All articles by Michael Barker – Page 81
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Article60m sales milestone for Malling Centenary
NIAB EMR-produced strawberry variety passes 60m annual plant sales mark just five years after first hitting the market
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ArticleNew prepared division for Chambers
Kent firm invests £2m in new facility to produce snacking products, claiming a first among UK growers
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ArticlePutting veg front and centre
As the Veg Power ad prepares to hit TV screens, Michael Barker catches up with campaign ambassador Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to hear why he chose to get involved
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ArticleFragile farmer confidence hits new low
Uncertainty of Brexit leads to farmers planning reduced investments over the coming year, NFU survey finds
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ArticleShaking up logistics
A new online platform is aiming to offer growers access to better-value logistics and help fill up hauliers’ free space
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ArticleNew phase for organic carrot campaign
British Organic Carrots steps up its promotional activity with new cookbook, consumer activity and online initiatives
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ArticleDefeating obesity
A groundbreaking TV ad campaign promoting vegetables hits screens tonight. Michael Barker finds out what it’s all about from campaign director Jo Ralling
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ArticleKids urged to take the fight to veg
Groundbreaking TV ad campaign takes radical new approach, asking kids to take on veg and ‘Eat Them to Defeat Them’
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ArticleAldi extends Team GB partnership
Sponsorship, which runs to 2025, sees fruit and veg to the fore through the Get Set to Eat Fresh initiative and athlete vouchers
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ArticleFirst Thanet Earth cues harvested
Investment in growlights helps Thanet Earth to January harvest, with 250,000 cucumbers set to be picked this week
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ArticleNFU warns of Brexit 'catastrophe'
Unions policy director Andrew Clark says a no-deal Brexit must be avoided at all costs
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ArticleNew JD office boosts south-east sales
Cooling and power specialist sees strong increase in business since opening its fifth regional office
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ArticleAldi says yes please to lychees
Discounter promotes fruit both as a standalone product and as an accompaniment to alcoholic drinks
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ArticleSales growth for Bakkavor
Despite weak consumer confidence, prepared specialist sees revenues rise in the UK
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ArticleFruit and veg 'must be future of food'
Major EAT-Lancet Commission report says plant-based diets are the future for both health and environmental reasons
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ArticleWaitrose boosted by fresh sales rise
New figures suggest shoppers are starting the year on a healthy footing as fruit, vegetables, vegetarian and vegan food performs well
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ArticleFrankish named chair at CGMA
Grocery logistics specialist appointed to replace Pam Alexander, who is stepping down after six years in the role
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ArticleStubbins Food Partnerships ceases trading
Waltham Cross-based firm blames tough trading conditions and the economic climate as it falls into administration
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ArticleNew commercial director for Mack Fruit
Tim Watson moves into the fresh produce industry after nearly two decades working in dairy and alcoholic drinks
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ArticleTough year end for M&S
Despite solid Christmas trading figures, market remains a challenge for premium food and clothing retailer