All articles by Michael Barker – Page 95
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Co-op makes fresh produce pledges
Supermarket chain promises more British sourcing, longer-term contracts and extension of use of Fairtrade bananas
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Avocado is top hit for Waitrose 1
Extra Large Avocado proves to be best seller for top-tier line, with seasonal salad bag among upcoming introductions
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Surplus fruit and veg redistribution rises
Fresh produce industry praised by FareShare for tackling food waste and helping reduce hunger across the country
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Waitrose expands its vineyards
Supermarket plants 50 per cent more vines at Leckford Estate in response to demand for home-produced wine
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Booker delivers 'best ever' sales and profits
Wholesale giant reports strong figures ahead of proposed merger with Tesco
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NFU Potato Forum re-appoints chair and vice chair
Alex Godfrey and Tim Papworth confirmed for a further term and pledge to deliver wide range of objectives
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Rabobank: More weather trouble ahead
Analyst predicts British growers will face more trauma from unstable weather patterns following spring frosts
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£3.5m science boost for Abertay students
University invests in suite of labs that will provide a platform for learning and pilot food manufacture schemes
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End of the road for Branston tour bus
Amazing Potato Factory to be replaced with online educational resources after milestone of 25,000 children welcomed on board
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Video: Rebecca Adlington talks healthy eating
Champion Olympic swimmer signs up to promote healthy eating to kids as part of new campaign by citrus brand Jaffa
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Grocery market in strong growth
New figures show all the major retailers seeing a strong three months of trading, with own label and fresh performing well
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Tesco to lower produce prices in health boost
Apples, avocados, bananas and tomatoes among a range of fruit and veg items to be sold cheaper as part of new campaign
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NFU lays out general election asks
Farmers' union outlines five key policy areas that it says must be addressed by the next government
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New-look team at British Growers
Trade body announces a number of staff changes that it says will better position it to support the industry
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Borough expands food redistribution scheme
London market adds midweek collection in a boost to a wide range of food charities
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Fresca's Elliot Mantle passes away
45 year-old head of procurement for pineapples and bananas dies following a battle with cancer
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SAWS scheme 'under review'
EFRA committee report says labour issues could become a crisis, but adds a SAWS scheme could come in within months if needed
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FPC issues caravan guidance
Document advises growers on aspects including legal requirements and benchmarking for seasonal worker accommodation
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£7m cash boost for Farmdrop
End-to-end grocery platform says new injection of cash will help develop technology and improve customer offer
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Vitacress returns to profit
Directors describe figures as 'encouraging' after a series of investments bear fruit for the company