All articles by Michael Barker – Page 93
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ArticleSweet Blackberries set for takeoff
Berry Gardens predicts good things for the rebranded blackberry, while it's an early start for strawberries and raspberries
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ArticleCould strawberries be dumped in Downing Street?
Growers consider drastic response to labour crisis in lively session at Fruit Focus
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ArticleAsparagus 'has the potential of avos'
Vegetable has the health credentials, year-round availability and versatility to succeed, says Kantar analyst
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ArticleBurdess named Waitrose foodservice director
New role created as supermarket looks to bolster its casual dining and grazing offer
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ArticleTesco/Booker deal faces in-depth probe
Competition authority identifies 350 areas where it says shoppers could be worse off as a result of the proposed merger
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ArticleRecord UK apricot crop hits shelves
Perfect growing conditions offers a boost to fledgling UK industry, with Tesco backing the home-grown fruit
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ArticleNew website for Living Salads
Site features fresh new look, food photography, recipe ideas and a history of the company
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ArticleGuy Watson named best organic farmer
Riverford founder collects prize at organic BOOM Awards, with gongs also going to Maddocks Farm and The Tomato Stall
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ArticleSweet times for blackcurrants
Ideal growing conditions have produced a vintage blackcurrant crop, benefiting both Ribena and other markets
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ArticleUK science warning after 'shock' EC decision
NIAB calls for ministerial intervention to protect UK science base after surprise decision over variety testing contracts
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ArticleTacon to stay on as supplier complaints fall
Groceries Code Adjudicator agrees to a further year in the post, while new survey suggests her work is having a major impact
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ArticleOrganic regs are "missed opportunity"
Soil Association technical manager slams troubled EU Organic Regulation, which is struggling to gain approval
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ArticleSeasonal labour drops 17 per cent
NFU survey of labour providers outlines alarming downward trend in availability of seasonal workers
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ArticleOrganics 'needs year-round campaign'
The issue of marketing and how to capitalise on growing demand was a key feature at a Soil Association event this week
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ArticleCo-op bunch shows off best of British
Retailer introduces ever-changing £8 bouquet to put seasonal British flowers in the spotlight over the summer
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ArticleCampaign looks to put peas on plates
Great British Pea Week will be focusing its attention on school dinners as it looks to improve kids' health
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ArticleBerry prices 'could soar' over labour fears
Major new report spells out the dangers of falling production and skyrocketing prices if a new labour scheme is not introduced
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ArticleTesco launches 100 per cent fruit lolly
Watermelon ice lolly said to be a first, as fruit and salad fly off the shelves during the June heatwave
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ArticleTesco don't fear the reaper
Supermarket reports doubling of availability of Carolina Reaper chilli pepper as hot weather brings early season start
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ArticleRooting for convenience
Carrot and parsnip growers are looking to tap into modern consumer trends to help grow a mature category