All articles by Michael Barker – Page 95
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ArticleOrganic obstacles
There’s much to cheer in organics, with solid sales and Organic September kicking off, but Brexit is likely to mean significant challenges for the sector. Michael Barker reports
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VideoCMA CGM presents specialised service
Asia Fruit Logistica: Eric Legros previews Climactive, which offers tailored transport conditions for specific produce items
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ArticleNPD focus for Waitrose after group profit falls
Profits at John Lewis Partnership fell a dramatic 99 per cent, but new product innovation is at heart of revamped food offer
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ArticleIGD aims to improve workplace nutrition
Grocery research charity launches new guide aimed at offering advice to employers over healthier eating at work
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ArticlePlastic-free first for Iceland bananas
Supermarket launches 100 per cent recyclable paper band for its pre-packed bananas
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VideoStepac aims to keep quality contained
Asia Fruit Logistica: new packaging could preserve quality not only in transit but also in retail stores and after purchase
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VideoNew trends in product development
Asia Fruit Logistica: Hanano Sasaki of Tokita Seeds talks about the group's commitment to producing new and better products
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VideoNew sources in eastern Europe and central Asia
Asia Fruit Logistica: the FAO's Andriy Yarmak considers new opportunities in Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Moldova and Serbia
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VideoChinese consumers 'excited’ about fresh produce
Asia Fruit Logistica: Jerry Clode of Resonance says opportunities for brands are plentiful, but careful planning is needed
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VideoHorticultural robotics now ‘better than humans’
Asia Fruit Logistica: Professor Salah Sukkarieh says digitisation and automation will change the fresh produce landscape
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ArticleBusiness raid reveals modern slavery
Authorities discover five potential victims working in the horticultural industry at an address in Cambridgeshire
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VideoEuropean kiwifruit project builds Asian demand
Asia Fruit Logistica: Anta Tsaira of Premium European Kiwi talks about the progress made by Greece's EU-backed project
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VideoJupiter jumps on new opportunities
Asia Fruit Logistica: MD Mark Tweddle explains how new grape varieties could make a difference in new markets
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ArticleProduce at heart of Asian retail future
Asiafruit Congress hears how the reinvention of both large and smaller grocers is opening up new avenues for fresh produce
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ArticleLess meat please, we're British
With new research highlighting the growth of ‘meat reducers’, there is real momentum behind getting more veg onto restaurant menus
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ArticleBerryWorld launches kiwi berry promo
Marketing push aims to boost awareness of wide range of usage possibilities during fruit's short season
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ArticleRapid growth for food-to-go sector
New IGD figures predict food-to-go will outperform overall grocery and reach sales of £22.8bn in the next five years
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ArticleE W Button takes the heat off
New heat-recovery system is expected to save Cornish grower £12,000 a year as well as boost its green credentials
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ArticleRoot veg and apple sales rise in Waitrose
Supermarket reports shoppers switching to colder-weather foods and supporting new-season British topfruit
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ArticleUK minister visits Blue Skies in Ghana
Harriett Baldwin visits fresh fruit supplier during trip to announce major jobs investment in African nation