All articles by Michael Barker – Page 5
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NewsAction needed to protect UK food security, new report warns
NFU says government must take up the recommendations of NPC report
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NewsPro-Force expands with acquisition of Driven Recruitment
Company says purchase is part of its long-term growth strategy
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NewsTesco donates slow cookers in Fruit & Veg for Schools campaign
Move follows research showing kids who learn to cook are more likely to eat healthily
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NewsFresh produce gets sales boost as consumers start the year healthy
New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier and detox after the Christmas binge have helped fruit and veg sales
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NewsHarvest London launches Canada Water vertical farm
Site aims to redefine what it means to supply locally grown produce
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NewsNew recyclable packaging format launched for Tesco Finest Onions
The supermarket has worked with Stourgarden, ProPrint Group and Ravenwood Packaging on the range
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NewsNFU tackles problem of lack of diversity in British farming
Union launches new event and scholarship programme to improve diversity and inclusion
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Features‘Banana badasses’ take on the world
A Canadian supplier is using innovative marketing in its drive to secure fairer returns for banana producers
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NewsAsda relaunches Rollback in new price-cutting drive
All categories across the store will be included in the new initiative
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NewsLand App tieup gives Waitrose farmers access to sustainability tools
Retailer says move is a critical step in its Farming for Nature programme
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NewsRed Tractor unveils new head of comms and engagement
Jo Miller will take on role of promoting the values of Red Tractor to farmers, food firms and consumers
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NewsSuper runner Nick Butter joins innovative broccoli firm SmarterNaturally
Butter will promote GRextra, which claims to have five times more sulforaphane than traditional broccoli
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NewsBevington Salads launches En Route Fruit
New business is looking to expand NCGM wholesaler’s reach beyond the market
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NewsRob Brooker named executive director of science at James Hutton
Plant ecologist has been with the institute since 2006
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NewsIGD notes uncertain trade outlook but shards of positivity for UK
Grocery analyst has examined the trading scene for the months ahead
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NewsSouth African stonefruit sector ramps up focus on innovation
Growers are adopting a range of new techniques and research projects
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NewsMPs meet blackcurrant growers to discuss opportunities
Ribena producer Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I arranges meeting in Westminster
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NewsSeasonal workers protest in London to highlight grievances
Industry stresses vast majority of migrant workers have positive experience and wish to return
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NewsBayer signs deal to distribute Ecospray’s Velsinum in the EU
The biological liquid nematicide is presented as an alternative to traditional chemical products
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News‘Growing Green’ scheme offers cash and sustainability advice to Kent hort firms
Up to £7,000 available for businesses to reduce their environmental impact