All articles by Michael Barker – Page 133
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ArticleTop-fruit volume sales soar
Volume sales are soaring as low prices make top fruit more attractive than ever to consumers, while growers say new-season conditions look promising
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ArticleNew technology moves towards absolute traceability
Many new technological developments are focused on ensuring absolute traceability and visibility in the supply chain
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ArticleChingford reduces sustainability team
Fruit firm has "rationalised the sustainability team down from two sustainable horticulture managers to one company agronomist"
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ArticleG's review could mean job losses
Veg and salad supplier realigning business for the future in response to 'changing market dynamics'
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ArticleGrowers predict more growth for cherries
Growers have high hopes that new darker cherry varieties will spearhead a further era of growth for the category
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ArticleInterview: Produce World and its £500m ambition
Produce World has major growth plans, and the number of changes it has made recently suggest it means business. Michael Barker went to meet the senior team
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ArticleAge of progression: Delassus interview
Delassus Group chairman Kacem Bennani Smires has reached 30 years in the fruit and vegetable trade
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ArticleFood Dudes founder Fergus Lowe dies
Bangor University professor dedicated much of his career to finding a new way of getting kids to make a lasting dietary change
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Ian Bowie dies, aged 77
Fruit trader, who was active in Greenwich and Borough Markets, passes away in the West Indies
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ArticleSpecial report: Life after SAWS
In the first season following the abolition of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers’ Scheme (SAWS), Michael Barker asks agencies to evaluate the availability of labour for the coming months and years
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ArticleFairtrade Fortnight casts a wider net
This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight is putting the spotlight back on the producers with the focus on a wider range of products
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ArticleBranding the convenience sector
With further rapid growth predicted for the convenience store market, Michael Barker asks what opportunity it opens up for branded produce
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ArticleFarming industry on the verge of an 'upturn in fortunes'
IGD CEO points to rise of discounters and farmers’ markets as evidence that 'all market gaps are exposed and filled over time'
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ArticleTruss outlines Defra strategy
Four key pillars named as central to government's approach to supporting the British farming industry
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ArticleRaymond calls for government backing
NFU president says British farmers need backing if they are to reverse Britain's growing food insecurity
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ArticleWaitrose agrees landmark Fairtrade Foundation deal
Retailer and Fairtrade body sign up to share best practice and certify the work of the Waitrose Foundation
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ArticleFPJ Anniversary: Tell us your stories
FPJ is calling on readers to get in touch with their pictures and photos as part of its 120th anniversary celebrations
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ArticleFrozen produce shows promise
Frozen food has been one of the big winners from the cash squeeze of the last seven years. Michael Barker asks how it intends to continue the upward trajectory
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ArticleMech tech powers into the future
Robotics technology is coming on in leaps and bounds. Michael Barker finds out what is on the horizon for the fresh produce industry
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Food Enterprise Zones to be created
Government announces plan to help boost food producers and farmers, as well as make it easier for firms to expand