All articles by Michael Barker – Page 140
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Still time to enter the Re:fresh Awards
Awards entry deadline extended to give companies and individuals their chance to win
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ArticleLasting Leaf backs breast cancer campaign
Bagged-salad brand brings its charity fundraising pink packs back into Asda for a second season
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ArticleFPJ partners with National Fruit Show for NFS Conference
This year's National Fruit Show is promising a top-class lineup of speakers discussing key issues for growers
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ArticleAn opportunity for figs
While still holding only a tiny share of the fresh produce market, producers believe Turkish figs have real sales potential
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ArticleLondon’s sea change
DP World London Gateway is promising a radical shake up of the shipping logistics trade in the UK. Michael Barker went to find out what all the fuss is about
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ArticleBerry sales surge in summer sun
Berry Gardens reports best-ever sales of strawberries and raspberries as the sunny weather continues
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ArticleSAWS labour fears intensify
Growers' representatives fear the government will leave the industry to find its own seasonal labour force
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ArticleLife's a beach in new Lasting Leaf campaign
Longer-lasting salad brand targets summer consumers with competition to win a £20,000 beach hut
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ArticleMartin and the Carrot Factory
Carrots may not seem like a hugely versatile product, but Freshgro MD Martin Evans sees it very differently
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Enter online for your shot at a Re:fresh Award
Organisers urge the trade to complete their online entries early and be in with a shot at success at this year's gala event
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ArticleThe silver bullet
The Prata, or silver, banana is one of the most talked-about new varieties to have emerged in the fruit industry. FPJ visited Brazil to find out why Cavendish might finally have a serious rival
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ArticleBranston ramps up Tesco promotion
Supplier visits supermarket's head office as part of initiative to push Cornish potatoes
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ArticleTotal dedication
Total Produce is one of the largest fresh produce businesses in Europe. FPJ speaks to Denis Punter, executive chairman of Total Produce UK.
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ArticleChefs turn to locally sourced produce
Delegates at FPJ Food Trends event told that locally sourced fresh produce is a popular trend among chefs
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ArticleNew website for Fresh Direct
Supplier revamps its online presence to give customers and consumers the full picture about what it offers
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ArticleSweet future for Opal fruit
Empire World Trade predicts a comeback for yellow apples as UK-grown Opal comes on stream
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Re:fresh Awards open for entries
New categories and an interactive voting process form part of innovative new Re:fresh Awards 2013
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ArticleHealth and safety gong for Total Foodservice
Company honoured for its health and safety commitments at International Safety Awards
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ArticleRoot revival
Carrots and parsnips might be on for a late start, but the cold weather has brought a boost in sales, writes Michael Barker
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ArticleWarm front moves over veg
Rain and cooler weather over recent weeks hasn’t won Mother Nature too many friends, but in the veg category at least it hasn’t been all bad news