All articles by Michael Barker – Page 59
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ArticleDouble-digit grocery gain for Sainsbury's
Lockdown shopping patterns boost grocery sales in the first quarter, though cost of managing crisis takes its toll
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ArticleColoured lights 'boost plant control'
Breakthrough research indicates optogenetics could be a major new tool in improving crop yields and performance
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ArticleNew cherry venture sets sights on the world
Malling Cherry Ventures is a tieup between NIAB EMR, Berry Gardens Growers and AIGN
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ArticleFree AVA berries for Scottish customers
Angus Soft Fruits agrees tieup with McQueens Dairies to deliver free peak-season strawberries to 2,500 customers
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ArticleFoodservice spend down 80% in April
New figures show the scale of the task for the eating-out sector to recover from the impact of Covid-19
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ArticleLargest-ever ship calls at Southampton
HMM Oslo is longer than The Shard is tall and has a capacity of 23,820 TEU
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ArticleCovid shopping patterns boost Tesco sales
Supermarket reports substantial increase in Q1 sales but says high costs offset much of the gains
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ArticleFareShare tieup for Pink Lady
Arrangement sees brand leader donating apples to food redistribution charity to help combat hunger over the summer
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ArticleFarmers urged to help shape ELM future
Defra calls on farmers to take part in series of webinars looking for views on future of environmental land management
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ArticleLockdown drives up c-store sales
Sales at convenience stores outpace traditional big-format supermarkets in May and June, according to Nielsen
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ArticleWaitrose expands wonky veg offer
Supermarket says it is relaxing specifications to help growers and offer customers produce that was destined for foodservice
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ArticleNew measures to boost export 'bounce back'
Government announces raft of new initiatives to help agriculture, food and drink companies to get their exports moving again
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ArticleAG Thames completes restructuring
UK fresh fruit supplier realigns business, stating it is better placed for the future after suffering a pre-tax loss
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ArticleWaitrose.com orders top 150k a week
Waitrose has doubled the number of weekly orders it is processing since the beginning of the year, with more to come
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ArticleSaving the 'squeezed middle'
Group of 20 food organisations calls for better government support for those supplying the stricken foodservice sector
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ArticleNational Asda listing for Scotty strawberries
New-season Scotty Brand strawberries on sale in 200 Asda stores across the UK
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ArticleBakkavor on road to recovery
Fresh prepared specialist says sales are bouncing back after Covid shock, though UK salads are still suffering
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ArticleWatch: Pink Lady's first-ever TV ad
Colourful creative encourages consumers to try a Pink Lady and 'Taste the Wow'
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ArticleProVeg Incubator opens for submissions
Global scheme looks to find new plant-based startups, promising significant funding to those selected
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ArticleMDS webinar for the stars of tomorrow
Beanstalk.Global and MDS free online event to highlight the benefits of new industry entrants to both students and companies