All articles by Michael Barker – Page 53
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'Greenkins' set to be Halloween hit
Waitrose introduces unusually coloured addition to its pumpkin lineup and predicts a record-breaking Halloween
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Covid drives down potato plantings
Area of potatoes planted in Britain falls to third lowest on record due to reduced demand in foodservice and catering markets
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Rashford launches child food petition
England footballer wants to see key recommendations from National Food Strategy implemented by government
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Demand surges for edible pumpkins
Tesco reports large volumes of Sweet Cooking pumpkins being planted in response to the vegan trend
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New pear packs cut waste at Iceland
Linerless technology is set to eliminate 15 tonnes of plastic and could be rolled out to other produce lines
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Covid restrictions boost grocery sales
Latest Kantar figures suggest tightening restrictions and greater lockdown measures are boosting take-home grocery
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UK debut for Tunisian brands
Three food products featuring fresh produce as key ingredients are given support to pitch for UK customers
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Dover makes case to 'remain'
Comment: Doug Bannister, CEO of the Port of Dover, on why the Kent facility is the right choice for business now more than ever
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Key potato treatment wins reprieve
Growers can now use Bayer's Emesto Prime DS to protect against black scurf until June 2021 after CRD decision
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Poppy takes science role at Red Tractor
Professor Guy Poppy joins Assured Food Standards board at a critical juncture for UK food and agriculture industry
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Activity book to boost veg engagement
New Eat Them To Defeat Them initiative aims to engage kids with fun activities
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Aldi scraps single-use fruit and veg bags
Initiative is part of wider commitments to reduce plastic at the discounter and will take out 100 tonnes
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Crop Science Centre opens in Cambridge
New facility is a tie up between University of Cambridge and NIAB, and hopes to develop and share global plant solutions
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Wrap to launch Food Waste Action Week
New initiative in March 2021 aims to tackle the vast amount of wasted food in the hospitality and foodservice sectors
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Carrots are top with kids
BNF survey ranks popularity of vegetables as part of Healthy Eating Week
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Aldi unveils £1.3bn investment plan
Supermarket, which has announced record sales, said it will invest in stores, DCs and innovation in the next two years
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Potato race postponed
Great Ely Potato Race, which celebrates the humble spud, falls victim to coronavirus restrictions
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New and old Covent Garden collaborate
Initiative between outlets and suppliers is said to be first time the two markets have worked together in the last 40 years
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In pictures: BFF at New Covent Garden
Harvest time is being celebrated at New Covent Garden Market as part of British Food Fortnight
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Asda makes foray into convenience
Supermarket to undertake trial with petrol forecourt operator and launch 'Asda On the Move' range