All articles by Michael Barker – Page 55
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New organic marque for Red Tractor
Colour-coded label is one of three new marques being rolled out to help consumers easily select specific production standards
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Jaffa secures canoeing tie-up
Citrus brand is named Official Fruit Partner of British Canoeing until the end of next year
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No more GLAA temporary licences
Gangmasters' body confirms temporary scheme to help industry during coronavirus will cease in June
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Rise in UK organic farmed land
Significant increase in the amount of land used to grow organic fruit as sector rebounds from decline in 2018
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Pink Lady launches first UK TV ad
Apple brand to appear in the Gogglebox centre break and roll out across several TV channels throughout June
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Electronic apple boosts Brillopak tech
New digital topfruit gives machinery manufacturer valuable insight to improve its robotic crate packer for fresh produce
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Organic body expands digital presence
Covid-19 Support and Home Delivery hubs are among raft of new measures to help organic producers
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Home-delivery move for Charles Stamper
Scottish fruit and veg wholesaler adapts its business after the closure of its catering clients during Covid-19 lockdown
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Lockdown drives grocery sales record
New Kantar figures show food and drink sales going through the roof as consumers are forced to stay home
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Raymond Blanc to launch UK apple season
Renowned chef and local-produce advocate joins British Apples & Pears campaign for the start of the new season
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Beeswax Dyson joins Berry Gardens
Dyson's major new glasshouse facility hopes to be able to supply British-grown strawberries year-round
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Pickling trend boost veg sales at Waitrose
A new generation of hobby picklers has emerged as Brits expand their kitchen skills during lockdown
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Nourishing Britain's plants
Dr Peter Orrell has launched a new company offering growers multiple benefits through the use of mycorrhizal fungi
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New tool to calculate fungicide use
The system, available from Agri-tech Services, promises cost benefits in the fight against strawberry powdery mildew
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No banana drama as sales surge
Suppliers are taking the challenges of Covid-19 in their stride, while consumers appreciate the versatility of the popular yellow fruit
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Pink Lady eases the lockdown stress
Apple brand has been running a series of initiatives aimed at helping Brits to de-stress during lockdown
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New weapon against mite in fruit
BASF's Nealta promises to defeat red spider mites in apples and protected strawberries
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High hopes for SH Jazz season
Quality looks good ahead of the New Zealand season, with UK figures showing a strong rise in sales this spring
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Lockdown cooking boosts mushroom sales
Consumers have been buying up mushrooms in large volumes as they cook from scratch during the Covid-19 crisis
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FareShare 'doubles food deliveries' in 2020
Since the coronavirus pandemic the food redistribution charity's work has intensified in response to a growing hunger crisis