All articles by Michael Barker – Page 73
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Article£1.2bn supercomputer to predict the weather
Farmers could be among the beneficiaries from government investment in 'world's most powerful' climate supercomputer
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ArticleDouble-digit growth for Ocado
Retailer benefits from growth in popularity of online shopping as well as new clients for its Smart Platform
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ArticleGovernment unveils radical 'Freeport' plan
Initiative promises to boost up to 10 port locations around the UK with cutting-edging customs, transport and green technology
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ArticleVeganuary drives plant-based boom at Tesco
Supermarket reports record sales of plant-based wraps and sandwiches during meat-free campaign
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ArticleNew sustainability chief for Fresh Del Monte
Global fresh produce giant names Hans Sauter as its first-ever chief sustainability officer
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ArticleNew transformation director for M&S
Fomer Dixons and Somerfield boss Katie Bickerstaffe steps up from her current role as non-exec director at upmarket retailer
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ArticleGovernment opens tariff consultation
Fresh produce sector will be watching closely as government says it wants to move away from complex tariff schedules
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ArticleNew salesman for Ocean Mist Farms
Tom Botelho joins US grower with a remit to build business in key territories
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ArticleKids learn to beat food waste at Borough
Young Marketeers' Winter Sale sees local schoolchildren create and sell food using surplus fresh produce at Borough Market
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ArticleStripped-back Waitrose ads focus on quality
New 'slow TV' adverts put the focus on the origins and quality of Waitrose's food, including its fresh produce
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ArticleArctic apple firm acquired by private investor
Canadian business Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc brought into the portfolio of venture capitalist Randal J. Kirk
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ArticleHortifrut takes stake in BFruit
Chilean producer buys non-controlling interest in Portuguese berry grower with a view to expanding its foothold in Europe
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ArticleLow-priced market hits organic produce sales
Despite strong overall growth in the organic category, fruit and vegetable sales have experienced value decline
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ArticleOliver Kay boosts chiller van capacity
New vehicles are specially designed to boost payload and carbon footprint for fruit and veg wholesale supplier
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ArticleFruit snack market set for strong growth
Report by Fact.MR indicates consumer health trends will drive fruit snack market to $9bn in value by 2027
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ArticleChilean cherry grower acquires UK farms
FGA Farming buys two cherry farms from Kent grower Paul Mansfield in move described as an industry first
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ArticleIceland dumps plastic in major trial
Switch to plastic-free and reduced-plastic packaging on fresh produce promises major environmental benefits
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ArticleBooths launches Healthy Plates range
Expansion of own-label offer features four new SKUs that each contribute one of your 5 A Day
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Article'Edible tea' is one of 5 A Day
New range of fruit and vegetable teas from Nim's offer innovative new way for consumers to eat and drink healthily
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ArticleTough times for foodservice sector
New analysis by foodservice expert Peter Backman paints a bleak picture of the current state of the eating-out market