All articles by Michael Barker – Page 38
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ArticleTesco forecasts bumper Halloween
Demand for pumpkins is expected to rocket year on year following the disappointment of Covid-hit 2020
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ArticleCall for new businesses at Woodoaks Farm
Soil Association-run farm is looking for entrepreneurs keen on sustainable, organic food production
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ArticleAldi lorry designs celebrate fruit and veg
Child artists design new liveries for Aldi lorries, which aim to promote fresh, healthy food
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ArticleSharp increase in profits at Tesco
Grocery giant reports 40 per cent jump in profitability for the first half as it consolidates its position as market leader
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ArticleDefra launches plan for healthy bees
New Implementation Plan outlines pathway to government's Healthy Bees Plan 2030 as it looks to prevent further declines
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ArticleNew project aims to tackle greenwashing
Environment Agency project hopes to provide standardised performance metrics within the food and drink sector
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ArticleUK's first carbon-neutral potatoes launched
Puffin Produce's Root Zero brand launches into Co-op stores, backed by a raft of environmental credentials
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ArticleGCA outlines best practice for retail audits
Issues around audits, delisting and inexperienced buyers are all discussed at Mark White's first annual conference
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ArticleAll Tesco produce growers to be LEAF certified
Major decision by the supermarket aims to boost its environmental commitments and will affect 14,000 growers globally
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Article'Falling carrot' stunt calls for food waste funding
Move is part of FareShare's #FoodOnPlates campaign, calling for the government to extend funding to prevent food waste
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ArticleFood industry calls for Covid Recovery Visa
Group of 12 organisations writes to Boris Johnson seeking urgent intervention to alleviate the mounting labour crisis
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ArticleAldi trials checkout-free store
The discounter is testing the concept with colleagues at a London store, ahead of further trials with the public
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ArticleMorrisons in hospitality supply tieup
Agreement with StarStock gives hospitality sector access to 1,500 of the retailer's grocery lines, including fruit and veg
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ArticleNew project examines plastics' impact on soil
University of Gloucestershire researchers will handle UK side of EU-funded project into little-studied area
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ArticleAsda 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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ArticleDefra 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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ArticleMorrisons 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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ArticleBiomass 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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ArticleCo-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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ArticleNFU urges government to back British
Call to ministers comes as NFU launches new report on Back British Farming Day