All articles by Michael Barker – Page 98
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ArticleNew kids book puts veg front and centre
The Vegetable Village Adventures is a new series of educational books that the author hopes will inspire healthy eating
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ArticleSeeds of change
The seed potato sector is arguably better placed than any other to take advantage of opportunities in the new trading environment
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ArticleEmerging potato varieties take hold
New AHDB figures suggest more up-and-coming varieties are being planted to serve the fresh packing market
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ArticleNFU buys FEC Energy
Farmers' union buys up farm energy business, with which it has a longstanding relationship
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ArticleCo-extusion expansion for Coveris
Packaging giant expands its capabilities with purchase of equipment from administrators of Gelpack Excelsior
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ArticleMajor names announced for Vegetable Summit
Food Foundation event draws together leading figures from government, media and industry to tackle healthy eating agenda
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ArticleGrocery promotions hit 10-year low
New IRI study indicates move towards everyday low pricing and more transparency in the way products are retailed
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ArticleAmazon founder's logistics honour
Jeff Bezos to be inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame in Berlin in recognition of his pioneering online work
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ArticleTesco expands fresh prepared offer
Mushroom and beetroot burgers among new range of products as Tesco capitalises on drive for health and convenience
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ArticleAllison named commercial director at Eurofins
Food and water testing specialist appoints former British Sugar man to develop client relations
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ArticleNew coir line promises soft-fruit yield boon
Botanicoir launches new substrate at Fruit Focus that it says brings numerous benefits to berry growers
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AnalysisCan organics seize the day?
Comment: Michael Barker joins calls for a year-round campaign to help supercharge organic sales and match US levels
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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