All articles by Michael Barker – Page 108
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ArticleChallenges face citrus as sales stall
Supply problems in key growing regions aren’t helping in a year when volume sales have declined, but there are reasons for optimism
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ArticleTakeaways 'should stop giving away salad'
Damning research suggests free salads given away by the likes of kebab and curry shops are almost never eaten
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ArticleTole to join The Allium Alliance
Former Produce World man joins Lincolnshire onion supplier as commercial director
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ArticleIGD boss Denney-Finch to step down
Industry stalwart will leave her role as chief executive at the grocery charity in September to pursue other interests
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ArticleUnilever opts for Netherlands HQ
Company says move is about creating a simplified structure, but commentators suggest Brexit could be part of motive
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ArticlePM backs 'historic opportunity' for farming
Responding to a question in the Commons, Theresa May praised farmers and stressed opportunity of new farming policy
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ArticleAvocados for cheap rail fares
Virgin Trains offers novel avocado-based alternative to young people who missed out on the new 26-30 Railcard
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ArticleRaspberries and mash make new ONS basket
Office for National Statistics tweaks basket to include two new fruit and veg, with peaches and nectarines dropping out
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ArticleEuro bodies call for Brexit trade deal
Presidents of Copa and Cogeca write to Michel Barnier imploring minimum disruption to trade after Brexit
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ArticleAgrial's ambition
Doug Robertson, managing director of Agrial Fresh Produce, explains how the Florette owner’s new structure puts it on the path to significant growth
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ArticleJonathan Tremayne to leave IPL
Managing director for produce at Asda's buying arm hands in notice after five years at the helm
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ArticleChallenging year for Waitrose
Retailer reports sales growth thanks to price investment, but profitability took a substantial hit
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ArticleAdjudicator launches Co-op investigation
Retailer acknowledges it has "fallen short" and says it is making changes to avoid a repeat of suspected code breaches
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ArticleAli Capper takes top job at EAP
English Apples & Pears names Capper, who is also chair of the NFU Horticulture Board, as its new executive chair
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ArticleÉlysée, the champ
Michael Barker meets a private chef whose extraordinary life story and signature afro-fusion dishes make him stand out from the crowd
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ArticleShareholders approve Tesco-Booker deal
Over 80 per cent of shareholders from both sides back plans for tie-up between supermarket and wholesaler
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ArticleFive-year deal for Aldi flower supplier
Discounter hands new contract to JZ Flowers, which has already supplied the supermarket for nearly 25 years
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ArticleEFSA confirms neonics bee risk
Updated findings conclude that three neonicotinoids are harmful to wild bees, as well as honeybees
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ArticleSales and investments increase at Bakkavor
Prepared food supplier reports healthy sales growth, but pre-tax profits take a hit due to public listing and refinancing costs
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ArticleTesco lays down waste challenge
At Fruitnet World of Fresh Ideas in Berlin, Tesco’s fresh produce category director Darren Clough discussed sustainability and waste in the supply chain