All articles by Michael Barker – Page 46
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ArticleBakkavor 'resilient' despite income drop
Covid-19 hits full-year results at fresh prepared specialist, but there's cautious optimism for the future
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ArticleAutomated genomics screen tackles plant disease
New approach pioneered by the Earlham Institute proves significantly quicker in helping combat potato disease
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ArticleFunding boost for AI plant science
Project between the Universities of Nottingham and Lincoln receives £800,000 for plant phenotyping tech training
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ArticleTesco to sell unwashed potatoes
Supermarket says move on organic potatoes will cut back on waste and massively increase shelf life
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ArticleLegumes in focus at new events
UK growers urged to attend free events from April focused on growing the worldwide legume industry
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ArticleWomen 'at forefront of modern farming'
Comment: On International Women's Day 2021, Sarah Mukherjee, co-chair of the Oxford Farming Conference 2021-22, recounts her personal journey and explains why more diversity is still needed
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ArticleTesco unveils major health plan
Supermarket makes series of commitments, including stocking more plant-based food and upping veg content of ready meals
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ArticleSPot Scotland moves into second year
AHDB project continues, seeking sustainable solutions for the seed potato industry
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ArticleNationwide delivers 7,500t of food to the vulnerable
Comment: Scott Hollins, director at Nationwide Produce, describes how the supplier has lent its support - and its facilities - to FareShare
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ArticleLogistics trade welcomes NI extension
Decision to extend Northern Ireland grace period is good news for the flow of agri-food products, says Logistics UK
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ArticleEx-Premier chief joins Orchard House
Food and drink industry heavyweight Gavin Darby is named chairman at UK fresh and prepared fruit supplier
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ArticleFPC calls for wholesale trade support
The FPC, NFU and FDF have welcomed the Chancellor's Budget, while highlighting areas needing further attention
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ArticleLockdown further boosts retail sales
Supermarkets again saw strong double-digit sales growth at the start of 2021, but that is expected to slow when lockdown is lifted
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ArticleUncertainty slows Scottish potato sector
Slower seed sales thought to be behind higher stored total than five-year average, but there's hope for a positive summer
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ArticleBrits 'embracing more sustainable diets'
Survey by Spoon Guru suggests consumers are paying more attention to food that is good for both themselves and the planet
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ArticleMorrisons and McColl's extend partnership
Supermarket agrees deal that sees 300 McColl's c-stores converted to Morrisons Daily format, and wholesale supply tieup extended
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ArticleJaffa teams up with FareShare
Citrus brand plans year-long programme to help provide 200,000 meals to vulnerable people
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ArticleAHDB launches Carbon Week
Series of webinars during first week of March aims to help farmers gain better understanding of carbon footprinting
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ArticleNew season asparagus hits Waitrose
Supermarket says warmer temperatures and better light levels mean Gijnlim variety is ready for sale earlier this year
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ArticleBrexit delays at UK border 'getting worse'
CIPS survey finds nearly two-thirds of supply chain managers reporting delays of up to three days, longer than in January