All articles by Michael Barker – Page 120
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ArticleStonefruit bounces back after 2016
A poor northern hemisphere sales period saw the stonefruit category suffer a substantial decline last summer, but things are starting to look up again
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ArticleBakkavor plans apprenticeship drive
Prepared food supplier to recruit 40 apprentices this year across a variety of departments
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ArticleVeg-focused baby brand wins Tesco listing
Babease's First Tastes and Adding Textures lines to be stocked in 850 stores from this month
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ArticleHealthy food box launched by Weight Watchers
Subscription-based home-delivery box is said to be a first for a UK weight-management brand
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ArticleBidfresh CEO to speak at FPJ Live
Stephen Oswald to outline opportunities in the burgeoning catering trade at industry-leading conference
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ArticleYou say tomato, I say tuna
New survey by Dole Packaged Foods Europe reveals some alarming figures about Brits' knowledge of fruit and vegetables
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ArticleMeet new friends and old at FPJ Live
Ample social and networking opportunities make this year's FPJ Live a great chance to catch up with fresh produce colleagues
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ArticleLidl pilots fun size veg range
New range includes cutely named lines designed to get children closer to their 5 A Day
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ArticlePromising results from new carrot trials
Octavo F1 shows promising ability to combat cavity spot and virus resistance, according to Hazera
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ArticleNew Tesco frozen line tackles food waste
Supermarket leader launches frozen pomegranate, beetroot, watermelon and coconut
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ArticleFood firms among SME Export Track 100
A range of businesses with fresh produce interests included among ranking produced by the Sunday Times
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ArticleFlorette explores new avenues
Salad brand launches products into home-smoothie and beetroot markets following Axgro Foods acquisition
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ArticleInterview: Market force
New Borough Market managing director Darren Henaghan is letting the food and drink do the talking. Michael Barker went to meet him
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ArticleInterview: The wizard of Os
Stephen Oswald, chief executive of Bidvest Fresh, talks to Michael Barker about the company’s expanded fresh food offer and how it is staying ahead
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ArticleBanaBay's plantain plan
Fruit specialist targets the snack market in a move that could see it return to UK supply
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ArticleVinnie's jonesing for new crisp range
Ex-Wimbledon hardman and Hollywood actor Vinnie Jones signs up as brand ambassador for The London Crisp Company
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ArticlePotato trader's VAT scam smashed
Scott Coupland of WDR Coupland (Produce) jailed for two and a half years after falsely claiming £160,000 in VAT returns
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ArticlePrice and choice drive grape sales
Consumers are spoilt for choice in the grape category, with volumes up substantially as retailers back the fruit
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ArticleBorough Market boss to speak at FPJ Live
New managing director Darren Henaghan to join high-profile speaker lineup at 4 May event
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ArticleNFU's Hartfield switches to plant health role
Chris Hartfield moves to new role as senior regulatory affairs adviser, with Hayley Campbell-Gibbons returning