All articles by Michael Barker – Page 113
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ArticleNFT opens Tilbury produce chambers
Two temperature-controlled chambers inside 230,000 sq ft facility will handle a wide range of fresh fruit
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ArticleVeg Power: '33 billion more veg portions needed'
Marketing initiative releases figures showing the extent that boosting veg intake would have on consumers and growers
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ArticleAll about the people
Stoke business Freshview Foods believes its focus on people, quality and service gives it a unique place in the catering supply sector
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ArticleSuppliers sweat over Sainsbury's-Asda
The grocery industry was rocked this week by news of a proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda. Michael Barker and Ed Leahy examine what it could all mean for suppliers
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ArticleTwo new sites added to LEAF lineup
NIAB EMR is designated a LEAF Innovation Centre, while Blackbird Farming becomes a Demonstration Farm
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ArticleBritish Growers calls for Veg Power backing
Growers' body says industry should get behind campaign aimed at boosting kids' interest in vegetables
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ArticleVeg Power ad campaign launched
Major new initiative targets £100,000 of fundraising for campaign to enthuse young people about vegetables
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ArticleLord Mark Price is new Fairtrade chair
Ex-Waitrose MD and trade minister named as chairman of the Fairtrade Foundation's board of trustees
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ArticleCoveris does its bit for Earth Day 2018
Over 130 employees take part in initiatives that help remove over two tonnes of waste from the local area
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ArticleStrong year for Berry Gardens
Soft-fruit supplier reports eight per cent turnover growth and outlines plans for major new office development
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ArticleYear-round asparagus promo set for second year
Following the success of its initial promotion in 2017, growers' body targets second 12-month promotion
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ArticleFlorette back on TV with £3m spend
Brand set to continue Always Made with Sunshine concept, backing up a range of new product launches this summer
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ArticleJazz box promo launches in Asda
Limited-edition nine-boxes of the apple variety go on sale, with consumers also offered the chance to win slicers
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ArticleBranston's cheesy new offering for Tesco
Supplier develops cheesy chips and sweet potato fries, meeting demand for taste and convenience
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ArticleFire destroys Biggleswade salad packhouse
Bedfordshire Growers site, leased to Primaflor UK, suffers heavy damage after blaze rips through facilities
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ArticleMarshal Papworth students arrive in UK
Seven students from Senegal, Kenya and Burkina Faso begin 10-week course aimed at improving agricultural knowledge
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ArticleConsumers urged to 'Show Us Your Jaffas'
Citrus brand heads off on national tour of Tesco stores, offering samplings and prizes to the public
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ArticleCherries feel the love
Thanks to investment in orchards, machinery and a new-look marketing campaign, cherries are all set for another growth spurt
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ArticleNew chairman for LEAF Marque
Tom Green joined LEAF Marque board in January and will hold his new position for three years
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ArticleDutch still life wins Pink Lady award
German photographer's shot takes Apple a Day category at the annual Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year award