All articles by Michael Barker – Page 110
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ArticleProtecting potatoes
The controversial issues of rejections and payment deductions are holding back trust in the British potato sector, but an NFU Potato Forum report hopes to spark a new era of collaboration
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ArticleCornish gangmaster stripped of licence
Neringa Butkeviciute, who supplied workers to the vegetable sector, failed eight GLAA licensing standards
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ArticleReducing volatility in an imbalanced sector
Despite an oversupply of potatoes, increasing use of contracts is helping bring much-needed stability for growers and suppliers
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ArticlePlant science under the microscope
With scientific advancement moving forward at a breathless pace, Michael Barker picks out five innovations offering a brighter future for crop production
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ArticleBakkavor turnover rises
Group makes pre-closing trading statement to announce revenues up 4.6 per cent in 2017
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ArticleNew campaign targets veg ad warchest
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall fronts new Peas Please drive to raise cash for promoting vegetable consumption
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ArticleParadise found
Mauritius is slowly building its reputation as a player in the global fresh produce market
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ArticleBerry craze in full swing at Asda
Supermarket reports burgeoning sales of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, with topfruit losing ground
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ArticleHealthy eating trend spotted at Waitrose
Last week's sales see accentuation of healthy purchases, with retailer also trialling a personal nutritionist service
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ArticleAldi says it with roses
Discounter to offer wide range from a single rose at £2.50 up to a mammoth 100-flower offer for £25
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ArticleHealth drives innovation in food to go
IGD identifies key trends in burgeoning food-to-go sector, with health, emotional engagement and location choice key
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ArticleColour and theatre boost US promos
FPJ columnist Amy Cross reports from the States on the latest trends affecting fresh produce retailers
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ArticleM&S hit by sluggish sales
Like-for-like food sales decline at upmarket retailer, with traditional end-of-year spending held back by consumer caution
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ArticleChange4Life targets kids' snacks
Tesco and Co-op back push to encourage parents and kids to move away from sugary snacks towards healthy options
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ArticleNFU: Back British farmers in 2018
Meurig Raymond says policymakers must support farmers to deliver a healthy and growing British agricultural industry
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ArticleNew Year's honours for Clarke and Barsby
Red Tractor founder and NIAB chief executive among industry names honoured by the Queen
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ArticleTotal Produce on top in FPJ Big 50
Annual publication ranking the leading fresh produce businesses shows huge change as market volatility bites
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ArticleUK tops 5 A Day study
Research across seven European nations sees more people in Britain hitting aspirational goal, though many are also failing
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ArticleAHDB seeks next-gen potato pros
Industry levy body on the lookout for 15 professionals to join its Next Generation programme
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ArticleNWF names Colin Smith as CEO
Fox's Biscuits managing director to replace Susan Barratt at Sussex salad supplier in April 2018