All articles by Michael Barker – Page 94
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ArticleAHDB seeks next-gen potato pros
Industry levy body on the lookout for 15 professionals to join its Next Generation programme
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ArticleNWF names Colin Smith as CEO
Fox's Biscuits managing director to replace Susan Barratt at Sussex salad supplier in April 2018
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ArticleCosta Rica's banana challenge
With Costa Rica facing challenges from the weather, changing market conditions and pricing, industry body Corbana has much to keep it occupied
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ArticleInvesting in Poland
While many British firms are soul searching about how to trade effectively post-Brexit, others are mitigating the risk by establishing operations in Poland
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Article70 per cent of labour providers running short
New survey paints picture of deteriorating labour availability in the food sector, with calls for government action
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ArticlePotato Lono promises major yield uplift
Levity CropScience unveils research indicating series of crop improvements in potatoes
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ArticleMixed reaction to autumn Budget
Industry bodies support investment in R&D, but point to lack of specific backing for farming amid Brexit uncertainty
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ArticleKing: convenience adds value to grocery
Ex-Sainsbury's CEO says trend for NPD in convenience is proof supermarkets are not all about low pricing
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ArticleChildhood Obesity Strategy back under fire
One year after the launch of government plan, critics continue to argue it is not strong enough
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ArticleSupplier partnerships are focus of CFL18
Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis to focus on collaborative working model at Guildhall event
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Article'Abolish farming subsidies', says Tory thinktank
Bright Blue report proposes elimination of production subsidies in favour of payments for environment-friendly land management
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ArticleJust Eat's takeover of Hungryhouse approved
£240m deal expected to make enlarged online food-ordering platform more robust in face of increasing competition
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ArticleKalettes to pop up in London
Branded vegetable will be centre stage in pop-up shop in London's trendy Hoxton in early December
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ArticleAsda unveils snore-reducing pineapples
Pineapple plants to be exclusively stocked over Christmas, with NASA studies suggesting relief for noisy sleepers
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ArticleShepherd takes the helm at Eurofins Grimsby
New general manager promises to put the focus on client services in a bid to grow the business
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ArticleGrocery inflation hits four-year high
Despite low volume sales increases, higher value sales indicate cost increases are starting to be passed on to shoppers
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ArticleA new way to beat waste
Agri-tech start-up Agronomex is aiming to tackle food waste at the farmgate with an all-encompassing new portal
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ArticleIceland expands Food Warehouse format
Retailer puts focus on wider product range as it steps up plans to hit 1,000 stores by 2020
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ArticleKevin the Carrot is looking for love
Aldi's popular root veg hero is returning to screens in the discounter's Christmas ad, alongside a new romantic interest
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ArticleCity worker's Calais food gesture
Zain Khalish has been collecting excess fresh produce and providing it to charities offering meals to refugees