All articles by Michael Barker – Page 121
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ArticleFruit and veg is 'vital to shopper loyalty'
New research suggests that consumers will pay extra for quality produce and switch stores if their favourites are not available
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ArticleTime to vote for your UK Fruit & Veg champions
Voting is open till Wednesday 14 December in FPJ reader-voted awards, with 12 categories up for grabs
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ArticleMushroom market in flux
The mushroom industry is on the edge of a consumer boom – if producers can stay in business long enough to take advantage
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ArticleTerminal velocity at Port of Southampton
A new Canary Islands Fruit Terminal has opened at the Port of Southampton, underpinning trade with the Spanish territory. Michael Barker attended the ribbon cutting
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ArticleKiku unveils two new apple varieties
South Tyrol branded topfruit giant reveals expanded range at Interpoma and promises further new launches ahead
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AnalysisIs 'sustainable intensification' the future for apples?
IRTA's Joan Bonany says apple industry needs a new approach to increase production without harming biodiversity
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ArticleRe:inc puts new apples to the test
Breeder unveils a dozen up and coming new varieties at Interpoma in the search for the next commercial star
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ArticleApple seed oil plan wins Interpoma gong
The Interpoma Innovation Camp saw five teams compete with ideas for potential fresh produce start-ups
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ArticleApple exporters 'should look beyond EU'
South Tyrol MEP urges delegates at Interpoma not to look internally, but at the wider world for future profitable growth
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ArticleWaitrose to lead growing research projects
Ambitious initiative aims to focus on issues from soil health to biodiversity and waste reduction
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AnalysisAnalysis: The phoenix rises
Following recent cases of companies going bust and their directors starting straight up in business again, Michael Barker asks a leading law firm to explain what is legal and how traders can protect themselves
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AnalysisBrexit analysis: The pain in Spain
Britain and Spain have a vitally important trading relationship on fresh produce, but how will that look post-Brexit?
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ArticleLast chance to enter the 2016 UK Fruit & Vegetable Awards
Companies and individuals have until 31 October to submit their entries for the annual reader-voted awards
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ArticleSimon Martin departs QV Foods
Sales and marketing director departs veg and potato giant suddenly following a decade at the business
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ArticleService for David Shapley
A public event for the late fresh produce journalist will take place in Surrey on 4 November
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ArticleTesco launches Italian potato line
Branston-supplied fresh new season potatoes will be in Tesco stores for six weeks from the end of October
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ArticleEntrepreneur calls for veg crisp funding
Nim's Fruit Crisps is using Tesco's BackIt platform to raise money to launch a line of healthy kids' snacks
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ArticleFresh produce sales soar at Nisa
Retailer credits revamped Heritage range and trends for top-up shopping for 22 per cent rise in fruit and veg sales
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ArticleFPC outlines Brexit wishlist
Industry body calls on government to take steps to safeguard the sustainability of the UK fresh produce trade
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ArticleLife Stories: Adrian Barlow
From soft drinks, paper clips and curtains to the most recognisable face in English apples and pears, Adrian Barlow has had a varied and colourful career. As he nears retirement, he describes the journey and his best memories to Michael Barker