All articles by Michael Barker – Page 4
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New solar arrays double Sysco GB’s renewable capacity
Major supplier made the move as part of ambitious emissions-reduction targets
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Waitrose ‘BrandsNew’ programme looks to identify next big thing
Supermarket is offering a wide package of support to up-and-coming grocery brands
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Plenty on Canada’s plate
Canadian trade body CPMA has a lot to think about this year, from protecting the industry’s interests on packaging to helping boost fresh produce consumption, according to president Ron Lemaire
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Centre for Food Policy and Foresight launched in Nottingham
University initiative brings together experts from across departments
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Eat Them to Defeat Them boosts kids’ and parents’ veg consumption
Results of 2024 campaign analysis show impressive reach of the healthy-eating initiative
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Rose takes on executive role at Asda as Mohsin Issa steps back
Co-owner Issa is focusing on his role as CEO of EG Group
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Meals & More appeals to Chancellor to support kids in food poverty
Charity writes to Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget to make the case for a long-term commitment
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Notts scientist wins €2m funding to analyse plant roots’ relationship to water
Dr Poonam Mehra will investigate a little-understood topic that is being impacted by climate change
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Revelations over government health advisors ‘show need for action’
The Soil Association has expressed its concern following damning BMJ investigation
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Tenderstem takes over World Food Photography Awards sponsorship
Broccoli brand replaces stablemate Pink Lady as headline awards sponsor
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M&S visits Hadlow glasshouse site to help boost tomato supply
Centre of Excellence in glasshouse growing opened in June and has caught the attention of retailers
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Return to school boosts grocery sales
Kantar figures show parents are buying more lunchbox foods as the end of summer nears
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HSBC offers discounted loan fees to back farm sustainability
Sustainable Farming Pathway aims to make access to finance more affordable
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TikTok craze boosts sales of retro swedes
Vegetable receives an unexpected boost after hack shows quick way to prepare a healthy meal
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United front helps HCP to successful first year
Some 64 authorisations are achieved and numerous new crops are brought into the organisation
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More education is needed on sustainable farming methods, study claims
University of Reading researchers argue ‘regenerative’ farming needs to be clearly defined and regulated
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Fieldwork Robotics: Neuer Ernteroboter für Himbeeren
Fieldwork Robotics verspricht mit seinem neuen Roboter Fieldworker 1 die gleiche Geschwindigkeit und Qualität bei der Himbeerernte wie menschliche Pflücker.
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New raspberry harvesting bot works ‘at same speed and quality’ as humans
Fieldworker 1, from Fieldwork Robotics, uses AI technology to improve berry ripeness detection
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MAC study highlights key role of visa route and areas for improvement
Qualitative study hears what stakeholders think about crucial seasonal workers scheme
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Agroforestry advice for Sainsbury’s farmers in new initiative
Supermarket has worked with the Woodland Trust over the last 20 years and is celebrating the milestone