All articles by Michael Barker – Page 28
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Alan Lovell confirmed as EA chair
Two parliamentary committees give their backing to Lovell despite reservations over his knowledge
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Loose fruit and veg are centre stage in low-carbon Morrisons
New design trials radical new format aimed at dramatically lowering Morrisons’ carbon footprint
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JLP tackles chef shortage in foodservice
Chef Academy aims to help with growing problem of chef shortages in the UK
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Research network sets net-zero aim
New group of collaborators hopes to help the agri-food industry acheive net-zero goals
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Brakes brings back £2m ‘Help for Hospitality’
Returning campaign aims to give back to under-pressure foodservice companies
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Families focus on healthy eating aim
M&S Family Matters Index finds that more than half of famillies want to eat more healthily this summer
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‘Straight Outta Crumpton’ hits TV screens
Cider brand launches first-ever TV ad to put “attitude back” into the category
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New funding for protein crops
George Eustice announces £12.5m fund that could boost pea and bean production
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National Berry Month returns with versatility focus
Industry campaign aims to show consumers the many benefits that berries offer
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End of the line for veg grower T.Wilson & Sons
St Helens grower blames effects of the pandemic for business failure, despite successful sale of its haulage operation
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Mixed sales for Morrisons
Supermarket reports overall growth, but that was driven by fuel as grocery sales declined
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WPC delegates visit Wilson’s Country
Northern Irish potato business welcomes VIPs following Ireland’s first-ever hosting of the World Potato Congress
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Ag immigration system inspection kicks off
Effectiveness of immigration routes and communication with the agriculture sector is under the microscope
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Morrisons’ tree advisors to help UK farmers
Initiative aims to boost sustainability in the supply chain without damaging business
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Defra challenged on UK fertiliser supply
Efra chair Robert Goodwill writes to George Eustice as concerns rise over fertiliser supply and prices
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Students win sustainable fresh produce challenge
MDS takes part in judging panel in initiative aimed at finding solutions to industry challenges
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Topfruit sector welcomes National Food Strategy
British Apples and Pears backs government commitment, but says more support is needed on labour
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Industry heavyweights to speak at Festival of Fresh
From government ministers to supermarket buyers and even an Olympic champion, FOF22 has something for everyone
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Caroline Drummond passes away
LEAF CEO was a passionate advocate of sustainable farming and healthy eating
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Freshgro aims for world’s first carbon-neutral carrots
Nottinghamshire grower hopes to achieve carbon-neutral Chantenay crop by summer 2022