All articles by Michael Barker – Page 67
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'Biggest-ever' plum festival planned
Organisers of the annual plum-focused extravaganza say more features than ever will take place during this year's event
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Celebrating Kentish fruit
The Kent Show celebrated its 90th birthday last month, and as Pat Crawford reports, the county’s fruit was the main attraction
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Blueberries 'help people age better'
A series of articles in The Journal of Gerontology outline how blueberries can help alleviate conditions associated with ageing
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Sales boost for Pink Lady and Tenderstem
Leading brands report strong sales growth for opening half year on the back of heavy investment in marketing
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The Core principle
When Andy Beale started Corefresh in his garage less than a decade ago, he couldn’t have imagined it would grow so fast. And now he has the industry’s biggest operators in his sights
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Brassicas set for shortages
Growers say extreme weather conditions will bring shortages of cauliflower, sprouts, white and red cabbage
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Smurfit Kappa creates new grape punnet
Recyclable solution developed for Pomares do Sol comes as more brands seek sustainable packaging solutions
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Recyclable fruit and veg bags for Lidl
Supermarket introduces so-called ‘green bags’ as it steps up its plastic and waste-reduction drive
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'Tremendous' British strawberries in peak supply
British Summer Fruit says ideal growing conditions helped produce top-quality fruit, which is now available in all stores
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UK deal activity 'remains strong'
Grant Thornton analysis indicates continued appetite for mergers and acquisitions, despite the political uncertainty
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Carrot growers seek linuron alternative
Growers attended an AHDB trial to see new ways of protecting against invasive weeds after withdrawal of the herbicide linuron
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Javid 'must broaden Apprenticeship Levy'
New Chancellor urged by employment body to extend levy to give more opportunity to temporary workers
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Employee model helps Riverford to record sales
Veg box specialist expects turnover to top £70m next year, having switched to employee ownership in 2018
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Johnson hints at GM future
New Prime Minister uses inaugural speech to Parliament to call for a sector free of GM rules
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Lords hits back at veggie burger claim
Lords committee opposes EU proposals to ban use of the words 'burgers' and 'sausages' in relation to meat-free products
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Florette launches microwave green beans
Salad brand leader makes first foray into prepared veg with new line in Blakemore stores
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Gove out as Villiers takes helm at Defra
Defra secretary moves to more Brexit-facing role, to be replaced by another Brexiteer, Theresa Villiers
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Organic guide offers path to foodservice
New Soil Association guide aims to help suppliers to access the burgeoning foodservice market
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Ex-Branston man joins Eden Search & Select
George Christoudias is among three new hires for executive search consultancy
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NFU urges new PM to back Brexit deal
Farmers' president Minette Batters congratulates Boris Johnson and urges him to consider the needs of the food production sector