All articles by Michael Barker – Page 149
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ArticleSamba style
Brazil’s fruit industry is on the march, and with the World Cup and Olympics coming up, there is much reason for optimism. Michael Barker speaks to Moacyr Fernandes, president of promotional body Ibraf
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ArticlePlay To Learn
Two entrepreneurs are hoping that their new website will encourage British kids to learn about fruit and veg. Michael Barker went to meet them
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Public to decide Re:fresh retail winner
Dedicated Mumsnet panel will choose favourite fresh produce retailer in industry first
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ArticleRe:fresh Conference line-up revealed
Top line-up of industry leaders announced for 2013 Re:fresh Conference
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ArticleGreen thinking
The Green Party hasn’t always been on the radar of British voters, but leader, and fresh produce enthusiast, Natalie Bennett senses that is all about to change.
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ArticleAC Goatham goes direct with Sainsbury's
Kent-based top-fruit grower becomes a direct supplier to 'big-four' retailer Sainsbury's
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ArticleFlorette crowns One Minute Wonder champion
Salad brand's Facebook fans select a duck and goat's cheese medley to take the top prize
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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.