All articles by Michael Barker – Page 112
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ArticleOlins' top tips for business success
Laurence Olins offers learnings from his 48 years in fresh produce to an audience at the HOPS conference
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ArticlePost-Brexit plant import fears grow
While much of the focus has been on labour, there are equal concerns over what will happen to imported plant material
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ArticleBurnley to replace Clarke as Asda CEO
Sean Clarke steps down to take time out after 18 months in the role, with deputy CEO moving up to replace him
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ArticleSixth Thanet Earth greenhouse completed
New 7ha facility focuses on speciality tomatoes, while company also makes move in high-wire, light-assisted cues
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ArticleMaking the most of Brexit
While most companies are still trying to figure out how to deal with the uncertainty facing the industry, Kent supplier Veg UK is eyeing up opportunities abroad. Michael Barker finds out more
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Two more arrests in Derby GLAA probe
Ongoing investigation into temporary roles in fresh produce sector leads to further arrests by police
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ArticleNew campaign promotes benefits of leeks
Leek Growers Association campaign focuses on highlighting nutritional benefits to consumers
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ArticleNew launch packs a produce punch
Smoothie brand Pack'd unveils new kits to help sportspeople and gym goers with muscle development and recovery
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ArticleWaitrose packs tomatoes in tomatoes
Supermarket trials new technology that it says could save 3.5 million plastic trays from being recycled every year
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ArticleNew group HR manager for Branston
Ex-Bakkavor and NHS HR specialist Rachel Leech tasked with delivering potato company's people strategy
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ArticleNatural and traceable future for UK food
Fresh produce could be set to benefit as authenticity, flexible diets and nutrition become key trends, says Mintel
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ArticleOrchard industry 'needs 11,500 workers'
English Apples & Pears report outlines extent of labour crisis facing industry if no new scheme is introduced
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ArticleLabour shortages 'up to 30 per cent'
New NFU survey paints alarming picture of the state of seasonal staff shortages, as union calls for non-EU scheme
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ArticleGovernment creates local procurement hub
New online portal aims to connect suppliers and buyers to help get more local food into public procurement
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ArticleSainsbury's stresses power of marketing
Supermarket's Alec Kyriakides tells Veg Summit that upbeat messages about veg are key to consumption growth
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ArticleLidl to put produce front of store
Discounter commits to revamp of store layout to put fresh produce front of mind, as well as extending veg promotions
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ArticleTesco lays down veg challenge
Supermarket's Tim Smith says educating shoppers is key, and pledges to add more veg to ready meals and product recipes
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ArticleRM Curtis recalls packs after Brazil nut error
Company fails to mention presence of Brazil nuts on label of fruit and nut snack pack
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ArticleNew alliance to tackle soil health
Sustainable Soils Alliance to launch later this month in a bid to "restore British soils to health within one generation"
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ArticleMajor growth predicted for online grocery
IGD says online will be fastest-rising grocery channel over the next five years with over 50 per cent growth