All articles by Michael Barker – Page 27
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Lords opens horticulture inquiry
Industry invited to submit evidence to major inquiry into sector challenges
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Waitrose and Heston to part company
Successful partnership comes to an end after 12 years, with Waitrose focusing on own label
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Tesco hits UK LEAF certification milestone
Supermarket completes rollout of certification across UK fruit and veg suppliers, with focus turning to its global base
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Lelliott named interim chair at CGMA
Interim appointment comes in the wake of David Frankish’s departure
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NFU launches horticulture resilience plan
Sector plan outlines opportunities, barriers and asks of government
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Labour makes 50 per cent British pledge
Sir Keir Starmer makes commitment to British farming, promising a more rural-centric government
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Government drops seasonal labour premium wage
Farming minister Mark Spencer confirms workers on the visa scheme will no longer have to be paid more
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Sunak thanks British farmers
PM makes video appearance at NFU Conference to insist he’s standing up for farmers
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‘Clock ticking’ for government to back farming
NFU president Minette Batters says government needs to back its words with actions
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Aldi plans London expansion
Discounter is offering incentives to agents who can identify spots for new supermarkets in the capital
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Sainsbury’s launches £2 fruit and veg boxes
‘Taste Me, Don’t Waste Me’ boxes will combat food waste and offer an affordable option
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Asda plans online grocery ‘transformation’
Supermarket partners with Publicis Sapient to accelerate its move away from Walmart systems
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Abel & Cole in eco-labelling first
Veg box supplier becomes the first retailer to introduce eco labels on its entire fresh produce range
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NFU launches negotiation skills workshop
New course aims to arm NFU members with contract negotiation skills
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Carrots and peas among Waitrose discounts
Retailer is spending £100m on cutting prices on a range of own-label staples
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Cameo steps up UK marketing drive
Apple brand focuses on TikTok as it looks to engage a younger audience
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£2m investment for Fresh Direct
Equipment and infrastructure spend focuses on rapid growth of Fresh Kitchen brand
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Aldi in £1m apprentice boost for SMEs
MDS to be among beneficiaries of new funding from the discounter
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A third of packagers ‘unaware of new EPR rules’
Survey suggests packaging industry still has some way to go to meet new obligations
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Sir Charles Godfray to deliver City Food & Drink Lecture
Rebranded event will take place in London on 15 May