All articles by Michael Barker – Page 78
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ArticleConsolidation hits global organic industry
Ecovia Intelligence analysis cites recent takeovers as evidence of further rationalisation in organic food production
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ArticlePotato firms fined over staff injuries
CH Cole & Sons (Mill House) and Braegate Produce fined after workers are injured in separate health and safety breaches
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ArticleGilpin wins outstanding achievement award
Northern Irish vegetable grower honoured with Belfast Telegraph Cup for years of service to the industry
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ArticleHigh hopes for topfruit growth
Sales of apples and pears are holding steady, and there are plans afoot to grow the category through creative marketing
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ArticleNew general manager for Port of Dover Cargo
Nik Scott-Gray moves south from Scotland at a critical time for the busy Kent freight facility
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ArticleCustoms union 'won't solve food standards issue'
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health says food will still face issues at the Irish border if the UK joins a customs union
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ArticleFresh and flower sales up at Waitrose
Supermarket's weekly update indicates strong sales figures for warmer weather produce and Mother's Day blooms
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ArticleTech and science to the fore at Banana Congress
International conference in Miami will focus on key topics such as the application of technology and tackling TR4
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ArticleUK's first on-farm drive-thru opened
Welsh minister cuts the ribbon at Rhug Estate on novel approach to bringing in time-pressed customers
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Article£550k boost for raspberry robot project
Fieldwork Robotics is working with Hall Hunter to develop a commercial system for raspberries and potentially other crops
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ArticleTributes to 'King of Carrots' Clem Tompsett
Described as "the UK's greatest ever carrot grower", Clem Tompsett passed away last weekend
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ArticleSpring start boosts fresh sales at Waitrose
Soft fruit and salads benefit from benign weather in comparison to last year's freezing March
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ArticleOcado seals Coles online grocery tie-up
Agreement sees Australian chain's online grocery business adopt Ocado Smart Platform technology in a further boost to UK firm
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ArticleAldi backs next gen produce pros
Discounter commits to giving experience to 30 young people from the MDS scheme, which helps produce industry professionals
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ArticleLidl claims industry first with veg box rollout
Discounter says its Too Good To Waste initiative is unique in aiming to reduce fruit and veg waste in store
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ArticleDutch Courage
The Netherlands is a key source of salad crops for the UK market, and suppliers are standing firm in their determination to find solutions to the challenges of Brexit,
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ArticleTesco kicks off plastic-free trial
Supermarket removes plastic on 45 products as part of long-term pledge to make all packaging fully recyclable
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ArticleCo-op launches online grocery service
Convenience chain makes move into home delivery using electric bikes to give it a zero-emission point of difference
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ArticleBukowski promoted at AC Goatham
Production manager promoted to director of farming in recognition of outstanding performance since joining in 2012
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ArticleUnions warn of no-deal tariff impact
NFU-led letter to the Chancellor outlines concerns over distorted trade, warning of significant damage to British farming