All articles by Michael Barker – Page 119
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ArticleThe crucial Linc
At a time when there are serious concerns over the next generation of scientists and technical experts coming through, the National Centre for Food Manufacturing is stepping up to the plate
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ArticleTotal Produce acquires Burbank
Bradford-based wholesaler becomes latest addition to rapidly expanding Total Produce portfolio
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ArticleBerryWorld completes Beekers tie-up
UK-headquartered soft-fruit company announces tie up between Beekers and BerryWorld Europe, plus a new division in France
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ArticleNew study boosts prune health credentials
Research at King's College London suggests lower portions of prunes are capable of equally powerful bowel benefits
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ArticleFPJ Live and reader-voted awards return
The UK Fruit & Vegetable Congress and Awards set to return in early October with an exciting new, integrated format
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ArticleJudges unveiled for FoodTalk Awards
Radio show-inspired event seeks to reward innovation in food, drink, technology or packaging
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ArticleSon replaces mother as Herbs Unlimited MD
Philip Dodd takes over from mother and founder Alison Dodd at the helm of Yorkshire herb and salad business
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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