All articles by Michael Barker – Page 86
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ArticleEast of England Co-op boosts local sales
Retailer's Sourced Locally Fortnight initiative passes £1 million in local produce sales this June
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ArticleBidfresh launches fresh food platform
New Fresh Food Hub offers chefs and caterers 'anytime, anywhere' digital ordering solution
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ArticleFood industry unveils Plan for Success
New document, backed by fresh produce organisations, proposes how government can support food and drink sector
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ArticleFinkelstein's role confirmed at Defra
Experienced government operator's interim position made permanent
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ArticleNatoora launches 'revolutionary' new format
Natoora Counter cafe and grocery store puts 'radically seasonal', fully traceable fresh produce at the heart of its offer
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ArticleTesco reports 'melon mania'
Supermarket says last year's hot summer helped melon replace pineapples as fastest-growing fruit
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ArticleFresh food boosts Tesco growth
CEO Dave Lewis reports on good start to the year despite 'subdued' UK market
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ArticleCornish new potatoes hit shelves
Tesco begins stocking Branston-supplied 2019 crop, which heralds the start of the mainland new potato season
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ArticleAmazon extends Morrisons delivery
'Morrisons at Amazon' ultra-fast delivery initiative to be rolled out across more UK cities this year
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ArticleCosta Rica looks ahead
At the recent International Banana Congress Michael Barker caught up with Jorge Sauma, boss of the Costa Rican banana corporation Corbana, which organised the event
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ArticleCo-op backs NFU flower pledge
Retailer commits to fair treatment of ornamental suppliers, more price certainty and backing for British
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ArticleLidl unveils £500m London plan
Discounter to open 40 new stores and a new head office in Tolworth as part of major capital investment
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ArticleMBE for Barbara Bray
Nuffield scholar receives honour from the Queen for services to food nutrition
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Article'Great potential' for potato exports to Asia
Frozen and snacking potato products are particularly in demand as Asian consumers favour western foods, according to AHDB report
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ArticleExperts outline staff-retention initiatives
Panel at London Produce Show explain strategies to help recruit and retain staff
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ArticleClimate change hits banana production
British scientist tells International Banana Congress that conditions are becoming more conducive to the spread of disease
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ArticleA taste of branding
Legendary chef Pierre Koffmann is fronting a new brand aiming to help chefs make the best decisions with their produce
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AnalysisCrispr: A silver bullet for bananas?
Expert says regulation is the only thing standing between the banana industry and a solution to a whole host of common problems
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ArticleLow banana prices temper sales optimism
Figures from Cirad show that despite record imports of bananas into Europe, returns are also hitting new depths
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Article‘Living wage’ for Dutch banana suppliers
Agreement sees supermarkets agree to pay sustainable returns in move that could be replicated across Europe