All articles by Michael Barker – Page 90
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ArticleNatural and traceable future for UK food
Fresh produce could be set to benefit as authenticity, flexible diets and nutrition become key trends, says Mintel
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ArticleOrchard industry 'needs 11,500 workers'
English Apples & Pears report outlines extent of labour crisis facing industry if no new scheme is introduced
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ArticleLabour shortages 'up to 30 per cent'
New NFU survey paints alarming picture of the state of seasonal staff shortages, as union calls for non-EU scheme
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ArticleGovernment creates local procurement hub
New online portal aims to connect suppliers and buyers to help get more local food into public procurement
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ArticleSainsbury's stresses power of marketing
Supermarket's Alec Kyriakides tells Veg Summit that upbeat messages about veg are key to consumption growth
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ArticleLidl to put produce front of store
Discounter commits to revamp of store layout to put fresh produce front of mind, as well as extending veg promotions
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ArticleTesco lays down veg challenge
Supermarket's Tim Smith says educating shoppers is key, and pledges to add more veg to ready meals and product recipes
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ArticleRM Curtis recalls packs after Brazil nut error
Company fails to mention presence of Brazil nuts on label of fruit and nut snack pack
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ArticleNew alliance to tackle soil health
Sustainable Soils Alliance to launch later this month in a bid to "restore British soils to health within one generation"
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ArticleMajor growth predicted for online grocery
IGD says online will be fastest-rising grocery channel over the next five years with over 50 per cent growth
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ArticleBanana project boosts smallholders' profits
Fairtrade-funded Programme for Increased Productivity helps put smallholder famers on more competitive footing
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ArticleBorough gears up for Apple Day
London Market to host annual celebration, with a range of activities to boost interest in and knowledge of apples
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ArticleR&D key to organics' future - report
Soil Association study examines supply chain and concludes collaborative, technical-based approach is key
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ArticleAldi plans £75m DC for south-east England
New distribution centre will create 400 jobs and takes discounter's UK and Ireland investment to £2bn in five years
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ArticleNationwide defies Brexit challenge to grow
Supplier increases turnover by 8.6 per cent, with strong growth also seen in its international and fruit businesses
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ArticleBorough calls for schoolkids' food education
London market hosts special Harvest Sale run by local children, and calls on government to put growing on the national curriculum
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ArticleHelios aims to break apple yield barrier
Groundbreaking project focuses on increasing light levels in orchards in the hope of boosting crop yields
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ArticleNNZ acquires LBK Packaging
Agricultural packaging specialist buys up rival in move that it says will significantly boost its market share
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Article5 A Day consumption falls in Scotland
Scottish Government report shows alarming decline in healthy eating north of the border, with obesity a major problem
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ArticleBrexit pressure hits MWW
Fruit and veg importer says devaluation of sterling was key reason for fall in turnover and profitability