All articles by Michael Barker – Page 131
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CommentMansfield case will raise standards
Michael Barker believes the Channel 4 exposé on Mansfields does not represent the tip of the iceberg for labour abuse, but it is a warning that more attention needs to be paid to worker care
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ArticleGuardtop tickled pink by SALSA accreditation
Kent-based grower reckons successful audit will provide a boost for public awareness of Tickleberries aronia juice
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ArticleHIP set for new strategic direction
Mary Bosley and Mark Tatchell to leave Horticulture Innovation Partnership after three years running the organisation
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ArticleGLA set to be beefed up and renamed
Gangmasters body to be handed 'police-style' powers in shake-up aimed at tackling serious worker exploitation
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ArticleKent Potato Company faces closure
Produce Investments announces that loss of retail business means Kent packing business is in jeopardy
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ArticleSmart and smarter
Growers are increasingly taking to the air to ensure they have the most accurate information for crop forecasting and analysis
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Potato Grower/Supplier of the Year
Recognising the outstanding potato grower or supplier of 2015
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ArticleSending the right message
Large companies are switching on to the need for good internal communication to keep staff in the loop
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Article'Engage with vloggers', marketers told
The path to teenagers' stomachs is increasingly coming via new YouTube stars, experts tell DOGK
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ArticleSuppliers 'reconsidering western Europe'
Survey outlined at German Fruit & Vegetable Congress suggests suppliers have more potential markets than ever
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Ex-Asda category directors join Morrisons
Familiar faces Drew Kirk and Rick Bourne move across West Yorkshire to take up new roles at retail rival
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ArticleFresca rosy in spite of turnover slump and £3m IT write-off
Kent-based firm posted a turnover of £379.4m for the year to 24 April 2015, down substantially from the £426.8m recorded the previous year
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ArticleGreat Fruit Adventure targets Africa
Max MacGillivray and Neil MacDonald to motorcycle from London to Cape Town in aid of Farm Africa
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ArticlePacific Produce's big growth plan
Pacific Produce is delivering Peruvian citrus to the UK market from leading grower La Calera. Michael Barker hears the latest developments from MD Rob Cullum
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ArticleCornwall touted as the 'new Jersey'
Potatoes from Cornwall are being tipped for Jersey-esque levels of success by Rock Stein's chef son, Jack
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ArticleTotal Produce reports revenue and profit growth
Strong set of results attributed to 'stronger operational performance' and recent acquisition activity
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ArticleWholesale markets’ future in focus at 29th WUWM congress
The congress is being held in Brazil with the overall theme of ‘the environment and the future of wholesale markets’
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ArticleThe Holy Grail of garlic
New research looks set to open up limitless possibilities for improved garlic production
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ArticleWaitrose named best Bramley retailer
Supermarket recognised at Brammy Awards for its contribution to building consumption of the cooking apple
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ArticleBakkavor revenues rise despite tough market
"Challenging market conditions" in the UK offset by a strong performance in the international arena