All articles by Michael Barker – Page 137
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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
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ArticleWaitrose launches premium range as own-label battle hots up
The supermarket has unveiled Waitrose 1, which it described as “one simple yet distinctive brand for its premium food"
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ArticleMarketing dips toe into virtual reality
Virtual reality might still be fledgling technology, but marketers could do worse than getting on board from the start
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ArticleGreat British Asparagus Feast hits target
Novel dinner event surpasses £7,000 of crowdfunding in bid to celebrate the best of the seasonal British crop
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ArticlePires takes PA role at Freshtime
Former Calor Gas and BBC Transmissions PA makes switch to support senior team in the salad sector
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ArticleLemon demand 'outstrips supply'
For years a largely overlooked staple of the fruit category, lemons are suddenly experiencing a sales surge as consumers look to add new flavours
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ArticleJon Barfoot leaves Barfoots
Barfoot departs family firm to take a career break and pursue other interests
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ArticleTop banana! Mack and DGM back fruity card game
Two companies throw their support behind educational take on popular Top Trump cards
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ArticleStowaways 'cost A Gomez £350k'
Kent supplier calls on the government to take action following succession of issues related to migrants found in lorries
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ArticleVitacress teaches kids about herbs
Sussex grower welcomes schoolchildren to Runcton as part of its work with Tesco's Eat Happy Initiative
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ArticleNFU: 'Worrying' figures show need for workers' scheme
NFU calls for new scheme for worldwide student workers after survey reveals extent of growers' concern
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ArticleCapper elected NFU horticulture chair
Top-fruit grower takes over from Guy Poskitt, who steps down to vice chair in role reversal at farmers' union
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ArticleRoad upgrades central to £100bn plan
Britain's logistics network will be one of the biggest beneficiaries from new National Infrastructure Delivery Plan
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Article'Massive' reinvestment needed in UK horticulture
New Food Research Collaboration report calls on Defra to do more to reverse declining fruit and veg production
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ArticleCo-op delivery row nears conclusion
Trade union recommends members accept proposals from supermarket to resolve row over logistics outsourcing
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ArticleGareth Gates launches coconut venture
Former Pop Idol runner-up says his love of coconut and healthy lifestyle inspired the creation of new tea brand
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ArticleGovernment ups fruit and veg consumption advice
Public Health England updates 5 A DAY logo and Eatwell Guide to encourage Brits to eat more fruit and veg
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ArticleUnion threatens Co-op produce supplies
Supermarket says it will be fully stocked with fruit and veg despite 700 drivers planning 48-hour walkout
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ArticleFood industry unites with 2025 resource pledge
New Courtauld Commitment is backed by retailers and suppliers and promises £20 billion of savings to the economy
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ArticleOnline map promises better soil management
Aerial mappers Bluesky and Cranfield University team up to offer new resource for agricultural land management