All articles by Michael Barker – Page 94
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ArticleTotal Imports packs a greener punch
The wholesale sector has been slower to embrace new forms of packaging, but Total Imports hopes to change all that
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ArticleM&A activity holding up despite Brexit
Grant Thornton analysis shows there is still appetite for deals in the food and drink sector, but warns businesses need to be prepared
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ArticleAldi to donate all surplus fresh food this Christmas
Discounter plans to give away surplus fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and bread when stores close on Christmas Eve
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ArticleTomato triumph
The hot summer weather turbocharged tomato sales at a time when there’s cautious optimism for the future of the sector
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ArticleChambers bolsters staff with new hires
Growing berry business makes three new appointments ahead of planned expansion next year
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ArticleSoloberry unveils North African alliance
Berry supplier announces strategic alliance for strawberry supply with Morocco’s iBerry and Egypt’s Korra Agri at Fruit Attraction
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ArticleHalloween brings scarily large pumpkin selection
Retail price analysis: This Halloween there’s something for everyone from different sizes, formats and even produce
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ArticleCompass CEO to deliver 2019 City Food Lecture
Dominic Blakemore will give keynote speech at leading pan-industry event on 26 February 2019
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ArticleNew Co-op packaging for prepared veg
Recyclable film, developed in collaboration between Co-op, Coveris and Freshtime, promises step change in enviro benefits
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ArticleCGMA's Helen Evans retires
Evans, who was Covent Garden Market Authority's business development director, steps down after 22 years at the market
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ArticleBorough puts apples centre stage
London market's annual Apple Day promises to bring Britain's rich apple heritage to the public's attention
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ArticleSupermarket growth continues apace
New Kantar Worldpanel figures show supermarkets are performing well above the five-year sales average
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ArticleTesco doubles Wicked Kitchen range
Supermarket says demand for plant-based foods, which are typically rich in vegetables, is biggest food trend of 2018
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ArticleNational pride
The 85th National Fruit Show takes place this month, promising a particularly hotly contested apple contest and plenty for the visitor to see
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ArticleCosta ad banned over avocado snipe
Radio advert encouraged consumers to ditch avocados in favour of bacon rolls and egg muffins
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ArticleNew Greenvale MD to speak at FPJ Live
Andy Clarkson promoted from customer operations director during busy period for British potato supplier
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ArticleLee Abbey named new NFU chief hort adviser
Abbey replaces Hayley Campbell-Gibbons, who is taking up the position of AHDB Horticulture chair next month
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ArticleHealthy vending machine trialled
Shropshire project hopes to encourage consumers to snack on dried fruit and nuts rather than chocolate and crisps
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ArticleBorras and Broadfoot honoured in Germany
Long-time Anecoop and Fruitnet directors handed special prizes at Fruchthandel magazine's Green Mercury awards
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ArticleHuge potential for German online sales
Speakers at the German Fruit & Vegetable Congress outline opportunity for fledgling online fresh produce market