All articles by Michael Barker – Page 136
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ArticleBooker to depart CHA
Familiar face leaves Commercial Horticultural Association to pursue a new role in agricultural and horticultural PR
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AnalysisOpinion: Chris Mack talks Brexit
Fresca chairman on how the referendum result has complicated the lives of suppliers
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ArticleFruit industry fears post-Brexit labour crisis
Berry and top-fruit industry bodies call on labour sourcing to be a central plank in government's Brexit strategy
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ArticleMushroom picker 'attacked by drunk bear'
Weird World of Produce: Asian black bear reportedly assaulted picker after becoming intoxicated by tropical mahua tree
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ArticleRaymond meets Truss to discuss Brexit fallout
NFU president makes call for new agricultural policy, as well as seeking assurances over farm payments and regulation
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ArticleTruss: Defra considering package for farmers
Secretary of state says Defra officials will be working with new Brexit unit to ensure the future health of the horticulture industry
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ArticleAdding colour to carrots
Variety is the name of the game in the carrot category these days, as growers find new ways of presenting the classic vegetable
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ArticleSubway supplier Phil Johnson passes away
Obituary: Philip Johnson, owner and MD of PJ Produce, died suddenly last month, aged 58
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ArticleSnell elected IBA president
British grower takes over for minimum two-year term at the International Blackcurrant Association
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ArticleSolid sales for Greenyard Foods
Univeg parent overcomes loss of a €300m German supply contract in a year that included integration of two companies
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ArticleAsda damaged by discounters, ex-Walmart man claims
Video and report: Consultant Bruce Peterson gives his view of the challenges facing Asda at London Produce Show
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AnalysisAnalysis: The Apprenticeship Levy
A new compulsory levy is promising to create three million apprentices by 2020. Michael Barker examines the proposals
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VideoVideo: Poupart Produce set for the future
With a new customer base and big ambitions for growth, Poupart Produce has exciting plans as a standalone business
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ArticleCampaign targets lunchtimes as berry production soars
Lunchtime Walkabout campaign urges workers to take a break from the office, go for a walk and eat some healthier food
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ArticleProvenance Partners acquires Planet Produce
Planet Produce has written to customers and suppliers to inform them of the deal, stressing the move is a positive development that will lead to growth
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VideoVideo: Michael Barker talks to Poupart Produce
Michael Barker meets Poupart Produce to hear how the business has positioned itself for a rosy future
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ArticleSeed breeders adapt for consumer desires
These days seed breeders are having to take consumer desires every bit as much to heart as the needs of growers
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ArticleMansfield's appoints new CEO
FPJ understands that financial director Philip Hermon has been appointed as CEO at the fruit firm
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ArticleInterview: Laurence Olins at FPJ Live
Laurence Olins, chairman of Poupart and the British Summer Fruits campaign, spoke to Michael Barker at FPJ Live to discuss the industry and building consumption. Here’s what he had to say
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ArticleExotic tastes drive up sales
The exotics category is in strong value and volume growth, but the ever more competitive nature of supply is making life complicated for importers