All articles by Michael Barker – Page 102
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ArticleRapid growth for food-to-go sector
New IGD figures predict food-to-go will outperform overall grocery and reach sales of £22.8bn in the next five years
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ArticleE W Button takes the heat off
New heat-recovery system is expected to save Cornish grower £12,000 a year as well as boost its green credentials
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ArticleRoot veg and apple sales rise in Waitrose
Supermarket reports shoppers switching to colder-weather foods and supporting new-season British topfruit
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ArticleUK minister visits Blue Skies in Ghana
Harriett Baldwin visits fresh fruit supplier during trip to announce major jobs investment in African nation
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ArticleOrganic produce sales outperform market
New figures released ahead of Organic September indicate organic fruit and veg sales are up 5.3 per cent
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ArticleBerryWorld kicks off SA blueberry season
New Mountain Blue Orchards range set to offer a further boost to fast-growing blueberry category
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ArticleMetis centre stage in new campaign
Coregeo is promoting family of four stonefruits in UK supermarkets and online, backed with new imagery
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ArticleNo changes on GM food post-Brexit
Defra says existing EU regulations around genetic modification will be adopted in UK law in the event of a no-deal Brexit
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ArticleOrganics exports 'face nine-month block'
Government technical notice warns of hold-ups in delays for organic food exports and the need for a new traceability system
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ArticleVeg UK boss's Mini adventure
Julian Pitts and friends drive convoy of Minis to Spain's Tomatina festival to promote British tomatoes and raise cash for charity
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ArticleA touch of Sabrosura
These are exciting times for Colombian fruit producers, who have overcome a tough past and with the support of a new marketing campaign now have their sights set on the global export trade
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ArticleBooths makes plastic pledge
Regional chain to introduce compostable and reusable bags in the fresh produce aisle among a range of initiatives
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ArticleSummer sun helps Co-op to strong growth
Latest Kantar grocery market figures show the good weather benefited sales of brands, as well as convenience outlets
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ArticleThird of fresh produce 'too ugly to sell'
Damning new report suggests Europe-wide problem with regulations, supermarkets and consumer attitudes
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ArticleBrassica volumes set to fall
Tough weather conditions leave growers with lower production and smaller veg – and seeking higher prices
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ArticleA direct approach
It’s a new era for Colombia’s banana growers, who see opportunities in supplying customers directly for the first time
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ArticleEAP warns apple supplies remain tight
Despite projections of a bumper EU crop, British growers say global production issues will mean no surfeit of fruit
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ArticleNew research hub for England Marketing
Cambridgeshire facility will offer a range of research options for fresh produce firms and local businesses
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ArticleChristie joins AGP as non-exec chair
Former G's boss joins board of fledgling onion joint venture in Lincolnshire
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ArticleStill time to apply for LSA fellowship
Scheme offers applicants up to £3,000 as it looks to develop industry leaders of the future