All articles by Michael Barker – Page 33
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Asda to appoint greengrocers in aisle revamp
New roles are expected to boost fresh produce sales, and come alongside increased top-tier range and aisle refits
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Defra opens plant biosecurity consultation
Amid growing incidences of non-native pests and diseases, Defra is consulting over its plant biosecurity strategy
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Morrisons launches 'zero waste' store trial
Six outlets in Edinburgh hope to set the stage for all of Morrisons' stores to operate with zero waste by 2025
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Biomass energy crops set for UK comeback
NIAB is developing plans for a demonstration platform to look at feasibility of cultivating energy crops
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Co-op unveils major Amazon tie-up
C-store chain says move, together with robot deliveries, will help it nearly triple online sales by the end of the year
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NFU urges government to back British
Call to ministers comes as NFU launches new report on Back British Farming Day
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Fisher named climate head at WRAP
Food waste charity's special adviser takes on newly created role at key time in fight against climate change
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Fire hits revenues at Ocado
Major incident at Erith leads to 10.6 per cent revenue decline in Q3, but online retailer remains upbeat for future growth
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Investment augurs well for Juice Executive
Alex Auger's cold-pressed juice firm spends £1.1m on Chatham factory extension
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Morrisons warns of food price rises
Supermarket says HGV driver shortage and commodity price inflation is likely to filter through to shelves
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Bakkavor bullish for full-year profits
Fresh food giant reports solid growth in the first half and expects strong recovery from Covid to continue
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Tesco calls for Apprenticeship Levy reform
Supermarket believes a revision of the current structure could lead to 8,000 new apprenticeships being created
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FareShare launches major campaign
#FoodOnPlates is seeking £5m of government funding to tackle the problem of edible food being wasted on farms
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Sustainability key to avocado growth
1,400 delegates hear how sustainable supply is central to the many opportunities facing the European avocado market
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New fruit and nut ranges from Whitworths
Flavoured Fruit Tubs and Fruit & Nut Mixes aim to offer a healthy snack and ingredient for consumers
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Eden appoints Macdonald as non-exec
Former NFU director general joins executive search agency
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UK food and drink exports recovering
Sales to non-EU markets almost back to pre-pandemic levels, but EU exports are still significantly down
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Co-op makes major Fairtrade pledge
C-store chain commits 0.7 per cent of pre-tax profits to international aid, with Fairtrade Africa projects set to benefit
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Diners urged to help fight malnutrition
Action Against Hunger campaign calls on people to add £1 to their restaurant bills to contribute to food donations
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New chief executive for Orchard House
Ambitious prepared fruit supplier hires new CEO and commercial director, following appointment of executive chair in March