in ultra-processed foods
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NewsNFU says horticulture needs Buyers Code of Practice
Farmers’ union believes the sector cannot overcome its challenges without a fairer marketplace
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NewsCould lightning revolutionise fertiliser production?
Start-up business Debye is trialling space technology on lettuce crops