All articles by Michael Barker – Page 7
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ArticleFSA investigation links E. coli sandwich outbreak to lettuce
Some 256 cases have been confirmed as authorities work with suppliers to prevent a reoccurrence
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ArticleNFU calls for political support to ‘Save Our Spuds’
Union says potato sector is under huge pressure from a perfect storm of challenges
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ArticleCalifornia Prunes pitched as natural alternative ingredient to processed sugar
California Prune Board hopes manufacturers and bakers will switch to the dried fruit
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ArticleScotty Brand launches eight-strong lineup of chilled potato classics
New branded range is selling in Morrisons stores in Scotland
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ArticleConsumer finances improve but grocery sales slow
Sales rise by just one per cent in the latest month, according to new figures from Kantar
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ArticleMorrisons’ 125th anniversary TV ad puts the focus on fresh
40-second ad charts the history of the retailer and its modern focus on quality fresh food
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ArticleFresh food helps Tesco to solid Q1 growth
Supermarket reports volume growth underpinning its performance
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ArticleSurplus veg at heart of new M&S food poverty initiative
Meals will be sent directly from a supplier as part of the Coronation Food Project
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ArticleStewarts and Asda limber up for Wimbledon strawberry season
Supermarket expects to sell 5.3m of the Perth supplier’s fruit in the coming weeks
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ArticleRootWave and Garford in eWeeding partnership
Arrangement is set to offer a boost to veg growers looking for new weed-control technologies
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ArticleTDR Capital to become majority owner of Asda
Zuber Issa has sold his shares, while brother Mohsin remains a co-owner
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ArticleNew regenerative farming conference set for South-West England
Event has been set up following months of rainfall misery for farmers
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ArticleNavigating the ‘toughest mango season in decades’
Lewey Hook, technical director at SH Pratt Tropical, discusses how the company is coping with the current challenges in mango supply
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ArticleHarvestEye secures Scottish distribution deal
Crop insights tool will now be distributed by Agricar north of the border
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ArticleHayley Miller named new regional marketing director at Sodexo
Miller moves to foodservice giant from CH&Co
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ArticleMark White reappointed as Groceries Code Adjudicator
White signs up for a further three years, having originally been appointed in 2020
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ArticlePeru mango collapse dents UK supply
Severe weather problems in South America hit EU and UK mango supply
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ArticleNew rules slash red tape for farm development
Rule change is designed to give farmers more flexibility in converting unused buildings
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ArticleMorrisons price locks over 400 products
A number of fresh produce items also feature in latest round of promotions
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ArticleGrocery price inflation falls for 15th straight month
Price inflation is finally returning to more normal levels, according to Kantar