All articles by Michael Barker – Page 108
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ArticleWaitrose boosted by fresh sales rise
New figures suggest shoppers are starting the year on a healthy footing as fruit, vegetables, vegetarian and vegan food performs well
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ArticleFrankish named chair at CGMA
Grocery logistics specialist appointed to replace Pam Alexander, who is stepping down after six years in the role
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ArticleStubbins Food Partnerships ceases trading
Waltham Cross-based firm blames tough trading conditions and the economic climate as it falls into administration
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ArticleNew commercial director for Mack Fruit
Tim Watson moves into the fresh produce industry after nearly two decades working in dairy and alcoholic drinks
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ArticleTough year end for M&S
Despite solid Christmas trading figures, market remains a challenge for premium food and clothing retailer
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ArticleGreenyard opens new UK ripening chambers
Spalding-based business unveils new facilities as part of £2 million investment over two years
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Upbeat Christmas for Morrisons
Supermarket reports fourth consecutive Christmas of like-for-like sales growth, with competitiveness at the heart of its offer
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ArticleDuchy Organic reveals £3.2m charitable donation
Spend takes Waitrose's organic brand's contribution to charitable causes to £23m since it was set up in 2009
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ArticleCo-op unveils £200m store programme
Retailer puts the focus on convenience as it plans 100 new food stores, with many in the south east and other populous areas
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ArticleNew Year's honours for catering figures
Chef Thomasina Miers heads list of food industry entrepreneurs to receive awards in Queen's New Year's honours list
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ArticlePotato production hits five-year low
Consumers warned to brace themselves for more variable shapes and sizes as late planting and poor conditions hit crops
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ArticleDouble-digit sales growth for Ocado
Online retailer reports strong increase in fourth-quarter revenue as new facilities come on line
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ArticleKalettes return with new look and branding
Branded brassica gets a facelift and new identity, together with a promotional tie-up with the Women's Institute
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ArticleNigel Trood to leave Fresca
Managing director of The Fresh Produce Centre to depart for personal reasons, with Ian Craig taking on his responsibilities
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ArticleNew soups claim 5 A Day first
Soupologie says its new range is the first to offer consumers all of their five portions of fruit and veg in a single pot
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ArticleEdible Christmas trees on sale at Waitrose
Supermarket stocks edible rosemary trees to appeal to customers looking to cut down on unnecessary waste
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AnalysisRoom for Manoeuvre?
Poland is a key mushroom source for the UK market, which relies on imports to ensure it can meet demand. Michael Barker speaks to producer Grzybmar to find out how supply is shaping up and how it is bracing for Brexi
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ArticleSeasonal Berries rebranded as Love Fresh Berries
Soft-fruit campaign switches name after research suggests shoppers still associate it with British and summer fruit
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ArticleJaffa nets new sporting deal
Partnership sees fruit brand sponsor England Netball to help build sport at both grassroots and elite level