All articles by Michael Barker – Page 60
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ArticleAction needed to boost veg consumption
Food Foundation lays out key steps it says would bring an uplift in veg consumption at a time of major national uncertainty
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ArticleNFU petition approaches a million backers
Over 850,000 people sign online petition demanding imported food must meet the same standards as that produced in Britain
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ArticleAyrshire Earlies back in season
First new crop of the year, supplied by Branston, will be sold in Tesco stores across Scotland from this week
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ArticleHuge rise in farm shop sales
Sales of fresh produce through farm shops have been buoyant, with the sector hoping for a lasting change in consumer behaviour
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ArticleKids' fruit and veg intake falls since lockdown
Researchers call for universal school meal service and breakfast club programme to combat alarming malnutrition crisis
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ArticleScratch cooking rises during lockdown
Consumer survey shows considerable increase in home cooking, as well as support for British farmers
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ArticleNew UK tomatoes boost biodiversity
Asda supplier Flavour Fresh has created a sustainable production site for new launches into the Extra Special range
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ArticleThree new non-execs for CGMA
Covent Garden Market Authority appoints Fiona Fell, Sarah Calcutt and David Fison to its board
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ArticleTop UK cherry season predicted
Trade body Love Fresh Cherries expects crop to match last year's bumper harvest, with quality set to be high
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ArticleSeven-figure funding boost for Blue Skies
Fruit supplier secures Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan to ensure continuity of business during Covid-19 crisis
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ArticleCampaign highlights farming's key role
This year's 24 Hours in Farming initiative is asking consumers to find out about the industry and show support for farmers
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ArticleSeasonal veg push launched
New national initiative from Veg Power is backed by nutritionists and chefs including Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
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ArticleBud the Spud set for TV bow
AHDB's saucy character will take centre stage in new TV and digital campaign to help boost potato sales
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ArticleNew 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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ArticleJaffa secures canoeing tie-up
Citrus brand is named Official Fruit Partner of British Canoeing until the end of next year
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ArticleNo more GLAA temporary licences
Gangmasters' body confirms temporary scheme to help industry during coronavirus will cease in June
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ArticleRise 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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ArticlePink 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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ArticleElectronic 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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ArticleOrganic body expands digital presence
Covid-19 Support and Home Delivery hubs are among raft of new measures to help organic producers